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Activists petition SC over London-based Lyca Group’s devious ownership of mass communication companies in Sri Lanka.
The London-headquartered Lyca Group has been actively expanding its operations in Sri Lanka with Chairman and Founder Subaskaran Allirajah “indirectly, deviously and circuitously, undertaking acquisitions in the local media sector”, states a petition filed before the Supreme Court.
“These transactions …
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Canadian Parliament rejects motion to declare 1984 anti-Sikh violence as genocide
Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) on Thursday moved a motion to recognise the November 1984 Sikh riots as genocide. However, the motion failed to pass due to stiff resistance from lawmakers like Chandra Arya, who claimed the attempt was driven …
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Why is it that Tamil Eelam is sought by only Tamils living overseas?
Isn’t it puzzling to see scores of Tamils living in Canada, UK, Europe & mostly Western nations holding colorful placards, braving winter weather, screaming “Eelam” with heavy foreign accents and if we didn’t know any better, we may think they …
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This alleged Sri Lankan gangster lay low in Canada for a year after claiming refugee status. Now he faces extradition
Prasanna Nallalingam, also known as Ajanthan Subramaniyam, in a photo included in a French warrant for his arrest. (Court filings)
A man believed to be the head of a Sri Lankan motorcycle gang is facing extradition to France to face …
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Canadian Sri Lankan Written to President
The Sri Lankan United National Association of Canada, SLUNA has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighting the possible sinister motive behind the letter sent by Canadian Tamil Congress.
SLUNA has clearly highlighted the past and present behaviour of Canadian …
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Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates AKD on electoral victory, asks for new constitution
The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) has sent an official letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP), congratulating them on their resounding and historic victory in the recent parliamentary elections.
In the letter, the CTC extended …
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‘Vidyalaya Nalanda’ research book to be launched on November 1
It explores the 100 years history of Nalanda Vidyalaya in Colombo and encompasses historical aspects that have yet to be explored regarding Nalanda Vidyalaya
Author of the book Ajith Galappaththi
The launch ceremony for the research book ‘Vidyalaya Nalanda’, which …
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Unesco SL nat com receives groundbreaking report as destruction escalates
Sri Lanka’s rich archaeological heritage is under serious threat, according to a recent research report titled “Analytical Report on the Protection and Conservation of the Archaeological Heritage of National Importance of Sri Lanka – Volume I.”
Sponsored by the Bauddhaloka …
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The Parliament bomb: Former Secretary- General remembers
(Excerpted from Memories of 33 years in Parliament by Nihal Seneviratne)
On July 29, 1987 President J. R. Jayewardene signed the controversial Indo-Lanka Peace Accord with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of India in Colombo. Most observers take the view that …
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Geopolitics and the Media in Asia and the Pacific’ Dr. Kalinga’s book gives an insight to current affairs in Sri Lanka’s region
Former Sri Lankan ambassador to the UN & China Dr. Palitha Kohona said on Monday (16) that his country placed in a strategic location in a geopolitical map has its own share of challenges and opportunities.
He made these comments …
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Gen. Shavendra Silva speaks out on ‘Aragalaya’ controversy after retiring
The former Army Commander and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva, has officially retired from the service today (31), concluding a remarkable 41-year career dedicated to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s security and sovereignty.
A formal ceremony marking his retirement …
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Anura Kumara as JVP leader & Anura Kumara as President – Where will he take Sri Lanka?
Does Anura Kumara Disanayake have a vision for the Nation. Did those who voted, vote because they thought he had a vision for the Nation? Is JVP really the “Marxist” party it labels itself to be? These questions, can be …
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India should develop India & Indians before developing Sri Lanka or India’s neighbors
With the world forming a global village, it is natural for nations to foster bilateral relations & partnerships. However, when one’s own people are languishing in poverty & could well do with some support of one’s own government, how fair …
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FeaturesIssues Sri Lanka should take up with New Delhi
It has been reported that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is due to visit India during the latter part of December. He and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to have talks on grant assistance projects from India, debt restructuring, …
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Sri Lanka in Danger: Roadmap to Tamil Eelam
With every government, the separatists have managed to continue their roadmap successfully. Inspite of this, the election results of the North saw a significant rejection of parties that had been mooting separatism & ethnic tensions though essentially the Tamil populace …
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North and East Bid Farewell to Rhetoric Tamil Nationalism
I have a dream that my children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the race, religion, or caste of their ancestors but by the content of their character.
The following article is …
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