The Lanka Academic
 
MARCH 10, 2002 EST, USA
 
A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED BY LACNET
 
VOL. 2, NO. 338
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LTTE steals fish and tackle from Indian fishermen
Frederica Jansz in Colombo, 8 a.m. SLT Monday March 11. Some Indian fishermen from Rameshwaran have complained to the authorities that on Saturday (March 9, 2002) they had been accosted by armed cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and their catch as well as their tackle taken.

The Fishermen allege the incident had taken place just outside the territorial waters of Sri Lanka at Rameshwaran - India. They claim that ever since a permanent ceasefire was implemented between the Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers, they have faced constant harassment from the LTTE.
Published: Sun Mar 10 23:25:36 EST 2002

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Deadline for disarmament for Tamil political parties in Vavuniya extended
 Frederica Jansz in Colombo, 10.05 a.m. SLT Monday March 11. The deadline for Tamil political parties operating in Vavuniya to disarm their members has been extended... Back to the top
LTTE preparing to open political offices
 The Hindu NUS, Colombo, March 10. (PTI). In a move that marks the de facto end of the ban on the LTTE in Sri Lanka, the Tamil militant group is preparing to open political offices in areas controlled by the Sri Lankan Army... Back to the top
EU to Reduce Tariff on Sri Lankan Exports
 Nothern Light, Sunday, March 10, 2002 9:54 PM EST . COLOMBO, Mar 11, 2002 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The European Union (EU) has decided to substantially reduce tariff barriers on Sri Lankan exports from May this year following successful negotiations between Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Ravi Karunanayake and senior EU members last week... Back to the top
'Skinheads' beat up two Sri Lankans in Moscow
 The Hindu NUS, Moscow, March 10. (UNI). Two Sri Lankan students studying here were beaten up by members of the racist `skinheads,' Moscow police said today... Back to the top
Truce tongue twister for Sri Lankans
 TOI/AFP, March 10. Sri Lankan names usually test the linguistic skills of foreigners, but a truce between government troops and Tamil rebels is proving to be a tongue twister for many local jaws... Back to the top
Norway dons mediator role in Lanka conflict
 Deccan Herald, Colombo, March 10 (UNI) The Royal Norwegia. Local reports here said that Norway's Foreign Minister Jan Petersen in a statement has said that Norway had been a mediator in the process of reaching an agreement... Back to the top
Top pro Kontouri in ‘demand’
 Yahoo India, march 10. Realising, belatedly, that the national team must consistently be supremely fit to stay competitive, a section within the BCCI favours “approaching” Sri Lanka’s very highly rated physical trainer, Alex ‘Mr Cool’ Kontouri... Back to the top
Dhaka to Sign Investment Agreement with Sri Lanka
 Nothern Light, Sunday, March 10, 2002 8:56 AM EST . An investment promotion and protection agreement between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is underway for boosting bilateral investment... Back to the top
Muslim leader says community will not benifit from Lanka truce
 Times of India, 11 March 2002. A top Muslim political leader said on Saturday that his community had not benefited sufficiently from the permanent cease-fire signed between the government and LTTE and the only respite for Sri Lankan Muslims would be if the cease-fire was monitored effectively... Back to the top
Sri Lanka peace talks likely to be held soon in Asian state
 Kyodo News, March 9. Peace talks between the government and Tamil Tiger rebels are likely to be held soon in an Asian country, a senior Norwegian official closely involved in the peace process said in a local newspaper report to be published Sunday... Back to the top
Sri Lanka crowned Asian Test champion
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LTTE preparing to open pol offices in govt-controlled areas
 Press Trust of India, Colombo,Sunday, March 10, 2002. In a move that marks the de facto end of the ban on the LTTE in Sri Lanka, the Tamil militant group is preparing to open political offices in areas controlled by the Sri Lankan Army... Back to the top
Fishermen's plea for early release
 The Hindu (International), march 10. Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu being held in the district jail here for allegedly trespassing into Sri Lankan waters say they are innocent and are appealing for an early release on humanitarian grounds... Back to the top
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 Yahoo India, 11 March 2002. Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya says his side's eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asian Test Championship final on Sunday is the ideal morale booster ahead of the forthcoming tour to England... Back to the top
Jaffna Bishop appeals for early talks
 The Hindu (International), march 10. The Bishop of Jaffna, Thomas Sauvunderanayagam, has called on the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to begin early talks to convert the current ceasefire into a permanent peace... Back to the top
10 policemen, 31 civilians indicted
 Gulf-News, march 9. The attorney general has indicted 10 police officers and 31 civilians for the alleged massacre of 27 former Tamil guerrillas who were undergoing rehabilitation in government camp in central Sri Lanka two years back, officials said... Back to the top
ICC, Lanka board clash over tea ad
 TOI, march 9. Sri Lanka's Cricket Control Board is locked in a row with the sport's world governing body over a battle between Pepsi-Cola and a local tea marketing firm... Back to the top
Sri Lankan drug traffickers target India
 NDTV/MSNBC, March 9, 2002 . Most of the drug trafficking, particularly heroin, in India is being carried out by Sri Lankan nationals... Back to the top
Love affair cause of Kalubowila blast
 The Island (SundayEdition), March 10, 2002. Police probing Friday night's grenade explosion which killed five persons and injured about 50 others at a UNF rally at Kalubowila, have established that a dispute over a love affair had led to the attack... Back to the top
Rain holds up Sri Lanka
 BBC South Asia, March 9, 2002, 13:10 GMT. Frequent rain showers - including one or two really heavy ones - meant Saturday was a thoroughly frustrating one for Sri Lanka... Back to the top
Sri Lankan Custom Officer Murder Suspect Arrested
 Nothern Light, Friday, March 08, 2002 11:22 PM EST . The main suspect in the murder of the Assistant Superintendent of Customs Sujith Prasana Perera has been arrested after nearly one year's hiding, sources with the police said here Saturday... Back to the top
ADB Funds Sri Lanka Poverty Reduction Program
 Xinhuanet, 09 March 2002. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide fund for poverty reduction and improving rural economy in the war-torn Sri Lanka under a poverty reduction partnership program, the official Daily News said on Saturday... Back to the top
Sri Lankan Tamil group surrenders weapons amid ceasefire
 Yahoo Singapore, Friday March 8, 8:31 PM. A Tamil political group has surrendered some of its weapons to government forces in northern Sri Lanka in line with a Norwegian-backed truce deal, defence officials said... Back to the top
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