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Tamil Eelam (Tamil: தமிழீழம், tamiḻ īḻam, generally rendered outside Tamil-speaking areas as தமிழ் ஈழம ) is the name given by certain Tamil groups in Sri Lanka & the Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora to the state which they aspire to create in the north and east of Sri Lanka. Tamil Eelam has no official status or recognition by any other state or authority. The name is derived from the ancient Tamil name for Sri Lanka, Eelam. Great Britain gained control of the whole island of Sri Lanka, in 1815 and administratively unified the island with a legislative council in 1833 with three Europeans and one each for Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamils and Burghers. British Governor William Manning, who arrived...

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  • Sri Lanka: ITAK engaged in setting up offices in Jaffna peninsula - TamilNetSri Lanka: ITAK engaged in setting up offices in Jaffna peninsula Ilangkai Thamizh Arasuk Kadchi (ITAK) is actively engaged in opening its offices in various parts of Jaffna peninsula and the first office was opened Thursday in Pandaitharippu, sources in Jaffna said. Meanwhile, it is reported that Tamil National Alliance (TNA) stands split into two factions - one which constitutes of former TNA Jaffna parliamentarians and the other which includes new comers to ...11 Mar 2010
  • FACTBOX-U.S. paints grim picture of global human rights - AlertNetFACTBOX-U.S. paints grim picture of global human rights Source: Reuters March 11 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday released its annual review of the human rights situation around the world, singling out China and Iran among other countries for rights violations. [ ...11 Mar 2010

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  • U.S. says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses - The StarU.S. says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday.11 Mar 2010
  • US says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses - AlertNetUS says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against ...11 Mar 2010

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  • Sri Lanka locks horns with UN - Asia TimesSri Lanka locks horns with UN COLOMBO - The war of words between the Sri Lankan government and the United Nations has begun again, this time over a plan to create an expert panel on the island's human-rights record.11 Mar 2010

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  • Market Commentary and Intraday News - INO NewsMarket Commentary and Intraday News (RTTNews) - Sri Lanka's outgoing Parliament Wednesday extended by one month the state of emergency until after the April 8 general elections, giving sweeping powers to law-enforcement agencies to detain terror suspects indefinitely and without charge.11 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lanka: Health Services For Resettled Women - Scoop.co.nzSri Lanka: Health Services For Resettled Women The United Nations is setting up mobile health clinics and distributing hygiene packs and maternity kits to women and children returning home to former conflict zones in northern Sri Lanka.11 Mar 2010

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  • UN provides health services to resettled women in Sri Lanka - New KeralaUN provides health services to resettled women in Sri Lanka New York, Mar 10: The United Nations is setting up mobile health clinics and distributing hygiene packs and maternity kits to women and children returning home to former conflict zones in northern Sri Lanka.10 Mar 2010
  • Students reflect on fighting back home - The Florence Times-DailyStudents reflect on fighting back home By Trevor Stokes, Staff Writer Njomza Rexhepaj and Harshani Kulatunga were born and raised on different continents, have only met once but have something in common that bonds them closer than some neighbors.10 Mar 2010
  • Paramilitaries, former rebels receive aid - Gulf TimesParamilitaries, former rebels receive aid Former Tamil rebels and ex-paramilitary troops were given fishing gear, carpentry tools and agricultural equipment as part of a rehabilitation programme, officials said yesterday.09 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lankan Parliament reconvenes to extend emergency - The HinduSri Lankan Parliament reconvenes to extend emergency COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan Parliament, which had been dissolved, was reconvened for a short while on Tuesday to extend emergency laws by another month. President Mahinda Rajapaksa had earlier signed a proclamation extending the emergency.09 Mar 2010
  • Ban concerned over non-progress on key issues in Sri Lanka - New KeralaBan concerned over non-progress on key issues in Sri Lanka New York, Mar 9: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Monday expressed concerns about the lack of progress on political reconciliation, the treatment of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the setting up of an accountability process in Sri Lanka since the United Nations signed a joint statement with the Government last year in the wake of the end of its civil war with separatist ...09 Mar 2010
  • Former rebels, paramilitary troops get aid in Sri Lanka - Sify NewsFormer rebels, paramilitary troops get aid in Sri Lanka Former Tamil rebels and ex-paramilitary troops were given fishing gear, carpentry tools and agricultural equipment as part of a rehabilitation programme, officials said Tuesday.09 Mar 2010
  • Former rebels, paramilitary troops get aid in Sri Lanka - New KeralaFormer rebels, paramilitary troops get aid in Sri Lanka Colombo, March 9: Former Tamil rebels and ex-paramilitary troops were given fishing gear, carpentry tools and agricultural equipment as part of a rehabilitation programme, officials said Tuesday.09 Mar 2010
  • Former rebels, paramilitaries receive aid in Sri Lanka - EARTHtimes.orgFormer rebels, paramilitaries receive aid in Sri Lanka Colombo – Former Tamil rebels and ex-paramilitary troops were given fishing gear, carpentry tools and agricultural equipment as part of a rehabilitation programme, officials said Tuesday. Some 500 ex-combatants received the aid in the eastern Battica...09 Mar 2010
  • Former Prabhakaran aide favours engaging moderate Tigers - rediff.comFormer Prabhakaran aide favours engaging moderate Tigers Karuna Amman, a former lieutenant of slain Liberation Tiges of Tamil Eelam chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and now a federal minister favours tapping of moderates among the Tamil Tigers who are "sincerely interested" in a just and peaceful solution to the ethnic problem in Sri Lanka.09 Mar 2010
  • Ban Ki Moon concerned over Sri Lanka's lack of progress - TamilNetBan Ki Moon concerned over Sri Lanka's lack of progress Expressing concerns on the lack of progress on "political reconciliation, the treatment of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the setting up of an accountability process in Sri Lanka," United Nations Secretary General, confirmed that he intends to move forward on a group of experts which will advise him on setting the broad parameters and standards on the way ahead on establishing ...09 Mar 2010
  • UN will not cause impact on Lanka - Minister - Daily NewsUN will not cause impact on Lanka - Minister The United Nations (UN) will not be able to cause any impact on Sri Lanka, Environment and Natural Resources Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said. No resolution will be passed against Sri Lanka in the Security Council or in the Human Rights Commission, he said.08 Mar 2010

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  • India wants to open consulate in former LTTE stronghold - rediff.comIndia wants to open consulate in former LTTE stronghold India is keen to open a consulate in Jaffna, once a stronghold of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said on Monday, even as she pressed for political reconciliation among all communities in Sri Lanka so as to usher in peace and harmony."Of course, we have to work out the modalities. Because we feel our office there will help us to be in touch with the local ...08 Mar 2010
  • India to open consulate in Jaffna: Rao - New KeralaIndia to open consulate in Jaffna: Rao New Delhi, March 8: India plans to open a consulate in Jaffna town, an important step to spur New Delhi's efforts in the reconstruction of Sri Lanka's war-ravaged north, the government said Monday.08 Mar 2010
  • India to open consulate in Jaffna: Rao - Calcutta NewsIndia to open consulate in Jaffna: Rao India plans to open a consulate in Jaffna town, an important step to spur New Delhi's efforts in the reconstruction of Sri Lanka's war-ravaged north, the government said Monday.08 Mar 2010
  • 'Indian officials worked against President Rajapaksa' - rediff.com'Indian officials worked against President Rajapaksa' A Sri Lankan federal minister on Monday alleged that 'certain Indian officials' wanted President Mahinda Rajapaksa to lose the recent polls and worked towards it, but India rejected the claims, saying it does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.Minister of Post and Telecommunications Nandana Goonathilake also claimed that the Indian government 'strengthened' Liberation ...08 Mar 2010
  • Naxals using talks as diversionary tactics: Senior cops - rediff.comNaxals using talks as diversionary tactics: Senior cops The Centre may be open to talks with Maoists provided they abjure violence, but some senior police personnel in Naxal-hit regions feel it is a ruse to regroup and re-arm themselves.08 Mar 2010
  • India vow to help Sri Lanka resettle war displaced people - People's DailyIndia vow to help Sri Lanka resettle war displaced people India has promised to assist Sri Lanka in resettling war displaced civilians in the north of the island state, Sri Lankan president's office said Sunday. The visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao told Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday that India appreciated the progress made in resettling war displaced civilians in the country since the defeat of Tamil Tiger rebels last ...08 Mar 2010
  • Top Indian diplomat calls on Sri Lankan president - Gulf TimesTop Indian diplomat calls on Sri Lankan president Visiting Indian foreign secretary Nirupama Rao called on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse yesterday and exchanged views on a range of issues of mutual interest to both the counties in general and the ongoing rehabilitation and resettlement of the nearly 300,000 Tamil civilians displaced during the war between the Sri Lankan forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).07 Mar 2010
  • Lanka’s detained ex-army chief begins hunger strike - Gulf TimesLanka’s detained ex-army chief begins hunger strike Sarath Fonseka, the former Sri Lankan army commander and presidential candidate now being detained in a navy facility, has begun a hunger strike to protest his lack of access to a telephone, his wife announced yesterday.07 Mar 2010
  • Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel - Central ChronicleLanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel Agencies Colombo, Mar 7: Sri Lanka has rejected a UN proposal to set up an advisory panel in the wake of alleged human rights abuses during the final phase of the war between government forces and the Tamil Tigers.07 Mar 2010
  • Detained Sri Lankan ex-general starts hunger strike - New KeralaDetained Sri Lankan ex-general starts hunger strike Colombo, March 7 : Sarath Fonseka, the former Sri Lankan army commander and presidential candidate now being detained in a navy facility, has begun a hunger strike to protest his lack of access to a telephone, his wife announced Sunday.07 Mar 2010
  • Lankan ex-general Fonseka starts hunger strike - IBN liveLankan ex-general Fonseka starts hunger strike He is currently not allowed to access to phone, his wife.07 Mar 2010
  • Sarath Fonseka starts hunger strike - Sify NewsSarath Fonseka starts hunger strike Colombo: Sarath Fonseka, the former Sri Lankan army commander and presidential candidate now being detained in a navy facility, has begun a hunger strike to protest his lack of access to a telephone,07 Mar 2010
  • Detained Sri Lankan ex-general starts hunger strike - EARTHtimes.orgDetained Sri Lankan ex-general starts hunger strike Colombo - Sarath Fonseka, the former Sri Lankan army commander and presidential candidate now being detained in a navy facility, has begun a hunger strike to protest his lack of access to a telephone, his wife announced Sunday. Anoma Fonseka said her...07 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel - Sify NewsSri Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel Sri Lanka has rejected a UN proposal to set up an advisory panel in the wake of alleged human rights abuses during the final phase of the war between government forces and the Tamil Tigers.07 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel - New KeralaSri Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel Colombo, March 7 : Sri Lanka has rejected a UN proposal to set up an advisory panel in the wake of alleged human rights abuses during the final phase of the war between government forces and the Tamil Tigers.07 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel - Hindustan TimesSri Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel Sri Lanka has rejected the UN proposal to set up an advisory panel in the wake of alleged human rights abuse during the final phase of armed battle between the government forces and the LTTE rebels in the country.07 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel - MalaysiaNews.netSri Lanka rejects UN plan to form human rights panel Colombo, March 7 (IANS) Sri Lanka has rejected the UN proposal to set up an advisory panel in the wake of alleged human rights abuse during the final phase of armed battle between the government forces and the LTTE rebels in the country.07 Mar 2010
  • Rights experts to advise UN on Sri Lanka - Gulf TimesRights experts to advise UN on Sri Lanka UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to ask a panel of experts to advise the world body on “accountability issues” relating to possible human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, his spokesman said on Friday.06 Mar 2010
  • Elect professionals for country’s progress - Minister Ranawaka - Sunday ObserverElect professionals for country’s progress - Minister Ranawaka Professionals and educated, disciplined candidates should be elected to parliament at the upcoming general election to successfully meet the country’s future challenges, said Environment and Natural Resources Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.06 Mar 2010
  • U.N. move uncalled for: Rajapaksa - The HinduU.N. move uncalled for: Rajapaksa COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has objected to the intention of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to appoint a panel of experts to advise him (Mr. Ban) on Sri Lanka and said the move was uncalled for.06 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lanka calls U.N. rights panel 'unwarranted' - The StarSri Lanka calls U.N. rights panel 'unwarranted' COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's president has told U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon a proposed U.N. panel to look into possible human rights abuses in the country's civil war was unwarranted, the president's office said on Saturday.06 Mar 2010
  • The Next Round In Sri Lanka - Strategy PageThe Next Round In Sri Lanka March 6, 2010: Sri Lanka is waiting for Tamil separatists to resume their war for independence. Many in the Tamil minority want to partition the island, handing the north, and the east coast, over to the Tamils, for a separate nation.06 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lanka calls U.N. rights panel 'unwarranted' - AlertNetSri Lanka calls U.N. rights panel 'unwarranted' Source: Reuters COLOMBO, March 6 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's president has told U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon a proposed U.N. panel to look into possible human rights abuses in the country's civil war was ...06 Mar 2010
  • Sri Lanka: GTF resolution inspires Tamil polity - TamilNetSri Lanka: GTF resolution inspires Tamil polity Whereas the Tamils democratically gave the mandate for the independence of their own country Tamil Eelam by endorsing the Vaddukoddai Resolution of 1976, in the 1977 general elections, the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) calls upon the international community, governments, leaders and the UN to conduct a UN monitored referendum in the North-East region of Sri Lanka and among the displaced Tamils living ...06 Mar 2010
  • Rights experts to advise UN's Ban on Sri Lanka - AlertNetRights experts to advise UN's Ban on Sri Lanka Source: Reuters By Edith Honan UNITED NATIONS, March 5 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to ask a panel of experts to advise the world body on "accountability issues" relating to ...06 Mar 2010
  • German police arrest six Tamil separatists - Gulf TimesGerman police arrest six Tamil separatists German police have arrested six leading Tamil separatists, the federal prosecution agency said yesterday.05 Mar 2010
  • Quick Look - Daily NewsQuick Look Two hundred children in Dalugama Parish of St. Francis De Saales Church will be confirmed by Rt. Rev. Melcom Ranjith Archbishop of Colombo at the Confirmation Ceremony at St. Francis de Saales Church, Dalugama, Kelaniya tomorrow at 8.00 a.m. Parish Priest, Dalugama, Kelaniya Rev. Fr. Dr. Camilus Fernando, has organised the ceremony.05 Mar 2010
  • Beyond Presidential election 2010 - Daily NewsBeyond Presidential election 2010 Just as a large number of patriotic organisations, we too endeavoured, within the limits of our resources, for the victory of Mahinda Rajapaksa. Just as they, we too are happy to congratulate him on his victory.05 Mar 2010
  • UN human rights chief voices concern about abuses in Iran, Sri Lanka - Payvand Iran NewsUN human rights chief voices concern about abuses in Iran, Sri Lanka The top United Nations human rights official today voiced deep concern about the violent crackdown on dissent in Iran and the marred prospects for peace in Sri Lanka, where journalists, human rights defenders and other critics of the Government are being mistreated.05 Mar 2010
  • Suspected Tamil Tiger fundraisers arrested: Germany - Sify NewsSuspected Tamil Tiger fundraisers arrested: Germany German authorities said Friday that police have arrested six people suspected of raising funds for the Sri Lankan separatist group the Tamil Tigers.05 Mar 2010
  • German police arrest six Tamil separatists - New KeralaGerman police arrest six Tamil separatists Karlsruhe (Germany), March 5: German police have arrested six leading Tamil separatists, the federal prosecution agency said Friday.05 Mar 2010
  • German police arrest six Tamil separatists - Sify NewsGerman police arrest six Tamil separatists , March 5 (DPA) German police have arrested six leading Tamil separatists, the federal prosecution agency said Friday.05 Mar 2010
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