January 31, 2010
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January 27, 2010
Sarath Fonseka accepts he has no vote
Tue, 2010-01-26 17:52 — editor
News
Colombo, 26 January, (Asiantribune.com): Retired General Sarath Fonseka did not cast his vote in today’s Presidential Election, where he was a candidate.
He had publicly acknowledged that he did not have a vote in the electoral register.
The law of the land is very clear that to contest in any elections, one should have a vote.
Now the question is being raised whether his candidature could be acceptable in the eyes of law.
It is now left to the Election Commission or the Supreme Court to decide on this issue.
- Asian Tribune -http://http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/01/26
News
Colombo, 26 January, (Asiantribune.com): Retired General Sarath Fonseka did not cast his vote in today’s Presidential Election, where he was a candidate.
He had publicly acknowledged that he did not have a vote in the electoral register.
The law of the land is very clear that to contest in any elections, one should have a vote.
Now the question is being raised whether his candidature could be acceptable in the eyes of law.
It is now left to the Election Commission or the Supreme Court to decide on this issue.
- Asian Tribune -http://http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/01/26
Danuna Tilakaratne, the arms dealer son-in-law, arms supplier to LTTE
By K T Rajasingham
Colombo, 26 January, (Asiantribune.com):
The other face of Danuna Tilakaratne, the arms dealer son-in-law of the former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka has emerged.
An influential Tamil diaspora group’s spokesperson who wishes to remain anonymous, for fear of reprisal, when contacted, said that in the beginning of 2008 LTTE has successfully established contact with Danuna Tilakaratne at Oklahoma and through him the LTTE was able to arrange the purchase of sophisticated lethal weapons, and ammunitions to fight the Sri Lankan armed forces.
The Tamil diaspora’s group spokesperson said that Danuna Tilakaratne quoted 15% over and above the price of the weapons and other military hardware he arranged for purchase by the LTTE through his contacts in Pakistan, China and from a former Soviet country.
As Danuna Tilakaratne was a recognized Sri Lankan Army’s arms dealer, he did not find any problem in arranging the purchase of arms for the LTTE.
Asian Tribune learnt that he possessed letters of accreditation from the Sri Lanka Army stating that he was the accredited agent of the army. That accreditation provided by his father-in-law Army Commander was the required passport for him to purchase arms through his Pakistani middlemen.
It is learnt some of those ships that were bringing the military hardware to the LTTE were owned by the terrorists outfit LTTE, and there was no problem for the lethal cargoes to be delivered in the mid-sea to the LTTE. In the mid-sea LTTE managed to unload them to their boats and safely brought them to Chalai and other safe places.
He said that on two occasions the ships that brought the military hardware had to be reloaded in to the LTTE ships in the international waters.
The Diaspora spokesperson told Asian Tribune that it was the rump LTTE in the West that instructed TNA leader R.Sampanthan and others to openly declare the support to Sarath Fonseka in the Presidential election.
Also it is learnt that the rump LTTE group based in USA has also funded election campaign of Sarath Fonseka.
It was the biggest irony that Sarath Fonseka, who claims that he was responsible for freeing the country from the LTTE menace, is now is in the hands of the very LTTErs and working according to their program to defeat Mahinda Rajapaksa who was responsible for the successful humanitarian operation to free the country from the three decades of the LTTE terror in this country.
Danuna Tilakaratne, who has already seen millions of dollars by the sales of lethal military cargoes, has become addicted to those money he was able amass, and it is learnt that many other terrorists organizations are also in touch with him for acquiring military weapons for their war against established and sovereign governments.
It was unfortunate that Sri Lanka police has so far not come forward to inquire Danuna Tilakaratne regarding his arms dealing.
It is learnt that there was a plan for Danuna Tilakaratne flee the country no sooner the elections results are known......
(Asiantribune.com):
Colombo, 26 January, (Asiantribune.com):
The other face of Danuna Tilakaratne, the arms dealer son-in-law of the former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka has emerged.
An influential Tamil diaspora group’s spokesperson who wishes to remain anonymous, for fear of reprisal, when contacted, said that in the beginning of 2008 LTTE has successfully established contact with Danuna Tilakaratne at Oklahoma and through him the LTTE was able to arrange the purchase of sophisticated lethal weapons, and ammunitions to fight the Sri Lankan armed forces.
The Tamil diaspora’s group spokesperson said that Danuna Tilakaratne quoted 15% over and above the price of the weapons and other military hardware he arranged for purchase by the LTTE through his contacts in Pakistan, China and from a former Soviet country.
As Danuna Tilakaratne was a recognized Sri Lankan Army’s arms dealer, he did not find any problem in arranging the purchase of arms for the LTTE.
Asian Tribune learnt that he possessed letters of accreditation from the Sri Lanka Army stating that he was the accredited agent of the army. That accreditation provided by his father-in-law Army Commander was the required passport for him to purchase arms through his Pakistani middlemen.
It is learnt some of those ships that were bringing the military hardware to the LTTE were owned by the terrorists outfit LTTE, and there was no problem for the lethal cargoes to be delivered in the mid-sea to the LTTE. In the mid-sea LTTE managed to unload them to their boats and safely brought them to Chalai and other safe places.
He said that on two occasions the ships that brought the military hardware had to be reloaded in to the LTTE ships in the international waters.
The Diaspora spokesperson told Asian Tribune that it was the rump LTTE in the West that instructed TNA leader R.Sampanthan and others to openly declare the support to Sarath Fonseka in the Presidential election.
Also it is learnt that the rump LTTE group based in USA has also funded election campaign of Sarath Fonseka.
It was the biggest irony that Sarath Fonseka, who claims that he was responsible for freeing the country from the LTTE menace, is now is in the hands of the very LTTErs and working according to their program to defeat Mahinda Rajapaksa who was responsible for the successful humanitarian operation to free the country from the three decades of the LTTE terror in this country.
Danuna Tilakaratne, who has already seen millions of dollars by the sales of lethal military cargoes, has become addicted to those money he was able amass, and it is learnt that many other terrorists organizations are also in touch with him for acquiring military weapons for their war against established and sovereign governments.
It was unfortunate that Sri Lanka police has so far not come forward to inquire Danuna Tilakaratne regarding his arms dealing.
It is learnt that there was a plan for Danuna Tilakaratne flee the country no sooner the elections results are known......
(Asiantribune.com):
January 23, 2010
Win for Sri Lanka before the presidential election
IMF Upgrades Sri Lanka's Status to Middle Income Emerging Market
Move Reflects Strong Economic Performance in Recent Years
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sri Lanka will now be recognized as a country with a "Middle Income Emerging Market" status with The International Monetary Fund (IMF) graduating Sri Lanka from the list of Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) eligible countries on 11 January 2010.
This upgrade would facilitate Sri Lanka to project itself strongly in international financial and capital markets, states the Central Bank.
A country graduates from PRGT only if it, (i) has enjoyed income per capita well above the International Development Association (IDA) threshold for a number of years, (ii) has the capacity for durable and substantial access to international financial markets, and (iii) does not face serious short-term vulnerabilities.
According to the Central Bank, the Executive Board of the IMF has taken into account the following specific factors in considering of Sri Lanka's graduation.
1.The strong economic performance in recent years that has substantially lifted Sri Lanka's per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to US dollars 2,014 by 2008.......
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/imf-upgrades-sri-lankas-status-to-middle-income-emerging-market-82250897.html
Move Reflects Strong Economic Performance in Recent Years
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sri Lanka will now be recognized as a country with a "Middle Income Emerging Market" status with The International Monetary Fund (IMF) graduating Sri Lanka from the list of Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) eligible countries on 11 January 2010.
This upgrade would facilitate Sri Lanka to project itself strongly in international financial and capital markets, states the Central Bank.
A country graduates from PRGT only if it, (i) has enjoyed income per capita well above the International Development Association (IDA) threshold for a number of years, (ii) has the capacity for durable and substantial access to international financial markets, and (iii) does not face serious short-term vulnerabilities.
According to the Central Bank, the Executive Board of the IMF has taken into account the following specific factors in considering of Sri Lanka's graduation.
1.The strong economic performance in recent years that has substantially lifted Sri Lanka's per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to US dollars 2,014 by 2008.......
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/imf-upgrades-sri-lankas-status-to-middle-income-emerging-market-82250897.html
January 19, 2010
Mahinda Chinthana
In my first term of office,
I won for you the peace you were
yearning for.
Doing what I say, and
saying what I set out to do,
I have earned your trust and
confidence.
By presenting the “Mahinda Chintana -
Vision for the future”
to our religious dignitaries,
mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and children
of our Motherland with deep affection,
I am assuring you of
my deep commitment
to fulfill your future aspirations as well.
Together,
let us embark on this new journey
to lead our beloved Motherland
to a
Brighter Future.
MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA
“This earth and its vegetation is yours.
But they should be protected not only for your benefit
but also for the benefit of future generations. A ruler is only a
temporary trustee and not an owner of your
children’s heritage”
I won for you the peace you were
yearning for.
Doing what I say, and
saying what I set out to do,
I have earned your trust and
confidence.
By presenting the “Mahinda Chintana -
Vision for the future”
to our religious dignitaries,
mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and children
of our Motherland with deep affection,
I am assuring you of
my deep commitment
to fulfill your future aspirations as well.
Together,
let us embark on this new journey
to lead our beloved Motherland
to a
Brighter Future.
MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA
“This earth and its vegetation is yours.
But they should be protected not only for your benefit
but also for the benefit of future generations. A ruler is only a
temporary trustee and not an owner of your
children’s heritage”
Sri Lankan Muslims prefer MR over SF
By Alwalad Awwaida - Pollster / Journalist attached to Middle East research survey organisation
Colombo, 18 January, ():
A recent public opinion conducted among the Muslims in Sri Lanka, revealed that majority 65% prefers President Mahinda Rajapaksa when compared with former army chief, Sarath Fonseka who received 35%.
The Sri Lankan Army has succeeded in mid last year to eliminate the rebels of the LTTE, after the war that lasted a quarter of a century. The Sri Lankan President decided to upgrade Fonseka to the Chief of the Army before submitting his resignation and announcing his intention to run for the Presidency to compete against President Rajapaksa......... Read more
Asiantribune.com
Colombo, 18 January, ():
A recent public opinion conducted among the Muslims in Sri Lanka, revealed that majority 65% prefers President Mahinda Rajapaksa when compared with former army chief, Sarath Fonseka who received 35%.
The Sri Lankan Army has succeeded in mid last year to eliminate the rebels of the LTTE, after the war that lasted a quarter of a century. The Sri Lankan President decided to upgrade Fonseka to the Chief of the Army before submitting his resignation and announcing his intention to run for the Presidency to compete against President Rajapaksa......... Read more
Asiantribune.com
January 16, 2010
Dr. Subramanian Swamy urges Tamils to vote for Rajapaksa
(Asiantribune.com):
Dr. Subramanian SwamyJanata Party President Dr. Subramanian Swamy urges all Tamils of Sri Lanka that if they want Indian opinion on their side in the future, they must vote for the Tamil-speaking Sinhala leader, Mahinda Rajapaksa, for President of Sri Lanka.
Dr. Swamy in a statement said it is surprising that some representatives of the defunct LTTE terrorist floated Tamil National Alliance (TNA) are in India canvassing support of Tamils of India for Opposition candidate General Fonseka in the Presidential elections in Sri Lanka.
He said that no Indian concerned for the welfare of Tamils of Sri Lanka and their future, can support any candidate who has on his side the LTTE stooge outfit, the TNA which seeks a separate Eelam.
Moreover, Gen. Fonseka is also at the same time supported by the hardliner anti-Tamil party, the JVP, which wants no concessions given for the Tamils, he said.
Hence as President if elected, Gen. Fonseka will be in constant dilemma on what to do. He will also have to legitimize the rump LTTE that is hiding a billion dollars of ill-gotten money for a come back.
Tamils of Sri Lanka today need humane stability in governance after years of killing and dictatorship of the LTTE,
http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/01/16/dr-subramanian-swamy-urges-tamils-vote-rajapaksa
Dr. Subramanian SwamyJanata Party President Dr. Subramanian Swamy urges all Tamils of Sri Lanka that if they want Indian opinion on their side in the future, they must vote for the Tamil-speaking Sinhala leader, Mahinda Rajapaksa, for President of Sri Lanka.
Dr. Swamy in a statement said it is surprising that some representatives of the defunct LTTE terrorist floated Tamil National Alliance (TNA) are in India canvassing support of Tamils of India for Opposition candidate General Fonseka in the Presidential elections in Sri Lanka.
He said that no Indian concerned for the welfare of Tamils of Sri Lanka and their future, can support any candidate who has on his side the LTTE stooge outfit, the TNA which seeks a separate Eelam.
Moreover, Gen. Fonseka is also at the same time supported by the hardliner anti-Tamil party, the JVP, which wants no concessions given for the Tamils, he said.
Hence as President if elected, Gen. Fonseka will be in constant dilemma on what to do. He will also have to legitimize the rump LTTE that is hiding a billion dollars of ill-gotten money for a come back.
Tamils of Sri Lanka today need humane stability in governance after years of killing and dictatorship of the LTTE,
http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/01/16/dr-subramanian-swamy-urges-tamils-vote-rajapaksa
January 3, 2010
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