Recent news

Recent News Summary

Sri Lanka says opposition aware of assassination bid- (123india -31/08/00).
Sri Lanka's ruling party mends fences with Muslim ally ahead of polls- (123india -31/08/00).
Sri Lanka rebels continue shelling in Jaffna- (123india -31/08/00)
Lanka's 'kingmakers' head for big trouble- (Times of India - 31/08/00)
UNP for pruning Chandrika's powers- (Times of India - 31/08/00).
Lankan media slams censorship during poll campaign- (Times of India - 31/08/00)
Sri Lanka opposition vows to scrap presidency - (123India - 31/08/00)
UNP leader's defection a boost to Chandrika's party- (Hindustan Times - 31/08/00)
PA-SLMC rift widens- (The Island - 31/08/00)
UNP's new manifesto reiterates unconditional talks with LTTE- (The Island - 31/08/00)
Fear of rebels looms over Sri Lanka elections - (VNY - 31/08/00)
Hardships of Sri Lanka's Indian Tamils- (BBC - 31/08/00)
Sri Lanka bans liquor for polls officials - (123India - 31/08/00).
India, Lanka to undertake joint marketing- (India Abroad - 31/08/00).
Protection for women against election violence- (PRIU - 31/08/00)
Lankan hijacker contesting poll with aeroplane as symbol - (Hindustan Times - 31/08/00)
Underworld gang behind hand grenade attack- (PRIU - 31/08/00).
Fishermen complain of increasing LTTE thefts - (PRIU - 31/08/00)
Sri Lankan general wants daughter on Olympic team- (VNY - 31/08/00).
Olympic row in Sri Lanka - (BBC - 31/08/00)
Sri Lanka struggle after being set 109 to win decisive Under-19 Test- (Crickinfo - 31/08/00)
Tillekeratne suspended after altercation- (Dawn - 31/08/00)
Robin Singh to lead Indian team at Colombo- (123India - 31/08/00)
Sri Lanka polls: Fear keeps away potential candidates (The Hindu - 30/08/00)
United States cautions citizens in Sri Lanka (123India - 30/08/00)
LTTE cuts off water in return for money : 12,000 civilians suffer (PRIU - 30/08/00)
CWC to extend support to PA (PRIU - 30/08/00)
Sarath Kongahage resigns (Daily News - 30/08/00)
Sri Lanka gags press over military squabbles (123India - 30/08/00)
International Airport in Dambulla (PRIU - 30/08/00)
Sri Lanka troops kill 10 rebels in fresh clashes (123India - 30/08/00)
Tigers attack military camp in northern Lanka (Times of India - 30/08/00)
Lanka tightens censorship ahead of polls (India Abroad- 30/08/00)
General writes account of Sri Lankan battle with rebels (VNY - 30/08/00)
Sri Lanka calls for more women in parliament (ABC News - 30/08/00)
Muslim partners of Kumaratunga's ruling alliance resigned (123India - 30/08/00)
Policeman hurt in Sri Lanka grenade attack (ABC News - 30/08/00)
Overseas market tunes in to Indian TV content (Times of India - 30/08/00)
Police jeep bombed in Sri Lanka capital (123India - 30/08/00)
Sri Lanka's Sydney hopes rest on controversial sprinter (The Star - 30/08/00)
'LTTE will not contest elections' (The Hindustan Times - 29/08/00).
Lankan Muslim leader at loggerheads with party officials (The Indiaabroad- 29/08/00).
Sri Lankan Muslim party faces uncertainty (The Hindu - 29/08/00).
Oldest Tamil political parties face each other in ten years (PRIU - 29/08/00).
LTTE waiting for a vacuum in political leadership (PRIU - 29/08/00).
Sri Lanka's Muslim party row enters self-destruct mode (123india -28/08/00).
Former Sri Lankan hijacker seeks election -- with aircraft as symbol (123India - 28/08/00)
Sri Lanka Muslim ally keeps government guessing (123India - 28/08/00).
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers shell Jaffna amid air attacks (123India - 28/08/00)
LTTE may contest 31 seats in Lanka elections- (The Asianage- 28/08/00).
'LTTE dummies likely in polls' - (The Statesman- 28/08/00).
Tigers enter Wanni to plan poll strategy- (The Deccan Herald- 28/08/00).
LTTE begins its own election campaign -Moves cadres from Jaffna to Wanni-(The Island-28/08/00).
Kumaratunga warns party members on poll violence- (The Times of India - 28/08/00).
Lanka opposition refuses to cooperate in probe- (Indiaabroad - 28/08/00).
Lanka vets its police's rights record- (Indiaabroad - 28/08/00).
Sri Lanka parties rush to cobble up poll alliances- (ABC News- 28/08/00).
Monks ask vote oversight role- (vny India - 28/08/00).
Get tough, Chandrika tells police- (The Hindu- 28/08/00).
Chandrika's method is undemocratic: Wickremesinghe- (Indiaabroad - 28/08/00).
'Veerappan wants to lead separatist movement in Tamil Nadu'- (The Times of India - 28/08/00)
Sri Lanka's parties scramble to form pacts ahead of polls- (123India - 28/08/00)
S. Lanka war victims - (Frontierpost - 27/08/00)
Reforms in Sri Lanka on the backburner - (Economic Times - 27/08/00).
Post office halts 'vanity stamp' linked to terror group- (National Post - 27/08/00).
PA politico forces OIC quit, flee - (Sunday Times - 27/08/00)
Sri Lanka troops kill five rebels in fresh clashes- (123India - 27/08/00).
Sri Lanka to introduce fresh Constitution Bill, says PM-(The Hindustan Times 27/08/00).
Army plans to recapture Elephant Pass - new Army Chief - (PRIU - 27/08/00)
Canadian postal dept in a fix over Prabhakaran stamps-(The Times of India -27/08/00).
Sri Lanka fighting kills another 11-(123india 27/08/00).
Five MPs from Kumaratunga's coalition join UNP-(The Hindu 27/08/00).
Kumaratunga wins support of nationalist party- (The Times of India - 26/08/00)
New Lankan commander says rebels not ready to strike- (The Times of India - 26/08/00)
PA welcomes hardline Sinhala party into coalition (The Hindu- 26/08/00).
Recapturing Elephant Pass base is a priority - new Army Commander (The Island - 26/08/00)
Lanka's new army chief plays down discord (The Times of India - 26/08/00) .
PA suffers another setback ahead of polls (123India - 26/08/00)
Sri Lanka 'needs more troops' General Balagalle: 'Army united against Tamil rebels' - (BBC - 26/08/00).
Sri Lankan Army must be 'more professional' - (The Hindu- 26/08/00).
New Sri Lanka army chief tells soldiers to perk up- (ABC News- 26/08/00)
New army commander says morale high- (BBC - 26/08/00).
Sri Lankan pop group suffers anti-climax with Viagra- (123India - 26/08/00).
Sri Lanka's bishops call for end to war- (ABC News- 26/08/00).
Sri Lanka's new army chief plays down dissension, vows offensive- (123India - 25/08/00)
Muslim ally plunges Sri Lanka in deeper crisis- (123India - 25/08/00)
SLMC to go it alone- (The Hindu - 25/08/00)
Intelligence ex-boss is Lanka Army chief - (Times of India - 25/08/00)
LTTE not keen on peace, US team told- (The Hindu - 25/08/00)
The delayed disappointment over British ban on LTTE - (PRIU - 25/08/00).
Fifteen illegal SL migrants discovered in Bosnia- (PRIU - 25/08/00)
FEATURE : Sri Lanka: fighting war with reason- (PRIU - 25/08/00).
Buddhist monks warn Lanka govt on poll violence- (Times of India - 25/08/00)
Sri Lanka to US: Rebels not interested in peace- (VNY - 25/08/00)
Chandrika keeps envoys waiting- (Dawn - 25/08/00)
Sri Lanka fighting kills another eight- (123India - 25/08/00)

Pre-poll violence in Sri Lanka- (BBC -24/08/00).

Victim's uncle, KK Thilakaratne, told the BBC that the police witnessed the attack but did nothing to intervene. "They were very afraid of higher authorities" he said

All Ayes- (Asian Age - 24/08/00)
India to play Sri Lanka in Sharjah opener- (Hindustan Times - 25/08/00)
The Godfather - (The Cricketer - 25/08/00)
Sri Lanka level series with win in second under-19 Test- (Crickinfo - 25/08/00)
Thousands mourn victim of Sri Lanka poll campaign (ABC News -24/08/00).
Sri Lanka monks demand end to bloodshed (123india -24/08/00).
Ashraff goes abroad, uncertainty in PA (The Hindu - 24/08/00)
S.Lanka rulers try to limit damage as ally quits (ABC News -24/08/00).
Second killing raises fear of more poll bloodshed in Sri Lanka (123india -23/08/00).
Clinton sends Lanka extradition treaty to Senate (Times of India - 24/08/00)
Muslim ally demands pound of flesh as Sri Lanka crisis deepens (123india -23/08/00).
Lankan air force bombs rebel bases (Times of India - 24/08/00)
Fresh fighting in Sri Lanka kills nine (123india -23/08/00).
Political crisis deepens for Kumaratunga (Times of India - 24/08/00).
Chandrika tries to save coalition (Asian Age - 24/08/00).
British government delays proscribing LTTE (PRIU - 24/08/00).
Civilians have not evacuated Jaffna - says SLA (PRIU - 24/08/00)
Sihala Urumaya's inaugural rally in Kandy (PRIU - 24/08/00)
Refugees in Vellore camp on fast against inter-camp transfers
Sixteen Sri Lankan Tamil refugees have begun an indefinite fast at the special camp at Vellore, which houses those believed to be LTTE sympathisers, to protest against the transfer of an LTTE man to another camp at Melur in Madurai, police said here today. (AIN - 24/08/00)
Ten more political parties seek recognition (PRIU - 24/08/00)
Savvy Chandrika moves fast to repair cracks in Muslim base (Hindustan Times - 24/08/00).
Political crisis deepens for Kumaratunga (Times of India - 24/08/00).
Sri Lanka Head Seeks No Re-Election (The Washington Post-24/08/00)
Dominating political families to overshadow Lankan polls (Brecorder - 24/08/00)
Experts: Tourist Pedophiles Rising (The Washington Post-24/08/00) .
Rights group asks U.K. to protect minorities (The Hindu - 24/08/00)
Sahara series is off, finally (Times of India - 24/08/00).
Pushpakumara's century builds Sri Lankan lead in second under-19 Test (crickinfo - 24/08/00)
China, India, Japan diplomatic ceremonies resume after fiasco (123india -23/08/00).
SLMC demands Fowzie removed amid deepening crisis (123India - 23/08/00)
Second poll-related killing in Sri Lanka since government dissolved (123India - 23/08/00)
Ashraff quits over rift (123India - 23/08/00).
Western Province chairman loses key council vote (123India - 23/08/00)
JVP warns PA as WPC in crisis (123India - 23/08/00).
A Tamil Guerrilla's Story, Starting at Age 7 (IHT - 23/08/00)
Fears of violence in Sri Lanka -Vigilance required as election looms (BBC -23/08/00).
Sri Lankan monks fear blood-splattered polls (123India - 23/08/00)
Chandrika walks tightrope on issue of Buddhist monks- (Hindustan Times - 23/08/00)
Batalanda's ghosts return to haunt Ranil - (The Hindu - 23/08/00)
No citizenship for Lankan refugees: Govt - (Zeenext - 23/08/00)
Lankan army generals mull premature retirement - (Times of India - 23/08/00)
Sri Lanka receives Japanese special envoy - (The Hindu - 23/08/00)
Libido boosting Sri Lanka tea fetches record price- (123India - 23/08/00)
Gandhi's grandson becomes India's new envoy- (123India - 23/08/00)
China, India, Japan credential ceremonies end in fiasco- (123India - 23/08/00)
Polls Chief gives a seven day deadline- (PRIU - 23/08/00).
Open debate on Constitution Bill - (PRIU - 23/08/00)
Swiss papers accuse Tamil Tigers of using drug money for fund raising activities - (PRIU - 23/08/00)
Steamer in distress- (The Hindu - 23/08/00).
Dubai series called off - (Dawn - 23/08/00)
Peng's century leads England reply in second under-19 Test- (Crickinfo - 23/08/00)
Kumaratunga to quit politics after strife ends (Times of India - 22/08/00).
Sri Lankan Army Braces For Major Rebel Offensive (IHT - 22/08/00).
Key Muslim ally quits PA amid deepening crisis (123India - 22/08/00)
PA split over Muslim ally (123India - 22/08/00)
Sri Lanka's new army chief under fire (123India - 22/08/00)
Fresh fighting in Sri Lanka kills 12 more (123India - 22/08/00).
President says this is her final term (ABC News - 22/08/00)
S.Lanka opposition starts poll bid, promises peace (ABC News - 22/08/00)
PA blamed for violence (BBC - 22/08/00).
THAILAND CLOSES DOORS TO LTTE (Bernama - 22/08/00).
All Tamil parties to contest in North and East (PRIU - 22/08/00).
Police to strengthen law on election violence (PRIU - 22/08/00)
Now even armed moderates haunt Tamil politicians (Times of India - 22/08/00)
Sihala Urumaya recognized (PRIU - 22/08/00)
Muslims against UNP (Asian Age - 22/08/00).
Chief Ministers resign to contest polls (The Island - 22/08/00).
Asians will not boycott ICC Cup -- BCCI (India Express- 22/08/00).
Sri Lanka battle back (BBC - 22/08/00).
Lankan political battlefield hots up (Times of India - 21/08/00)
Ranil starts election campaign (The Hindu - 21/08/00).
Jane's: India helped Pak airlift arms to Sri Lanka (Asian Age - 21/08/00)
Ranil confident of consensus ( Hindustan Times - 21/08/00).
SLMC rules out support for UNP (The Island - 21/08/00)
Sri Lanka To Continue Censorship (Washington Post - 21/08/00).
Lankan army chief's appointment to be contested (Times of India - 21/08/00).
Jaffna flush with pre-poll funds from Lankan govt (Times of India - 21/08/00).
3 Chetaks for Lankan Navy (Hindustan Times - 21/08/00).
Chandrika's "Goondas" slur Maha Sangha (The Sunday Observer - 21/08/00).
Chandrika's bid to 'impose' new Statute flayed (The Hindu - 21/08/00)
Sri Lanka poll campaign off to violent start (123india-21/08/00).
UNP to oppose plans for a Constituent Assembly (The Hindu - 21/08/00)
Sri Lanka fighting kills another 12 (123India - 21/08/00).
Sri Lanka MPs scramble to grab duty-free cars (123India - 21/08/00).
Sri Lanka opposition accuses police of frame up (123India - 20/08/00).
For a mandate with a message? (The Hindu - 21/08/00).
India remembers Rajiv Gandhi (The Hindu - 21/08/00).
TNLA the most dreaded Tamil separatist group in Tamil Nadu (India Today - 21/08/00)
Code of conduct for Indian cricket (BBC - 21/08/00).
'Next Sri Lankan Parliament will be a Constituent Assembly' (The Hindu - 20/08/00).
Buddhist clergy says it will guard voters' rights (Times of India - 20/08/00).
Battle hardened general to lead Sri Lanka army (VNY - 20/08/00).
Sri Lanka leader sets early vote in bid to boost majority (Dallas News - 20/08/00).
Sri Lankan opposition parties criticise snap election move (ABC News - 20/08/00)
Ashraff puts on king maker's hat (The Island - 20/08/00).
LTTE shadow over Sri Lankan elections (The Hindu - 20/08/00).
LTTE behind shot dead fishermen - Police (PRIU - 20/08/00).
Varatharaja Perumal to contest from Jaffna (The Hindu - 20/08/00).
Govt neglect drives farmers to suicide (Hindustan Times - 20/08/00).
UNP has some explaining to do (The Hindu - 20/08/00).
Sri Lanka parties gear for polls under emergency (123India - 20/08/00).
Sri Lanka army chief set for Pakistan job (123India - 20/08/00).
Sri Lanka fighting kills seven, jets pound rebels (123India - 20/08/00).
Government to continue media censorship (ABC News - 20/08/00).
Sri Lanka President calls snap polls, scraps gerrymandering bid (123India - 20/08/00).
European Union mulls Sri Lanka poll monitor role (123India - 20/08/00).
Indian Court bows to bandit's demands (BBC - 20/08/00).
Cricket selectors name two squads (Daily News - 20/08/00).
England to play first in Dambulla Stadium (Gulf News - 20/08/00).
A new package (Frontline - 24/07/00).
Elections on October 10 (123India - 18/08/00).
Sri Lanka "killing fields" probe backfires on ruling party: report (123India - 18/08/00).
Sri Lanka President tightens grip on fractured ruling party (123India - 18/08/00).
Sri Lanka opposition protest (BBC - 18/08/00).
Sri Lankan President consolidates power (BBC - 18/08/00)
Tamil rebels in RP to aid MILF (Sunstar - 18/08/00).
Lankan Air Force jets pound Tiger positions (Times of India - 18/08/00).
The ruthless suicide bombings of Tigers (PRIU - 18/08/00)
LTTE front lines bombed to curb fresh build up (PRIU - 18/08/00).
President talks with Mahanayake Thera (PRIU - 18/08/00).
Thai group visit Jaffna to witness LTTE terror (PRIU - 18/08/00).
Ranil aide questioned, scribe held (The Hindu - 18/08/00).
Wickremsinghe's aide flees Lanka (Asian Age - 18/08/00).
Sri lankan farmers on death fast to protest poor prices (Bernama - 18/08/00).
Lanka envoy fears LTTE link with MILF (Gulf News - 18/08/00)
Toronto trip for Sri Lanka? (BBC - 18/08/00).
England youngsters thrash Sri Lanka (BBC - 18/08/00)
Wijeyapala calls for suspension of Ranil's UNP membership (Daily News - 17/08/00)
'Four LTTE leaders killed in sea bombing' (The Hindu - 17/08/00).
Thadi Priyantha in CID custody (Daily News - 17/08/00).
Bodhi Ranasinghe flees country (Daily News - 17/08/00)
Sri Lanka in bid to revive 'gerrymandering' bill (123India - 17/08/00).
Sri Lanka to raise 319 million dollars in additional loans (123India - 17/08/00).
Suicide bomber blasts military vehicle (123India - 17/08/00)
Girl killed in suicide attack (BBC - 17/08/00).
Sri Lanka jets step up attacks against Tigers (123India - 17/08/00).
LTTE bases destroyed as MiGs bomb north Jaffna (Asian Age - 17/08/00).
Sri Lanka opposition under pressure ahead of polls (ABC News - 17/08/00).
Ranil denies killings link (BBC - 17/08/00)
Only UNP can save the nation - Anura (The Island - 17/08/00).
LTTE terror devour 18,000 lives of Tamil youth (PRIU - 17/08/00).
Indian vessel to assist SL Navy fight LTTE arms shipments (PRIU - 17/08/00).
Sihala Urumaya to link with MEP (PRIU - 17/08/00).
Four UNP dissidents found guilty by party (PRIU - 17/08/00).
From the battlefield (Hindustan Times - 17/08/00).
EU to report on Lanka polls (Times of India - 17/08/00).
SRI LANKA 1H TOURIST NUMBERS DIP 3 PERCENT (FT - 17/08/00).
Tiger rebels being closely monitored (Bangkok Post - 17/08/00).
India forces cancellation of SAARC meeting (The Hindu - 17/08/00).
Karunanidhi ordered Rajkumar's kidnap, says Jayalalitha (Deccan Chronicle - 17/08/00)
England under-19s establish healthy first innings lead over Sri Lanka (Crickinfo - 17/08/00).
Colombo Deputy Mayor flees Lanka (Hindustan Times - 16/08/00).
Ranil linked with `killers' (Times of India - 16/08/00).
Humiliated Chandrika tries to 'fix' Ranil (The Hindu - 16/08/00).
Sri Lankan Army repels LTTE mortar attack (The Hindu - 16/08/00).
'IPKF ignored Lankan intelligence inputs' (Hindustan Times - 16/08/00).
Wijeyapala back in UNP fold? (The Island - 16/08/00).
Philippines on alert for possible Tamil Tiger fund-raisers (123India - 16/08/00).
Sri Lanka gets US loan to buy wheat (123India - 16/08/00).
Prime Minister assures the status of Buddhism (PRIU - 16/08/00).
Tamil parties gear up for the next general election (PRIU - 16/08/00).
Tamil Engineer arrested for supplying maps to LTTE (PRIU - 16/08/00).
SLMC to contest under PA symbol (PRIU - 16/08/00).
Lanka's opposition blasts Indian diplomats (Times of India - 16/08/00).
Kumaratunga in trouble as monks go on the warpath (Times of India - 16/08/00).
Tension and fear prevail in Trincomalee as Sri Lankan political crisis deepens (NDTV - 16/08/00).
As Peace Plan Falters, Sri Lanka's War Has No End in Sight (NY Times - 16/08/00).
Sri Lankan Army repels LTTE mortar attack (The Hindu - 16/08/00).
Gopal Gandhi takes charge as envoy to Lanka (The Hindu - 16/08/00).
Sri Lanka troops, Tigers trade fire (123India - 16/08/00).
Sex, lies and tapes feature in Sri Lanka's vote fiasco (123India - 16/08/00).
Vajpayee: 'Kashmir part of India' (BBC - 16/08/00).
Murtagh stops Sri Lanka's onslaught (Sportlive - 16/08/00).
Ranatunga's reign draws to a close (The Times - 16/08/00).
Book reveals how the LTTE bloods its Baby Brigade (Hindustan Times - 15/08/00)
Malwatte Nayaka Thera wants all groups to unite to thwart future attempts to pass draft (The Island - 15/08/00)
New Sri Lanka PM to mend fences with monks after bill fiasco (123India - 15/08/00).
Sri Lanka says artillery causes heavy rebel losses (ABc News - 15/08/00)
Heavy casualties inflicted on LTTE: Army (The Hindu - 15/08/00).
Sri Lanka troops hit Tiger units in Jaffna (123India - 15/08/00).
Sri Lanka war budget bites hard (Times of India - 15/08/00).
China calls for peace without harming Lanka's sovereignty (Daily News - 15/08/00).
Defence, oil imports sap Sri Lanka forex reserves (BRecorder - 15/08/00).
Half of Sri Lanka's vehicles may be unroadworthy (Daily News - 15/08/00).
Holy woman's ashes turn into figurines (The Statesman - 15/08/00).
Musharraf pledges support to Kashmiri militants (Times of India - 15/08/00)
Musharraf urges Kashmir talks (BBC - 15/08/00).
Letter sent to the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in the UK by the Sri Lanka Association of Britain on the RanaViru Seva Authority (14/08/00)
Sri Lanka opposition linked to killing-fields murders: paper (123India - 14/08/00).
Sri Lanka monk vows to help recruit 20,000 soldiers (123India - 14/08/00).
Sri Lanka war budget bites hard (123India - 14/08/00).
India sells patrol vessel to Lanka (Hindustan Times- 14/08/00)
Sirimavo was forced to leave: Anura (123India - 14/08/00).
Curtains for Sri Lanka's mother-and-daughter political union (123India - 14/08/00).
New Sri Lankan PM hopes to convince monks (The Hindu - 14/08/00)
Death fast monk vows political campaign to defeat reform bill (123India - 14/08/00).
Opposition leader linked to killings (BBC - 14/08/00).
UNPers deny Batalanda Peiris' salvo (Sunday Times - 14/08/00).
Colombo taxi drivers rebel over uniforms (BBC - 14/08/00).
Mixed response to Chandrika's constituent assembly proposal (Hindustan Times - 14/08/00)
New Sri Lankan PM woos Buddhist clergy (The Hindu - 14/08/00)
Tamil opinion and the Bill (The Hindu - 14/08/00)
Perahera on World Wide Web (DaIily News - 14/08/00)
Fighting flares in Kashmir (BBC - 14/08/00).
Sri Lankan sends largest contingent for Olympic Games (Daily News - 14/08/00)
New draft Constitution only after consulting Mahanayake Theras - PM (The Island - 13/08/00).
Sri Lankan monks call for more oppostion (Asianage - 13/08/00).
Lanka panel to review draft statute (The Times of India - 13/08/00).
Wickramasinghe was present in torture cell: official (The Hindu - 13/08/00)
Kumaratunga challenges Sinhala nationalists to resolve war (Hindustan Times - 13/08/00).
New Tamil Terrorism in India -Tamil National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Tamil Nadu Retrieval Force (TNRF) joined hands Veerappan (Deccan Herald -13/08/00).
New Tamil Terrorism in India -Krishna rules out special status for Tamil (The Hindu - 13/08/00).
Chandrika firm on new statute (Ther Hindu - 13/08/00).
Chandrika plans to convert Parliament into constituent assembly (Hindustan Times - 13/08/00).
"We will never abandon the new constitution"- (ABC News - 12/08/00).
Ill-fated 'operation buy-off MPs' (The Island -13/08/00)
Match-fixing and constitution-fixing (The Sunday Island -13/08/00).
First ever highway network gets under way (PRIU - 13/08/00).
I will launch countrywide political campaign for people's well-being: PM (Daily News - 13/08/00)
Grand old lady (Hindustan Times - 13/08/00)
Dissolution between Aug. 20 - 24 (The Island - 13/08/00)
Bandaranaike: Bundle of contradictions (Asian Age- 12/08/00).
US warns its citizens in Pak, fears attacks (Asian Age - 13/08/00).
Indian minister: No sports with Pakistan (BBC - 13/08/00).
Chief prelates of the four Nikayas vow to fast against any separatist bill -(The Island -11/08/00)
Two-thirds majority required - Mahinda- (The Island - 12/08/00).
Sri Lanka leader vows statute reforms in two months-(123India News - 12/08/00).
New constitution after polls: Kumaratunga - (Times of India - 12/08/00).
Chandrika sets deadline for UNP on Bill- (The Hindu - 12/08/00).
LTTE ''acquires'' Sam and Stinger missiles- (123India - 12/08/00)
LTTE may have Russian, US missiles- (Asian Age - 12/08/00).
S.Lanka president to fight on for new constitution - (ABC News- 12/08/00).
Sri Lanka jets pound Tamil rebel targets-(123india News - 12/08/00).
Sri Lanka set for polls with new premier-(123india News - 12/08/00).
At least 17 killed in latest Sri Lanka clashes -(ABC News - 12/08/00).
Council urges better protection for children in war zones-(ABC News - 12/08/00).
Child Protection in War Zones Sought-(The Washington Post- 12/08/00).
S.Lanka gets new tourism, civil aviation ministers- (ABC News- 12/08/00).
17 LTTE militants killed in attacks- (The Hindu - 12/08/00).
Top LTTE commander killed in combat - (Times of India - 12/08/00).
Reggie Ranatunga gets Civil Aviation portfolio- (The Hindu - 12/08/00).
New Prime Minister insist on UNP's co-operation for the upliftment of the country- (PRIU - 12/08/00).
BOI signs two Thermal Power Plants worth of 42 million US Dollars- (PRIU - 12/08/00).
Impeachment motion against Berty Premalal- (PRIU - 12/08/00).
Lankan govt revamped for election- (Times of India - 12/08/00)
Crude bomb injures eight in Lanka- (Times of India - 12/08/00).
A bridge too far - (Hindustan Times - 12/08/00)
U.N. Urges More Protection for Children in War - (ABC News- 12/08/00)
Sri Lanka set for polls with new premier- (123India - 12/08/00).
The new Premier .... - (The Daily News- 11/08/00).
Ratnasiri: new Prime Minister- (The Daily News- 11/08/00)
Cricket corruption report submitted - (BBC - 12/08/00).
"Terrorism will have to be wiped out militarily," New PM Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka (The Hindu -11/08/00).
Wickramanayaka succeeds Bandaranaike as Sri Lankan PM (Times of India - 11/08/00).
Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike steps down as PM (ABC News-10/08/00).
Chief prelates of the four Nikayas vow to fast against any separatist bill -(The Island -11/08/00).
World's oldest PM retires at 84, Sri Lanka in reshuffle (123India - 11/08/00).
10 UNP MPs sent on holiday (The Island -11/08/00).
Ranatunga quits international cricket on emotional note (123India - 11/08/00).
LTTE claymore mine kills child (PRIU - 11/08/00).
Chandrika calls Cabinet meeting to discuss bill (Deccan Herald - 11/08/00).
Ronnie de Mel appointed minister for economic affairs (Rediff - 11/08/00)
Setback in Colombo (Deccan Chronicle - 11/08/00).
A squandered opportunity (The Hindu - 11/08/00)
Reform plan holds only hope for Lanka (DAWN - 11/08/00).
In Parliament on Tuesday-08-08-00. -(The Island -11/08/00)
A code of ethics needed for politicians (The Island -11/08/00)
Ceylon Tobacco Says H2 Prospects Dimmer. (Just-food - 11/08/00).
South Asian brokers urge ties (BBC - 11/08/00).
Jayewardene scores century as Test ends in a draw
SA 279 & 241 /9d , SL 258 & 195 /4 at the end of the 3rd Test. Series drawn 1-1. -Scorecard- (Crickinfo - 11/08/00)
End of an era as Sri Lanka play out draw (Cricketline - 11/08/00).
Ranatunga bids adieu (Times of India - 11/08/00).
India thrash Sri Lanka in plate final (The Hindu - 11/08/00).
India withdraw from Toronto series (BBC - 11/08/00).
Cricket 'umpire' clubbed to death (The Hindu - 11/08/00)
Monks warn Kumaratunga not to restore reform bill (123India - 10/08/00).
Sri Lanka jets smash rebel sea-base (123India - 10/08/00)
Tigers ambush military bus in Sri Lanka (123India -10/08/00)
S.Lanka says rebels fire missiles at airforce jets (ABC News - 10/08/00)
UNP raps India for 'interfering' in Sri Lanka (Hindustan Times - 10/08/00)
Sri Lankan reform shelved, but not dead yet (ABC News - 10/08/00)
Sri Lanka to pursue peace effort (BBC - 10/08/00)
Comeback of Bill unlikely in Sri Lanka (The Hindu - 10/08/00)
Sri Lanka may rue scuttling of Constitutional Bill: TULF (BBC - 10/08/00)
Sri Lanka raises defence budget by more than 50 percent (123India - 10/08/00)
Parliament approves $350 mn additional defence expenditure
Amid speculation that parliament could be dissolved earlier than it was scheduled on august 24, the Sri Lankan government today obtained hurried sanction of the house for 350 million dollars to take delivery of new jet fighters and other modern weapons ordered by the armed forces. (AIN - 10/08/00)
Sri Lanka rebels kill 13 after reforms shelved (ABC News - 10/08/00)
13 killed in LTTE attacks (The Hindu - 10/08/00)
Lanka govt to present reform bill again (Times of India - 10/08/00)
Sri Lanka government performs about face (VNY - 10/08/00)
Sri Lankan parliament extends emergency powers (123India - 10/08/00)
Sri Lanka Attacks Leave Seven Dead (Washington Post - 10/08/00)
No Referendum needed for amendments (PRIU - 10/08/00)
LTTE suspected of supporting Indian film star's kidnapping (PRIU - 10/08/00)
LTTE asked to show cause - Delhi High Court (PRIU - 10/08/00)
Terrorists who came to attack farmers killed (PRIU - 10/08/00)
Catholic Bishops welcome draft Constitution (PRIU - 10/08/00).
Plan for Pro-Tamil Constitution Stalls in Sri Lanka (NY Times - 10/08/00)
Sri Lanka government asked to resign over vote debacle (123India - 09/08/00)
Sri Lanka tension mounts as reform vote delayed (123India - 09/08/00).
Mahinda Rajapakse with seven PA MPs planned to vote against the Bill (Hindustan Times - 09/08/00)
UNP threatens mass agitation (The Hindu - 09/08/00)
Sri Lanka President suffers setback ahead of polls (123India - 09/08/00)
Mahinda Rajapakse joins protesters
The ruling Peoples Alliance was jolted by yet another defection of a member to opposition ranks. Senior minister Mahinda Rajapakse joined the ranks of protesting monks pledging his support to them in defiance of government's policy. He also approached a smaller group of pro-government demonstrators and urged them to disperse peacefully. Outside parliament, about 5,000 demonstrators including Buddhist monks broke a police cordon and attempted to hit ministers' car with wooden poles of black flags they were carrying. (09/08/00).
Lankan govt says has not given up on constitution bill
The Sri Lankan government today said it had not abandoned the controversial constitution bill on which a parliament vote was postponed indefinitely, as the main opposition united national party (UNP) demanded the government's resignation over the issue. (AIN - 09/08/00).
Sri Lankan Govt. defers vote on reform Bill (The Hindu - 09/08/00)
Setback for Sri Lanka peace hopes (BBC - 09/08/00).
Monks vow to keep up death fast (123India - 08/08/00)
Constitutional Reforms debate resumed in Parliament Bill has only part of PA-UNP consensus - Ranil (The Island - 09/08/00)
Lankan MPs for sale? (Times of India - 09/08/00)
Lanka's ruling party embarrassed, but salvages reform bill (Times of India - 09/08/00)
Sri Lanka ferry to Jaffna resumed (BBC - 09/08/00)
Over twenty five questioned on Heda Medura blast (PRIU - 09/08/00)
Janatha party president says talks with terrorists wrong (PRIU - 09/08/00)
LTTE cannot be defeated militarily - Lankan foreign minister
Sri Lankan foreign minister lLakshman Kadirgamar today said it is 'foolish' to think that the LTTE can be defeated militarily, as the rebels are 'far too organised and equipped for a long war.' (AIN - 09/08/00)
Sri Lanka Army Deals With Desertion (Washington Post - 09/08/00)
Vote on Sri Lankan statute put off (The Hindu - 09/08/00)
Lankan constitution vote Postponed (Times of India - 09/08/00)
'Threat of n-war between India, Pak. behind Clinton statement' (The Hindu - 09/08/00)
Monk begins death fast amid Sri Lanka political turmoil (123India - 08/08/00).
UNP not to support Constitution Bill (123India - 08/08/00).
Red Cross begins mercy ferry service in Sri Lanka (123India - 08/08/00).
Sri Lanka opposition seeks talks with monks, Tigers (123India - 08/08/00).
Citizenship for Indian Tamils under new Constitution (PRIU - 08/08/00)
Sri Lanka debates reform, opponents protest (ABC News - 08/08/00)
Sri Lanka parties in court to stop "gerrymandering" bill (123India - 08/08/00).
Sri Lanka debates key reforms (BBC - 08/08/00)
Sri Lanka Debates Constitution (Washington Post - 08/08/00).
LTTE exploit NGO funded orphanages to supply cadres (PRIU - 08/08/00)
Religious dignitaries urge UNP not to withdraw (PRIU - 08/08/00).
Asia's biggest children's hospital opened in Sri Lanka (PRIU - 08/08/00).
Ruling party MP defects to UNP (The Hindu - 08/08/00).
Blast and defections mark Lanka constitution making (Hindustan Times - 08/08/00).
Govt. has gone back on its word, says Ranil (The Hindu - 08/08/00).
Lanka Parliament begins debating new Constitution (Times of India - 08/08/00)
Chandrika's race for votes slowed by hurdles (Times of India - 08/08/00)
Sri Lanka seeks to end war, appease Tamils constitution (National Post - 08/08/00)
Opposition petitions high court on electoral reforms (VNY - 08/08/00)
Sri Lanka attack targets opponents of constitution (VNY - 08/08/00).
GMOA will resort to trade union action on Aug. 8 (The Island - 08/08/00)
Sri Lanka Government starts a campaign of terror on unarmed clergy and civilians as CBK's PA Government thugs attack "National Council of Buddhists"
Demonstration outside Sri Lanka High Commission on Tuesday the 8^th of August in London.-Full Story- (08/08/00)
Sri Lankan stocks lower as constitution vote nears (FT - 08/08/00)
Veerappan asks for release of five LTTE men (Deccan Chronicle - 08/08/00)
Ranatunga bids farewell (BBC - 08/08/00).
India and Sri Lanka in Costcutter Plate final (Schoolsnet - 08/08/00)
Bombers of Buddhist monks get instant justice (123India - 07/08/00).
PA suffers first defection ahead of key vote (123India - 07/08/00).
Bomb rocks Sri Lanka monks' meet ahead of constitution vote (123India -07/08/00).
Mahinda Rajapakse flays Electoral Reforms Bill (The Hindu - 07/08/00).
Sri Lanka on red alert ahead of constitution vote (123India - 07/08/00).
Sri Lanka Troops Kill 53 Rebels (Washington Post - 07/08/00)
Sri Lanka troops kill nine rebels (123India - 07/08/00).
Sri Lanka horse-trading escalates ahead of decisive vote (123India - 07/08/00).
S.Lanka gov't said desperate for key charter votes (ABC News - 07/08/00).
Weekend encounters in Sri Lanka's civil war leave 55 dead (ABC News - 07/08/00).
Three hurt in blast outside monks' meeting venue (The Hindu - 07/08/00).
Rights activists' concern over spread of terrorism (The Hindu - 07/08/00)
Blast near Sinhala meeting venue (The Hindu - 07/08/00)
Heavy security in Colombo ahead of crucial vote (Times of India - 07/08/00).
Lanka government tries to buy Opposition MPs (Asian Age - 07/08/00).
Latest Sri Lanka fighting (BBC - 07/08/00).
Bandit King becomes Tamil militant, puts community over self (Express India - 07/08/00).
Fare thee well, cricketing prince (Sunday Times - 07/08/00).
Sri Lanka ruling party MP resigns in protest over reform bill (123India- 06/08/00).
Sri Lanka fighting kills 41 (123India - 06/08/00).
Sri Lankan constitution plans: MP resigns (BBC - 06/08/00).
Senior police officer arrested over killing-fields murders (123India - 06/08/00)
Sri Lanka Constitution Rejected (Washington Post - 06/08/00).
Tamil Tigers expand net in Thailand (PRIU - 06/08/00).
UNP MPs behavior in Parliament might hurt the minorities - PLOTE (PRIU - 06/08/00).
National Sangha Convention support new Constitution (PRIU - 06/08/00).
Sri Lankan general protests innocence (BBC - 06/08/00).
Lanka MP resigns (Hindustan Times - 06/08/00).
39 LTTE rebels, soldier killed in Lanka (The Hindu - 06/08/00).
Trade gurus find niche market in Lanka (Times of India - 06/08/00).
Sri Lanka's War-Torn Economy Keeps Ticking, Helped by Exports (Bloomberg - 06/08/00).
A chance for peace (The Hindu - 06/08/00).
Sri Lankan MPs lodged in hotels, safe houses (The Hindu - 06/08/00).
TULF says 'No' (The Island - 06/08/00).
Tigers won't negotiate, says CBK (The Island - 06/08/00).
Sri Lanka recall de Silva for decisive test (123India - 06/08/00).
Sri Lanka fighting claims nine Tamil guerrillas (123India - 05/08/00)
UNP to boycott Constitution debate (Hindustan Times - 05/08/00).
Sri Lanka peace bid bogged down in numbers game (123India - 05/08/00)
Sri Lanka parties rush to court to stop electoral changes ahead of poll (123India - 05/08/00).
Sri Lanka drops democracy, socialism from new statute (123India - 05/08/00).
Country will not be divided: Chandrika (Asian Age - 05/08/00).
What the Constitution Bill says (The Hindu - 05/08/00).
Suicide bomber blows himself up in Jaffna (ABC News - 05/08/00).
Sri Lanka fighting claims nine Tamil guerrillas (123India - 05/08/00).
Sri Lanka to expand parliament ahead of polls (123India - 05/08/00).
Sri Lanka Constitution Rejected (Washington Post - 05/08/00).
Ranil looses control over party (PRIU - 05/08/00).
Terrorist smuggling medicine stock to Tiger hospital killed (PRIU - 05/08/00).
JVP protests against draft constitution (PRIU - 05/08/00).
Sinhalese parties move SC over new Bill (The Hindu - 05/08/00).
Sri Lanka Cabinet refers Reforms Bill to SC (The Hindu - 05/08/00).
Chandrika's bid to woo UNP MPs (The Hindu - 05/08/00).
UNP rejects new constitution (Times of India - 05/08/00)
Chandrika confident new statute bill will be passed (Asian Age - 05/08/00).
New, Tamil-Friendly Constitution for Sri Lanka? (NY Times - 05/08/00).
Sri Lanka offers rebels autonomy (AAS - 05/08/00).
Political turmoil over Lankan constitution bill (Rediff - 05/08/00).
Sri Lanka proposes concession to Tamils (Boston Globe - 05/08/00).
Opposition jeers greet president's speech (The Island - 05/08/00)
Ronnie becomes a minister? (The Island - 05/08/00).
Pakistan 'linked to Kashmir killings' (BBC - 05/08/00)
Win a great morale booster for South Africa: Pollock (123India - 05/08/00).
BCCSL invites Sobers for Arjuna's farewell (Daily News - 05/08/00).
Susanthika not so hopeful of medal (Times of India - 05/08/00)
Supreme Court orders referendum for Sri Lanka reform (123India - 04/08/00).
It's talks or war, Chandrika tells LTTE (Times of India - 04/08/00)
Sri Lanka plans change in electoral system (123India - 04/08/00).
Ronnie de Mel defects ahead of key vote (123India - 04/08/00).
UNP burns draft reform plan in parliament (123India - 04/08/00)
Sri Lanka troops kill 11 Tiger rebels (123India - 04/08/00).
Marxists, monks block traffic against reform bill (123India - 04/08/00).
Sri Lanka president seeks Tiger views on peace plan (123India - 04/08/00).
Sri Lanka Govt. Drafts Constitution (Washington Post - 04/08/00).
Protests greet Sri Lanka's political reforms (ABC News - 04/08/00).
Storm over Sri Lanka plan (BBC - 04/08/00).
Crucial meeting lasted 15 minutes (PRIU - 04/08/00).
New Jaffna Commander to assume duties today (PRIU - 04/08/00)
Lanka's largest WAN takes off ground (PRIU - 04/08/00).
Lanka to be federal in all but name (Hindustan Times - 04/08/00).
Sri Lankan statute Bill introduced (The Hindu - 04/08/00).
Sri Lanka to amend election laws (VNY - 04/08/00).
Tea output falls in June (Dawn - 04/08/00).
Sri Lanka to reform constitution (FT - 04/08/00).
S Asians top Britain's ethnic crime charts (Times of India - 04/08/00).
India to sponsor convention to counter international terrorism: Jaswant (India Today - 04/08/00)
Sri Lanka goes federal in bid to end bloodshed, protests mount (123India - 03/08/00)
Sri Lanka on alert ahead of reform bill (123India - 03/08/00).
UNP formally pulls out of reform deal (123India - 03/08/00).
Confessions of a teenage female LTTE cadre (PRIU - 03/08/00).
S.Lanka eyes higher 2000 GDP rise from exports (ABC News - 03/08/00).
Sri Lanka tries to woo monks on war path (123India - 03/08/00).
Sri Lanka's new constitution faces supreme court challenge (123India - 03/08/00).
Key vote for Sri Lanka (BBC - 03/08/00).
Buddhism given foremost place under new Constitution (PRIU - 03/08/00).
LTTE turn school grounds into combat training camps (PRIU - 03/08/00).
Sanghas urge MPs not to vote in favour of draft bill (PRIU - 03/08/00).
Minority parties happy with Draft Constitution (PRIU - 03/08/00)
Chandrika to table constitutional bill today (Times of India - 03/08/00).
Heavy security in Colombo on eve of unveiling new bill (Times of India - 03/08/00).
Protests galore against Chandrika's political reforms (Times of India - 03/08/00)
Citizenship for Tamils (The Hindu - 03/08/00).
Lanka panel to review changes in Contitution (Asian Age - 03/08/00).
Sri Lanka's hour of choice (Dawn - 03/08/00).
Court has no jurisdiction - Choksy (The Island - 03/08/00).
Pakistan renews Kashmir talks offer (BBC - 03/08/00).
South Africa level series with thrilling seven-run win
South Africa 253 & 231, Sri Lanka 308 & 169 all out -Scorecard- (Crickinfo - 03/08/00)
SA snatch dramatic win (News24 - 03/08/00).
Sri Lanka polls to be held in early November (123India - 02/08/00).
Sri Lanka president preaches peace to monks on war path (123India - 02/08/00).
Sri Lanka reform bill goes to Supreme Court (123India - 02/08/00).
Monks on war path as Sri Lanka pushes reform plan (123India - 02/08/00).
Big pro-government demo in Colombo (BBC - 02/08/00).
Rebels using civilians as human shields: Lankan govt (Times of India - 02/08/00).
Army boost firepower to crush Tiger offensive (PRIU - 02/08/00).
Reforms gets tougher and tougher (PRIU - 02/08/00).
Rise of Jaffna; end of the wretched spell (PRIU - 02/08/00).
Army General declares general amnesty for Army deserters (PRIU - 02/08/00).
UNP will take a decision on Thursday (PRIU - 02/08/00).
Monks protest against new Constitution (The Hindu - 02/08/00).
Chandrika may get wide support for new constitution; parties cautious (Hindustan Times - 02/08/00).
Colombo ignores monks protest, sends statute Bill to SC (The Hindu - 02/08/00).
Tribunal sends notice to LTTE (The Hindu - 02/08/00).
Chandrika trying to win over key monks on reforms (Times of India - 02/08/00)
New Lankan Constitution for north, east regional councils (Asian Age - 02/08/00).
Tigers issue may dominate Lanka polls (Times of India - 02/08/00).
Lawmakers in Sri Lanka to Debate Reforms (LA Times - 02/08/00).
Ranil's statement that President met Balasingham in London a falsehood (Daliy News- 02/08/00).
Sri Lankan war widows lost bureaucratic maze (Bernama - 02/08/00).
U.S. must not shift focus from S. Asia, says GOP (The Hindu - 02/08/00).
Pak-Sri Lanka talks on free trade start (BRecorder - 02/08/00).
Kidnap drama paralyses Bangalore (BBC - 02/08/00).
PMK demands steps to protect Tamils (The Hindu - 02/08/00).
A coach reflects on Sri Lanka's return to form (123India - 02/08/00).
Sri Lanka fighting toll hits 19 (123India - 01/08/00).
Refurbished Sri Lankan military braced for showdown with rebels (123India - 01/08/00).
Sri Lanka President denies talks with Tiger leader (123India - 01/08/00).
Sri Lanka cabinet approves constitutional reforms (ABC News - 01/08/00).
UNP to oppose Constitutional Bill -(The Hindu- 01/08/00)
Balraj killed in confrontation with troops (PRIU - 01/08/00).
Civilians evacuated from homes due to Tiger attacks (PRIU - 01/08/00).
Britain first western country to enact legislation against terrorism (PRIU - 01/08/00).
Business Council to make Sri Lanka the "Cyber Island" (PRIU - 01/08/00)
Chandrika to present Constitution Bill on August 3 (Hindustan Times - 01/08/00).
Sri Lankan Bill seeks to solve ethnic crisis (The hindu - 01/08/00).
Lanka cabinet okays reform bill (Times of India - 01/08/00).
Lankan monks warn of division (Times of India - 01/08/00)
Did Chandrika meet LTTE leader in London? (Times of India - 01/08/00).
Bomb found on Colombo city railway track (Times of India - 01/08/00).
Sri Lankan president set for showdown on reforms (VNY - 01/08/00)
Sri Lanka President in Talks with Tiger leader: report (123India - 01/08/00).
Sri Lanka general locked up again over killing-fields murders (123India - 01/08/00).
Sri Lankan general too ill for trial (BBC - 01/08/00).
Ranil Wickremesinghe's LTTE Contact says LTTE conscripting child soldiers for last 10-15 years (The Daily News- 01/08/00).
Sri Lanka calls emergency session of parliament for peace bid (123India - 01/08/00).
Lankan Govt. to place new Statute in Parliament next week (The Hindu - 01/08/00)
Sri Lankan gunman kills hospital patient (Ananova - 01/08/00). .
NDA partner visualises Republic for Tamils (Indian Express- 01/08/00)
Mobs attack Tamil newspaper offices in Bangalore (The Hindu - 01/08/00).
Proteas fume over Silva's blunders (News24 - 01/08/00).
England complete NatWest Series with 3-wicket win at Hove (Crickinfo - 01/08/00).

Click here for July News Summary

Other News Links

Last updated on .

Antenna is back!. Last updated on .

Views & Comments Last updated on .

Please forward any suggestions & comments to Info@Lankaweb.com
All news material © relevant agency/newspaper. Others © LankaWeb 1997
Last modified on BST
accesses since 20 October 1997