On an international level Tamil Nadu politicians are Lankan Tamils biggest champions, but on a national level they threaten the very livelihood of the Lankan Tamil
"It is a known fact that paddy as well as the rice business in this country is in the hands of three main businessmen well connected to national politics...."
As published in Wikipedia, last updated September 04, 2015 Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) is a Sri Lankan political party which represents the Sri Lankan Tamil ethnic minority in the country. [PoliticksLK notes:] Even though, ITAK portrays itself as the voice of the Sri Lankan Tamil community, they had never represented outside North and East […]
Released emails reveal Lankan fury, debate over Clinton’s rape remarks As published in Ada Derena, September 04, 2015 The recently released emails of US presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, reveal that Sri Lanka’s strong reaction to the then secretary of State, Hillary Clinton’s 2009 remarks over use of rape as an instrument of war unleashed an […]
"Rather than having so many ministers in the centre why can’t we have three to five regions in this country vested with substantial powers of governance?", Sambandan
As published in Asian Tribune, September 03, 2015 “I recognise Rajavarothiam Sampanthan as the leader of the opposition,” House Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed parliament that TNA leader R. Sampanthan was recognized as opposition leader in parliament. He said no request had been made by the UPFA with regard to the post […]
The Maththala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRI) has come under heavy criticism. Many people in the industry has questioned the wisdom of the location on which MRI is built. The two main issues they highlight are: 1. Crosswinds 2. Wildlife, especially with birds 1. Crosswinds This is a tricky issue pilots have to deal with not […]
MRIA is more than just a reliever airport; the gateway is an integral part of the Greater Hambantota City Development, a mega infrastructure programme that will see a seaport, airport, an oil refinery, hotels and road and rail networks
The UNP-led government never misses an opportunity to ridicule former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s development strategy. It is now using the Mattala Airport for storing paddy!
As published by theAntiMedia.org, August 11, 2015 By Cassius Methyl Throughout the world, the U.S. prison system is often seen as inhumane and excessively large. The American prison system is so reviled, in fact, that Irish officials recently refused to extradite an alleged terrorist to the U.S. The court cited concerns that if he were […]
the military never launched a special project to disapprove unsubstantiated allegations, pertaining to battlefield atrocities, committed during the final phase of the offensive.
Canada has reiterated that Sri Lanka should cooperate with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in fulfilling its human rights obligations.