Almost 14 months after the JVP insurrection in 1971, Eelamist Tamil Student League Leader Sathyaseelan attempted to murder A. Tiyagarajah, a Tamil Congress MP who dissented from the party, joined the ruling coalition and extended his support to the constitution of 1972.  That was one of the earliest landmarks as far as the Eelamist struggle in Sri Lanka is concerned.

The first Police force member to be killed by the Eelamist militants was A. Karunanithy, a Tamil constable attached to the Kankesenthurei police station. Tha

Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) had decided to boycott a special discussion with President Mahinda Rajapaksa, scheduled for today (8) at Temple Trees, regarding the annual revision of bus fares.

LPBOA President, Gemunu Wijeratne, said it was futile to engage in further discussions on the matter and threatened a countrywide bus strike if bus fares are not increased this week.He said although the annual revision of bus fares was due on 1 July 2013, in accordance with the National Bus Fares Policy, the National Trans

The United States has once again highlighted Sri Lanka as a country of particular concern with regard to human rights.

US Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council Eileen Donahoe made this statement addressing the 23rd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

During the general debate on Human rights situations requiring the attention of the UNHRC, the United States identified a number of countries. Speaking on Sri Lanka, Donahoe had emphasised on the need to set a visit date and provide access to special proce

It may appear as if there is confusion in the ranks of the government regarding the controversial 13th Amendment to the Constitution: some oppose it, others wish to retain it, some want more powers added to it, and others want its powers curtailed.
This week, however, there were indications as to which option the government would take. It came from Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. He said that Sri Lanka ‘should not listen to India’ in evolving a solution to its reconciliation issues.

Indian news reports say that a series of explosions have taken place in Mahaodhi temple premises in Bihar.

No lives have been lost from the incident so far but been injured.

It is said that a total of starting at 5.15am inside the temple.

There are no reports of Sri Lankans being injured from the multiple blasts at the Mahabodhi temple in Bihar’s Bodhgaya district in India today.

Hundreds of Sri Lankan pilgrims often visit the Temple including politicians.

One person has been feared dead and two injured after a series of blasts took place inside the Mahabodhi temple.

Holding the Commonwealth summit in Colombo, without proven commitment from the Sri Lankan Government to the values and principles of democracy, would grant the Commonwealth seal of approval to an emerging dictatorship in Asia, warns Mangala Samaraweera, former Foreign Minister and United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian.

Famous actress Sanoja Bibile has protested against a statement made by JVP MP Sunil Handunneththi.

Sanoja has made this objection regarding a comment made by MP Handunneththi in a TV program, that actresses aer prostitutes.

She claims that it accuses that every actress is a whore.

'Lanka' newspaper reveals that the  insurance compulsory for foreign employment is a total hoax.

According to the news report, all those who wish to migrate to engage in foreign employment should register themselves in the Bureau of foreign employment by paying 11,652 Rupees. It is said that this gives them insurance benefits.

However, it has been revealed that in case of a sudden accident or death, obtaining such benefits is utterly impossible.

it is reported that the former LTTE female political wing leader Thamilini is getting married soon.
A Tamil youngster who had left Jaffna and had gone to a European country during the war is said to be the her fiancee.


It is also said that she is planning to go abroad with her husband after the marriage.