Feb 14-20:
"Economics" the cause of war in Sri Lanka-can be key to lasting peace too
By Yatharthan
Economics is the cause and effect of War and Peace in Human History. [TC]
Govt. 'trying to destroy Buddhism' [TC]
CPJ report on Attacks on the Press in Sri Lanka - 2009 [TC]
Lanka determined to Court Martial Fonseka despite protests
by P.K. Balachandran
Despite protests from the national opposition parties and the international community, the Sri Lankan government appears to be determined to Court Martial former Army Commander and defeated Presidential candidate Gen.Sarath Fonseka, reliable sources say. [TC]
By Barbara Crossette
In its 62 years of independence, Sri Lanka has never had a better chance than it has now to stamp out the last fires of ethnic hatred, violence and mindless chauvinisms that have left over 80,000 people dead in civil wars across the country. [TC]
Foreign Interference and bending in two to foreigners must stop
By Ranmali Fernando
by Veerasingam Anandasangaree
There is no doubt that the present situation demands absolute unity of all Tamils and Tamil speaking people, not only of the North and the East but also of the West, South and the Centre, not to confront the Government but to evolve a consensus towards finding a lasting solution, acceptable to the Tamils, without prejudice to the interests of the other communities in Sri Lanka. [TC]
V. Anandasangaree writes to President Mahinda Rajapakse urging free and fair polls [TC]
President sent his secretary Weeratunga secretly for talks with the LTTE
Victor Ivan discloses in Interview with CR Chandraprema [TC]
A New direction for development of the North and East of Sri Lanka
By A. Chandrahasan
We have to find a new direction to lead our country to a peaceful, prosperous and democratic future. War has given us an opportunity to rethink, reassess and change our traditional values and attitudes.
Full Text of 2010 Presidential election petition filed in courts on behalf of Gen.Sarath Fonseka [TC]
20 years on, a collective voice for forgiveness in Kaathaankudy-A pictorial
by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
It is always an enchanting drive through the city of Kaathaankudy. Kaathaankudy is a small city which is situated in the Eastern Province, Batticaloa District. It is known for its own distinct culture. [HA]
Upali Wijewardena: Memories of the unforgettable tycoon
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj
If Philip Upali Wijewardena was among the living he would have reached the Seventy-two today. (February 17). [dbsj]
Tamils can opt for new beginning or let slip an opportunity that comes but rarely
by S. Sivathasan
To a segment of Tamils in Sri Lanka, alienation from mainstream life has become a habit of thought. It has now got embedded in sentiment and inertia. Perhaps to a people habituated to fatalistic propensities, this mode of action came a bit too easily. [TC]
Ethnic consciousness: The case of Sri Lanka
By Daya Somasundaram
The dangers inherent in emphasising difference and exclusiveness as the foundations of collective identities are not to be underestimated. While group identities provide various benefits, the consequences of a group considering itself superior to others often results in violence.[TC]
Rajapaksa and cohorts justified Fonseka "action" against the media earlier
By Kshama Ranawana
Is it selective amnesia, emulating Pontius Pilate or both? [TC]
Rajapakse regime is a bundle of "criminal" contradictions
by Dushy Ranetunge
Dr. Rajapakse's administration, now champions of a “Russian” doctorate of world peace has taken refuge behind the law to justify its latest unprecedented action in arresting the main opposition Presidential candidate, when there are so many contradictions in its actions. [TC]
Were the General and JVP involved in a coup conspiracy?
By D.B.S. Jeyaraj
A striking facet of Gotabhaya Rajapakse’s intriguing personality is the candour he displays in some media interviews. Instead of bluffing, sidestepping or trying to wriggle out of answering tricky questions the Defence secretary responds directly and fields them in a frank,forthright manner. [dbsj]
by Rajan Philips
The Rajapakse brothers are turning Sri Lankan politics into a blood sport. The arrest of Sarath Fonseka is an abuse of state power for the purpose of personal vengeance. [TC]