ISSN: 1391 - 0531
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Vol. 42 - No 13
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NEWS
 
Government sidelines Karuna, promotes.....
In a significant shift of strategy and political alliances in the east, the Government is believed to have virtually dumped the Karuna faction and is supporting a new Tamil front for local elections in the east later this year, political sources said. The new front led by Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader V. Anandasangaree and including the People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) and the Eelam People’s Liberation Front (EPRLF – Pathmanabha Wing) is to begin its political activities in the east within the next few weeks.
 
MiG deal: All parties agree on select committee probe
The appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the controversial MiG 27 deal is to go ahead without a debate with all parties supporting the proposal to probe the issue. .
 
He came, he spoke, he went
The former president of the AIDS Society for Asia and the Pacific (ASAP) has hit out strongly at Mahinda Rajapaksa’s early departure, following his address at the opening ceremony of the International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP), saying the President failed to listen to those in vulnerable communities.
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Remove the criminality, erase the stigma
The colourful hoardings have been taken down. The hustle and bustle at the stately BMICH with more than 2,000 men and women from 60 countries gathering there to discuss the all-important topic of HIV and AIDS is over.
 
Kadir’s vision
August 12, 2005, a friend woke me up to give the shattering news that Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was taken to hospital fatally wounded by an assassin’s bullet. As I drove to the Accident Ward that night, I could not help the thought that this was a tragedy waiting to happen and the late minister more than anyone else, was acutely aware of it all the time.
 
Battling the silence
Michigan, 1999: Chandima Rajapatirana has a presentation to make on the morrow. Unbearably nervous, he dashes around the hotel room he is sharing with his parents, Anoja and Sarath. Used to accompanying their son to various conferences on autism across the U.S, ....
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One of the protesting universtiy students who were teargassed by the police near Temple Trees shows his gas by smashing up a hoarding of President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday. Pic by Saman Kariyawasam
COLUMNS
 
Political
Athas in desperate situation
5th Column
Here a terrorist, there a terrorist, everywhere a terrorist
The Economic Analysis
Foreign borrowing: When the costs outweigh its benefits
Situation Report
Not published with this week issue
Thoughts from London
The world laughs not with us but at us
Issue of the week
Not published with this week issue
Focus on Rights
What is the meaning of this corrupt charade?
Lobby
Not published with this week issue
Inside the glass house
The consequences of Lanka’s rude diplomacy
Telescope
APRC demonstrates the south's inability to meet Tamil aspirations
INTERNATIONAL

Two near-simultaneous blasts tore through the Indian city of Hyderabad late tonight, killing at least 34 people in what a senior state official said was a suspected terror attack. "We have 34 people officially reported dead and more than 50 injured.

FINANCIAL TIMES
 
More Lankan firms invest abroad
An unfriendly business environment plus an uncertain climate are among new reasons for some conglomerates and middle-sized companies with exceptional skills to invest overseas, an analysis by The Sunday Times FT shows.Boldness and being where the action is (India and China), labour costs, infrastructure constraints and inconsistent policies are also reasons for Sri Lankan companies to venture out.
 
Central Bank cuts Harry J’s stake in ComBank
The Central Bank is cutting Harry Jayawardene’s direct stake in Commercial Bank but has refused to acknowledge ‘acting in concert’ with regard to control in the bank that he has through other parties. The Central Bank ruling follows a general order to banks to restrict an individual’s stake to a maximum 15 percent under the the Banking Law.
 
New Tourism Act by October
Industry stakeholders are eagerly awaiting the creation of a Tourism Development Authority under the new Tourism Act, drafted two years ago, and now due to be effective from October 1.
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“SANA”slams door on ICL speculations
The World’s most capped one day player Sanath Jayasuriya virtually slammed the door on the controversial Indian Cricket League (ICL) and ended all speculation of his participation when he re- confirmed his priorities with his employer Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
 
Atapattu packs bags to South Africa
Former Sri Lanka skipper Marvan Atapattu who was hounded into submission by the Lankan selectors and later took the drastic step of severing his contract with Sri Lanka Cricket has chosen to continue his cricket career in South Africa.
 
A moment with the stalwarts
The word nostalgia cuts a special niche in the buildup of the current civilisation. The craving of mundane people to remember the occurrences of the past and the men who made it all possible and at the same time the lightness that comes into the hearts of those very people who knowingly or unknowingly were a part of that moment when history was created.
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Paving the way for their future
During a time when youth constitutes the largest cohort ever to enter the transition to adulthood, and yet face costly challenges such as low quality education, high rates of unemployment, crime, early pregnancy and the highest rates of HIV/AIDS infections the world has yet seen, policy makers' demand to tap their enormous potential is urgent. But can the world create a future for youth without their input?
The ownership of the Tooth Relic
Commander Raksha was not one bit bothered about the great loss caused. He was only encouraged to continue fighting. He always tried to boost the morale of his soldiers. He used all types of tactics. A number of enemy fortresses were destroyed. Overcoming all the obstacles in his way, he marched on, till he reached the village named Ambala. He had to fight both day and night.
From Poland with Love

Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Poland, Sri Lankan filmgoers would have the rare opportunity to experience a set of beautiful Polish films from August 29 to 30 at Elphinstone theatre, Maradana organised by the Consul General of Poland in Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Poland in India and Sri Lankan- Poland Business Council and Winson Film.
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Financial Times
Ceylinco defends its latest insurance product amidst furore
   
SLT to use Rs 875 million for refunds
   
Foot in the mouth
   
Tax Amnesty:The other side
   
BIMSTEC: Trade and Investment
 
Lanka’s irresponsible ministers and migrant rights
 
Integrating Asian infrastructure projects
   
Kingslake helps MAS Active
   
SLT group profits up 10 percent
   
Brain drain saga
   
Cricketing Rotarians visit Sri Lanka
 
Carbon marketing opportunities
 
Some Nokia batteries could get overheated
 
Maritime boundary agreements, off shore oil exploration
 
NDB Bank says sharp growth in first half
 
Accenture looking at biz options
 
CIM graduation ceremony
 
Janashakthi insures Hambantota housing project
 
Religious tours from SriLankan Holidays
 
Commercial leasing rating revised to stable from negative
   
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 Footwear industry seeks higher profile
   
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 JKH to the fore in combating HIV/AIDS
   
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 Eagle revenues up in 1st half 2007
   
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 Singapore Airline’s first A380 flight in October
   
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 Myanmar chamber team here
   
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 Sri Lanka-Poland Business Council AGM
   
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 Trader, not entrepreneur
   
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 Standard Chartered Bank explains why it is good business ......
   
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 Holcim to manage industrial solid waste in EPZ’s
   
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 Brandix sees rapid growth, greener operations
   
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 Industry horrified over Cabraal’s comments on tourism
   
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 GDP growth vs: National development
   
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 Lankan exporters receive Presidential export awards
   
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 Directors’ reports hardly read by shareholders
   
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 Business continuity planning – BCP
   
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 DFCC quarterly profits up
   
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 Southern businessmen share experiences
   
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 Chance to win the Ford Super Model contest
   
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 Being dependent on foreign capital
   
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 Savings, tax, and economic growth
   
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 Buying decisions influenced by youth
   
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 Academic urges industry to stop criticising universities
   


TV Times
   
‘Uppalawanna’ in a record run
   
Reading romance in ‘The Notebook’
   
Ibsens in Colombo
   
‘Reach Light’ : Entrance-free Singing Competition set to blow your mind
   
Signis salutation for cinema and small screen
   
Double bash for Oriflame
   

International
   
China, Japan in big race for moon
   
Life returns to normal in Bangladesh
   
Relatives of Islamic militants evacuate besieged Palestinian camp.....
   
Seven Palestinians killed in clashes with Israel
   
Greek forest fires: Death toll rises to 37
   
Myanmar detains at least 63 activists over fuel-price protests
   
Czar of Russia: A post-mortem
   
Rich Russian tries to buy U.S. bomber at air show
   
Benazir's rush to grab power
   
Clock ticks against India-U.S. nuclear deal
   
Poor and healthy
   
Gross National Happiness: How happy are we?
   
Saint Diana?
   
I'm a tiger, I'm a tiger
   
Food street helps transform quake-battered city
   
News
Slavery: Resistance amid the horror
 
Kanchana: A victim of Passara’s lonely footpaths?
 
GCE princes reaches out to Bibile’s poor
 
Teachers still saying no Advanced Level paper marking
 
Courting a constitutional crisis - Parliament
 
Grade 1 admissions: More proposals, no decisions
 
A mother’s tears of sorrow and tale of hope
 
The stink of the state sector
 
Kantale sugar factory chairman responds
 
Why discriminate Jaffna medical students: Union
   
SriLankan Airlines on cloud nine or under a cloud
   
AIDS linked to development, poverty: Advisor
   
Bhaila incident: Magistrate orders further inquiries
   
Civil Monitoring Commission seeks CBK’s support in the international arena
   
US $ 500m. bond: UNP warns foreign banks
   
AG backs loan of contention
   
Hairy tale
   
Fracas closes Muslim peace office
   
10,000 rail workers to strike today
   
Net closing on Indian operatives helping Tigers
   
Fishermen rescued off Trincomalee
   
Kandy cleared of vagrants for now
   
Girl run over by train
   

Sports
Schools demand more benefits
 
Saduni staves off sister Kasuni to win under 9 final
 
Thoughts on Twenty 20
   
Proper interpretation of law crucial
   
Mithun Perera within striking distance of Title
   
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 D.S. outplay S. Thomas’ on first innings
   
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 Ishara growing into a multi talented athlete
   
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 Basil to help Uva rugby
   
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 Trinity foursome to Islamabad
   
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 Susanthika thrilled with super fast track
   
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 Geeth ton puts Saracens on top
   

Plus
Letters to the editor
  It's not the decibels that matter but message of compassion to all
  Chaos in Kelaniya and unused bridges
  Candles in the dark
  What were the criteria of this literary celebration?
 
Appreciations
  Vincent Subasinghe
  Daya Udalagama
  Ivy Fernando
  Dr. E.S. Thevasagayam
   
Arts
  Ameena long-listed in first Man Asian Literary Award
  Theatre treat for young ones
  An exhibition of painting
   
Comment
  Lessons learnt and things to do after internship
   
Tributes
  K.C. Kamalasabayson
  Clare Senewiratne
   
Books
  More descriptive, more personal
  Fast-paced tale packed with gems of knowledge
   
People and events
  A chance to shine in London
  A divine musical feast
  LMS: A beacon of light to Lanka women
  CCC project for Maharagama Cancer hospital
  CD of songs to the Lord launched
  Home Makers’ Haven 2007
  St. Sebastian’s OBA fete renowned past pupils
  Lankans do well at RCS essay competition
   

 


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