Jan 31

UN Plea For Sri Lanka Civilians (SkyNews via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

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The UN secretary general and the Red Cross are appealing for more time to allow the evacuation of those wounded in fighting in Sri Lanka. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Sri Lanka: British Tamils stage largest ever protest march (TamilNet)

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More than one hundred thousand British Tamils marched through central London Saturday to condemn Sri Lanka’s war against their people and to express their support for an independent Tamil Eelam. The unprecedented turnout on one of the coldest days this year was the largest ever gathering of the British Tamil community, almost half of which joined Saturday’s march. The turnout reflects the anger ... Read the Full Article
Jan 31

03 killed and 04 injured; Civilian transportation bus caught in LTTE fire- Vavuniya [2nd Lead]

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An Army route clearing patrol and a police post along the Vavuniya - Mannar road came under LTTE attack on Friday, the 26th of January, at 8:10 a.m.

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Jan 31

03 killed and 04 injured; Civilian transportation bus caught in LTTE fire- Vavuniya

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An Army route clearing patrol and a police post along the Vavuniya - Mannar road came under LTTE attack on Friday, the 26th of January, at 8:10 a.m.

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Jan 31

Operation Sri Lanka rebuild: View from Delhi (The Times of India)

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Does the unfolding chapter in Sri Lanka's history mean a new beginning in its relationship with India? As the Lankan army makes significant military progress against the LTTE, India has had to switch from disapproval of its tactics and disdain for its strategy to grudging acceptance. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Operation Sri Lanka rebuild: View from Delhi (The Times of India)

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Does the unfolding chapter in Sri Lanka's history mean a new beginning in its relationship with India? As the Lankan army makes significant military progress against the LTTE, India has had to switch from disapproval of its tactics and disdain for its strategy to grudging acceptance. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

‘Norwegian peace initiative has failed.’– Prof Johann Galtung

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A news portal published in the online “siber news web”, yesterday(25) drew an interesting view on the present peace process in Sri Lanka.

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Jan 31

Implementing Tamil language provisions

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On paper at least, Tamil is an official language of this country. However, how far has the State progressed in translating this important piece of legislation into reality?.

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Jan 31

Sri Lanka v India (Sporting Life)

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Battling half-centuries from Mahela Jayawardene and Thilina Kandamby were in vain as India sealed a thrilling 15-run win over Sri Lanka to go 2-0 up in the one-day series. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Sri Lanka rejects truce as fears grow for civilians (Canada.com)

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Sri Lanka Friday rejected growing international calls for a ceasefire amid fears for the safety of 250,000 civilians trapped as the military pushed for victory against Tamil rebels. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

India beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs (rediff.com)

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India fended off a spirited challenge by Sri Lanka to snatch a thrilling 15-run victory in the second one-dayer and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, in Colombo on Saturday. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

UK welcomes Sri Lanka government’s safe passage move, announces more humanitarian aid

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Jan 31, Colombo: The United Kingdom government today welcomed the Sri Lankan government's move to allow safe passage for civilians trapped in the north and now it is up to LTTE to allow the civilians to leave for safety. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

More than 50,000 in Sri Lanka rally (ITV.com)

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A demonstration calling for an end to the violence in Sri Lanka passed off peacefully, police have said. More than 50,000 people attended the rally in central London this afternoon. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

India edge out Sri Lanka (FOXSPORTS.com.au)

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A DOMINANT 93 not out under pressure by Sri Lanka's Thilina Kandamby failed to stop India from posting a 15-run victory in the second one-day international in Colombo on Saturday. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

India edge out Sri Lanka (FOXSPORTS.com.au)

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A DOMINANT 93 not out under pressure by Sri Lanka's Thilina Kandamby failed to stop India from posting a 15-run victory in the second one-day international in Colombo on Saturday. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

India edge out Sri Lanka (FOXSPORTS.com.au)

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A DOMINANT 93 not out under pressure by Sri Lanka's Thilina Kandamby failed to stop India from posting a 15-run victory in the second one-day international in Colombo on Saturday. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

More than 50,000 in Sri Lanka rally (ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

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A demonstration calling for an end to the violence in Sri Lanka passed off peacefully, police have said. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Sri Lanka: Colleges closed indefinitely in Tamil Nadu to diffuse student uprising (TamilNet)

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As students of Tamil Nadu declared strike from Monday, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Sri Lanka, the government of Tamil Nadu on Saturday night announced an indefinite closure of all state-aided, state-run and private colleges in the state. "This reminds us of the 1965 anti-Hindi agitations that rocked Tamil Nadu. At that point of time too, colleges were indefinitely closed that lasted well ... Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Cricket: India beat Sri Lanka in second one-dayer (Channel NewsAsia)

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COLOMBO : Yuvraj Singh smashed a half-century to help India post a competitive 256-9 in the second one-day international against Sri Lanka here on Saturday. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

More civilians reach government controlled areas in Sri Lanka

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Jan 31, Colombo: A total of 171 civilians including 38 children in several groups have fled to safety in government controlled areas, the military said. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Sri Lanka: Artillery-fired cluster shells, aerial bombing on safety zone, 39 civilians killed (TamilNet)

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For the first time within the safety zone, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombers Saturday attacked Moongkilaa'ru and Chuthanthirapuram. Relentless artillery fire also continued throughout the day on civilian targets. 39 civilians were killed and 128 wounded in the indiscriminate attacks. Artillery-fired cluster munitions were used in the attacks by the SLA against civilians targets, blamed LTTE's ... Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Sri Lanka air strikes on LTTE targets

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Jan 31, Colombo: Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir fighter jets attacked and destroyed two bulldozers being used in building a bund in Piramantanlkulam area of Mullaitivu this afternoon around 2:00 p.m., the military said. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Sri Lanka President attends several engagements in hill country capital

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Jan 31, Kandy: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today attended several engagements in the hill country capital of Kandy. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

BJP, NCP back strike in Tamil Nadu over Lanka ceasefire (The Times of India)

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CHENNAI: BJP and Nationalist Congress Party have backed a newly-formed Sri Lankan Tamils Protection Movement's call for a general strike in the state on February 4, seeking ceasefire in Sri Lanka. Read the Full Article
Jan 31

Sri Lankan troops find another luxury hideout of LTTE leader

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Jan 31, Colombo: Sri Lankan troops yesterday found a fully air-conditioned, two storey underground bunker believed to be a hideout of the LTTE leader in the Visuamadu jungle. Read the Full Article
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