A Security Lapse Unheard Of During The PA Tenure As LTTE Scores Again-(LankaWeb -31/12/01).
Shameless Sellout of National Integrity.-(LankaWeb -31/12/01).
'Chandrika's regime degenerated into an ordinary corrupt regime' - Professor Jayadeva Uyangoda, Political Science, University of Colombo-(yahoo -31/12/01):
Sri Lanka president returns after foreign vacation -(123Indiab -31/12/01).
Small economies look to GIC for reinsurance -(yahoo -31/12/01)
"Govt. all out to wipe out terrorism" - Defence Minister -(The Daily News -31/12/01).
Sri Lanka asks peace broker Norway to keep India informed-(123India-31/12/01).
Vigilante group continues to hold two key witnesses-(The Sunday Times-31/12/01).
Giant Buddhas 'to be restored'-(BBC -31/12/01).
Indian wheat for Sri Lanka-(The Hindu -31/12/01).
Former VC to lead Lanka peace process-(The Times of India-31/12/01).
Lanka concerned over Indo-Pak tension-(The Times of India-31/12/01).
Sri Lanka faces major debt crisis-(The Times of India-31/12/01).
Lanka asks Norway to keep India informed -(The Times of India-31/12/01).
Indo-Pak tensions shatter South Asia's economic hopes-(The Times of India-31/12/01).
Gunathillake to hold talks with LTTE -(The Gulf News-31/12/01).
EDITORIAL REMINDS RANIL WICKREMESINGHE THE UNP'S PROMISE TO ARREST S.B. DISSANAYAKA OVER SUSANTHIKA AFFAIR YEAR AGO-(LankaWeb- 29/12/01).
Lanka sprint queen threatens to quit -(The Times of India- 30/12/01).
LTTE brings in another shipment of weapons and ammunition unchallenged by the navy-(The Island- 30/12/01)
Shoe bombs were used in Sri Lanka -(The Times of India- 30/12/01).
There's true cinnamon, and then there's the one we buy at the store -(detnews- 30/12/01).
RANIL WICKRAMASINGHE ADVANCES THE DAY OF LIFTING OF EMBARGO TO LTTE HELD AREAS FROM THE THAI PONGAL DAY TO JANUARY FIRST-(LankaWeb- 29/12/01).
'LTTE should not enter cleared areas' -(The Hindu- 29/12/01)
LTTE cadres turned back -(The Daily News- 29/12/01).
Sri Lanka Tamil legislator secures release of rebel cadres amid truce-(123India- 29/12/01).
-Mr. Prime Minister And His Bravado On Lifting Ban On LTTE.-(LankaWeb- 28/12/01)
Defeat LTTE terrorists-(LankaWeb- 01/08/01)
RSF express indignation over attacks on Sri Lanka journalists-(123India- 29/12/01).
Sri Lankan Links Offer Both Natural Beauty And Golf -(bernama- 29/12/01)"
India must get US report: Swamy -(yahoo- 29/12/01).
People were fed up with mismanagement'-(yahoo- 29/12/01).
BOSTON GLOBE SAYS PRIME MINISTER RANIL WICKREMESINGHE HAS PLEDGED TO LIFT THE BAN ON THE TERRORIST GROUP LIBERATION TIGERS OF TAMIL EELAM-(LankaWeb- 27/12/01)"
LTTE WANTS INDIA TO REMEMBER THAT WHEN THE TAMIL SEPARATE STATE IS CARVED OUT IT WOULD BE A PERMANENT ALLY OF INDIA-(LankaWeb- 27/12/01).
Sri Lanka kicks off Norwegian peace bid, ICRC help sought-(123India- 28/12/01).
Norway willing to mediate in Lanka, LTTE talks -(The Time of India- 28/12/01).
Oslo willing help Sri Lanka peace if rebels agree-(yahoo- 28/12/01).
Sri Lankan leader makes bid for peace Takes first formal step toward talks with Tamil Tigers-(The National Post- 28/12/01).
Sri Lanka govt plans audits to tackle corruption -(yahoo- 28/12/01).
Top Tamil journalist assaulted in Sri Lanka -(The Times of India- 28/12/01)
Buddhist varsity to take shape -(The Star- 28/12/01).
South Asia to fight sex trade in women, children -(yahoo- 28/12/01).
Sri Lankan Ctrl Bk Cuts Bank Rate To 18%, -(yahoo- 28/12/01).
Sri Lankan Shares End +2.3%; Peace Hopes Prompt Buying-(yahoo- 28/12/01).
Sri Lankan cricket without a governing body -(yahoo- 28/12/01).
Sri Lanka kicks off Norwegian peace bid, ICRC help sought-(123India- 27/12/01)
THE INSTITUTIONALISATION OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE in Sri Lanka
Pro vigilante groups back in action
JVP warns of the danger of vigilantes-(LankaWeb- 27/12/01).
UNP MINISTER MAHESWARAN IS UPSET THAT THE LTTE ARCH ENEMY EPDP IS ALLOWED TO CARRY GUNS AS A PARAMILITARY UNIT IN TAMIL AREAS-(LankaWeb- 26/12/01).
Kicking into our own goal-(The Island- 27/12/01).
Norway willing to broker peace in Sri Lanka but says no invite yet-(123India- 27/12/01)"
Sri Lanka asks Norway to help restart peace talks with Tamil rebels -(abcnews- 27/12/01).
Peace talks could begin -(UPI- 27/12/01).
Recession fails to dampen Lankan festive spirit-(The Times of India- 27/12/01).
Sri Lanka seeking to build bridge to India-(123India- 27/12/01).
Sri Lanka Seeks Norway's Help to Kick Start Peace Talks-(VOA- 27/12/01)
More Sri Lankan troops remanded over killing of Muslims-(123India- 27/12/01).
The Airline 'shoe' terrorist from Bromley (UK)-(The Times (UK)- 26/12/01).
Sri Lanka restores Norway as broker with Tigers but warns of setbacks -(123India- 26/12/01).
Sri Lankan PM says LTTE talks in March at earliest -(msnbc- 26/12/01).
Radicals target young converts at Brixton mosque-(The Times (UK)- 26/12/01).
Suicide watch on suspect as he is detained in jail -(The Times (UK)- 26/12/01).
Airline put up 'shoe bomber' in 4-star hotel-(The Times (UK)- 26/12/01).
Sri Lanka restores Norway as peace broker for talks with Tigers-(123India- 26/12/01)"
Lanka to give Indians visas on arrival-(Hindustan Times - 26/12/01)
Ranil upbeat; wants fast-track economic integration-(Yahoo - 26/12/01)
THE JANATHA VIMUKTHI PERAMUNA CONDEMNS MORAGODA'S STATEMENT IN INDIA SAYING IT UNDERMINED LANKA'S SOVEREIGNTY-(LankaWeb-26/12/01).
Shoe-bomber's identity still a mystery-(Hindustan Times - 26/12/01)
Security Eased as Sri Lankan Cease-Fire Begins-(LA Times - 26/12/01)
As clues to identity emerge, suspect kept on suicide watch-(Houston Chronicle- 26/12/01)
Sri Lankan guns silent as truce takes effect-(SMH - 26/12/01)
Whither peace in Sri Lanka?-(Yahoo - 26/12/01)
Sri Lanka wins Indian 'support'-(BBC - 26/12/01)
Lanka truce gets underway-(Times of India - 26/12/01)
India, US should back peace initiatives in Lanka: Report-(Hindustan Times - 26/12/01)
Shoe bomb suspect 'not Sri Lankan'-(CNN - 26/12/01)
Sri Lanka Says Suspect Not Citizen-(APnews1-25/12/01).
Sri Lanka marks Christmas with Tiger truce-(123India-25/12/01).
BIMST-EC identifies six areas for cooperation -(yahoo-25/12/01).
Would-be suicide bomber not Sri Lankan: Colombo-(123India-25/12/01)
Shoe bomber raises fears 'terrorists going to hit again' -(The National Post-25/12/01).
Identity of Shoe Bomb Suspect Probed-(The Washington Post-25/12/01).
Sri Lanka Doesn't Rule Out Would-Be Bomber As Citizen -(yahoo-25/12/01).
Lanka stunned by claim of bombing bid suspect -(The Times of India-25/12/01)"
India backs Ranil's peace process-(The Hindu-25/12/01).
The French example-(Frontline-25/12/01).
In quest of peace - somehow-(Frontline-25/12/01).
Swamy asks Ranil not to talk to LTTE-(The Hindu-25/12/01).
Indian offer of help Sri Lanka in resolving ethnic crisis-(IRNA-25/12/01).
Monk charged over suitcase body -(ITV-25/12/01).
India ready to back "peaceful solution" in Sri Lanka-(123India-25/12/01).
Sri Lankan PM hopeful ceasefire with Tamils can last more than month-(123India-25/12/01).
SAARC to discuss regional terrorism: Sri Lankan PM-(123India-25/12/01).
India to supply 300,000 tonnes of wheat to Lanka-(The Times of India-25/12/01).
Sri Lankan PM hopes truce will last longer-(Yahoo-25/12/01).
Cease-Fire Takes Effect in Sri Lanka-(world news-25/12/01)
Sri Lankan PM sees economic crisis ending-(The Times of India-25/12/01).
Terrorist suspect overpowered in mid-air drama over Atlantic-(The Hindu-25/12/01).
French police identify suspect in Paris-Miami flight as a Sri Lankan national-(ABC News-25/12/01).
Man had two explosive devices: FBI -(The Age-25/12/01)
Miami-bound jet targeted by Sri Lankan -(The Guardian -24/12/01).
UK says man in FBI custody is a Brit -(UPI -24/12/01).
Fanatics instigated Taliban to destroy Bamiyan Buddhas-(The Indian Times-25/12/01).
Sri Lanka sacks heads of sports governing bodies-(123India-25/12/01)

LTTE WAS VOTED NOT FOR THE LOVE OF IT BUT TO STOP THE WAR AND THE FORCED RECRUITMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN BY THEM SAYS A CANADIAN ANALYST-(LankaWeb-24/12/01).
Lanka to seek Indian push for talks-(The Indian Express -24/12/01).
Sri Lankan Minister warns of tough fiscal steps-(The Hindu -24/12/01).
'No plans' to alter Jaffna security-(BBC -24/12/01)
Miami-bound jet targeted by Sri Lankan -(The Guardian -24/12/01).
UK says man in FBI custody is a Brit -(UPI -24/12/01).
Sri Lanka grapples with empty war chest, worst economic crisis-(123India-24/12/01)"
Sri Lankan PM to urge India to play role in island's peace process-(123India-24/12/01).
Sri Lanka seeks Indian support -(BBC-23/12/01).
Sri Lankan officials resign -(BBC-23/12/01).
Offensive operations will cease but forces on high alert -(The Island-23/12/01).
Sri Lankan prime minister arrives in India for three-day visit-(123India-23/12/01).
Japan welcomes Sri Lanka truce, hopes for peace talks-(123India-23/12/01).
Sri Lanka president leaves on foreign vacation -(123India-23/12/01).
Australia bans Tigers amid intl crackdown on funding-(southnexus-23/12/01).
Sri Lanka accepts olive branch Ceasefire with Tamils -(The National Post-23/12/01).
Will opposition victory create political instability in Sri Lanka?-(The Daily Star-23/12/01).
ADB approves $86-m aid package for Lanka-(The Economic Times-23/12/01).
Peace in Lanka soon: Wickremesinghe-(yahoo-23/12/01).
Sri Lanka premier visits India with peace hopes -(yahoo-23/12/01).
Cessation of hostilities eases tension in Sri Lanka-(The Hindu-23/12/01).
Lankans hope New Year will bring in lasting peace-(The Times of India-23/12/01).
Minister Jayalath off to Vanni -(The Sunday Observer-23/12/01).
Will Prabha reciprocate ? -(The Sunday Observer-23/12/01).
AUSTRALIA BANS LTTE-(LankaWeb- 22/12/01).
International Coalition against Terrorism-(The government of Australia- 22/12/01)
Charter of the United Nations Anti-terrorism entities list 2001-(The government of Australia- 22/12/01)
Ominous Sign Through Dr.Jayawardena's Ridiculous Meanderings-(LankaWeb- 22/12/01).
A votary of Ambassador in Sri Lanka -(yahoo- 22/12/01).
Australia freezes LTTE's assets -(The Times of India- 22/12/01).
India seen keeping distance from Sri Lanka conflict -(Yahoo- 22/12/01)
Sri Lanka takes peace hopes to reluctant India -(yahoo- 22/12/01).
Developed nations can help end terrorism -(The Island - 22/12/01).
India can influence events: Ranil -(The Hindu - 22/12/01).
India should understand Tamil position, says Sri Lankan MP-(The Hindu - 22/12/01).
India will strengthen Norway's hands: Fernando-(The Hindustan Times- 22/12/01).
Straw welcomes Sri Lanka ceasefire-(Ananova- 22/12/01).
Analysis: Sri Lankan peace process stirring -(BBC- 22/12/01).
Navy, Airforce on alert to prevent LTTE arms shipment-(The Island - 22/12/01).
Sri Lanka raise peace hopes with Tiger truce-(123India- 22/12/01).
Sri Lanka reciprocates on rebel cease-fire -(UPI- 22/12/01)"
Lanka announces cease-fire with LTTE -(The Times of India- 22/12/01).
Australia puts Tamil Tigers on terrorist list-(The Ireland - 22/12/01).
Australia puts Sri Lankan rebels on terrorist list -(Yahoo- 22/12/01).
Australia includes Sri Lanka rebels on terrorist list-(Kyodo- 22/12/01)''
Lanka moves to woo visitors from India-(yahoo- 22/12/01).
Army recruitment on hold amid Sri Lanka truce prospect -(123India- 22/12/01).
Sri Lanka enters truce with Tiger rebels-(123India- 21/12/01).
Army recruitment on hold amid Sri Lanka truce prospect-(123India- 21/12/01).
MINISTER PROMISES TO LIFT BAN ON ITEMS TO REBEL HELD AREAS AND CLAIMS TAMILS TOOK TO ARMS DUE TO INJUSTICES DURING 50 YEARS-(LankaWeb - 21/12/01).
Sri Lanka offers gun amnesty -(123India- 21/12/01).
Sri Lanka price rises 'possible'-(BBC- 21/12/01).
Move to involve India to resolve Lanka war evokes suspicion-(The Hindustan Times- 21/12/01).
Sri Lanka in Severe Power Shortage -(Xinhuanet- 21/12/01).
Sri Lanka battles major power crisis -(123India- 21/12/01).
Lanka has only 18 days of electric power -(The Times of India- 21/12/01).
Tiger truce raises Sri Lankan peace hopes -(123India- 21/12/01).
Sri Lankan Sprinter Claims Assault (World News- 21/12/01)
Sri Lanka in Severe Power Shortage-(Xinhua News Agency - 21/12/01)
Lanka seeks insurance rate cut during Tiger truce -(The Times of India- 21/12/01).
Lanka may lift embargo from LTTE areas-(The Times of India- 21/12/01).
LTTE ceasefire will help in Delhi talks: Fernando -(The Hindustan Times- 21/12/01).
Srii Lanka's Tamil Tigers call holiday ceasefire.-(The National Post- 21/12/01)
Sri Lanka take scenic route -(BBC - 21/12/01).
TAMIL TIGERS SAY INDIA CANNOT BECOME A PEACE BROKER AS THE REBEL GROUP IS PROSCRIBED IN THAT COUNTRY-(LankaWeb - 20/12/01).
Sri Lanka Fin Min -4: Stimulus Measures In '02 Budget -(123India - 20/12/01)"

Sri Lanka battles major power crisis -(123India - 20/12/01).
Sri Lankan gov't to reciprocate rebel declaration of unilateral ceasefire -(ABC Net- 20/12/01).
Govt welcomes LTTE ceasefire-(The Daily News- 20/12/01).
Sri Lanka Govt-Cease-Fire : Govt Considering Matter -(yahoo- 20/12/01)"
Tamil Tiger rebels declare monthlong cease-fire in Sri Lanka-(ABC News- 20/12/01).The full text of the LTTE statement
Tigers declare truce as Sri Lanka brace for peace talks-(123India- 20/12/01)
Tamil Tiger rebels declare truce in Sri Lanka -(yahoo- 20/12/01).
Sri Lanka Tamil Tiger-Cease-Fire -2: A "Goodwill Measure"-(yahoo- 20/12/01).
Sri Lanka sets up peace team as parliament opens -(yahoo- 20/12/01).
Former US Envoy: Sri Lanka To Go Slow On Pvt Power Projs-(yahoo- 20/12/01).
Lanka Share Index Down 3.4% Selling Led By State Funds-(yahoo- 20/12/01)
Jayasuriya leads Sri Lanka to victory in tri-series final -(123India- 20/12/01).
Monk and murder suspect make debut in Sri Lanka parliament -(123India- 20/12/01).
Monk, ex-militants, cricketer in new Sri Lankan Parliament -(The Hindu- 20/12/01).
India's Apollo Health & Lifestyle to Set up New Clinics-(yahoo- 20/12/01).
Hero's welcome for Sri Lanka medallist-(BBC- 20/12/01).
Sri Lanka medallist alleges assault-(BBC- 20/12/01).
Sri Lanka braces for peace talks as Tigers declare truce-(123India - 19/12/01)
Sri Lanka government wins speaker election, house seeks more power-(123India - 19/12/01)
Showdown looms as Sri Lankan parliament vows to assume more powers-(123India - 19/12/01)

Sri Lankan president offers to shed immunity to face 'rogue' charge-(123India-19/12/01).
Solheim may be back in Lankan peace process -(The Hindustan Times-19/12/01).
Sri Lanka yet to define India's role-(The Times of India-19/12/01).
Sri Lanka: New rulers have bloody past-(atimes-19/12/01)"
Talks with Tigers may improve Sri Lanka rights record: rights group-(123India-19/12/01).
Sri Lanka pushed on human rights -(BBC-19/12/01).
Sri Lanka to crack down on illegal arms-(The Hindu-19/12/01).
Sri Lanka's new government faces speaker test -(123India-19/12/01).
Sri Lankan power cuts resume following election -(123India-19/12/01).
Hooper fancies West Indies' chances against strong Sri Lanka -(123India-19/12/01).
Ottawa prepares to deport Tamil Tiger -Supreme court ruling possible this week:-(The National Post-18/12/01).
Ranil, Tyronne, Unconditional Peace Talks And Russian Roulette!-(LankaWeb-18/12/01).
A Buddhist Monk entering the parliament as a law maker?-(LankaWeb-18/12/01).
ETHNIC CRISIS IN SRI LANKA -(LankaWeb-18/12/01)
We badly need India's help, says Lanka -(The Times of India-18/12/01).
Talks with Tigers top Lanka priority-(The Gulf Daily News-18/12/01).
Sri Lanka wants increased Indian involvement to end Tamil separatist war Sri Lanka-(abcnews-18/12/01)
Sri Lanka Seeks Indian Help in War -(worldnews-18/12/01)
Sri Lanka troops remanded over killing of Muslims -(123India-18/12/01).
Sri Lanka election ballots found in rubbish bin -(123India-18/12/01).
Sri Lanka seeks unconditional talks-(The Times of India-18/12/01)"
Sri Lanka seeks unconditional talks with Tiger rebels-(123India-18/12/01)"
Controversy mars Eid celebrations in Sri Lanka-(The Times of India-18/12/01).
Brian Lara recuperating after surgery-(The Dawn-18/12/01).
S.Lankan Former Ruling Party Rejects Offer for New Post -(Xinhuanet-18/12/01)
Sri Lanka seeks unconditional talks with Tiger rebels-(123India-17/12/01).
Ex-envoy links Tamil Tigers to Delhi suicide attack-(The Bangkok Post-17/12/01).
Sri Lanka's exports fall sharply-(ABC.Net-17/12/01).
Tamil group's move for unity flounders -(The Hindustan Times-17/12/01).
Sri Lanka PM's battle for peace begins with President-(123India-17/12/01).
Brian Lara thanks Sri Lankan medical authorities-(cricket.org-17/12/01).
"Going Forth into Homlessness"-(LankaWeb-15/12/01)
Pressure on Opp to form a national government -(The Times of India-16/12/01).
Health Ministry clamps down on overseas registration-(The Sunday Observer-16/12/01).
TULF's pro-India tilt piques LTTE -(The Hindustan Times-16/12/01).
State media in turmoil in Sri Lanka Following election, it's hard to tell who the good guys are-(MSBN-16/12/01).
3 Sri Lankan Tamils held -(The Times of India-16/12/01).
After three years in jail, Lankan woman goes home -(The Times of India-16/12/01).
Jayawardene helps Sri Lanka win as West Indies lose Lara -(123India-16/12/01).
When death's sting becomes seductive Suicide terrorism has been a growing fact of life since Oct. 23, 1983-(The National Post-16/12/01)"