“We are still short of about seventy to eighty million dollars to complete tsunami reconstruction projects,” says Finance Minister.
Ajay Makan, Government Short Of Money For Tsunami Projects: Gasim, Minivan News, September 25, 2007.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has predicted a massive slowdown in growth for the Maldives economy.
Maldives Expenditure Unsustainable: Asian Development Bank, Minivan News, September 20, 2007
IDP's Election Pledge is to Punish Drug Offenders with Death Sentence.
Deep distrust between the government and opposition means election results in the Maldives may always be disputed.
Ajay Makan, Referendum Lessons Must Be Learnt, Minivan News, September 22, 2007.
Kaushik Basu, Time to give Saarc a facelift, BBC News, September 24, 2007.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Sri Lanka Update: September 25, 2007.
If the government is able to come up with a political solution that is acceptable to the moderate majorities in the ethnic communities, there will be immense pressure on the LTTE from both the Tamil people and the international community to decommission their weapons and end the ethnic war for all time.
Will a military solution yield a political solution? Daily Mirror, September 25, 2007.
"Prabhakaran's destruction through military action would only result in his becoming a more dangerous legend among the Tamil people than he was already", says Dr Rajan Hoole, a Tamil rights activist.
PK Balachandran, Military solution will only make Prabhakaran a legend, Hindustan Times, September 24, 2007.
"The expulsion of the LTTE from the east and the recent sinking of several LTTE ships carrying arms and other provisions mark important military successes," says Robert Blake.
Sri Lanka conflict end in sight but dangers ahead, says US, LBO, September 25, 2007.
It is a sad part of the Sri Lankan history that the Tamils found themselves fighting the State in an unequal war.
N Sathiya Moorthy, Begin at the Beginning, Daily Mirror, September 24, 2007.
Despite the attacks on the ground, at sea and by air, Tiger guerrillas retain a military capability.
Iqbal Athas, Great military victories but Tigers still a threat, Sunday Times, September 23, 2007.
Will a military solution yield a political solution? Daily Mirror, September 25, 2007.
"Prabhakaran's destruction through military action would only result in his becoming a more dangerous legend among the Tamil people than he was already", says Dr Rajan Hoole, a Tamil rights activist.
PK Balachandran, Military solution will only make Prabhakaran a legend, Hindustan Times, September 24, 2007.
"The expulsion of the LTTE from the east and the recent sinking of several LTTE ships carrying arms and other provisions mark important military successes," says Robert Blake.
Sri Lanka conflict end in sight but dangers ahead, says US, LBO, September 25, 2007.
It is a sad part of the Sri Lankan history that the Tamils found themselves fighting the State in an unequal war.
N Sathiya Moorthy, Begin at the Beginning, Daily Mirror, September 24, 2007.
Despite the attacks on the ground, at sea and by air, Tiger guerrillas retain a military capability.
Iqbal Athas, Great military victories but Tigers still a threat, Sunday Times, September 23, 2007.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
New Chaitanya Guide on Sethusamudram
Chaitanya's new resource guide on the Sethusamudram project and its politics is online.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Sethu Row, September 19, 2007.
The BJP is now engaged in a strident campaign against the canal project, arguing that it would end up in damaging the Ram Sethu.
BJP ministers selected Sethusamudram route: Baalu, M&C, September 19, 2007.
The BJP is now trying to put the ruling alliance on the mat over DMK leader M Karunanidhi’s reported remarks on Ram.
Karunanidhi’s remarks more offensive than affidavit: BJP, Indian Express, September 19, 2007.
Karunanidhi was only articulating the current mood among the secularists for whom the Hindu opinion just does not count.
P R Ramesh, Troubled bridge, Economic Times, September 19, 2007.
Although two ASI officials were suspended for the affidavit, the internal wrangles in the Congress over the issue are surfacing.
Ram Sethu widens schisms in Congress, India Interacts, September 18, 2007. The Sangh Parivaar says as Chief Minister Karunanidhi had written a foreword to the Gazetteer of the Ramanathapuram district in 1972 citing the Adam's Bridge as an authentic proof of the culture and tradition of Tamil Nadu.
Ram Setu debate: Karuna flip-flops for the past 35 yrs, IBN, September 17, 2007.
BJP ministers selected Sethusamudram route: Baalu, M&C, September 19, 2007.
The BJP is now trying to put the ruling alliance on the mat over DMK leader M Karunanidhi’s reported remarks on Ram.
Karunanidhi’s remarks more offensive than affidavit: BJP, Indian Express, September 19, 2007.
Karunanidhi was only articulating the current mood among the secularists for whom the Hindu opinion just does not count.
P R Ramesh, Troubled bridge, Economic Times, September 19, 2007.
Although two ASI officials were suspended for the affidavit, the internal wrangles in the Congress over the issue are surfacing.
Ram Sethu widens schisms in Congress, India Interacts, September 18, 2007. The Sangh Parivaar says as Chief Minister Karunanidhi had written a foreword to the Gazetteer of the Ramanathapuram district in 1972 citing the Adam's Bridge as an authentic proof of the culture and tradition of Tamil Nadu.
Ram Setu debate: Karuna flip-flops for the past 35 yrs, IBN, September 17, 2007.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Sri Lanka Update: September 17, 2007.
The call by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to give up the hunger strike was rejected by Nedumaran on Saturday insisting that he should be allowed to sail to Jaffna.
Ananth Palakidnar, Nedumaran making S. Indian fishermen 'a scapegoat', Sunday Observer, September 16, 2007.
Top local defence officials feel the LTTE had cultivated the Thai authorities over a long period of time, while the Sri Lankan Embassy there in the past had not been effective enough.
Senpathi, ‘Peter Ibrahim’ arrest triggers KP controversy, The Nation on Sunday, September 16, 2007.
It will be worthwhile for the government to consider a “quasi-federal system” for devolution of powers and meeting the aspirations of all sections: N. Ram
If a President were to declare that he was elected to office only by only one section of the voters, and not the rest, and as such would be their President, and not for all of Sri Lanka, it is potent prescription for adding to the troubles of a troubled nation.
N Sathiya Moorthy, Defender of the faith, Daily Mirror, September 17, 2007.
Government forces have achieved an intelligence advantage over the LTTE, and used it to foil LTTE attempts to go on the offensive.
The Great War At Sea, Strategy Page, September 17, 2007.
Indian spymaster speculates whether KP whisked away by FBI
Also See:
Alastair Reynard, Global terrorism funded by bogus organizations setup by terrorists, Global Politician.
Ananth Palakidnar, Nedumaran making S. Indian fishermen 'a scapegoat', Sunday Observer, September 16, 2007.
Top local defence officials feel the LTTE had cultivated the Thai authorities over a long period of time, while the Sri Lankan Embassy there in the past had not been effective enough.
Senpathi, ‘Peter Ibrahim’ arrest triggers KP controversy, The Nation on Sunday, September 16, 2007.
It will be worthwhile for the government to consider a “quasi-federal system” for devolution of powers and meeting the aspirations of all sections: N. Ram
If a President were to declare that he was elected to office only by only one section of the voters, and not the rest, and as such would be their President, and not for all of Sri Lanka, it is potent prescription for adding to the troubles of a troubled nation.
N Sathiya Moorthy, Defender of the faith, Daily Mirror, September 17, 2007.
Government forces have achieved an intelligence advantage over the LTTE, and used it to foil LTTE attempts to go on the offensive.
The Great War At Sea, Strategy Page, September 17, 2007.
Indian spymaster speculates whether KP whisked away by FBI
Also See:
Alastair Reynard, Global terrorism funded by bogus organizations setup by terrorists, Global Politician.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Sri Lanka Update: September 12, 2007.
The Sri Lankan government is awaiting official confirmation of the arrest of top LTTE arms procurer and smuggler, Kumaran Pathmanathan.
Maldives Update; September 12, 2007.
A report released by a Peoples' Majlis committee alleges that the have authorities mismanaged the notorious Hussein Salah case.
Authorities Damned in Hussein Salah Case, Minivan News, September 10, 2007.
Constitution Drafting Committee to meet twice a day amidst concerns of missing November 30th deadline, MDP, September 11, 2007.
Today, the international community needs no further proof if they are genuinely interested in helping the people of Maldives by replacing the current dictatorial regime with a democratic government.
Ahmed Moosa, Rigging the referendum is a blessing in disguise, Dhivehi Observer, August 29, 2007.
The International Press Freedom Mission to the Maldives has sent a letter to the Minister of Information urging immediate amendments to the draft Press Law currently before parliament.
To increase the efficiency of the Police service, an independent survey has been constituted, to find out public opinion about the local police force.
Independent survey planned to find out public’s opinion of Police, Haveeru Online, September 12, 2007.
People’s Special Majlis have submitted a petition to the Government to confront the spiraling drugs crisis among young people.
Government Urged To Confront Drugs Crisis, Minivan News, September 6, 2007.
Also See:
Praful Bidwai, Sanctifying mass destruction, Frontline, September 8, 2007.
Authorities Damned in Hussein Salah Case, Minivan News, September 10, 2007.
Constitution Drafting Committee to meet twice a day amidst concerns of missing November 30th deadline, MDP, September 11, 2007.
Today, the international community needs no further proof if they are genuinely interested in helping the people of Maldives by replacing the current dictatorial regime with a democratic government.
Ahmed Moosa, Rigging the referendum is a blessing in disguise, Dhivehi Observer, August 29, 2007.
The International Press Freedom Mission to the Maldives has sent a letter to the Minister of Information urging immediate amendments to the draft Press Law currently before parliament.
To increase the efficiency of the Police service, an independent survey has been constituted, to find out public opinion about the local police force.
Independent survey planned to find out public’s opinion of Police, Haveeru Online, September 12, 2007.
People’s Special Majlis have submitted a petition to the Government to confront the spiraling drugs crisis among young people.
Government Urged To Confront Drugs Crisis, Minivan News, September 6, 2007.
Also See:
Praful Bidwai, Sanctifying mass destruction, Frontline, September 8, 2007.
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