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July News Summary

Eight killed in Sri Lanka road accident (123India - 31/07/00).
Two killed as Sri Lanka army convoy hits rebel mine (ABC News - 31/07/00).
Sri Lanka president faces tough task on reforms (ABC News - 31/07/00)
China, Sri Lanka pledge to improve ties (The Hindu - 31/07/00).
Despite Chandrika's threat, room exists for compromise (Hindustan Times - 31/07/00)
Uncertainty over reforms package (The Hindu - 31/07/00).
Chandrika seeks support for bill (Times of India - 31/07/00).
Tamil businessman's relative admits links with LTTE (Times of India - 31/07/00).
Two soldiers killed in mine blast (Asian Age - 31/07/00).
Terms worked out for disbursement of Lanka credit (Times of India - 31/07/00).
Switzerland continues repatriating asylum seekers to Sri Lanka (IRNA - 31/07/00).
Maha Sangha tells Sihala Urumaya: block reforms (The Island - 31/07/00)
Demonstration outside the Sri Lanka High Commission in London - (31/07/00).
Is India too much of a big brother? (Times of India - 31/07/00).
Better India than Norway (Times of India - 31/07/00).
Fresh fighting kills 11 in Sri Lanka, rail track bomb defused (123India - 31/07/00).
Sri Lanka at political cross-roads as monks mount pressure (123India - 31/07/00).
Media group condemns "treason" allegations about Sri Lanka journalists (123India - 31/07/00)
CBK revives offer of '97 package (Sunday Times - 31/07/00).
Bomb explodes at Ashraff's meeting
A bomb exploded about 200 metres from a stage where Minister M. H. M. Ashraff was addressing a meeting at Akkaraipattu on Friday night, but the minister was unhurt. (Sunday Times - 31/07/00).
Sangha wants Janaka back (Sunday Times - 30/07/00).
Musharraf for agreement with India for preventing war (India Today - 31/07/00).
Brave Klusener watches wickets fall (BBC - 31/07/00)
Costcutter World Challenge: West Indies, South Africa and Sri Lanka win (Schoolsnet - 31/07/00)
Sri Lanka to push ethnic peace plan ahead of parliament dissolution (123India - 30/07/00).
Monks blast PA-UNP agreement (The Hindu - 30/07/00).
Constitution: Chandrika loses faith in UNP (Hindustan Times - 30/07/00).
Sri Lankan capital faces water shortage (ABC News - 30/07/00).
Immigration bond scheme scrapped (BBC - 30/07/00).
Minister Dharmasiri Senanayake bids farewell to the nation (PRIU - 30/07/00).
Buddhist monks protest new Constitution (The Hindu - 30/07/00).
Chandrika wooing 'Tamils' to ratify draft Constitution (The Hindu - 30/07/00).
3 civilians die in rebel attack in Lanka (Times of India - 30/07/00).
Buddhist monks oppose Lanka's constitutional changes (Times of India - 30/07/00).
Sri Lanka missing economic chances: WB (Dawn - 30/07/00).
Demo in London during President's visit (The Island - 30/07/00).
Double allocations to all MPs amidst rising war expenditure (The Island - 30/07/00).
India halts fight against militants (BBC - 30/07/00)
TN minister's dig at Sanskrit triggers row (Indiainfo - 30/07/00)
King Commission haunting SA squad in Lanka: Wessels (Times of India - 30/07/00).
'Spin them over the edge' (News24 - 30/07/00)
Under-19 International: England earn victory in first one-day (Telegraph - 30/07/00).
England U19 beat Sri Lanka in close finish in second one-day international (Crickinfo - 30/07/00).
Sri Lanka demands British ban on Tamil Tigers (123India - 29/07/00).
Sri Lankan president starts peace plan countdown (123India - 29/07/00).
Sri Lanka troops kill eight Tamil rebels: government (123India - 29/07/00).
Britain may ban LTTE (The Hindu - 29/07/00).
China for strengthening ties with Sri Lanka (The Hindu - 29/07/00).
Sri Lanka formally asks Britain to ban LTTE (ABC News - 29/07/00).
Sri Lankan railways loose steam as workers strike (ABC News - 29/07/00).
Sri Lanka urges Tiger ban (BBC - 29/07/00).
Five die in grenade attack
At least five people have been killed in a grenade attack in the garrison town of Vavuniya in northern Sri Lanka. Two of the dead were children. (BBC - 29/07/00).
Jaffna telephone services resume (BBC - 29/07/00).
Vote rigging fears in Sri Lanka (BBC - 29/07/00).
'Sun god' recruits children to fight for Eelam (PRIU - 29/07/00).
Tamil student sent by LTTE leader to conscript school children arrested (PRIU - 29/07/00).
Vavuniya : LTTE behind students protest - Police (PRIU - 29/07/00).
Sri Lanka's first cable car network project (PRIU - 29/07/00).
Purawesi Peramuna launches campaign (PRIU - 29/07/00).
21 Sri Lankans die in attempt to reach India (Hindustan Times - 29/07/00).
UNP seeks white paper on reforms (Times of India - 29/07/00).
University entrance system to be changed from next year (Daily News - 29/07/00).
LTTE loses Vavuniya intelligence chief (The Island - 29/07/00).
SLMC, EPDP reject President's appeal (The Island - 29/07/00).
Azhar probe intensifies (BBC - 29/07/00).
Bangladesh premier's assassination fear (BBC - 29/07/00).
South Africans gear up for a better performance (123India - 29/07/00).
Sri Lanka's peace bid collapse (123India - 28/07/00).
Sri Lanka fighting kills another 12 (123India - 28/07/00).
Sri Lanka falling far short of economic potential: World Bank (123India - 28/07/00).
S.Lanka opposition deals blow to devolution plans (ABC News - 28/07/00).
Safe passage for Jaffna civilians (BBC - 28/07/00).
Sri Lankan parties criticised (BBC - 28/07/00).
Ex-Tamil militants involved in human smuggling racket (PRIU - 28/07/00).
Buddhist priests and laymen to launch massive protest against reforms (PRIU - 28/07/00)
Thirty-six LTTE suspects arrested in Kataragama (PRIU - 28/07/00).
Tamil youth arrested at Calcutta airport probed for possible LTTE links (PRIU - 28/07/00).
Killed Tiger intelligence leader planned to assassinate 03 Army Generals (PRIU - 28/07/00).
Sri Lanka Govt., UNP meet postponed (The Hindu - 28/07/00).
Fear of attacks may force Lanka leaders to avoid public meet (Hindustan Times - 28/07/00).
UNP wants reforms package placed before clergy, LTTE (The Hindu - 28/07/00).
Lanka govt rules out Constitution draft preview (Times of India - 28/07/00)
12 killed in Lanka as army claims modest success in Jaffna (India Today - 28/07/00).
Final salute for Dharmasiri at Independence Square (Daily News - 28/07/00).
India, US expressed support for unity of Lanka: Jaswant (South Nexus - 28/07/00)
Why Sri Lanka is not an Asian tiger (Economic Times - 28/07/00)
'UK aiding corrupt Pakistanis' (Hindustan Times - 28/07/00).
US blocks Pak's chances of becoming full ARF partner (Hindustan Times - 28/07/00).
Politics and peace process (Frontline - 10/07/00).
Contradictions and doublespeak (Frontline - 10/07/00)
Troops take Tiger territory in fresh drive (123India - 27/07/00).
UNP not to support new Constitution (The Hindu - 27/07/00)'
Sri Lanka recalls general who defended Jaffna (123India - 27/07/00).
Sri Lanka president overseas for medical treatment (123India - 27/07/00).
Sri Lanka troops launch fresh attack on rebels (ABC News - 27/07/00).
U.N. urged to target those who harm children in war (ABC News - 27/07/00).
Controversy over Sri Lanka film (BBC - 27/07/00).
Airforce jets bomb Tiger training camp
Air Force Kfir Jets bombed and completely destroyed a training camp of the LTTE at Iranamadu jungles in Mannar District on Tuesday, Air Force sources said. (The Island - 27/07/00)
5 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested (The Hindu - 27/07/00).
Chandrika arrives in London (The Hindu - 27/07/00).
Stalemate in Lanka Constitution talks (Times of India - 27/07/00).
Lankan Army regains territory from Tigers (Times of India - 27/07/00)
2 top generals from Jaffna are recalled (Asian Age - 27/07/00).
Prize-winning movie banned (One World - 27/07/00).
Sri Lanka's Tigers wary of cricket (Business Day - 27/07/00)
Pakistan to appoint 'mole' (BBC - 27/07/00)
Injury upsets Pollock's plan to pour on the pace (Africa News - 27/07/00).
Mark Waugh offers to have records checked (The Hindu - 27/07/00).
UNP pulls the plug on Tamil peace bid (123India - 26/07/00).
Sri Lanka troops, Tigers trade artillery fire (123India - 26/07/00).
Lanka Oppn demands draft statute be made public (Times of India - 26/07/00).
Fresh fighting in Jaffna (BBC - 26/07/00).
SLA artillery suppress Tiger mortars (PRIU - 26/07/00).
Arrested LTTE suicide bomber disclose "major attack plan" on Colombo Port (PRIU - 26/07/00).
Tamil parties likely to contest under an alliance (PRIU - 26/07/00).
Party leaders tell Mahanayake's not to worry (PRIU - 26/07/00)
Sri Lanka's first incubator for emerging IT firms (PRIU - 26/07/00).
UNP ready for trade off on Executive Presidency (Hindustan Times - 26/07/00).
New clashes break out in Jaffna (Times of India - 26/07/00).
Indians and Sri Lankans in human smuggling operation (Asian Age - 26/07/00)
Sri Lanka editors want censorship removed (Asian Age - 26/07/00).
Censorship out when election campaign begins - CA (The Island - 26/07/00).
How to collect money in Canada (NY Times - 26/07/00)
Militant Hindu leader discharged (BBC - 26/07/00).
IT officials open cricketer's bank lockers (The Hindu - 26/07/00).
Sri Lanka lifts inaugural ICC Under-17 Asian zone cricket trophy (123India - 26/07/00).
Umpires under attack in Sri Lanka series (Times of India - 26/07/00).
Sampath Bank launches Internet Banking (Daily News - 26/07/00).
Sri Lanka's tourism minister dies (123India - 25/07/00).
Sri Lanka fighting kills another eight (123India - 25/07/00).
Ranatunga makes bid to enter politics, say party officials (123India - 25/07/00).
LTTE member Deported in Games Sweep (ABC News - 25/07/00).
Terrorist ammunition dump destroyed (The Island - 25/07/00).
LTTE plans to terrorize Colombo during elections (PRIU - 25/07/00).
Prof. Peiris assures Mahanayakes regarding Buddhism clause (PRIU - 25/07/00).
A 10-year north-east merger deal on offer (PRIU - 25/07/00).
US training among Army's strategic line up (PRIU - 25/07/00).
'Don't vote for proposed constitution'- Mahanayakes tell Sinhala MPs (PRIU - 25/07/00).
Sri Lanka's per capita GNP improving says President (PRIU - 25/07/00).
Retired Army General arrested for violating human rights (PRIU - 25/07/00).
Woman detained on alleged secret meeting (PRIU - 25/07/00).
Sri Lankan Minister dead (The Hindu - 25/07/00).
Sihala Urumaya threatens mass stir against reforms (The Hindu - 25/07/00).
Politicians claim citizenship pact for 2 lakh Tamils (Times of India - 25/07/00).
Sinhala party against citizenship for India Tamils (Asian Age - 25/07/00)
Sri Lanka party slams granting citizenship to Indian Tamils (India Today - 25/07/00).
South Asian tensions may be discussed at ARF meet (Times of India - 25/07/00).
IT, CBI begin scrutiny of seized documents (The Hindu - 25/07/00).
Monks ask MPs to vote out devolution package (Hindustan Times - 24/07/00).
Sri Lankan Buddhists reject draft Constitution (The Hindu - 24/07/00).
Sri Lanka faces Tamil wrath on Constitution (Asian Age - 24/07/00).
Tight security on Tamil riots anniversary (Times of India - 24/07/00).
Sri Lankan President on sudden overseas visit: report (123India - 24/07/00).
Fresh Sri Lanka fighting kills 11 (123India - 24/07/00).
Sri Lanka out to woo upmarket tourists (Express India - 24/07/00).
Sri Lankan leader leaves talks for London (VNY - 24/07/00)..
Pakistan opposes suggestion on Tamil secession in Sri Lanka (BRecorder - 24/07/00).
Impossible to remain, says UNP (Sunday Observer - 24/07/00).
Sri Lanka constitution faces Tamil, Sinhala wrath (FT - 24/07/00).
Air force jet crashes at Sri Lanka's only international airport (123India - 24/07/00).
Film producer to sue NFC, minister (Sunday Leader - 24/07/00)
New weapons & spy missions (Sunday Leader - 24/07/00)
Indian law minister resigns (BBC - 24/07/00)
Murder in Leh (Frontline - 24/07/00).
One more arrested in plot to kill Hasina (Times of India - 24/07/00).
Kapil to be out of textbook (The Hindu - 24/07/00).
Muralitharan spins Sri Lanka to innings victory over South Africa- (Crickinfo - 23/07/00)
Sri Lanka cruise into U-17 final (Dawn - 24/07/00).
Reforms process in Sri Lanka facing uncertainty (The Hindu - 23/07/00).
Sri Lanka offers concessions, opposition leader quits peace talks (123India - 23/07/00).
UN recommends measures to curb use of child soldiers and protect children in war (ABC News - 23/07/00)
Now a 10-year merger deal on offer (The Island - 23/07/00)
Pessimism Over Ending Sri Lanka War (Washington Post - 23/07/00).
Sri Lanka's Monks Nix Changes (Washington Post - 23/07/00).
UN Suggests Children in War Rules (Washington Post - 23/07/00).
Sri Lankan general charged (BBC - 23/07/00).
Vavuniya : Tigers launch operation to sabotage public transport (PRIU - 23/07/00).
Sri Lanka today South Asia's most open economy says World Bank report - (PRIU - 23/07/00).
LTTE has infiltrated the underworld, says Police (PRIU - 23/07/00).
Major issues still unresolved, says TULF regarding yesterday's talks (PRIU - 23/07/00).
Chandrika to submit draft constitution to parliament in August
Undaunted by walkout by the opposition united national party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickramasinghe from talks on the new draft constitution, Sri Lankan government today said it would submit the new constitution in parliament in the first week of August. (AIN - 23/07/00).
India still reaping benefits of 1987 pact, says Lankan expert (Hindustan Times - 23/07/00).
Government to pass new bill to solve ethnic issue (Asian Age - 23/07/00).
Sri Lanka considers Iran as a golden gate for CIS (IRNA - 23/07/00).
The face of terror that only zealots see (SMH - 23/07/00).
LTTE massacring children once again (23/07/00).
Match fixing clues uncovered (BBC - 23/07/00)
Bangladesh security tightened after bomb found (BBC - 23/07/00).
I am a victim of Musharraf's ire: Sharif (Times of India - 23/07/00).
South Africa slip towards defeat in first test (123India - 23/07/00).
Basketball: India whip Sri Lanka in placings match (The Hindu - 23/07/00).
Cracks surface in Sri Lanka peace talks as Ranil quits (123India - 22/07/00).
Sri Lanka opposition leader pulls out of peace talks (123India - 22/07/00).
Thailand closes doors to LTTE (Daily News- 22/07/00).
Two lakh Tamils of Indian origin to get Lankan citizenship (Hindustan Times - 22/07/00).
Buddhist monks oppose Chandrika's autonomy plan (Times of India - 22/07/00).
Sri Lanka killing fields ghosts return ahead of polls (123India - 22/07/00).
Ranatunga's retirement gets politicians in a spin (123India - 22/07/00).
Sri Lankan police arrest suicide bomber: report (123India - 22/07/00).
Tamil secession ruled out (BBC - 22/07/00).
Tamil support for autonomy talks (BBC - 22/07/00).
Tigers destroy second school bus (BBC - 22/07/00).
Troops engage in artillery fire with terrorists (PRIU - 22/07/00).
Swiss consider accession to UN Convention (PRIU - 22/07/00).
Tamil official involved in human smuggling racket quizzed in Canada (PRIU - 22/07/00).
Army denies Major having LTTE links (PRIU - 22/07/00).
Tiger bomber assigned to blast oil tanks arrested (PRIU - 22/07/00).
Chandrika seeks Opp help on constitution review (India Today - 22/07/00).
A true son of Sihala Nation awakens the Sihalaness in UK (22/07/00).
Tax blitz hits cricket stars (BBC - 22/07/00).
Asians more at risk of heart disease (BBC - 22/07/00).
Flamboyant Sri Lankans make record total against South Africa (123India - 22/07/00).
Arjuna Ranatunga: twilight of a hero (Times of India - 22/07/00).
Japanese-funded anti-war film gets the chop in Sri Lanka (123India - 22/07/00).
Sand sculpture of Buddha attracts visitors (The Hindu - 22/07/00).
Fresh Sri Lanka fighting kills 12 (123India - 21/07/00).
Sri Lanka, Thailand agree on intelligence exchanges (123India - 21/07/00).
Modify censorship rules, says Lanka Supreme Court (Times of India - 21/07/00)
NIIT to aid Lanka to become world's leading software player (123India - 21/07/00).
Amnesty International says rights violations increasing in Sri Lanka (ABC News - 21/07/00).
Talks on Sri Lankan reform plans (BBC - 21/07/00).
US, Lanka step up anti-terrorism cooperation (Times of India - 21/07/00)
Killed LTTE cadres revealed (PRIU - 21/07/00).
'Tigers have exploited Canadian hospitality' says Canadian envoy (PRIU - 21/07/00).
Tamil child rapist arrested in Canada, wanted in Britain (PRIU - 21/07/00).
Top female LTTE cadre caged (PRIU - 21/07/00).
Sri Lankan refugees go on fast (The Hindu - 21/07/00).
LTTE rebels blast bus (The Hindu - 21/07/00).
Sri Lanka's Constitution Reform Bill seen delayed (The Hindu - 21/07/00).
Lanka flouting international treaty obligations: Amnesty (Hindustan Times - 21/07/00).
More Sinhalese than thou (The Hindu - 21/07/00).
LTTE human rights record is not condemned by two MEP's (21/07/00).
Axworthy's duty (National Post - 21/07/00)
Chandrika calls meeting on draft constitution (Times of India - 21/07/00).
Rebels torch bus in northern Lanka (Times of India - 21/07/00).
Tax raids on Indian cricket stars (BBC - 21/07/00).
Pakistan alliance against army rule (BBC - 21/07/00).
Ranatunga announces retirement from Test cricket (Crickinfo - 21/07/00).
Ranatunga calls it quits after sharp rise is followed by sharper fall (123India - 21/07/00).
Jayasuriya starts Test series against South Africa with sparkling century-(Crickinfo - 21/07/00)
Snake finds way into South African cricketers' dressing room (Ottawa Citizen- 21/07/00).
Thomas Cook Board decides to buys TCI shares worth Rs 1200 million, to invest 400,000 Pounds in Srilanka
The Board of Directors of Thomas Cook (India) Ltd has acquire to buy 1,576,692 equity shares of Travel Corporation (India) Ltd at an amount of Rs 1200 million. (123India - 21/07/00).
NDDB pulls out of joint venture in Sri Lanka (The Hindu - 21/07/00).
Sri Lanka defence budget overshoots target by 50 percent (123India - 20/07/00).
LTTE bid to blast a passenger train failed (India Today - 20/07/00).
Sri Lanka MP's get duty free cars ahead of polls (123India - 20/07/00).
Opposition demands Buddhist green light for peace plan (123India - 20/07/00).
Sri Lanka to adopt proportional system (Hindstan Times - 20/07/00).
Prosecution shakes Indian Government (BBC - 20/07/00)
Luxury ride for Sri Lankan MPs (BBC - 20/07/00).
Opposition urges government to consult monks (BBC - 20/07/00).
Amnesty report on Sri Lanka (BBC - 20/07/00).
Two new Tiger offices in Geneva and Lausanne (PRIU - 20/07/00).
Madhu church attack was by LTTE (PRIU - 20/07/00).
Bomb hits Trinco night train
The Trinco-Colombo night train was hit by a claymore mine planted on the railway track at Palayeththa in Trincomalee last evening, sources said. (PRIU - 20/07/00).
Sri Lanka to spend more to fight Tamil rebels (The Hindu - 20/07/00).
More taxes to fund larger Lanka defence budget (Times of India - 20/07/00).
S Asia activists form regional human rights network (India Express - 20/07/00).
Shell attack on Madhu Church in November 1999 was by the LTTE (Daily News - 20/07/00).
A chance for peace (Hindustan Times - 20/07/00).
UNP denies agreeing to removal of safeguards for Buddhism in reforms
A statement issued yesterday by the UNP Chairman Karu Jayasuriya said: "The United National Party would like to categorically state that it has never agreed or discussed with the government to remove, amend or introduce any provision that provides for the fostering and safeguarding of Buddhism and to protect other religions in the present Constitution, during the recently concluded deliberations with the government on the constitutional reforms." (The Island- 20/07/00)
South Africans face big test against Sri Lankan spin (123India - 20/07/00).
Muralitharan holds key (BBC - 20/07/00).
Lanka qualify for Asia Cup u-17 semis (Daily News - 20/07/00).
Sri Lanka banking on Scottish connection -- again (123India - 20/07/00).
Doctor in court over baby's death (The Times - 20/07/00).
Sri Lanka troops claim killing nearly 1,000 Tigers (123India - 19/07/00).
Sri Lanka opposition denies Tamil Tiger links (123India - 19/07/00).
Ranil's clandestine meeting with a Tiger leader in Singapore bared
The meeting between Wickremesinghe and Gnanakoon, the Tiger leader who is in charge of LTTE shipment of arms and ammunition for the terrorists in Sri Lanka, took place at the Conrad Hotel and lasted two hours, informed sources told the Daily News yesterday. (Daily News - 19/07/00)
Did Wickremesinghe meet LTTE leader on the sly? (The Hindu - 19/07/00).
Ex-Army General held for massacre of Sinhalese youth (The Hindu - 19/07/00).
Opposition halts traffic in Sri Lanka capital (123India - 19/07/00).
Ex-General Faces Trial in Sri Lanka (Washington Post - 19/07/00).
Sri Lanka accused of rights abuse (BBC - 19/07/00).
Sri Lanka price protest (BBC - 19/07/00).
Tigers accused of using elderly fighters (BBC - 19/07/00).
Sri Lanka elections set for November (VNY - 19/07/00).
Govt. optimistic of all party support to implement new constitution (PRIU - 19/07/00).
Buddhist leaders demand govt to protect Buddhism in new reforms (PRIU - 19/07/00).
GL talks with UNP on discussions with Tamil parties (PRIU - 19/07/00).
SB discharged with warning (PRIU - 19/07/00).
UNP expects to continue debate on media reforms with the government (PRIU - 19/07/00).
UNP against Chandrika as Executive President (Hindustan Times - 19/07/00).
Buddhists oppose draft constitution (Times of India - 19/07/00).
Bomb explodes on railway track in Trincomalee (Times of India - 19/07/00).
Lanka minister discharged in contempt case (Times of India - 19/07/00).
Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees - Research And Resentment (India Today - 19/07/00).
Buddhist organisations perceive threat from proposed Lankan statute (Rediff - 19/07/00).
Media censorship in Sri Lanka ruled invalid then reimposed (WSWS - 19/07/00).
Cronje: I Thought of suicide (SKY - 19/07/00).
Ghosts beat up pupils at Kenyan school
Two boarding schools in Central Kenya have been closed following an alleged invasion by ghosts who beat pupils in one of the schools and stoned dormitories in the other, a local newspaper reported Tuesday. (Hindustan Times - 19/07/00).
Sri Lanka to become de facto federal state in fresh peace bid (123India - 18/07/00).
Monks give money to boost Sri Lanka war effort (123India - 18/07/00).
Hundreds attend Sri Lanka bird's funeral (ABC News - 18/07/00).
Sri Lankan forces attack Tamil Tiger rebels, report killing 18 (ABC News - 18/07/00).
India plane crash inferno (BBC - 18/07/00).
Colombo bus drivers face crackdown (BBC - 18/07/00).
President assures ratification of new constitution (PRIU - 18/07/00).
Guidelines to relax media censorship (PRIU - 18/07/00).
Govt stops rice imports (PRIU - 18/07/00).
NIIT to set up centres in Sri Lanka (The Hindu - 18/07/00).
Sri Lanka polls in first week of November (The Hindu - 18/07/00).
Lanka polls in Nov under new Constitution (Hindustan Times - 18/07/00).
New Constitution will be passed: Chandrika (The Hindu - 18/07/00).
Parents of MIAs send message to Sri Lanka's president (VNY - 18/07/00).
War Without End in Sri Lanka (NY Times - 18/07/00).
Tamil Nadu and the Sri Lankan crisis (Rediff - 18/07/00).
Economic progress only way out of Lanka's woes (Times of India - 18/07/00).
Hit-and-run tactics 'halt' Tamil Tigers (SCMP - 18/07/00).
UNP rejects PA proposals to allow incumbent president to continue for full term (The Island - 18/07/00).
Interim Council - 'A joke' (The Island - 18/07/00)
Polls under new constitution, says Chandrika -(The Hindu - 17/07/00).
Sri Lanka Parents Threaten -(Washington Post - 17/07/00).
Sri Lanka eases war coverage censorship (VNY - 17/07/00)
Sri Lanka's 'war footing' begins to affect economy (123India - 17/07/00).
Peterson heads to Sri Lanka to cover for injured Adams (123India - 17/07/00).
Sri Lanka crackdown on deserters (BBC - 17/07/00).
Hindu militants cause Bombay shutdown (BBC - 17/07/00).
'Devolution package ignores Tamils of Indian origin' (Hindustan Times - 17/07/00).
Devolution deal: too little for Tamils, too much for Sinhalese (The Hindu - 17/07/00).
Sri Lankan envoy calls on Musharraf (The Hindu - 17/07/00).
UK plays mediator in resolving Lankan crisis (Times of India - 17/07/00).
Lankan Army chief on a visit to Pakistan (Times of India - 17/07/00).
North is north & South is south (Hindustan Times - 17/07/00).
Musharraf stresses friendship with Lanka (Dawn - 17/07/00).
Jaffna offensive stopped, says army (Dawn - 17/07/00).
NMAT issues open challenge to Save the Children (17/07/00)
Tigers' refugee children returning home in coffins (123India - 17/07/00).
Canada's Tamils Work for a Homeland From Afar (NY Times - 17/07/00)
Natwar says Army can intervene in Lanka (Indian Express - 16/07/00).
Eleven killed in sporadic clashes in Sri Lanka (Times of India - 16/07/00).
Lanka suspects submarine in Thailand to be LTTE's (Times of India - 16/07/00).
PA- UNP delegations to brief Tamil parties (PRIU - 16/07/00).
Norochcholai power project cancelled (PRIU - 16/07/00).
Underworld gang leader shot dead (PRIU - 16/07/00).
Cong. hits out at stand on Sri Lanka (The Hindu - 16/07/00).
`Panchen Lama emerging as leader of Buddhists' (Times of India - 16/07/00).
Fishermen allege harassment for bringing in refugees
The sporadic influx of refugees from Sri Lanka has brought great misery to the fishermen community in Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, as they are being punished by police and naval officials for transporting the refugees from the middle of the sea to the coast on humanitarian grounds, a fishermen's body said today. (ANI - 16/07/00).
Status of Buddhism bone of contention in Lanka (Hindustan Times - 16/07/00).
Congress calls for intervention in Lanka (India Today - 16/07/00).
Tamils reject government's reform proposals (VNY- 16/07/00).
Lanka set to be India's No. 1 foreign investment base (Daily News - 16/07/00).
Switzerland asked to probe Tamil groups -(BBC - 15/07/00).
Sri Lanka outbat South Africa to lift Singer Cup -(123India - 15/07/00)
UNP urges help against rising costs (ABC News - 15/07/00).
Fresh Sri Lanka fighting kills nine (123India - 15/07/00).
Chandrika should never have consulted UNP: TULF -(Hindustan Times - 15/07/00).
Thomas Cook to consider incorporating subsidiary company in Srilanka (123India - 15/07/00).
Cronje prosecutor in death threat -(BBC - 15/07/00).
Sri Lanka commander in Pakistan (BBC - 15/07/00).
British diplomat visits Sri Lanka (BBC - 15/07/00).
Civilians in Jaffna intensifies their protests against the LTTE (PRIU - 15/07/00).
Anti-LTTE feeling building up among civilians in Jaffna - Tamil HR group (PRIU - 15/07/00).
Suspected woman terrorist indicted (PRIU - 15/07/00).
MEP and UNP Alternative Group to back People's Alliance (PRIU - 15/07/00).
Chandrika seeks Tamil parties' support (The Hindu - 15/07/00).
Kumaratunga's coalition faces dissension (Times of India - 15/07/00).
Lanka army chief discusses military ties with Pak (Times of India - 15/07/00).
Importance of Sri Lanka for India (India Votes - 15/07/00).
AIDS could become an alarming problem in Sri Lanka (VNY - 15/07/00).
Sri Lankan Terrorists Target Mediators As Peace Hopes Wane(CNSNews - 15/07/00).
Sri Lanka drop Aravinda De Silva for first Test against South Africa (123India - 15/07/00).
Sri Lanka defeat South Africa in high scoring Singer final (Crickinfo - 15/07/00)
Top British official in Sri Lanka for talks -(123India - 14/07/00).
Tamils fed up with Lankan war -(Times of India - 14/07/00).
Sri Lanka's army chief meets Pakistan military ruler -(123India - 14/07/00)
Sri Lanka President winning Nobel peace prize "fiction" says Clarke -(123India - 14/07/00).
Sri Lanka's Tigers renege on promise to stop child soldiers: UNICEF -(123India - 14/07/00).
Kumaratunga's reforms are a sell-out: Sinhalese -(Times of Iindia - 14/07/00).
A Housing Scheme for Service Personnel -(PRIU - 14/07/00).
Thanking friends who lend a hand in need -(PRIU - 14/07/00).
Tiger bunker builder captured in Colombo -(PRIU - 14/07/00).
SLMC to contest independently in forth coming elections -(PRIU - 14/07/00).
Jaffna Civilians have become hostages in their own homeland -(PRIU - 14/07/00).
Sihala Urumaya not content with proposed peace proposals -(PRIU - 14/07/00) .
Sri Lanka's party suggests changes in new Constitution -(Hindustan Times - 14/07/00).
Muslim party to battle alone -(BBC - 14/07/00)
Human smugglers working in Sri Lanka -(VNY - 14/07/00).
Sri Lankan President's Special Envoy in Tehran -(Tehran Times - 14/07/00).
Activists accuse rebels of forcing kids to fight, torturing those who refuse -(Salt Lake Tribune - 14/07/00)
The growing cost of war -(Economist - 14/07/00).
Lanka tops UNICEF immunisation ratings -(Daily News - 14/07/00).
Sri Lanka detains five suspected suicide bombers -(Times of India - 14/07/00).
UNICEF slams Tigers on child soldiers -(The Hindu - 14/07/00).
Another fiction by Arthur Clarke -(The Hindu - 14/07/00).
LTTE mini harbour destroyed
Air Force Kafirs targeted the mini harbour of the LTTE in the Mullaitivu coast on Tuesday and completely destroyed it, Defence sources said. (Daily News - 14/07/00).
Buddhist monks killed in Kashmir -(BBC - 14/07/00).
Airport at Budhha's Birthplace -(BBC - 14/07/00)
Sri Lanka's children of war worse off despite UN bid: UNICEF -(123India - 13/07/00).
Sri Lanka fighting kills another 10 -(123India - 13/07/00)
Sri Lanka rebels recruit children forcibly-report -(ABC News - 13/07/00).
Lanka to ask Britain to ban LTTE
Sri Lanka will ask Britain to ban LTTE which is using the country as a base for its operations, outgoing Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Mangala Moonesinghe indicated today. 'That will be one of the issues I will focus on,' Moonesinghe, who is taking over as Sri Lankan's new high commissioner in London, told 'star news' tonight. (ANI - 13/07/00)
Some are more equal than others - Rs. 5m to CV's children -(13/07/00).
Sri Lanka Tamil allies demand major overhaul of peace plan -(123India - 13/07/00).
South Africa in final as Terbrugge knocks Pakistan cold -(123India - 13/07/00).
Sri Lanka wildlife officials net Hilton peacocks -(123India - 13/07/00).
Tamil rebels fight government forces, 27 combatants killed -(ABC News - 13/07/00).
War hits Sri Lankan children -(BBC - 13/07/00)
Sri Lankan refugee arrested -(Express India - 13/07/00).
Tamil party rejects Kumaratunga's peace plan -(Times of India - 13/07/00).
Jaffna parents grieve as children forced to join Tigers -(Times of India - 13/07/00).
Heavy fighting grips northern Sri Lanka, 112 dead -(123India - 12/07/00).
Convincing Tamil allies no easy job for Chandrika -(The Hindu - 12/07/00).
Tiger child soldiers ending up in sealed coffins: rights report -(123India - 12/07/00).
Tigers may enter peace talks with guns: report -(123India - 12/07/00).
Sri Lanka elephant expert hospitalised after attack -(123India - 12/07/00).
Tigers attack Sri Lanka village as heavy fighting erupts -(123India - 12/07/00).
South Africa crumble against Sri Lanka in Singer Cup -(123India - 12/07/00).
Gunawardene leads Sri Lanka to one-sided victory over South Africa -(Crickinfo - 11/07/00)
Chucking: Why the fuss? -(BBC - 12/07/00)
Heavy fighting in Jaffna -(BBC - 12/07/00)
LTTE fired mortars and killed four civilians -(PRIU - 12/07/00).
'The worst crisis in Jaffna is over' President tells Asahi Shimbun -(PRIU - 12/07/00).
The door remains open for talks with LTTE says the President -(PRIU - 12/07/00).
Pistols used to kill Satana Editor recovered -(PRIU - 12/07/00).
Media Minister visits Czech Republic -(PRIU - 12/07/00).
TULF expresses view of including LTTE in peace process -(PRIU - 12/07/00).
Thousands of deserters netted in Sri Lanka: Media -(Express India - 12/07/00).
Indian population up by 2.58 million in two months -(India Today - 12/07/00).
New Peace Package Seen To Hold Hope -(One World - 12/07/00).
Sri Lanka euphoria turns to despair -(FT - 12/07/00).
Door open for Tigers, says Chandrika -(Asian Age - 12/07/00).
Lankan nationalist party sees conspiracy in new constitution
Sri Lanka's largest nationalist party today accused the government and main opposition of conspiracy to divide the country in the guise of trying to end the 17-year civil war. he government is offering limited autonomy in hopes that it will be accepted by the moderates and eventually sideline the rebels. (ANI - 12/07/00).
Chandrika not to insist on LTTE surrendering arms for peace
Sri Lankan president Chandrika Kumaratunga has expressed her willingness to discuss the bipartisan peace plan with the Tamil rebels even if they are not ready to surrender arms, state media reported today. (ANI - 12/07/00).
91 LTTE men killed in Army offensive -(The Hindu - 12/07/00).
Glitches over new Lanka statute ironed out -(Times of India - 12/07/00)
Sri Lanka to discuss peace bid with Tigers; fighting in Jaffna -(123India - 11/07/00).
Sri Lanka troops mount fresh offensive, toll hits 24 -(123India - 11/07/00)
Sri Lanka's moderate Tamil party wants Tigers in peace talks -(123India - 11/07/00).
At least 19 killed in fresh Sri Lanka fighting -(ABC News- 11/07/00).
Pakistan threatens to boycott match against SA -(India Today - 11/07/00).
S.Lanka to push constitutional reforms in August -(123India - 11/07/00).
FEATURE-Sri Lanka's abandoned elephants get new life -(ABC News - 11/07/00)
Olive branch to Tamil Tigers -(BBC - 11/07/00).
Orphaned elephants go wild -(BBC - 11/07/00)
Troops retaliate Tiger mortars at Chemmani -(PRIU - 11/07/00).
Proposed new constitution to be presented today in parliament for Tamil political parties -(PRIU - 11/07/00).
TULF rejects new proposals -(PRIU - 11/07/00).
Ronnie talks from London -(PRIU - 11/07/00).
Sri Lanka navy sinks LTTE boat, three rebels killed -(Express India - 11/07/00).
Time to Legalise Ball Tampering? -(India Today - 11/07/00).
Former Pakistani captain defends action against pacer Waqar Younis -(123India - 11/07/00).
Latif claims 1996 Lord's Test was fixed -(India Today - 11/07/00)
TULF asks Chandrika to amend joint Govt-Opposition package -(Hindustan Times - 11/07/00).
Jaya wants DMK, PMK and MDMK out of NDA govt -(Times of India - 11/07/00).
'The LTTE will wet their pants when they see my army...' -(Rediff - 11/07/00).
"I would even say that they are paid hirelings of the Jaffna Tamils..." -(Rediff - 11/07/00).
Statute draft not good enough: Tamil party -(Times of India - 11/07/00)
Sri Lanka troops kill seven Tigers in fresh fighting -(123India - 10/07/00).
Sri Lanka's top foreign investment official faces bribery probe -(123India - 10/07/00).
Polls overshadow Sri Lanka peace bid -(123India - 10/07/00).
Merciless Sri Lanka rub salt in Pakistan's wounds -(123India - 10/07/00).
Pakistan fast bowler suspended for ball-tampering -(123India - 10/07/00).
Pakistan protest over Waqar ban -(BBC - 10/07/00).
Seven die in Sri Lanka fighting -(BBC - 10/07/00).
Minister informs the Indian government of the proposed constitutional amendment
Minister Lakshman Jayakody who is now on a official visit to India as a special envoy of the Sri Lankan President held talks with Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh in New Delhi. (SLRC - 10/07/00).
Lankans object to election monitors -(AsianAge - 10/07/00).
The LTTE and devolution -(The Hindu - 10/07/00).
Chandrika-Ranil devolution plan runs into Tamil wall -(Statesman - 10/07/00).
Kumaratunga faces stormy session with Tamil parties -(Times of India - 10/07/00).
Lankan elections chief against foreign monitors -(Times of India - 10/07/00).
Terror and hope -(The Frontline - 24/06/00).
The doublespeak in Tamil Nadu -(The Frontline - 24/06/00).
'The Czech model is not an option at all' -(The Frontline - 24/06/00):
An irrelevant model Historical realities and the demographic pattern, among other
things, make a 'Czech model' separation irrelevant to the Sri Lankan situation. -(The Frontline - 24/06/00).
A reassuring mission -(The Frontline - 24/06/00).
A deceptive calm -(The Frontline - 24/06/00).
Chandrika, Opposition agree on new Lankan Constitution -(Hindustan Times - 09/07/00)
Historical PA-UNP talks a success -(PRIU - 09/07/00).
'I have placed the country before the party' - Ronnie -(PRIU - 09/07/00).
More than 2,000 army deserters rounded up -(PRIU - 09/07/00).
Sri Lanka's reform plan set for long haul -(123India - 09/07/00)
President and the opposition leader reached an agreement on peace plan
The Sri Lankan President, Ms. Chandrika Kumaratunga says, she has reached a broad agreement with the opposition United National Party leader, Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe on a crucial peace plan for the north eastern provincial council. (AIR - 09/07/00).
Ottawa confirms terrorists raise funds in Canada -(National Post - 09/07/00).
Canada a base for funding terror: Ottawa -( National Post - 09/07/00).
LTTE SUFFERS HEAVY CASUALTIES: GOVT
Sri Lankan government said today that a jeep and a tractor carrying LTTE rebels in northern Jaffna peninsula have been destroyed by the army's battle tanks, inflicting heavy casualties on the guerrillas. (AIN - 09/07/00).
India, China oppose global terrorism -(The Hindu - 09/07/00)
Opposition UNP facing leadership crisis -(Times of India - 09/07/00).
Lankan lives on hold due to LTTE extortion -(Times of India - 09/07/00).
Tamil party rejects Lanka's self-rule move -(Times of India - 09/07/00).
Boje and Kallis take South Africa to convincing win over Pakistan -(Crickinfo - 09/07/00).
PA-UNP make history -(Daliy News - 09/07/00).
Lanka out of u-15 final -(Daliy News - 09/07/00).
Sri Lanka jets bomb Tamil Tiger targets -(123India - 08/07/00).
Nagarkovil attack : Tigers worst defeat in three months -(PRIU - 08/07/00).
Tigers infiltrate Colombo under guise of patients -(PRIU - 08/07/00).
LTTE wants India to lift ban -(PRIU - 08/07/00).
North-East civilians starting to resist the LTTE -(PRIU - 08/07/00).
Govt deny mishandling World Bank money -(PRIU - 08/07/00).
Ronnie de Mel virtually crosses over -(PRIU - 08/07/00).
UNP takes action against Ronnie -(PRIU - 08/07/00).
UNP will dance the merry hell if they come to power-Ronnie de Mel -(Daily News - 08/07/00).
Sihala Urumaya - Takes London by storm -(08/07/00)
Sri Lanka govt, opposition end constitutional talks -(ABC News - 08/07/00).
Boost for Sri Lankan peace -(BBC - 08/07/00).
Sri Lankan teachers on strike -(BBC - 08/07/00).
Sri Lanka NGO concerned about safety -(BBC - 08/07/00).
Bay of Bengal rim to co-operate -(BBC - 08/07/00).
Sri Lankan Parliament adjourned till July 18 -(The Hindu - 08/07/00).
Lanka interim solution in final stages -(Times of India - 08/07/00).
Lanka faces flak on press censorship -(Asian Age - 08/07/00).
India to house world's largest Buddha -(Deccan Chronicle - 08/07/00).
'India planning mission to moon'' -(The Hindu - 08/07/00).
Sri Lanka's crucial reform talks raise hopes, but no breakthrough -(123India - 08/07/00)
Pakistan, South Africa struggle to shake off Sri Lankan blues -(123India - 08/07/00).
Sri Lanka faces international pressure over new censorship -(123India - 08/07/00).
Sri Lanka Speaker faces no-confidence vote over defection -(123India - 08/07/00).
Geo-Strategic Importance of Sri Lanka -(India Votes - 08/07/00)
Alleged assassin ordered released -(National Post - 08/07/00).
Marico Industries plans to set up 100% arm in Lanka -(FE - 08/07/00)
UN study slams EU policy on refugee asylum -(VNY - 08/07/00).
Eelam and Erode -(The Hindu - 08/07/00).
Troops force out Tigers from Vadamarachchi -(PRIU - 07/07/00).
LTTE kills another Tamil group member on Black Tiger Day -(PRIU - 07/07/00).
Thailand plans to ban LTTE activities -(PRIU - 07/07/00).
Mannar Civilians ignore LTTE call to honor Black Tiger Day -(PRIU - 07/07/00).
Vavuniya-Mannar highway to be rehabilitated
A project has been launched by the Highways Authority to rehabilitate the Vavuniya-Mannar highway, which is a main supply route to the North. (PRIU - 07/07/00).
Tamil Tigers Admit 35 Killed -(Washington Post - 07/07/00).
Sri Lanka opposition faces cracks ahead of polls -(ABC News - 07/07/00).
Estrada cites need to combat Philippines rebels -(ABC News - 07/07/00).
Sri Lanka rebels mark Black Tigers day with floats -(ABC News - 07/07/00).
ANALYSIS-South Asian rupees come to terms with strong dollar -(ABC News - 07/07/00).
Sri Lanka hopes to pass devolution plan in August -(ABC News - 07/07/00).
Tamil Tigers suffer losses -(BBC - 07/07/00).
Hunt for Sri Lankan deserters -(BBC - 07/07/00).
Sri Lankans suffer high prices -(BBC - 07/07/00).
Rs. 7-lakh worth currency found in Gavaskar's locker -(The Hindu - 07/07/00).
Lanka approves emergency laws amid uproar -(Times of India - 07/07/00).
LTTE admits loss of 188 suicide bombers -(Times of India - 07/07/00).
Sri Lanka battles 25,000 army desertions -(123India - 07/07/00).
Dismal late collapse ensures Sri Lankan victory over South Africa in Galle
SL 249/7, SA 212 (48.2 ov) -Full Story-(Crickinfo - 07/07/00)
It's back to business as usual -(123India - 07/07/00).
The global consequences of creating an Eelam -(Rediff - 07/07/00).
What business does the US have with the Sinhala chauvinists in Sri Lanka? -(WSWS - 07/07/00).
India to support restoration of peace in Lanka -(The Hindu - 06/07/00).
Sri Lanka troops claim 50 Tamil Tigers killed in fresh battle -(123India - 06/07/00).
Sri Lanka court explosion kills 1, injures 19 others -(Asian Age - 06/07/00).
Blast rocks Sri Lanka courthouse, at least six wounded -(123India - 06/07/00).
Sri Lankan special envoy holds talks in India -(123India - 06/07/00).
Sri Lanka monks urge Thailand to ban Tamil Tigers -(123India - 06/07/00)
Over 50 Tigers killed as army pound bunker line -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
Youth line up to join the forces -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
Civilians warned of "Black Tiger" anniversary -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
Every electorate to have UNP army of 500 -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
Rs. 3 million joint venture the single largest industrial sector investment 2000 -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
Tamil parties not surprised by LTTE's rejection of peace proposals -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
FEATURE : Sri Lankan Economy; Recent Trends and its implications -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
Authorities deny allegations of Tamil deportees -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
Ponnambalam's killer not identified -(PRIU - 06/07/00).
Thailand considers banning LTTE: Thai Ambassador
Thailand was considering a ban on the LTTE in the coming months to prevent Tamil rebels from carrying out illegal activities like transhipment of weapons from its soil, Thai ambassador to Colombo Thakur Phanit said today. (ANI - 06/07/00).
Court explosion in Sri Lanka -(BBC - 06/07/00).
Sri Lanka envoy in India -(BBC - 06/07/00).
No mediation unless both parties ask for it: PM -(The Hindu - 06/07/00).
Akash successfuly test-fired -(Thge Hindu - 06/07/00).
Lanka on alert for Tiger strikes on memorial day -(Times of India - 06/07/00).
Tamils laud Panja's 'package', Sinhalese wary -(Hindustan Times - 06/07/00)
Sri Lankan troops gain in new operation in Jaffna -(Asian Age - 06/07/00).
Emirates Airlines stops visit visas for Indians -(123India - 06/07/00).
Sri Lanka pins hopes on idealist -(CSM - 06/07/00)
Clinton Hailed for Signing Ban on Child Combatants -(Africa News - 06/07/00).
Lanka may amend Constitution to devolve power -(Rediff - 06/07/00).
Vajpayee rules out mediation in Lankan Tamils issue -(India Today - 06/07/00).
Bass For Early Exit From S.Lanka Hotel -(Just drinks - 06/07/00).
Southern Asian nations gather for economic forum -(VNY - 06/07/00).
Sri Lanka overcome Pakistan bogey to win Singer Cup opener -(Crickinfo - 06/07/00)
Pakistan says will support Sri Lanka against rebels -(ABC News - 05/07/00)
Sri Lanka troops mount fresh anti-Tiger drive, toll hits 39 -(123India - 04/07/00).
Sri Lankan special envoy arrives in India for talks -(123India - 04/07/00).
S.Lanka security up ahead of rebel suicide anniversary -(ABC News - 05/07/00).
Sri Lankan troops destroy rebel position -(ABC News - 05/07/00).
Tamil rebels killed in Jaffna -(BBC - 05/07/00).
US-Sri Lanka treaty awaits approval -(BBC - 05/07/00).
35 LTTE militants killed -(The Hindu - 05/07/00).
Sri Lanka reimposes media censorship -(Times of India - 05/07/00).
Eelam conflict not like Kashmir: Musharraf -(Times of India - 05/07/00).
Lankan party calls for tighter citizenship laws -(Times of India - 05/07/00).
Lanka Tamil parties reject Kumaratunga's peace plan -(Times of India - 05/07/00).
Lanka parties gear up for elections -(Times of India - 05/07/00).
Lankan police on alert, suicide attacks feared -(Times of India - 05/07/00).
Chandrika emissary to brief Indian leaders -(Times of India - 05/07/00).
Press group slams Sri Lanka censorship re-imposition -(123 India - 05/07/00).
Fresh censorship stuns Sri Lanka rights groups -(123India - 05/07/00).
Ban MDMK, says Jayalalitha -(The Hindu - 05/07/00).
Jaya asks President to seek clarification from govt on Erode rally -(India Today - 05/07/00).
Hungry Pakistan eye another one-day triumph - ¦ Singer Cup schedule (123India - 05/07/00).
India continue winning streak, enter final -(123India - 05/07/00)
RAW -- Mainstay of Tamil militancy in Sri Lanka -(Frontierpost - 05/07/00).
Sri Lanka make plans to combat bookmakers -(Independent - 05/07/00).
Columbus to Colombo -(Times of India - 05/07/00).
India says has package to end Sri Lanka fighting -(ABC News - 04/07/00).
Army destroy LTTE HQ: 02 leaders and 28 Tigers killed -(PRIU - 04/07/00).
Sri Lanka detains 300 Tamil Tiger suspects -(ABC News - 04/07/00).
Sri Lanka imposes fresh censorship after court snub -(123India - 04/07/00)
Fresh fighting kills six in Sri Lanka -(123India - 04/07/00).
TN leader urged not to back LTTE's struggle -(The Hindustan Times - 04/07/00).
Residents of Jaffna strongly condemns LTTE attacks -(PRIU - 04/07/00).
Demonstration to urge Canadian govt to stop LTTE activities -(PRIU - 04/07/00).
Sri Lankan special envoy coming for talks -(The Hindu - 04/07/00).
No threat to NDA over Sri Lanka: BJP -(The Hindu - 04/07/00)
Colombo reimposes media restrictions -(BBC - 04/07/00)
Security tight in Sri Lanka -(BBC - 04/07/00).
World Cup heroes discarded -(BBC - 04/07/00).
Lankan police arrest 140 Tamil suspects; 5 rebels killed -(Times of India - 04/07/00).
Lanka's state-run newspaper group chief quits -(Times of India - 04/07/00).
Lanka devolution plan may be put on hold -(Hindustan Times - 04/07/00).
MDMK meet leaves out thorny issues -(Statesman - 04/07/00).
Lanka warns against recruitment of army deserters -(Express India - 04/07/00).
Sri Lankan troops go on offensive, kill five rebels -(Express India - 04/07/00).
Sri Lanka fights match-fixing in South Africa, Pakistan triangular -(123India - 04/07/00).
PMK not to pressure NDA on Tamils issue -(The Hindu - 04/07/00).
India seeks Israel's help to fight terrorism -(The Hindu - 04/07/00).
Perpetrators of terrorism to be extradited -(Daily News - 04/07/00).
Beware of Indian bookies, cautions Pak manager -(Times of India - 04/07/00).
Lanka go down to Singapore 12-15 -(Daily News - 04/07/00).
Cement rates crash in Lanka as L&T, Gujarat Ambuja gear up for foray -(Financial Express - 04/07/00).
Sri Lanka reforms hit dead-end amid fears of more bloodshed -(123India - 03/07/00).
39 killed in fresh fighting in Lanka, says govt -(Times of India - 03/07/00).
Advani rejects demand for Eelam -(The Hindu - 03/07/00).
India urged to play greater role in Sri Lanka crisis -(ABC News - 03/07/00).
Sri Lanka army to get new commander soon - report -(ABC News - 03/07/00).
S.Lanka media celebrates court ruling against censor -(ABC News - 03/07/00).
Sri Lanka paper resumes publication after five-week ban -(123India - 03/07/00).
Sri Lanka offers sweeteners ahead of polls -(123India - 03/07/00).
Baby jumbos pack their trunks and reluctantly return to the wild -(123India - 03/07/00).
Sri Lanka Opposition Papers Return -(Washington Post - 03/07/00).
Free again: Sri Lanka's press -(BBC - 03/07/00).
'Progress' in Sri Lanka reform talks -(BBC - 03/07/00).
Neighbouring countries need not worry: Fernandes -(The Hindu - 03/07/00).
MDMK endorses Centre's stand -(The Hindu - 03/07/00).
Pakistan accuses India of paralysing SAARC -(The Hindu - 03/07/00).
Chandrika-Ranil talks run into fresh snag -(The Hindu - 03/07/00).
Separatism must not be encouraged: Advani -(The Hindu - 03/07/00).
Tamil leaders up against interim council package -(Times of India - 03/07/00).
China helping Pak build long-range missile: Report -(Times of India - 03/07/00).
MDMK softens Lanka stand -(Pioneer - 03/07/00).
Pakistan win series -(Crickinfo - 02/07/00)
Asian cricket may split from ICC -(Deccan Chronicle - 03/07/00).
Confident Moin sounds warning to Sri Lanka, South Africa -(123India - 03/07/00).
Tamil Awakening show bypasses Eelam -(Times of India - 03/07/00).
Over 750 Congress demonstrators held in Erode -(India Today - 03/07/00)
Rs. 19.7 billion tea exported in first five months -(Sunday Observer - 03/07/00).
Power cut imminent: CEB warnings to conserve power have fallen on deaf ears -(Sunday Observer - 03/07/00).
Balagalle Army commander soon -(Sunday Times - 02/07/00).
64 killed in Sri Lanka as army steps up attacks on LTTE -(AIN - 02/07/00).
Sri Lanka troops mount fresh anti-Tiger drive, death toll 25 -(123India - 02/07/00).
'Progress' in Sri Lanka reform talks -(BBC-02/07/00
PA-UNP talks on Constitutional Reform a success
The United National Party and the People's Alliance reached agreement on several matters relating to the Interim Council for the North-East at talks on Constitutional Reform, yesterday at Temple Trees, presided over by President Kumaratunga. (PRIU - 02/07/00).
Local Elections will change into Ward Systems -(PRIU - 02/07/00).
Government announces special relief package -(PRIU - 02/07/00).
Comeback for banned Sri Lankan paper -(BBC - 02/07/00).
53 rebels killed in Sri Lanka -(The Hindu - 02/07/00).
Lankan peace plan grounded -(Times of India - 02/07/00).
Vaiko walks on edge as supporters hail Tigers -(Statesman - 02/07/00)
LTTE rejects devolution package -(Hindustan Times - 02/07/00).
Sri Lanka fighting kills 49: report
Hundreds of government soldiers mounted a fresh offensive against Tamil Tiger guerrillas in northern Sri Lanka, leaving at least 49 dead on both sides, officials said Saturday. (123India - 02/07/00).
Vaiko promises restraint on Lanka Tamils issue -(Times of India - 02/07/00).
Pakis slaughtered us -(ClickCricket - 02/07/00)
'Pro-LTTE' overtones at MDMK meet -(The Hindu - 02/07/00).
Home and the World -(Rediff - 02/07/00).
Tamil rebels formally reject govt's peace proposals -(Times of India - 01/07/00).
Warsaw Ministerial Conference - 'arresting terrorism needs collective efforts' -(PRIU - 01/07/00).
Largest anti-LTTE campaign by Sri Lankans in Canada -(PRIU - 01/07/00).
Last day of discussions
The final round of discussions between the Government and the Opposition Party UNP is now going on at Temple Trees. (PRIU - 01/07/00).
Censorship Stopped in Sri Lanka -(Washington Post - 01/07/00).
Constitution: Chandrika, Ranil fail to meet deadline -(The Hindu - 01/07/00).
Sri Lanka censorship struck down -(BBC - 01/07/00).
Rain delays record-breaking Test -(BBC - 01/07/00).
Summit backed India's stand on terrorism: PM -(The Hindu - 01/07/00).
Anti-Chandrika paper gets a boost as court lifts ban -(Times of India - 01/07/00).
Lanka Govt, Oppn agree on constitutional reforms -(Times of India - 01/07/00).
Lankan Opposition, Govt reach consensus -(Hindustan Times - 01/07/00).
Sri Lanka censorship illegal, newspaper ban lifted -(123India - 01/07/00).
Sri Lanka reform talks breach deadline -(123India - 01/07/00).
India won't encourage Lanka partition: Jethmalani -(Times of India - 01/07/00).
Tigers ready to talk, but later -(Times of India - 01/07/00).
Sampath Retains Board, Hatton Complains -(Just Drinks - 01/07/00).

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