Reports of fighting have increased in recent months amid government promises to capture the rebels' de facto state in the north and crush the group by the end of the year. But diplomats and other observers say the army is
Sexual offence is altogether a different kind of crime which normally is a result of a perverse mind. A rapist degrades and defiles the soul of a helpless female and the impact is much more when such an offence is
However, the report indicates a surplus of 57.7 billion rupees or 1.6% of the GDP for the year. This was the first time since 1987 that Sri Lanka has projected a surplus in its current account. The current account shows
The gathering came just days after the Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee was reportedly denied proper diabetes medication and food and as a result, his health was found to be deteriorating. Hindraf national coordinator R.S. Thaneintharan claimed that Uthayakumar's blood
According to sources, Nepal vowed to resign as the party chief during an informal meeting of the central committee of his party. "He has already decided to resign. We agree with the spirit of the decision, but we have suggested
After undertaking cycling expeditions to 73 countries in the aid of various causes, most people would be happy to mothball their bicycles and rest on their laurels. This is not the case with S.R. Nithy. Nithy, according to The Star
Prachanda won his seat with a huge margin. An official announcement for the same would be made shortly. Prachanda, or Puhpa Kamal Dahal, secured 20,499 votes, almost double than his close rival Rajendra Kumar K.C of the Nepali Congress who
Boao is a coastal town and the permanent BFA site in Hainan Province, South China. Chinese President Hu Jintao will deliver the keynote speech at the opening ceremony today. Foreign Heads of States and Government heads attending the opening ceremony
The two leaders met in the southernmost city of Hainan on the sidelines of Boao Forum.They discussed measures for bolstering economic ties between their two countries. Sri Lanka is the second country after China to have Free Trade Agreement with
In a post-election preliminary report published in Kathmandu, ANFREL said a strong turnout in the post-conflict environment and enormous enthusiasm for the election shows the will of the people of Nepal for a more inclusive and democratic government. "The optimism
According to police and an official of the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission here, they were captured by a group of Tamil Nadu fishermen. This followed a mid-sea confrontation between a group of Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen. The captured
Expecting a turnover of pilots with the politically appointed new management, the incentive package which has been offered by the previous management is reconsidered as the future of the airline is in doubts. According to the sources, representatives of the
We will work together with not only the seven parties but also the new parties that will be established through this election and the old parties in existence in the forthcoming constitution making process," nepalnews.com quoted him, as saying. "All
He also said that the outcome of the elections would "truly represent the aspirations of the people". "The Carter Centre found that the majority of Nepali voters participated in a remarkable and relatively peaceful constituent assembly election on April 10,
Do not doubt my commitment to the multi-party competitive politics," Prachanda, who gave up decade long armed struggle in 2006 to join political mainstream, said after winning the election from Kathmandu constituency No 10. The Maoists were emerging as the
According to the organizers there will be two timing events where competitors are expected to drive through obstacles in the timed run. The first ten competitors who finish the first timed run will qualify to take the second run designed
Electroteks chief B A C Abeywardene says his group is also partnering with RCom to build cable bandwidth between Sri Lanka and India and also offer broadband internet services. The mobile firm would offer prices around 1 rupee to 1
The Maoists spearheaded by Prachanda today surged ahead in the landmark polls, winning 14 seats and leading in 65 of the remaining 240 constituencies. "If the Maoists do gain a substantial share of power I hope the United States will
There was a suicide attack carried out by two suicide bombers against Indian roadworkers who were working on a bridge" in Nimroz province, provincial governor Ghulam Dastgir Azad told.
