The Lanka Academic
 
MARCH 11, 2002 EST, USA
 
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VOL. 2, NO. 339
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U.S. presses Tamil Tigers over peace deal
CNN Asia, March 11, 2002 . The United States has expressed concern that Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka may be jeopardizing the tenuous peace process in the country. More...
Published: Mon Mar 11 16:01:23 EST 2002
Related News Stories
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 Honour truce terms, U.S. tells LTTE  - The Hindu (International)
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 March 11 (19 :53) U.S. warns LTTE against violating Sri Lanka truce - COLOMBO  - Kyodo News
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 US Warns Sri Lankan Tamil Rebels Against Truce Violation  - People's Daily
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 US flays LTTE for truce violations  - South Nexus
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 US warns Tamil Tigers over truce violations  - The Hindustan Times
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 US warning to LTTE: Fall in line or risk crackdown  - Times of India
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 US criticises Tamil Tigers  - BBC South Asia
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 U.S. warns Sri Lanka rebels against breaking truce  - Yahoo India
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Tigers caught by military threaten to commit suicide
 gulf news, March 12. A group of Tamil guerrillas detected by the military in a government controlled area threatened to commit suicide by swallowing cyanide capsules, but were released in a bid to prevent upsetting the ceasefire between the government and the guerrillas under a Norwegian backed peace process... Back to the top
Ratwatte's copter rides spur new controversy
 gulf news, march 12. Helicopter rides given to former deputy defence minister Anuru-ddha Ratwatte to fly from the capital to attend courts in connection with the case of the massacre of 10 youth in central Sri Lanka has sparked off a controversy with authorities refusing to pay the bill for the rides... Back to the top
Tamil Tigers rebels deny U.S. charges
 Yahoo India, march 11. Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers denied a U.S. charge on Monday that they were trying to undermine a Norwegian-brokered truce with the government, saying they were committed to talks to end nearly two-decades of ethnic war... Back to the top
CALL FOR PAPERS AND PROPOSALS FOR WORKSHOPS/TUTORIALS
 Infotel, 07 Mar 2002. In 1992 the Government of Sri Lanka embarked on a program of rapid export-oriented industrialization to accelerate economic growth and realizing the critical importance of Information Technology and Telecommunication sponsored for the first time, an International Conference & Exhibition in Colombo... Back to the top
EU Provides Assistance to Displaced People in Sri Lanka
 Nothern Light, Monday, March 11, 2002 12:04 PM EST . BRUSSELS, Mar 11, 2002 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The European Union (EU) has decided to allocate a total sum of 1 million euros (880,000 U... Back to the top
Sri Lankan, Oman Air to touch city daily
 The Hindu (Southern States), 12-03-2002 . THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MARCH 11. The hassles faced by air travellers to the Gulf, Far East and to Europe from the southern districts will be further eased with two foreign airlines increasing the frequency of their operations to the international airport here by the end of this month... Back to the top
Kachchathivu fete revived after 20 years
 The Hindu (International), March 11. After exactly two decades, in one of the first signs of returning normality in northern Sri Lanka, devotees from the Jaffna Peninsula and India flocked to this uninhabited piece of rock in the Palk Bay to witness the revival of an annual Catholic feast... Back to the top
LTTE denies accusations of truce violations
 TamilNet, march 11. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Monday denied categorically the accusations levelled against the organisation that it is involved in activities that could jeopardise the permanent truce reached between the Sri Lankan government and itself and which came into effect on February 22... Back to the top
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... Back to the top
Sri Lankan Ruling Party Confident of Winning Local Elections
 Nothern Light, Monday, March 11, 2002 8:06 AM EST . COLOMBO, Mar 11, 2002 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Sri Lanka's ruling United National Party (UNP) on Monday expressed its confidence of winning the local government elections scheduled to be held on March 20 and 25... Back to the top
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
Indian fishermen not fired at: Lankan Navy
 The Hindu NUS, Colombo, March 11. (UNI). The Sri Lankan Navy today denied reports in a section of Tamil Nadu-based newspapers that its sailors had fired on Indian fishermen going to the Kachchaitivu St Anthony's Church annual feast in Jaffna on Saturday... 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
Wounded Pride Of Lions
 Outlook India, 11 March 2002. Our small but beautiful neighbour, Sri Lanka is burdened by her tragic flaw... Back to the top
More baggage, cheaper fares on India-Sri Lanka passenger ships
 IANS/Yahoo, 11 MARCH 2002. A 100 kg of free baggage and an overnight Indian Ocean cruise will be on offer when Sri Lankan shipping companies begin passenger runs to the Indian mainland, officials said... Back to the top
Sri Lankans create controversy over removal of covers
 Dawn, 11 MARCH 2002. Sri Lanka's over enthusiasm Saturday evening left the match officials on a tricky wicket as they battled to avoid the controversy dominate the proceedings of a rain-curtailed day... 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 crush Pakistan to win Asian Test Championship
 Yahoo India, Sunday March 10, 12:00 AM . Lahore, Mar 10 (ANI): Sri Lanka crushed hosts and defending champions Pakistan by eight wickets to win the Asian Test Championship (ATC) on the fifth and final morning here on Sunday... Back to the top
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
Cricket - Jayasuriya views Sri Lanka victory as ideal morale booster
 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
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