Monthly Archives: March 2014

Sri Lanka grateful for Saudi support at UN

The Sri Lankan government praised Saudi Arabia’s crucial support in its fight against terror and civil war between the majority Sinahlese and ethnic Tamil communities in Sri Lanka during a voting session at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in … Continue reading

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Presidents College – Dress code

A protest against the move to change the students’ uniform of Janadipathi Balika Vidyalaya in Rajagiriya was held today near the school by several parents of the students.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana http://www.dailymirror.lk/caption-story/45220-protest.html

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Is religion a source of unity or division?

Religious leaders promote a message of co-operation between followers of different faiths. It is blamed for wars and discrimination, yet also embraced as a means of resolution and integration. Religion is the source of many arguments, while some studies suggest … Continue reading

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Probe on explosion near mosque

An investigation is underway on an incident where an explosion had occurred on a bare land near a mosque in Dambulla last night. Statements were recorded from the mosque authorities and others over the incident. The explosion had taken place … Continue reading

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Rishad gives BBS two week deadline to apologise

Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress, Minister Rishad Bathiudeen says he has sent a Letter of Demand to the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organisation seeking Rs 500 million in compensation over ‘defamatory statements’ made against him by the hardline … Continue reading

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BBS changes name of a street in Mawanella

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Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) has accused the Muslim community: N M Ameen

BBS Press Conference 3/9/2013 I wish to bring to your attention that the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) has accused the Muslim community at the above press conference of various crimes, which are a whole lot of canard. The BBS has … Continue reading

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Bodhu Bala Sena Changes Street Name of Hassan Mawatte to Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatte in Mawanella town.

24 March 2014, 1:56 am Mawanella town in the Kegalle district of Sabaragamuwa province in Sri Lanka was the latest venue of the on going anti -Muslim campaign conducted by the island nation’s foremost ethno-religious fascist organization known as the … Continue reading

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Against Duckspeak on the Sri Lankan Muslims

Izeth Hussain My primary purpose in this article is to point out that the main instrument of most of our Governments since Independence in dealing with our ethnic problems has been duckspeak. It is a neologism coined by George Orwell … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka: Anti-social behaviour of Bubu Bala Sena in Mawanella against Muslims

A group of Budu Bala Sena went to Mawanella town to create mayhem and panics in the minds of minority communities in Mawanella area. This happened on 22-03-1-14. It is very much clear that they have taken the law in … Continue reading

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