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Talks boost Indo-Lanka ties Special Envoy lauds India for understanding Lankan issues:
INDIA: Senior Presidential Advisor MP Basil Rajapaksa said yesterday after talks with Indian leaders that New Delhi and Colombo were “genuine friends” and that his country would keep civilian casualties in the war against the Tigers “to the very minimum”. sources-dailynews
Fishermen issue: India, Lanka agree on practical arrangements
New Delhi – In the wake of India’s concern over harassment and killing of its fishermen in maritime waters with Sri Lanka, New Delhi and Colombo on Sunday decided to put in place practical arrangements to address the issue. As per the arrangements, Sri Lanka will identify “sensitive areas” in its maritime waters which should … Continue reading
Sri Lanka reassures UN on IDP welfare
ssures UN on IDP welfare SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka yesterday reassured the United Nations that it is steadfastly committed top protect the rights of the residents in the Wanni and ensure their welfare. This assurance was given when Disaster Management and Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe called on UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon at the UN. … Continue reading
India ‘assured’ on civilians safety
FM says Basil Rajapaksa, MP, is due to visit India shortly SRI LANKA-Indian foreign minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the parliament that Sri Lanka has assured India that the safety and wellbeing of Tamil community in Sri Lanka will be taken care of. He also said that senior advisor to the Sri Lanka President, Basil Rajapaksa, … Continue reading
Bodu Bala Sena petitions Indian HC Sri Lanka.
SRI LANKA-Bodu Bala Sena Organizationyesterday(22)handed over a petition to the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, saying that no state has the right to intervene in the internal affairs of another independent state.
6,093 families affected due to bad weather conditions
SRI LANKA-According to Meteorological Chief G.H.P. Dharmarathne, October to December is the most active period in the Bay of Bengal, resulting in more frequent disturbed weather conditions affecting Sri Lanka. The Disaster Management Centre yesterday said that one person had died and many others were on the verge of being displaced if the rains persist. … Continue reading
Govt responsible for the welfare of every citizen – President
SRI LANKA-“Our primary responsibility as a government is to look after all our citizens. I carry out this responsibility to the fullest especially with regard to the people who are temporarily displaced in the North, due to the ongoing military operations to defeat terrorism.source-defence.lk
Civilians our main concern – President
SRI LANKA- The battle against terrorism which we could convincingly win within a few days, is nevertheless prolonged due to the grave concern and the optimum caution exercised by the highly disciplined Armed Forces who are fighting under severe constraints, to cause no harm or loss to innocent, civilian human life, observed President Mahinda Rajapaksa.–dailynews
Chief Minister says he always condemned political killings
SRI LANKA-The All Party meeting in Tamil Nadu has called upon the Indian government to broker a ceasefire between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE within two weeks-BBC Tamil Service
LTTE launched poisonous gas attacks at Akkarayankulam: Soldiers died and many injured –Prayathna condemns
SRI LANKA-The Prayathna People’s Movement strongly condemns the use of poisonous gas by LTTE at the battle front said Kelly Senanayake General Secretary Prayathna People’s Movement issuing the statement to media. Full text as follows… According to the Defence Ministry sources, “troops moving from the east of Akkarayankulam tank had to slowdown their advance at … Continue reading
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