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#307 From: TI S <tamilinfodaily@...>
Date: Fri Jul 2, 2004 11:02 am
Subject: Latest Tamil News : 02/07/04 + / MANITHAM - Environmental
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TAMIL  NADU : 02-07-2004

- Remand extension through video in Tamil Nadu [Telegraph]

Tamil Nadu has become the first state to introduce extension of prisoners’ remand through video-conferencing, thus dispensing with the transportation of prisoners to courts. Chief minister Jayalalithaa inaugurated the Rs 8.61-crore state-wide facility in the secretariat on Thursday, under which all nine central prisons and nearly 270 courts would be interlinked. The facilities have been set up in 72 places, an official press release said. At the inauguration, Jayalalithaa witnessed the extension of remand of a prisoner in Vellore by a Chennai metropolitan magistrate. The police department used to spend nearly Rs 10.69 crore a year for transporting prisoners on remand from various prisons to courts. The new facility will also help prevent prisoners from escaping from police vehicles.

- UK gift to TN village: A panchayat academy [TIE]

The Tamil Nadu government may have opposed direct Central funding of panchayats, but the British Government has started providing direct grants to a panchayat in the state.

TAMIL  NADU - HUMAN RIGHTS : 02-07-2004

- Police quash auction claim [Telegraph]

Police on Thursday dismissed allegations that a woman had auctioned her new-born daughter in Tamil Nadu’s Erode district. They claimed that the woman was mentally challenged and the child had been “taken” by a person who wanted to adopt her.An NGO had claimed on Wednesday that the woman auctioned her baby for Rs 4,000, hours after her birth. An inquiry conducted by the police’s special branch concluded that the charges were false. However, the report said a person called Prakash had paid Rs 2,000 to the woman on “humanitarian ground”.The NGO — Campaign Against Child Trafficking — had sent a fact-finding team to Kunnathur village and sought the intervention of the state government to ensure the child’s protection. The police report said that Prakash had told the inquiry officer that he was childless and had, therefore, taken “the helpless infant from its mentally retarded ! mother”. The child is under the care of Prakash, who is making efforts to legally adopt her, the report added.

TAMIL  EELAM : 02-07-2004

- SOLHEIM BRIEFS PRESIDENT ON KILINOCHCHI VISIT [POS]

BBC TAMIL : 02-07-2004

- BBC extends reach across India with relaunch of Tamil website [AIM]

BBC TamilThe BBC World Service today announced that it will be re-launching the BBC Tamil website in order to extend its reach within the Indian sub-continent and Tamil speakers across the world. The Tamilosai service will provide news and current affairs summaries from the BBC websites in Tamil fonts.

TAMIL  NADU : 01-07-2004

- 'Dalits in TN not receiving recognition' [COL]

Addressing a meeting at Melavalvu near here in memory of six Dalits who were murdered nearly seven years ago, he said the Dalits were still an oppressed class and lived in constant fear without any basic amenities. They should unite and bind themselves into a strong force, he said.

- CBI raids on two senior TN police officials continue [Deepika]
- Mother auctions baby for Rs 4000 [The Telegraph]

TAMIL  EELAM : 01-07-2004

- Sri Lanka's new army chief seeks to mend fences with Tamil Tigers [AFP]

Lieutenant PhotoGeneral Shantha Kottegoda Thursday said he will work to resume dialogue with the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in a bid to ensure tension at lower levels will not lead to a full-scale confrontation. "It is very important that the LTTE and we talk to each other," Kottegoda told reporters shortly after assuming duties from his predecessor who retired. "We have to start talking and that is the way to avoid minor incidents at a lower command level damaging the peace process."

IRAQ TAMILS : 01-07-2004

- 18 Indians, including 3 Tamils in Iraq ''maltreated'' [Deepika]

TAMIL  EELAM : 30-06-2004

- 'No major breakthrough but we are working hard to bring the parties together soon' - Special Peace Envoy in Kilinochchi [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

Mr. Erik Solheim accompanied by H.E. the Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar arrived in Kilinochchi today 30th June 2004 by an SLAF helicopter. The Special Envoy and the Ambassador had a meeting with Mr. S. P. Tamilselvan, Head of the LTTE Political Wing in its Head Quarters. The Norwegian team briefed Mr. Tamilselvan of the meetings they had in Colombo with Foreign Minister Laksman Kadirkamar, Government Officials and the Leader of the opposition Mr. Ranil Wickremasinghe. At the outset the Ambassador told Mr. Tamilselvan that he has conveyed the concerns of Mr. Tamilselvan discussed in the last meeting to the government. Referring to the response of Laksman Kadirkamar on the issue of SLBC Tamil service accommodating the vicious campaign ! against the LTTE carried on by TBC in London the Ambassador said that the Minister promised to look into it and rectify any lapses.

- Sampanthan to address U.S. Tamil meet [Tamil Net]

THAMIZHAR THIRUVIZHAA – 2004, 17th Annual FeTNA National Convention, July 2, 3, 4, and 5, Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center (Morgan State University), 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21251, USA - Click for more details..............Secretary General of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and Parliamentary Group leader, R.Sampanthan, is scheduled to address the Annual Convention of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA) at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, Morgan State University, in Baltimore during the 4th July weekend, sources said.

- LTTE expresses commitment to Ceasefire Agreement [Daily News]
- Norwegian peace envoy to meet Sri Lankan Tamil rebel leaders [Xinhuanet]
- THE KARUNA FACTOR [The Hindu]

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#306 From: TI S <tamilinfodaily@...>
Date: Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:13 am
Subject: Latest Tamil News : 29-06-2004
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- LTTE serves war-or-peace ultimatum to Lanka over Karuna [The Hindu]

Sri Lanka's faltering peace process suffered another setback on Monday when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) gave an ultimatum to the government to either stop supporting the rebel Tiger leader Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan, a.k.a. Karuna, or risk war. The LTTE officially told Norwegian truce monitors that they would indefinitely boycott truce review meetings with the military until they stopped harbouring Karuna. "The future of the ceasefire agreement and the peace talks is not in our hands now," the LTTE's political wing leader S.P. Thamilselvan told reporters.

- Norway begins fresh bid to salvage Sri Lankan peace as Tigers face flak [AFP]
- Tigers refuse talks with military [BBC]
- 'SLA should give up Karuna for LTTE-SLA meetings in Batticaloa to recommence' -Tamilselvan [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]
- USAID LAUNCHES "CHILDREN PLEADING FOR PEACE [American Embassy]

TAMIL  HUMAN RIGHTS : 29-06-2004

- Tamil Tigers Again Abduct Child Soldiers [HRW]

“The Tamil Tigers are stealing children from their homes to put them on the firing line,” said Tej Thapa, South Asia researcher for Human Rights Watch. “Despite all their promises, they are demonstrating absolute disregard for the most vulnerable part of the population it claims to represent.” According to the U.N. Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and local human rights groups, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are forcibly abducting children from their homes and threatening parents who dare resist or complain about the abductions. The armed group is believed to be focusing on abducting small groups of children rather than large groups, so as to slowly rebuild its forces without attracting too much attention. Its members have been going to villages in the Batticaloa district of easte! rn Sri Lanka, banging on doors, threatening parents with dire consequences in the event of non-compliance, and abducting 8 or 9 children from each village.

TAMIL  NADU : 29-06-2004

- DMK chief concerned over 'delay' in starting Jayalalithaa's trial [The Hindu]

DMK President M Karunanidhi, today expressed concern over the "delay" in beginning the trial in the disproportionate assets cases against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. He said though the Supreme Court had ordered the transfer of the trial to a court in Karnataka from Tamil Nadu some seven months back, it had not yet begun.

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#305 From: TI S <tamilinfodaily@...>
Date: Mon Jun 28, 2004 11:20 am
Subject: Latest Tamil News : 28-06-2004 +
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TAMIL  EELAM : 28-06-2004

- Norwegian-led monitors in emergency talks to save truce [AFP]

Norwegian-led truce monitors have set off for emergency talks with the Tamil Tigers after their pull-out from meetings reviewing the implementation of a fragile ceasefire, officials said. The head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Trond Furuhovde, flew to the rebel-held town of Kilinochchi for discussions with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), government officials said on Monday.

- Solheim here today [Daily News]
- Cloaked Daggers: Kumaratunga goads the Tigers while delaying talks [Tamil Guardian]

TAMIL  NADU : 28-06-2004

- Daughter of Rajiv killers seeks visa to visit India [Sify]

The 12-year-old daughter of Murugan and Nalini, the husband and wife duo convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has applied for a visa at the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka to visit her parents in India. The girl, Aravaazhi, is staying with her paternal grandparents in Jaffna.

MALAYSIAN TAMILS: 28-06-2004

- MIC: Many Kedah Tamil schools lack proper facilities [The Star]

Almost half the Tamil schools in Kedah do not have proper amenities and educational facilities, state MIC chairman and executive councillor Datuk V. Saravanan said. He said the plight was brought to the attention of the relevant authorities several times but to no avail. Regretting the deplorable condition in many Tamil schools in Kedah, he said the party's findings showed that 25 out of 58 Tamil schools in the state lacked proper facilities.

TAMIL  NADU : 27-06-2004

- MDMK will not demand lifting of ban on LTTE [PTI]

MDMK on Saturday said it was of the firm opinion that there was no need for a ban on the LTTE in India, but it would not demand lifting of the ban.

"A day will come when the ban will be lifted", MDMK Chief Vaiko said, adding he was not demanding lifting of the ban.

Vaiko told a press meet here that UPA's common minimum programme had welcomed the peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and LTTE and said it will support the talks.

India should play a 'positive role' in the peace talks because of geo-political reasons.

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No timeframe for POTA repeal: Vaiko - [The Hindu]

The annual meet of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general council will be held at Tirunelveli on July 11 and 12. The meeting will decide on the course of action for the party ``over the next six months'' but ``there is no question of reviewing the decision to stay out of the Union Government,'' said the general secretary, Vaiko.

He said the meet would be organised to coincide with the anniversary of his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The meeting would be held in a grand manner, he said. A conference of district secretaries would be held on July 10.

TAMIL  EELAM : 25-06-2004

- Truce will hold but prospect of peace talks recede - By: T. Sabaratnam [Sangam]

The situation in Sri Lanka today is that the 2-year-old truce will continue to hold despite the incidents in the east, but the prospect of the resumption of peace talks will recede. Analysts rule out another war unless an unexpected explosive situation occurs. Colombo’s respected defence analyst Iqbal Athas summed up the current situation for Reuters thus, "There has been a rapid erosion of confidence. But that doesn't conversely translate into war preparations."

- Solution to ethnic crisis vital for prosperity - US Envoy [Daily News]

TAMIL  EELAM : 24-06-2004

- Villagers in tears with inexpressible grievance and in grief [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

People of Karampaham, a village secluded by the Sri Lankan security forces in the High Security Zone of Ezhuthumaduvarl in Thenmaradchi in the Jaffna Peninsula, managed to see the places of their residences, all completely spoiled and ruined and when returning many were in tears and others with sobs manifest in their faces. This tragic event took place yesterday. Although the people assembled at the appointed place at the appointed time of 9.00am the military officers concerned turned up nearly two hours later and when they met the legitimate residents, conditions and restrictions were laid against admitting the people to see their residences. Although the people struggled hard to get these conditions relaxed the officers persisted on them.

- Lankan Minister says army helped Karuna [BBC]

The Sri Lankan Government has admitted members of the army helped a top rebel defector escape and wage a covert war of attrition against the Tamil Tigers. The Information Minister Mangala Samaraweera said an informal inquiry was being held into the incident. He described it as "rather disturbing" and an attempt to sabotage the peace process. The whereabouts of Colonel Karuna, who until recently was second in command of the Tigers, is still not clear.

- Sri Lankan navy rescues Tamil refugees returning from India [IE]

Sri Lankan navy has rescued 26 Tamil refugees stranded on a sandbank while returning from India to their homes in the island's north following easing of tensions between LTTE rebels and the government.

- Sri Lanka acquits one for role in Tamil massacre [Reuters]

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has acquited a police officer sentenced last year on charges of allowing a massacre at a detention camp housing suspected Tamil Tiger rebels, newspapers said on Wednesday.The inspector was one of five sentenced to death for his alleged role in the October 2000 massacre, which sparked the island's worst ethnic riots in 18 years. The sentences were automatically commuted to life in prison since Sri Lanka has had a moratorium on the death penalty since 1976.

- A Review of the Sooriya Puthalvargal 2003 Memorial Souvenir [Sangam]
- The pursuit of peace in Sri Lanka [Sangam]

TAMIL  HERITAGE : 24-06-2004

- Three more Indian sites to get UNESCO heritage status [TIE]

The sites are Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, earlier called Victoria Terminus in Mumbai, and two Chola dynasty temples in Tamil Nadu. The proposals slated to be presented from India will also include that on Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Madhya Pradesh.

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#304 From: TI S <tamilinfodaily@...>
Date: Thu Jun 24, 2004 11:00 am
Subject: Latest Tamil News : 24-06-2004 + 23rd / TIS BLOG - Talking Point
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- Villagers in tears with inexpressible grievance and in grief [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

People of Karampaham, a village secluded by the Sri Lankan security forces in the High Security Zone of Ezhuthumaduvarl in Thenmaradchi in the Jaffna Peninsula, managed to see the places of their residences, all completely spoiled and ruined and when returning many were in tears and others with sobs manifest in their faces. This tragic event took place yesterday. Although the people assembled at the appointed place at the appointed time of 9.00am the military officers concerned turned up nearly two hours later and when they met the legitimate residents, conditions and restrictions were laid against admitting the people to see their residences. Although the people struggled hard to get these conditions relaxed the officers persisted on them.

- Lankan Minister says army helped Karuna [BBC]

The Sri Lankan Government has admitted members of the army helped a top rebel defector escape and wage a covert war of attrition against the Tamil Tigers. The Information Minister Mangala Samaraweera said an informal inquiry was being held into the incident. He described it as "rather disturbing" and an attempt to sabotage the peace process. The whereabouts of Colonel Karuna, who until recently was second in command of the Tigers, is still not clear.

- Sri Lankan navy rescues Tamil refugees returning from India [IE]

Sri Lankan navy has rescued 26 Tamil refugees stranded on a sandbank while returning from India to their homes in the island's north following easing of tensions between LTTE rebels and the government.

- Sri Lanka acquits one for role in Tamil massacre [Reuters]

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has acquited a police officer sentenced last year on charges of allowing a massacre at a detention camp housing suspected Tamil Tiger rebels, newspapers said on Wednesday.The inspector was one of five sentenced to death for his alleged role in the October 2000 massacre, which sparked the island's worst ethnic riots in 18 years. The sentences were automatically commuted to life in prison since Sri Lanka has had a moratorium on the death penalty since 1976.

- A Review of the Sooriya Puthalvargal 2003 Memorial Souvenir [Sangam]
- The pursuit of peace in Sri Lanka [Sangam]

TAMIL  HERITAGE : 24-06-2004

- Three more Indian sites to get UNESCO heritage status [TIE]

The sites are Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, earlier called Victoria Terminus in Mumbai, and two Chola dynasty temples in Tamil Nadu. The proposals slated to be presented from India will also include that on Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Madhya Pradesh.

TAMIL  EELAM : 23-06-2004

- US will not remove Tamil Tigers from terror list [AFP]

We will not remove our designation of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) as a terrorist organization until it has firmly and decidedly given up terrorism and such policies as the recruitment of children as soldiers," Assistant Secretary of State Christina Rocca said on Tuesday.

- Rebels warn Sri Lanka peace prospects at risk [Japan Today]

TAMIL  NADU : 23-06-2004

- TN reinstates temporary employees [NDTV]

The Tamil Nadu government today reinstated all 15,500 temporary employees whose services were terminated two days back. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said the decision had been taken with a "sympathetic view" following the employees' representations. These employees were taken in service on a consolidated salary of Rs 4,000 per month, after permanent employees went on a strike in July last and were dismissed.

- Two TN ministers dropped [The Hindu]

The Ministers are S Semmalai (Education) and R Jeevanantham (Backward classes). Jayalalithaa also made certain changes in the Cabinet. Labour Minister C V Shanmugam takes charge of the Education and Backward Classes portfolios.

- PMK wants reservation in pvt sector [TOI]

A resolution to this effect adopted at the party's General Council meeting at Tindivanam said since the speeding up of economic reforms jobs were shrinking in governmental sector and particularly affecting the job opportunities of the Most Backward Classes. In this background, recently views had been aired that reservation norms should be followed in the private sector also, the resolution said.

- Scheme to combat female infanticide [The Hindu]

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Subject: Latest Tamil News : 22-06-2004
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TAMIL  EELAM : 22-06-2004

- Sri Lankan Stalemate [Out Look India]

The message was clear also from the rebel headquarters in northern Sri Lanka, with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) warning the Sri Lanka government of dire consequences and a bloodbath if the interim administration it was seeking was not forthcoming, and if the government did not stop collaborating with the breakaway LTTE faction led by 'Colonel' Karuna.

- MINE RISK EDUCATION WEEK OF SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE IN SRI LANKA [UNICEF]
-UNHCR SRI LANKA CELEBRATES THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE OF REFUGEES AND IDPS ON WORLD REFUGEE [UNHCR]
- A return to turmoil [Front Line]
- Tigers accuse Sri Lanka military [BBC]

TAMIL  NADU : 22-06-2004

- US Embassy to collect fingerprints [Sify]

The US Embassy and American Consulate Generals in Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata today decided to end the "drop box" facility for submitting visa applications following the move to collect fingerprint impressions of visa applicants from July.

- Kalapatti : Intolerance and resistance [Front Line]

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The police arrested 54 persons and registered cases against them under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of) Atrocities Act. The administration also arranged for relief measures and the interim payment of compensation. The study teams have, however, complained that the police arrived on the scene only two and a half hours after the incident, though the nearest police station is within 7 km of the village and some Dalit youth had informed them of the incident while the mob had been on the rampage.

- TN staff recruited during strike ejected [COL]

The Tamil Nadu government today passed orders terminating, with immediate effect, the services of nearly 16,000 assistants and junior assistants, appointed on contract basis, following the July 1 strike last year by state government employees and teachers.

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- Pioneer in biotechnology

LONDON TAMILS : 22-06-2004

- Supporting refugees [NMG]

Youngsters from the Downham Tamil Association gave the performance in the Gallery Square of the Horniman Museum, London Road, Forest Hill.

TAMIL  WILD LIFE : 22-06-2004

- Tiger, panther population on the rise [Sify]

Here there is no cause for worry because the elephants are a migratory lot. They have been roaming in jungles of adjoining Tamil Nadu,” Principal Chief Conservator of Forests S K Das said. Chief Wildlife Warden Hitesh Malhotra pointed out that the panther population would have been higher this year had it not been for the deaths of about 16 of them.

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Date: Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:43 am
Subject: Latest Tamil News : 21-06-04 & 20th
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TAMIL  EELAM : 21-06-2004

- 'Freedom of the Tamil people must be secured by the Tamil people themselves. The Sinhala working class should lend their support to their just struggle - Prof. Sucharitha Gamlath [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

'Sinhala capitalist government will never accommodate a just resolution of the Tamil National problem. Neither do they have the political will nor the capacity to restore lost rights of the Tamil people. Therefore freedom of the Tamil people must be secured by the Tamil people themselves. The Sinhala working class should lend their support to their just struggle' said Prof. Sucharitha Gamlath in a book longing ceremony held at Muththiah Hall in Vavuniya yesterday 20th of June 2004.

- Sri Lanka denies harbouring renegade LTTE leader [IANS]

Herath denied that the government was supporting Karuna against the LTTE. "We are committed to a peace process and we would not do anything to jeopardise peace," he added.Four of Karuna's senior women combatants deserted him Friday and rejoined the main rebel group, charging that the army had provided shelter to the renegade leader. Responding to the charge, Herath said they must come out with a clear statement as to how they had gathered information about any covert military assistance to Karuna.

- Slow Ebb: Prospects for peace are fading slowly [Tamil Guardian]
- Details emerge of Karuna's whereabouts [TN]

TAMIL  NADU : 21-06-2004

- SSCP : Coastal ecology plan back on Centre radar [The Telegraph]

Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project : Location MapThe Centre will “take a fresh look” at a range of issues related to coastal environment management and the 1991 coastal regulatory zone notification that several states have opposed, Union environment and forests minister A. Raja has said. The minister said it has been “brought to my notice” that the livelihood of the poor in coastal areas could be adversely affected because of the notification. Several states have complained that it stood in the way of tourism projects worth crores and fishermen’s groups cried hoarse against restrictions on netting their source of livelihood. There are “certain difficulties” in implementing the notification, which impedes development work without contributing to environment conservation, Raja said. Thus, the decision to re-examine it. An expert committee headed by agriculture scientist M.S. Swaminathan has been set up to consider all relevant issues and come out with “science-backed and practical recommendations” to manage coastal resources, Raja said after inaugurating a two-day workshop organised by the Institute of Ocean Management, Anna University. Raja clarified that the review of the notification was an independent exercise that did not have anything to do with two “draft notifications” issued by the environment ministry under T.R. Baalu in the NDA government.

TAMIL  EELAM : 20-06-2004

- Only the guns are silent [Sunday Leader]

Early morning LTTE traffic police officers troop out of their stations for traffic duties. They man busy intersections, attired in their blue uniforms and white helmets. The speed limit can get as low 40km per hour at certain sections of the A-9 and spot fines are levied against those caught speeding. LTTE has also taken control of private entrepreneurship. There is the LTTE run restaurant - Pandiyan, its walls decorated with quotes from Velupillai Pirapaharan. "No country in the world has gained its freedom without shedding blood or sacrifice," read one. There are LTTE controlled guest houses like the 1-9 Lodge in Kilinochchi where an A/C room goes at Rs. 1,200 per day. Pretty reasonable given that there is no power grid other than gene! rators run by the LTTE. The bar that is in the same compound does brisk business.

- "President Kumaratunga is known for her duplicity" - Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) Senior Vice President Joseph Pararajasingham [Sunday Leader]

The optimism that was there in the beginning is now fading away because of a lack of firm commitment in the handling of the peace process by Her Excellency the President or the present government. For an example I could cite that when the TNA met President last Thursday (June 10) she came out and said of her own volition that she was prepared to talk to the LTTE on the basis of the ISGA proposals. Although she had always indicated that while the talks on ISGA proposals
are taken up, the core issues also have to be taken parallel to this, she said that day that since the Tigers have indicated that they can only talk based on the ISGA proposals, she had now decided to speak to them on the basis of the ISGA, not insisting on the core issues immediately.

- Government for a transparent peace process [Sunday Observer]

TAMIL  NADU : 20-06-2004

- Cauvery crisis [The Week]

Even rivers have castes in Karnataka," the late J.H. Patel had reportedly remarked at the height of the Cauvery water dispute, when he was chief minister and fellow Kannadiga H.D. Deve Gowda was Prime Minister. According to his theory, the Krishna river flowing through north Karnataka is Lingayat while the Cauvery in the south is Vokkaliga. The two castes dominate the respective regions. Incidentally, Deve Gowda is a Vokkaliga and Patel, a Lingayat.Chief Minister Jayalalithaa let her Rajya Sabha MPs join a DMK-led all-party delegation (above) that met Manmohan Singh.

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TAMIL  EELAM : 19-06-2004

- The Cover Up - By: T. Sabaratnam / Pirapaharan 2, Chapter 7 [Sangam]

President Jayewardene realized on Wednesday evening, after answering Indira Gandhi’s telephone call, that the riots had spawned unintended results. Firstly, it had, while weakening the Tamils, also weakened him and the Sinhala people, mainly by damaging their international image. Secondly, the riots had provided India a chance to intervene in Sri Lankan affairs.

TAMIL  NADU : 18-06-2004

- Release water to Tamil Nadu, Manmohan tells Dharam [Sify]

Mr Dharam Singh informed the prime minister that some quantity of water has already been going to the Mettur dam since Thursday morning from the Kabini reservoir because of the heavy rains in the catchment area. “When the prime minister of the country makes a request, how can I say no?” the chief minister told reporters in Bangalore on Thursday. He also said that the prime minister’s direction would have to be followed. Chief Minister Dharam Singh, it is understood, told the prime minister that 12,000 to 15,000 cusecs of water had already been released due to heavy rains in the catchment area.

TAMIL  EELAM : 18-06-2004

- 'Grant the ISGA and pave the way to restore normalcy' - Jaffna District Peoples' Forum [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

There were demands on common grounds by various organisations as summed up herebelow,

" Grant the Interim Self Governing Authority.

" And pave the way to restore normalcy.

" Let the displaced live in their own habitats.

" Stop assassinations of Tamil patriots.

" Stop attacks on the upcountry Tamils.

- Replicating Kerala and Sri Lanka [HIMAL]
- Pathirana Group helps Tamil Students [Sangam]

TAMIL  LANGUAGE : 18-06-2004

- Bilingualism benefits brain [AZ Central]

Three experiments showed that bilingual speakers of Cantonese and English, Tamil and English or French and English consistently outperformed English-only speakers, said the researchers at York University and the Rotman Research Institute in Toronto, and Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

TAMIL  NADU : 17-06-2004

- Jaya accused of politicising Cauvery issue [TOI]

Accusing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister of politicising the Cauvery issue, the PMK on Thursday said Jayalalithaa was "passing on the buck" to Congress President Sonia Gandhi and DMK President M Karunanidhi on getting water from Karnataka.

- 'The Existing Laws Are Sufficient' - Home Minister Shivraj Patil [Out Look]

The Home Minister on POTA, militancy, J&K, Hurriyat, Gujarat riot cases, Ayodhya, tainted-ministers, the law and order in UP and Bihar, and other challenges and priorities for his ministry.

- `NGOs should provide link to rural poor women with economic development' [The Hindu]

TAMIL  NADU : 17-06-2004

- IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS FOR CONFLICT-AFFECTED COASTAL COMMUNITIES IN SRI LANKA [PIS]
- Sri Lanka police find Tamil Tiger-style explosives [BN]

TAMIL  GUINNESS RECORD : 17-06-2004

- Eats 200 worms in 30 sec to enter Guinness Book [Web India 123]

A 23-year-old man from Tamil Nadu has entered the book of fame by eating worms in record time. C. Manoharan, a hotelier by profession, recently ate 200 earthworms in 30 seconds to enter the Guinness Book of World Records. Manoharan's palate-shocking feast has beaten American Mark Hogg, who had eaten 94 of the same slimy creatures in 30 seconds. Manoharan, known as Snake Mano, can also take in snakes through his nose only to take them out through his mouth.

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- "Uphold CFA to bring about normalcy and deliver humanitarian assistance" - Tamilselvan tells Norwegian envoy [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

Patterns coverAt the outset the Ambassador explained the outcome of the co-chairs meeting in Brussels and continued at length about the various steps that Norway is taking to reactivate the peace process. Mr. Tamilselvan briefed the envoy on the current thinking of the LTTE and the Tamil people and expressed concern over the lack of progress in the political arena. Progress in the peace process notwithstanding, Mr. Tamilselvan raised serious concern about non-implementation of the CFA in bringing about normalcy, minimising military violations and lack of proper mechanism for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

- Pirapaharan felicitates artists in Medical corps [Tamil Net]

'Empowering the struggle' Audio CD releaseLeader of Liberation Tigers, V.Pirapaharan, received the first Compact Disc "Empowering our struggle" containing songs composed and sung by members of the LTTE medical corps, in a ceremony held in Kilinochchi Monday, sources from Vanni said. The audio CD encapsulated the inner feelings, thoughts and experiences of the members of the LTTE medical unit while serving in the battle field, organizers of the event said.

- Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar to visit Kilinochchi today [Daily News]
- US terror report misses the mark [Atimes]

TAMIL  NADU : 16-06-2004

- 'NATURE WILL SOLVE PROBLEM', KARNATAKA CM TELLS TN CAUVERY TEAM [SOM]

Chief Minister Mr. Dharam Singh today again remained non-committal on the Tamil Nadu's demand for Cauvery water.The Chief Minister is learnt to have told the TN Government's delegation today that 'the nature will solve the Cauvery crisis being faced by Tamil Nadu.'"He gave this assurance to us. He hoped that the problem will be solved soon," said Mr. Paneer Selvam, former TN Chief Minister (for a brief period) and now PWD Minister, who led the delegation.

- Consultants to be finalised soon for Sethusamudram project [The Hindu]

He pointed out that the DPRs prepared by Sir A. Ramasamy Mudaliar for Rs. 9.98 crores in 1955; by Lakshminarayanan, Advisor to the Shipping Ministry in 1983 for Rs. 282 crores and by the Pallavan Transport Corporation Consultancy Services in 1996 for Rs. 760 crores could not materialise. "Now that we have submitted the applications for environmental clearance, we would advertise by June 20 for selection of consultants to prepare a new DPR."

- Cauvery row: TN delegation to meet Karnataka CM [NDTV]

TAMIL  - HUMAN RIGHTS : 16-06-2004

- Patterns of Global Terrorism -2003 :"South Asia Overview" [U.S. Department of State]

Patterns coverIndia : The Indian Government remained steadfast in its desire to combat terrorism in 2003 and has worked closely with the United States in this regard. For example, several hundred Indian law enforcement officials participated in training as part of the Antiterrorism Assistance program. During the year, the Indian Government also moved to strengthen its international cooperation in curbing terrorism financing. In January, the Parliament enacted an anti-money laundering law that provides the legal basis for establishing a financial intelligence unit to monitor suspect transactions. In March, the Indian Government announced that 32 terrorist organizations had been listed under the Prevention of Terrorism! Act and, in July, informed Parliament that 702 persons had been arrested under the Act.

Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka continues to support our global efforts to combat terrorism as well as undertaking their own efforts to combat terrorism domestically. Sri Lanka has actively supported international regimes to combat terrorist financing as well. There were no incidents of international terrorism in Sri Lanka in 2003, as the cease-fire signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and he LTTE held, despite a halt in face-to-face negotiations and a serious political crisis within the Sri Lankan Government. There were no LTTE suicide bomb attacks throughout 2003, and the group continues to pursue ways to further peace talks. The LTTE has publicly accepted the concept of internal autonomy within a federal Sri Lankan state, conceding its longstanding demand for a separate Tamil Eelam state. In support of the peace process, the US Government has made limited, working-level contact with! LTTE authorities to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid.

- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) :

Other known front organizations:
World Tamil Association (WTA), World Tamil Movement (WTM), the Federation of Associations of Canadian Tamils (FACT), the Ellalan Force, and the Sangilian Force.

Description : Founded in 1976, the LTTE is the most powerful Tamil group in Sri Lanka and uses overt and illegal methods to raise funds, acquire weapons, and publicize its cause of establishing an independent Tamil state. The LTTE began its armed conflict with the Sri Lankan Government in 1983 and has relied on a guerrilla strategy that includes the use of terrorist tactics. The LTTE is currently observing a cease-fire agreement with the Sri Lankan Governm! ent. First designated in October 1997.

Activities: The Tigers have integrated a battlefield insurgent strategy with a terrorist program that targets not only key personnel in the countryside but also senior Sri Lankan political and military leaders in Colombo and other urban centers. The Tigers are most notorious for their cadre of suicide bombers, the Black Tigers.Political assassinations and bombings are commonplace.

Strength : Exact strength is unknown, but the LTTE is estimated to have 8,000 to 10,000 armed combatants in Sri Lanka, with a core of trained fighters of approximately 3,000 to 6,000. The LTTE also has a significant overseas support structure for fundraising, weapons procurement, and propaganda activities.

Location/Area of Operations : The Tigers control most of the northern and eastern coastal areas of Sri Lanka but have conducted operations throughout the island. Headquartered in northern Sri Lanka, LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has established an extensive network of checkpoints and informants to keep track of any outsiders who enter the group’s area of control.

External Aid : The LTTE’s overt organizations support Tamil separatism by lobbying foreign governments and the United Nations. The LTTE also uses its international contacts to procure weapons, communications, and any other equipment and supplies it needs. The LTTE exploits large Tamil communities in North America, Europe, and Asia to obtain funds and supplies for its fighters in Sri Lanka.

TAMIL  LANGUAGE : 16-06-2004

- Diversity Spoken in 39 Languages [Los Angeles Times]

Where Indian grocers, restaurant staff, jewelers and clothiers conduct business with customers who speak Gujarati, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and Urdu.

TAMIL  BOOK : 16-06-2004

- Review : Sri Lankan Tamil communities [The Hindu]

The documents also detail general and caste-group customs and laws of the Northwest regions along with Jaffna, Trincomalee and Mattakalappu where the matriarchal system of inheritance prevailed. The customs of the Mukkuvars, a community chiefly engaged as divers in pearl fisheries, (not included in the documents) have been provided with a Tamil translation of an English publication which is not extant. Two chapters deal with the laws of Muslims and the customs of the fishermen-communities settled mostly in the coastal areas.

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TAMIL EELAM - HUMAN RIGHTS : 15-06-2004

- "The people should be made real stake holders in development" - Tamilselvan [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

Among the participants were country and field representatives from UNICEF, UNHCR, ILO, WHO, ICRC, FORUT, OXFAM, CARE, World vision etc. The participants contributed immensely in the discussions relating to practices and procedures in the areas of development, resettlement, rehabilitation and many of them suggested valuable ways and means of cutting down bureaucratic and administrative delays in effective humanitarian delivery. Associated Mr. Tamilselvan were Mr. Thuyavan, Director of the PDS assisted by Eelamaran who provided the audience with a detailed power point presentation and Mr. Thgangan, Deputy Head of the Political Wing. Mr. Selvin Ireneus, Director of SIHRN explained graphically the necessity of capacity building of civilian based organisations and local NGOs. 

TAMIL EELAM : 15-06-2004

- Playing with Indian Fire [Sangam]

As expected by the Tamils, the Sri Lankan president is at her tricks again. That is - giving the impression that she is ready for peace talks in one hand and totally rejecting them on the other. So far, this tactic has worked very well with her Sinhalese political friends and foes. It confuses them and, while they are trying to get out of the confusion, the president moves on. Will it work with the LTTE? There is no sign yet that it does. Tamils have experience from the days of the president's father. Furthermore, she is not doing something that her predecessors haven’t done, as far as Tamils are concerned. The Sinhalese political elites will never want to accept a peaceful solution unless they are forced to by someone. There are several pressures at the movement from inside and outside of Sri Lanka to accept a peaceful solution.

TAMIL SECURITY : 15-06-2004

- The Domestic challenge - V Balachandran [Rediff]

supervised the Rajiv Gandhi assassination investigation, vividly narrated how Coimbatore continued to be the LTTE's grenade shell manufacturing centre even in 1991, exporting massive quantities to Jaffna with the local police quite oblivious about it despite the premises having been raided in August 1989. His book Triumph of Truth - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination gives a graphic account how the Tamil Nadu police and its intelligence wings failed in their surveillance against LTTE moles and operatives.

- The Controversial Commando [GNN]

After these initial management problems, Spicer slowly created a more respectable image. He won a contract from insurers Lloyds of London to engage in a security audit of the Sri Lankan defence system, after the Tamil Tiger rebel group practically destroyed the international airport in July 2001. After giving the government a clean bill of health, Spicer started to get more work in the shipping industry.

TAMIL EELAM : 14-06-2004

- Tamil National Alliance calls on President [Daily News]

- Future of peace in Sri Lanka in the hands of the international community [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

War or peace? The answer as of date is in the hands of donor nations and their actions alone will decide whether it is war or peace.

- Sri Lanka plays down talks hopes [BBC]

TAMIL NADU : 14-06-2004

- 200 buffaloes sacrificed in Tamil Nadu temple [HT]

Ritualistic killing of animals has returned to Tamil Nadu despite a law against it with devotees sacrificing more than 200 buffaloes in a temple, 600 km south of Chennai. The offering was made on Friday in the temple of Kaliamman, a fiery Hindu goddess, in Karur district apparently for a good summer crop, without allowing the media to witness it.

TAMIL BIO-DATA : 14-06-2004

- BIO-DATA OF SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN - UNION MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY [PIB]

Shri Dayanidhi Maran, Union Minister of Communications and Information Technology, belongs to the illustrious family of Tamil Nadu whose contributions to the development of the State have been numerous and manifold. His father late Shri Murasoli Maran served in the Union Cabinet in various capacities, his last important assignment being the Minister of Commerce & Industry in the Union Cabinet. It was during this tenure that Shri Murasoli Maran was able to successfully put India’s case at the forum of World Trade Organisation (WTO) forthrightly and firmly. He was considered votary of liberalisation and anti-licence raj. Th trade policy also got new direction under his stewardship which put a solid foundation for the country’s economy.

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- Tamil Tiger representatives hold talks with Sri Lankan president [AFP]

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a proxy political movement of the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), had its first direct meeting with Kumaratunga since the April 2 parliamentary elections late Thursday. The TNA, which has 22 legislators in the 225-member assembly where Kumaratunga's Freedom Alliance is a minority government, insisted that a Tiger blueprint for self-rule be implemented to jumpstart stalled talks. Tamil politicians who were at the talks said they insisted on the LTTE's proposal for an "Interim Self Governing Authority (ISGA)" granting them financial and political autonomy be the basis for talks.

- What About the Children in the North-East [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

One can almost discern the entire history of the military attacks and resulting losses and displacements through the narratives of the children in these children's homes. Children tell stories of facing military attacks from the 1980's right until the ceasefire of 2002. The children narrate all forms of attacks on civilians that they have directly experienced. Death of parents as a result of bombing, death of parents due to shelling, loss caused by landmines, arrest by army and disappearance, shooting, attacks on boats are all in the stories of children. Death of a parent is only the beginning of the trauma faced by children. Many tell stories of how their parents have been injured in the attacks by the military and lost the ability to take care of the children. Parents have become separated from their children during displacement some of them never to be reunited. Perhap! s even more difficult for children to comprehend is how their parents could just walked away from them. Many parents have done so unable to carry the responsibility under extreme hardship. Some of these parents have come back looking for the children after the ceasefire of 2002.

TAMIL EELAM : 10-06-2004

- India's 'hands on' approach to Sri Lanka [Atimes]

Delhi's diplomatic engagement with Colombo on the peace process can be expected to increase too. However, Delhi can be expected to use its multi-faceted leverage with Colombo to push the Lankan government to address Tamil aspirations. An official in the Ministry of External Affairs told Asia Times Online that there is "a difference between the Tamils and the LTTE" and India's Sri Lanka policy "will reflect that difference". This means that the new government, while supportive of Tamils in Sri Lanka, will help the Lankan government to negotiate with the Tigers from a position of strength.

- Mine free North-East by end 2006 [Daily News]

TAMIL ARCHAEOLOGY : 10-06-2004

- Chinese-Tamil architecture temple destroyed [New Kerala]

Heavy rains have destroyed a 14th century seaside Siva temple in Tamil Nadu whose construction was influenced by Chinese architecture and art. The temple at Tranquebar, a former Danish settlement about 300 km south of Chennai, collapsed Tuesday following a downpour.

- A bridge to Sri Lanka [Front Line]

Dr. Deraniyagala, Consultant to the Sri Lankan government on Archaeology, said that Sri Lanka was an extension of the Indian subcontinent for at least 8,00,000 years of the last one million years, when the sea level was lower than it is at present. Sri Lanka and India were part of one (land) mass, linked by a land bridge. It was estimated that the sea level could have dropped on at least 17 occasions in the last 7,00,000 years, resulting in the creation of a land connection. The last separation from India would have occurred about 7,000 years ago. It was, therefore, possible that humans were present in Sri Lanka at least as early as one million years ago, he said.

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- Cauvery row: Central team to assess water availability [BL]

Exclusive TIS Story on Cauvery A three-member central team will assess water availability in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the wake of a row between the two Southern States on sharing of Cauvery waters. The team comprising senior officials from Central Water Commission and Ministries of Agriculture and Water Resources would visit the Cauvery basin area up to Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu and reservoirs in Karnataka to get first hand information, official sources said here today.

- Karnataka rules out immediate release of water [PTI]

Karnataka has said there was no question of immediate release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu and denied there was any request from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to this effect. "There is no communication as of now on water release. However, a communication has been received to the effect that a delegation of Tamil Nadu led by Union Minister T R Baalu would visit here to hold talks," senior Minister P G R Sindhia told reporters on Tuesday.

- Cauvery: Experts coming [The Hindu]
- Lift ban on LTTE: Tirumavalavan [The Hindu]

TAMIL  - CLASSIC LANGUAGE : 09-06-2004

- The classical status of Tamil [The Hindu]

"Let me state unequivocally that, by any criteria one may choose, Tamil is one of the great classical literatures and traditions of the world." This quotation was not taken from any recent literary or political statement made in India but from the official "Statement on the Status of Tamil as a Classical Language" issued by the University of California, Berkeley (April 11, 2000). Why has it taken so much time in India to recognise the status of Tamil as a classical language? The reason is political, according to Prof. George L. Hart, who authored the Statement. And indeed it has taken all the arm-twisting charm of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to correct this historical prejudice, a prejudice that has deep roots in our history and psyche. As early as 1835, Lord Macaula! y was claiming in his "Minute on Education" that "... it may safely be said that the literature now extant in [English] is of far greater value than all the literature which three hundred years ago was extant in all the languages of the world together."

- Recognise Tamil as a classical language [.pdf] - On Line Petition

TAMIL EELAM - HUMAN RIGHTS : 09-06-2004

- Jaffna civil organizations to hold protest march [Tamil Net]

Jaffna District Consortium of Civil Organizations Tuesday decided to hold a protest march in Jaffna town Friday demanding the Government of Sri Lanka to restore normalcy in the lives of Tamil people and stop killing in the east and attacks on plantation Tamils, sources said. About 150 representatives of civil organizations in Jaffna town attended a meeting held Tuesday afternoon 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Jaffna Multi Purpose Co-operative Society to finalize the arrangement to hold the protest march on Friday It was decided at this meeting to put forward four demands. The demands follow: -
The murders of Tamil patriots in the East to be stopped.
Immediate stoppage of violence against plantation Tamils
Impediments for the resumption of normal life to be removed
Refugees in the North East should be allowed to resettle in their lands.

TAMIL EELAM : 09-06-2004

- Defection of a RAW agent from India - By Sachi Sri Kantha [Sangam]
- High level US delegation on mine action arrives in Sri Lanka [Daily News]

TAMIL NADU : 08-06-2004

- Prime Minister holds meeting on Cauvery [The Hindu]

The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, tonight held a meeting with the Minister of Water Resources, Priya Ranjan Dasmunshi, and senior officials of the Union Cabinet and the Law Ministry to discuss the Cauvery water dispute and the Sutlej-Yamuna link canal issue. The two subjects have assumed significance as an all-party delegation of Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu is meeting the Prime Minister tomorrow morning to seek Cauvery water for the State as per an interim award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.

- Karnataka Govt. defers decision on Cauvery waters [The Hindu]

TAMIL EELAM : 08-06-2004

- A funny old world - By Rajkumar Sivapatham [Sangam]

In another development, Central Minister T.R. Balu has announced that the Sethusamuthiram project will start soon. One has to wait and see whether it will really start or not. However, the fact is that the UNF government in Sri Lanka tried hard to get that project dumped. It had agreed in principle with the BJP government to build a bridge between India and Sri Lanka, in order to make sure this project is dumped for ever. It is interesting that the Congress government allowed Mr. T. R. Balu to make that announcement when the BJP could not do that for its Tamil allies. It should be noted that T. R. Balu was part of the BJP government, too. With Sonia Gandhi in the actual driving seat of the Congress Party, is the attitude towards the southern neighbour changing in India? Or, has the Congress government with its formidable leader found courage to do things when BJP could no! t do? How does one interpret the Indian willingness to help the LTTE-controlled areas? Is it a genuine desire to reach out to the Tamils and the LTTE or one of those things to get intelligence operatives in the area? It is a funny old world.

TAMIL NADU : 07-06-2004

- 'DMK Was Never Anti-Hindi, Only Against Its Imposition' - Dayanidhi Maran [Out Look]
- Shock and somersault [Front Line]

MALAYSIAN TAMILS : 07-06-2004

- Let Tamil schools with low enrolment relocate [The Star]

He said this move would help Tamil schools to function effectively. He referred to the recent statement by Deputy Education Minister Datuk Hon Choon Kim that 40 Chinese schools were allowed to relocate in 1999 for the same reason and another 17 schools were allowed to relocate this year.

TAMIL NADU : 06-06-2004

- Tamil leaders seek Centre's intervention on Cauvery issue [HT]

In view of the urgency to meet the irrigation requirement of the Cauvery delta farmers on time, the ruling AIADMK and the DMK-led opposition in Tamil Nadu on Saturday stepped up their efforts and sought the Centre's intervention to prevail upon Karnataka to release water in the Cavuery.

- TN's Namakkal district is AIDS prone [Web India]

TAMIL EELAM : 06-06-2004

- LTTE launches special drive for funds in Europe, Canada [IANS]

In a potentially significant development, Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger guerrillas have started a special campaign to raise money in Europe and North America, saying they are sick and tired of the peace process. Tamil sources say the fund collection began about a month ago and members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have been telling Sri Lankan Tamils that the group might go back to fighting. A Tamil professional in a London suburb told IANS that when he asked LTTE activists who came calling why they needed the money since there was peace in the island, he was told: "We have been betrayed by the peace process. We may have to resume fighting."

- North East Tamil legislators (TNA) meet with LTTE political head [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]
- Drifting away from peace? [Sunday Times]
- Tragic demise of a dedicated journalist [Sunday Leader]
- The Children’s homes of Tamil Eelam [Sangam]

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New United Progressive Alliance [UPA] government has been taken charge due to a sea change of the people’s verdict in the recently held parliament election in India. In the Parliament election, World as well Indian people's view focused with eagerly on a particular State. i.e. Kashmir.

A team of Non-Governmental Organisations [NGO] and Human Rights Organisations from various parts of India, voluntarily conducted an Independent Election Observe [IEO] in Kashmir with the help of local NGO Group, JKCCS, situated at Srinagar, Kashmir.

Four phase of elections were held at Kashmir. On behalf of MANITHAM - a Human Rights Organisation based in Tamil Nadu, Southern part of India, its Executive Director, Mr. Agni Subramaniam was one among the IEOs and observed the First 2 phase elections held at Jammu  & Kashmir [J & k]. The excerpts of his views:

Question : You are saying that you were observed 2 phase elections at Kashmir. In which way you have observed?

Agni Subramaniam : In J & K, there were 6 parliamentary constituencies. Elections were held in 4 phases. I observed First 2 phase elections. [I phase in Jammu & in Barammulla and II phase in Srinagar].

We were coercion by Security Persons - Eventhen we won't vote : Kashmir YouthsAt Barammulla, I went to rural areas like Sopur and Rafiabad. These are very border areas of Pakistan. I met lot of people. As per my knowledge, I can tell that Kashmiris has not casted their vote willingly.! This is true story.

In Barammulla district a 16 year old boy came to cast his vote. I enquired,' you are below aged and how can you come for voting?’ He replied that his name is in the voter list and Security Persons knocked his doors in the early morning and compelled to cast his vote. Also the army persons said that after 2 days they will see whether the persons voted or not. This type of voice I heard in several parts of Barammulla district. This evidences shows that free and fair election has not been taken place in Kashmir election.

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Date: Sat Jun 5, 2004 11:33 am
Subject: Latest Tamil News : 05-06-2004 + / "Security Forces coercion the voter in Kashmir" - GROUND RECORD ON KASHMIR VISIT BY MANITHAM
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- "Security Forces coercion the voter in Kashmir" [MANITHAM Exclusive]

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Security Forces coercion to vote in Kashmir - Click to read in Tamil
Security Forces coercion to vote in Kashmir - Click to read in Tamil
Security Forces coercion to vote in Kashmir - Click to read in Tamil
Courtesy : MAKKAL URIMAI

New Nation Progressive Alliance [NPA] government has been taken charge due to a sea change people’s verdict in the recently held parliament election in India. In the Parliament election, World and Indian people's view focused with eagerly on a Particular State. i.e. Kashmir.

A team of Non-Governmental Organisation [NGO] and Human Rights Organisation from other parts of India, voluntarily conducted an Independent Election Observer [IEO] in Kashmir with the help of local NGO Group, JKCCS, situated at Srinagar.

Four phases of election was held at Kashmir. On behalf of MANITHAM - a Human Rights Organisation based in Tamil Nadu, Southern part of India, its Executive Director, Mr. Agni Subramaniam was one among the IEOs and observed the First 2 phase elections held at J & K. The excerpts of his views:

Question : You are saying that you were observed 2 phase elections at Kashmir. In which way you have observed?

Agni Subramaniam : In J & K, there were 6 parliamentary constituencies. Elections were held in 4 phases. I observed First 2 phase elections. [I phase in Jammu & in Barammulla and II phase in Srinagar].

At Barammulla, I went to rural areas of Sopur and Rafiabad. These are very border areas of Pakistan. I met lot of people. As per my knowledge, I can tell that Kashmiris not cast their vote willingly. This is true story.

We were coercion by Security Persons - Eventhen we won't vote : Kashmir YouthsIn Barammulla ! district a 16 year old boy came to cast his vote. I enquired,' you are below aged and how can you come for voting?’ He replied that his name is in the voter list and Security personal knocked his doors in the early morning and compelled to cast vote. Also the army persons said that after 2 days they will see whether the persons voted or not. This type of voice I heard in several parts of Barammulla district. This evidences shows that fair and free election has not taken part Kashmir election.

TAMIL NADU : 05-06-2004

- DMK to discuss Cauvery dispute with allies [NDTV]

The DMK and its allies in Tamil Nadu meet in Chennai today over the Cauvery river water dispute. The DMK, a key constituent of the Congress-led government at the Centre, is expected to put pressure on the Union Government to help resolve the Cauvery water issue.

TAMIL EELAM : 05-06-2004

- Indian motorbikes zooming in Sri Lanka [Atimes]

TAMIL EELAM : 04-06-2004

- Karuna Facing Defector's Dilemma - By Sachi Sri Kantha [Sangam]

IPhillip Knightley on the defection game : “…The defection of an important officer from the other side’s intelligence agency is a major event. He brings information to up-date your knowledge of the opposition agency, the nuts and bolts of his organization, his order of battle, training methods, strategy and tactics, and the relationship between his agency and the opposition government. If he is well placed in his service, or if he has prepared for his defection, then he brings clues to the identity of opposition agents and moles in your country – almost every major counter intelligence coup since the war in the United States, France, Britain, Germany, Scandinavia and Australia has been sparked off by a defection. The pursuit and capture of these moles will help enhance your service’s image with your government – a factor vital to your survival and growth. He can bring an assessment of what the opposition service knows and thinks about you – a matter of importance to professionals trying to improve their performance.

TAMIL NADU : 03-06-2004

- TN Dalits embrace Islam [NDTV]

In Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu, dalits living in the Melmaandhai village have decided to embrace Islam because of oppression by the upper caste people. The mass conversion comes soon after the state Chief Minister Jayalalithaa repealed the controversial anti conversion law.

- Bring out White Paper on Kalapatti situation: PUCL [The Hindu]

The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has urged the State Government to grant adequate relief to those affected in the May 16 clashes at Kalapatti, near here. A PUCL team, which visited the village, has also pleaded, in a report released here, that the Government come out with a White Paper on the situation in areas surrounding Kalapatti, including Somanur, Avanashi, Karacheri, Kulathur, Valayapalayam, Kalipalayam, Paramasivapalayam, Pallapalayam, Neelambur, Madhapur and Samalapuram as " subjugation of lower castes is still in vogue there."

TAMIL EELAM : 03-06-2004

- GOSL AND LTTE AGREE ON ESTABLISHING SECURITY MEASURES [SLMM]

At a meeting held today between GOSL and LTTE representatives LTTE agreed to immediately establish a direct liaison with Sri Lanka Police. The LTTE further agreed to provide information to assist with the identification and apprehension of criminal elements in Batticaloa area. The meeting took place in the Divisional Secretariat of Vavunathivu today, Wednesday 2nd June at 1100 hrs. Acting Head of Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Mr. Hagrup Haukland, chaired the meeting.

- Lankan troops, rebels to take joint action to stem killings [PTI]

- Security Forces and the LTTE meet at Vavunativu [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

A meeting between Batticaloa-Amparai Special Commander Col. Ramesh and the Sri Lankan Army Chief of Staff and East Overall Operations Commander Major General Shantha Kottegoda took place in the noman's land at Vavunativu in the Batticaloa District.

- Killings Unite Tamils - By T. Sabaratnam [Sangam]

TAMIL RELATED : 03-06-2004

- Switzerland might become European retreat for militants [Hi Pakistan]

It advocated intensive international cooperation to combat crime and terrorism. The country is vulnerable to the growing violence of a wide range of extremist groups even if it is not directly targeted, the report found. Apart from terror groups, police cited domestic security concerns surrounding Albanian, Macedonian, Turkish, Kurd, Sri Lankan Tamil and Middle Eastern militant groups, as well as active right wing and left-wing extremists. Switzerland’s reputation as a stable financial haven has added to its vulnerability to money laundering, although there is little evidence that terror groups, according to the report, are using Swiss banks.

TAMIL NADU : 02-06-2004

- Centre's options for funding Sethusamudram project [The Hindu]

The Centre will consider various options to fund and implement the Sethusamudram project, including through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) in which major ports on the eastern coast will have an equity stake. Private companies will be allowed 49 per cent stake in the SPV, which will take the build-own-transfer route to implement the project of deepening the sea channel between India and Sri Lanka.

- Vaiko permitted to visit US [NIP]

The vacation Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday granted permission to MDMK general secretary Vaiko, facing charges under the POTA, to visit the US.The division Bench, comprising Justice P K Mishra and A Kulasekaran, granted the permission to Vaiko to visit the US on a petition filed by him on May 28.MDMK sources said Vaiko tentatively planned to leave for the US on Thursday and return on June 20.

- Veeranam water reaches Chennai's outskirts [NIP]

TAMIL BOOK : 02-06-2004

- REVIEW : TALISMAN - Thol. Thirumaavalavan [TIS BOOK SHELF]

Extreme Emotions of Dalit Liberation: Thirumaavalavan; Translated into English from the Tamil original by Meena Kandasamy, Pub. by Samya, an imprint of Bhatkal and Sen, 16, Southern Avenue, Kolkata-700026. Rs. 200.

THE 1990s witnessed a significant development in the socio-political history of Tamil Nadu — the Dalit upsurge and the emergence of a new, militant Dalit movement. This Dalit assertion of an unprecedented nature is seen as an offshoot of the massive mobilisation of this oppressed section for the celebrations of the birth centenary of the relentless fighter for their cause, B.R. Ambedkar.

That Dalits in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, who had all along been silent victims of atrocities perpetrated by sections of people from the predominant n! on-Dalit castes, were no more prepared to be at the receiving end, became clear when they hit back with a vengeance in several areas. The backlash soon spread to other regions, particularly the northern districts.

TAMIL BOOK :

- 'Thodarum Thavippu'

A note on the book:
This book illustrates the real life struggle of a mother to save her son from death penalty.
Perarivalan, was arrested in the Rajiv Gandhi assasination case in 1991 at the age of 19. His mother Arputham's struggle started from that date and is still continuing for more that 12 years. Still Perarivalan @ Arivu is behind the bars, awaiting death penalty.
This book presents, the 12 year long struggle of Arputham, in the style of a fiction.

- INVITATION : Thodarum Thavippu - Releasing Function : 05-06-2004 / 6.00 pm / Devaneya Paavanar Arangam, Anna Salai, Chennai - ALL ARE WELCOME

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TAMIL EELAM : 01-06-2004

- "International donor community should respect the Tamil mandate for ISGA" - Tamilselvan [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

The World Bank official met with Mr. S.P. Tamilselvan today 1st June 2004 at the LTTE Peace Secretariat in Kilinochchi to have further discussions on the feasibility of reactivating the NorthEast Reconstruction Fund to facilitate inflow of donor funds for urgent humanitarian needs. Mr. Tamilselvan stressed the importance of institutionalising the ISGA, fulfilling the Tamil mandate in the general elections of April 2004. "In the absence of an effective Interim Administration as democratically mandated by the Tamil people" Mr. Tamilselvan said "any other mechanism cannot cope effectively to address the urgent humanitarian needs of a nation of people affected by two decades of war." Mr. Peter Harrold acknowledged the validity of the Tamil claim and assured that the international community will remain committed to the Tokyo declaration which specifically reiterates the necess! ity to link aid to progress in the peace process.

TAMIL BOOK : 01-06-2004

- 'Thodarum Thavippu'

A note on the book:
This book illustrates the real life struggle of a mother to save her son from death penalty.
Perarivalan, was arrested in the Rajiv Gandhi assasination case in 1991 at the age of 19. His mother Arputham's struggle started from that date and is still continuing for more that 12 years. Still Perarivalan @ Arivu is behind the bars, awaiting death penalty.
This book presents, the 12 year long struggle of Arputham, in the style of a fiction.

- INVITATION : Thodarum Thavippu - Releasing Function : 05-06-2004 / 6.00 pm / Devaneya Paavanar Arangam, Anna Salai, Chennai - ALL ARE WELCOME

TAMIL NADU - HUMAN RIGHTS :

- URGENT ACTION : Brutal attack on Dalits settlement in the Kalapatti village of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India, by the upper caste people on 16/5/2004 [AHRC]

The People's Watch -Tamil Nadu and the Dalits Human Rights Monitoring (DHRM) are deeply concerned over the brutal and inhuman attack on a Dalits settlement in the Kalapatti village of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India by the upper caste people of the same village. Nearly 100 Dalits' houses were attacked by 200 upper caste members using swords and other sharp and deadly weapons. Many Dalit houses were burnt and properties like televisions, grinding machines and cycles were damaged or set on fire.

TAMIL EELAM : 31-05-2004

- Tamil journalist killed in Lanka [TOI]

Unidentified gunmen shot and killed an ethnic-Tamil journalist in eastern Sri Lanka on Monday, police said. G. Nadesan, correspondent for the Colombo-based Virakesari Tamil daily newspaper, was shot when he was going to a temple in the town of Batticaloa , said a police official, speaking on condition of anonymity.The motive behind the slaying was not immediately known and there was no claim of responsibility.

TAMIL NADU : 30-05-2004

- 3,000 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees going back soon [The Hindu]

Formalities for sending back about 3,000 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from Tamil Nadu are nearing completion. Documents, including travel papers, are being processed and the arrangements will be over in two or three days, Sumith Nakandala, Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in south India, said today. The refugees are staying in camps at Okkur in Sivaganga district and at Alaiyur.

- I didn't demand lifting of ban on LTTE: Vaiko [The Hindu]
- TN shuffle [The Telegraph]
- TN second largest software exporter in India [TOI]
- Action plan to nab Veerappan soon [NIP]

- The Rage of Rasam [TIE]

With 40 MPs and 12 ministers, Tamil representation in the central government is the highest ever. Where once a sneeze in Lucknow could upset the power balance in the capital, now a slight influenza in Chennai might cause temperatures to rise in Lutyensland.

TAMIL EELAM : 30-05-2004

- Despite stalemate LTTE committed to peace - Thamilselvan [The Sunday Observer]

"Our insistence on these ISGA proposals is to take forward rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in the war-torn North and the East", LTTE's political wing leader, S. P. Thamilselvan said.

- Sri Lanka peace hopes dim [AAP]
- Peace talks : only the agenda to be finalised [The Sunday Observer]
- Sri Lanka hopeful of resuming ferry service with India  [NIP]

TAMIL RELATED : 30-05-2004

- I am the principal of Hebron School in Tamil Nadu, South India [telegraph]

It confirms they are so poorly funded for what they are expected to do that they have to rely on overseas fees to subsidise home students. Hong Kong parents have known for years that entering their children as overseas candidates significantly improves their chances of getting into premier league universities. The Government limits the number of domestic students universities may enrol - it pays 75 per cent of their fees - but has no control over how many overseas students they recruit.

TAMIL NADU : 29-05-2004

- Return passports: Vaiko plea in High Court [The Hindu]

The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief, Vaiko, has moved the Madras High Court for the return of his diplomatic as well as ordinary passport, besides seeking permission to visit the United States next month.

TAMIL NADU : 28-05-2004

- Floating stones found in Rameshwaram [HT]

But in the island of Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu, stones, it seems, do float in water.Difficult to believe-but it's a reality.Floating stones of Rameshwaram have a mythological twist to it. According to the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana, which was supposed to have taken place over 17 million years ago, Lord Rama and his army of monkeys used stones to build a bridge across the Palk Strait to link
Rameshwaram to Sri Lanka.

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Date: Sat May 29, 2004 11:14 am
Subject: URGENT APPEAL : Brutal attack on Dalits settlement in the Kalapatti Village, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu by upper caste
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FA-14-2004: INDIA: Brutal attack on Dalits settlement in the Kalapatti Village, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu by upper caste

INDIA: Caste discrimination; Attack on the Dalit community; Right to housing
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Dear friends,

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is forwarding an appeal from the Dalit Human Rights Monitoring (DHRM) on the brutal attack on Dalits settlement in the Kalapatti village of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India, by the dominant caste people on 16 May 2004.

We have attached for you the 10-page document written by the DHRM fact-finding team ! who visited the place of the incident and met several victims. For more detailed information about this incident, please visit: http://www.ahrchk.net/ua/pdf/kalapatti-fact-findings.pdf

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dalit Human Rights Monitoring (DHRM).

Urgent Appeals Desk
Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
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25/5/2004

Brutal attack on Dalits settlement in the Kalapatti village of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India, by the upper caste people on 16/5/2004

The People's Watch -Tamil Nadu and the Dalits Human Rights Monitoring (DHRM) are deeply concerned over the brutal and inhuman attack on a Dalits settlement in the Kalapatti villag! e of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India by the upper caste people of the same village. Nearly 100 Dalits' houses were attacked by 200 upper caste members using swords and other sharp and deadly weapons. Many Dalit houses were burnt and properties like televisions, grinding machines and cycles were damaged or set on fire.

The perpetrators also killed the cattle of the Dalits and set fire to the cattle. They assaulted women by sexually abusing them trying to pull off their sarees. Nearly 100 Dalit houses were completely burnt to the ground due to these fires. Most of the people sustained serious injuries all over their bodies including their heads, necks, backs, cheeks etc due to the cuts caused by the sharp weapons. The upper caste people also pushed the Dalits to the ground and stamped them with their legs, abusing them using degrading caste names. The dominant caste mob had taken away money and jewels from the Dalit houses as well during the violence.

This b! rutal attack was carried out for nearly two hours, from 6.30 -8.30 p.m. The Dominant caste mob was so violent that the 8-month year baby boy of Gopal and Nithya, who was sleeping in a cradle, was hit against the wall in a most inhuman manner. Also a 75 year old Muthan s/o Mottaiyappan who was just then returning from work to the village was hit by sharp weapons immediately when he got off from the bus. This innocent old man did not know for what reason he was attacked so brutally. Another old woman named Valliammal (45 years) w/o Kittan was hit on her head and started bleeding badly when she went to rescue her son. Most of the Dalits tried to escape to save their lives. But they were further stopped on their way out and attacked with weapons once again. In this occurrence, 14 Dalits were severely attacked with sharp and deadly weapons, and they sustained terrible injuries, and have been admitted to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. Today their lives and security are threat! ened.

In the light of the above occurrence, we would like your solidarity in condemning this brutal attack, which is the result of the horrendous caste system that prevails in India. Find enclosed the findings arrived by our Fact- Finding team, who visited the place of occurrence and met the victims. (Refer to the website address above.)

We request you to demand immediate action by the respective authorities on this violence against the Dalits in India.

PLEASE SEND APPEALS IMMEDIATELY TO:

1. Justice J. Anand,
National Human Rights Commission
Sardar Patel Bhaven, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi 110 001
INDIA
Tel: +91 11 2 334 0891 / 2334 7065
Fax: +91 11 2 334 0016
E-mail: nhrc@...

2. The Chairperson
The National Commission for Women
4, Deendayal Upadhyay Marg,
New Delhi 110 002
INDIA
E-mail: member_secretary@...

3. Dr. Bizay Sonkar Shastri
Chairman
National Commission for SCs/STs
5th Floor, Loknayak Bhawan,
Khan Market,
New Delhi-110 003
Tel: +91 11 2 4632298 / 2 4620435
E-mail: chairman-ncscst@...

4. Shri A.Sathyanarayana
Assistant Director
National SC/ST Commission
National Commission for SCs and STs,
2nd Floor, Block-5, Shastri Bhawan,
Haddows Road, Chennai 600 006
Tamil Nadu Province
INDIA
Tel: +91 44 8276430 / 8271546

5. Justice Thiru S. Thangaraj
The State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu
35, Thiru Vi.Ka.Salai
Royapettai, Chennai 600 034
Tamil Nadu Province
INDIA
Tel: +91 44 28114407
FAX: +91 44 28114404

6. The Chief Minister
State Secretariat
St. George Fort, Chennai 600 009
Tamil Nadu Province
IDNIA
Tel: +91 44 25670132
Fax: +91 44 25671441
E-mail: cmcell@...

7. Secretary to Chief Minister
Secretary-1 to the chief Minister, Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Province
INDIA
Tel: +91 44 25672504(O), 26216699(R)
Fax: +91 44 25671441, 25673323,24892840
E-mail: secy1tocm@...

In Solidarity,

Dr. P. Sekar
Programme Co-ordinator
Dalit Human Rights Monitoring (DHRM)
People's Watch - Tamil Nadu

National Co-or! dination Office:
No.6, Vallabhai Road, Chokkikulam,
Madurai - 625 002.
Tel: +91 452 2531874 / 2539520
Fax: +91 452 2531874
Mobile: +91 98421 68510
E-mail: dhrm@..., dhrm@...
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Please also send a letter to:

Mr. Doudou Diene
Special Rapporteur on Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance
Room 4-041
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Palais Wilson,
Rue des Paquis 52, Geneva
SWITZERLAND
Tel: +41 22 9179271
Fax: +41 22 9179050

Mr. Miloon Kothari
Special Rapporteur on adequate housing
Room 4-066
UNOG-OHCHR, CH-1211, Geneva 10
SWITZERLAND
Fax: +41 22 917 9010
E-mail: rhada.hcr@...


Thank you.

Urgent Appeals Programme
Asian Human ! Rights Commission (AHRC)

Posted on 2004-05-28 Back to [2004 Urgent Appeal]
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Date: Thu May 27, 2004 1:31 pm
Subject: Latest Tamil News : 27-05-2004 / Tamil to get classical language status
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- "Tamil to get classical language status" [The Hindu]

The new Congress-led government at the Centre, of which the DMK is a key constituent, has consented to accord the 'classical language' status to Tamil, party supremo M Karunanidhi announced today. This would be officially announced as part of the new Common Minimum Programme to be released this evening by Congress President Sonia Gandhi, he said, addressing a gathering here.

- Congress to improve India’s relations with neighbors [Haveeru Daily]
- Anti-conversion law repeal announced in Indian state [BP News]

TAMIL EELAM : 27-05-2004

- Are They Trying to Take Us for a Ride? - By Rajkumar Sivapatham [Sangam]

The USA and India have recently made statements on the Tamil issue which need some careful examination. The USA’s Ms. Rocca made a statement asking the LTTE to lay down their arms. There have been different reports on exactly what she has said. However, at the outset, she wanted the LTTE to stop the violence. If she meant the same, it is worthwhile for the USA to note that the LTTE stopped the violence in 2001 after signing the CFA. If Ms. Rocca wants the LTTE to disarm itself
that is another matter. If the LTTE disarms, they become a bunch of people who can only scream when the Sri Lankan army beats the hell out of Tamils. We like to think that Rocca's statement is not intended for the LTTE but for the JVP and other hardliners in the south.

- Donor countries to push for resumption of Sri Lankan peace talks [AFP]

An international donors meeting on Sri Lanka next week is expected to push for a resumption of peace talks between Colombo and Tamil Tiger rebels, the US State Department said.

- U.S. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE ARMITAGE TO BRUSSELS [US Embassy]
- Peace talks agenda being prepared - Erik Solheim [Daily News]

MALAYSIAN TAMILS : 27-05-2004

- Jailed Indians return from Malaysia [TIE]

Some of them told reporters at Chennai airport that they were part of 33 Indians, all hailing from various parts of Tamil Nadu, who had gone to Malaysia in 2002 with a work permit for six months.

AWARD TO TAMIL JOURNAL : 27-05-2004

- Anandha Vikatan journo's report gains world recognition [News Today]

A report in the widely-circulated Tamil weekly Ananda Vikatan on the construction of a mosque for women in Pudukottai has won a commendation of the jury appointed by the International Federation of Journalists to choose winners of the Journalism for Tolerence Prize.

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Subject: Latest Tamil News : 26-05-2004 / Amnesty Annual Report - 2004
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TAMIL - HUMAN RIGHTS : 26-05-2004

- AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT - 2004 [AI]

INDIA

REPUBLIC OF INDIA
Head of state: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Head of government: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Death penalty: retentionist
UN Women's Convention: ratified with reservations Optional Protocol to UN Women's Convention: not signed

Covering events from January - December 2003

There was increasing concern at the erosion of human rights protections in the context of "anti-terrorism" measures against armed political groups, and continuing communal tensions. Systemic discrimination against vulnerable groups – including women, religious minorities, dalits
Indiaa! nd adivasis (tribal people) – was exacerbated by widespread use of security legislation, political interference with the criminal justice system and slow judicial proceedings in a continuing climate of impunity. Tensions remained high in the state of Gujarat in the aftermath of widespread communal violence in 2002. Witnesses to the violence and human rights defenders were threatened and concerns grew about the impartiality of institutions of the criminal justice system in the state, including the police, prosecution service and elements of the judiciary. A committee constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs suggested recommendations for the reform of the criminal justice system which could potentially undermine human rights protections even further.

India: [January to April 2004]

TRIBUTE : Aashia Jeelani died in Landmine at Kashmir - Click to read articleIn Jammu and Kashmir, two human rights defenders belonging to the "Coalition of Civil Society" (CCS), Asiya Jeelani and driver Ghulam Nabi Sheikh, were killed during election monitoring activities on 20 April. In January 2004, tens of thousands of activists from around the world gathered in Mumbai for the World Social Forum (WSF).

TAMIL EELAM : 26-05-2004

- "Institutionalise ISGA, then the core issues can be discussed" -Tamilselvan [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

In a meeting that lasted for about 90 minutes, Mr. Erik Solheim, the Special envoy to Sri Lanka and Mr. Hans Brattskar, the Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka conveyed to Mr. Tamilselvan the thinking of the President on recommencement of peace talks. Mr. Solheim said that the President is of the view that the discussions on ISGA proposals should take place parallel to the discussions on core issues.

TAMIL NADU : 26-05-2004

- Faction TNLA chief Illavarasan and said to be an associate of Veerappan, arrested [PTI]

Chief of banned outfit Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA), Suba Illavarasan was arrested today.Suspected to be a close associate of forest brigand Veerappan, Illavarasan, was arrested by the Special Task Force of Tamil Nadu from Erode area. Illavarasan, who had been evading arrest since long, was wanted in several cases including bomb blasts at Ariyalur, Perambalur and Villupuram TV station.

GULF TAMILS : 26-05-2004

- Entertainment : TV star set to host Tamil talk show [Gulf News]

Patti Mandram (Tamil Debate Talk Show) will be staged on Friday in Hall One of the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, from 6pm. Prof Pappiah, who is famous for his talk show on India's Sun TV, will lead discussions during the event, which is hosted by the Indian Club.

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TAMIL EELAM : 25-05-2004

- The humanitarian and other non-military activities of the LTTE [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

LTTE started the war of liberation in response to an unambiguous mandate given by the Tamil people to their representatives to win back their lost rights, and as a reaction to state terror. However, unlike most other guerilla groups or liberation fighters who fight and disappear, LTTE's leader is deeply concerned with all aspects of the lives of Tamils. He wants Tamils to have a full and fruitful life-style and enjoy a high quality of life. He has created several sections or departments to attend to various aspects of life, and each of the persons in change reports directly to him monthly. He has created moral action groups which go around checking for illegal drug taking, brewing illicit liquor, immoral behavior, pornographic films, and other deprecatory activities, purposely introduced by the army during its occupation in order to degrade the morals of Tamil society. Perpetrators are warned, and in some cases punished. The leader has made available a "Complaints box" in which anyone who wishes to complain to him can deposit their complaint. All such complaints are read and action taken. He has ordered that not a single child should beg on the streets. If a child is found doing so, the families are admonished and in some cases the children are brought to hones run by the LTTE, where they are well cared. He personally supervises the running of the Chencholai Children's Home for girls, (about 250 children), the Kantharuban Arivucholai for boys, (about 200 children) and the Navam Arivu Koodam for wounded soldiers, (about 300 cadres).

Summary of activities of these sections or departments reporting to the leader are given bellow: -

Village development scheme

Started in May of 2000 there are a total of 29 villages in the districts of the North covered by this scheme.

Actions

Clearing roads and lanes of bush or other growth using voluntary work of the villagers; repairing roads; instructing on giving up of bad habits such as drinking; giving coconut, Palmyra, jack and lime seedlings for planting; giving loans to buy fishing nets and implements; giving nutritious food to ill-nourished children; conducting eye examination and giving free eye glasses; sending cancer patients for treatment to Colombo; giving school implements to children not attending school and sending them to school; providing solar power to hold evening classes; and to children parks; introducing the saving habit by depositing small amounts in people's names in saving banks; arranging monthly mobile medical services; arranging health awareness seminars; encouraging home gardens; providing adult education; publishing news letters; back to school programs for school dropouts; building community halls and schools for evening classes; providing wells & toilets; giving cows and goats for rearing; allocating jungle land to the landless; giving instructions on good living; giving help to register unregistered births, marriages, and deaths; repairing village tanks; giving money to needy families; helping needy farmers with small grains, home garden & paddy seedlings; encouraging keeping the village clean by shramadana; giving revolving loans for self employment; giving documentation for ownership of land; supplying cadjan for roofing and establishing first aid posts.

Heath service

Dispensaries have been built in 10 locations with each having a vehicle for mobile service. Medical service and medicines are free. There are two small hospitals run by LTTE where a small charge is made. Classes are conducted in personal and environmental health. Chlorine is sprayed onto wells in the areas. Some patients are sent by ambulance to the District hospital where LTTE volunteers also work. Pregnant women and children are given nutritious food and medicine. Tamil expatriate doctors treated patients in these hospitals and dispensaries. Vaccines are given for polio and other infectious diseases, and tablets for hookworm. On days that polio vaccine is given a unilateral ceasefire is observed. Education on prevention of diseases is given. Prevention of cholera, dengue fever and malaria is propagated through lectures, musical performances and dramas. Cleanliness is insisted in common places like restaurants.

Educational service

Education council of Tamil Eelam was formed on Dec 1st 1991. Action is taken to improve the educational standard of students, particularly those whose studies were affected by the war; improve the quality of teachers; emphasize the attachment to our language, nationality and homeland; introduce a scheme of education to suit current and future conditions; give equal opportunities to each child; pay respects and follow our culture and customs; instill the concept of friendship and unity with other communities; provide employment oriented education by starting schools for vocational training, fine arts and higher level teachers' training institutes; print new text books and a monthly newspaper called "national uprising"

Teachers of certain subjects are given training. Students of Tamil civilization getting an "A" grade pass at the A level examination are given a prize of Rs 5,000. Prizes are given to teachers who sit for an examination on writing in Tamil. Teachers of fisheries as a subject are encouraged by printing textbooks and training, placing them in schools which teach that subject, and paying an extra allowance. Prizes are given to students who perform well at the "A" level exams. Three day residential training is given for Principals of grade one schools. Payment of salaries is made to voluntary teachers. Backward students are given special evening classes and lunch. Several thousand slow learners are given special tuition in certain subjects. Language is the hallmark of a nation. Due to foreign influences, the Tamil language has been corrupted. Action is being taken to revive its purity.

Students' organization

The objective is to bring together all students under an umbrella organization by catering to the growth of their education and other needs. It has taken root and grown in all districts and brought students together protecting their education, sports, race, language and culture against inroads by Sinhalese control.

An educational trust called Malaravan Trust was established by the LTTE to support 55 university students living below the poverty line, by depositing Rs. 2,000 per month in their bank accounts to enable them to continue their studies.

In order to solve the shortage of teachers in certain subjects in backward schools 16 teachers were appointed to teach Science, English, Mathematics, Tamil, Music and Life Science. With a view to advance the progress of the student community, Tamil student societies were formed in each school. Sub- comities of the societies were formed for (a) Education (b) Health & Medical (c) Sports (d) Publications (d) Political awareness (e) Advancement of society (f) Art and Culture (g) School activities. (h) Scouting.

Sports Department

This was formed to encourage students to participate in sports activities so that they may grow to be healthy and active citizens, proud of their heritage, and earn a name in the field of sport for themselves and their nation.

Sports events are held at Pradeshiya Saba, District and Provincial levels. Students are provided with lectures & training camps. They are then selected to participate at the national level. Those in-charge of sports contact the ministries of sports and youth affairs, clubs and other sport bodies, and encourage interaction with them.

Information Division

This division is involved in propagating the policies and activities of the LTTE through meetings, discussions groups, seminars, debates, videos, compact discs, musical performances, theatre, street corner plays, handbills, news papers, magazines, televisions, and radio.

Bookshops have been opened in all 8 Districts to sell books on modern thinking, social upliftment and the publications of the LTTE.

Forest Protection Division

Protection of the forests, which suffered destruction during the war, is given importance. Research is being conducted on this and environmental concerns. Since 1994 several hectares have been replanted with thousands of useful trees. Wood and firewood are sold from depots in each of the districts. It had also become necessary to protect certain wild animals and birds and impose restrictions on cutting down of trees. Sand removal from certain areas has been restricted. Trees are being planted on barren lands on an experimental basis and those that damage the environment are removed.

Division for helping families of Martyrs

This division looks at the economic situation of families of martyrs and current members of the fighting force and gives them necessary help. This is also extended to the border protection force. Help is given in the form of grants, loans and houses. Some are accommodated in special homes. Help is also given towards medical & educational expenses. Vocational training is given and employment found for members of the family.

Administration Division

This division oversees administration and finance and ensures proper accountability. It also oversees the activities of co-operative societies.

College of political science

All cadres are given a course at this college. Students are taught all aspects of the Tamil struggle, politics and the economy. They are also taught about liberation struggles and trends in politics world - wide. This enables them to correctly discuss and guide members of the public with whom they come into contact. The college publishes a monthly magazine called " The direction".

Martyrs history records division

This Division records the history of individual martyrs, their background, the battles fought and achievements. These are preserved and contribute to the growth of the struggle. A procedure outlined by the leader is followed from the time of attaining martyrdom to the time of burial with appropriate honors.

The cemetery is called "Thuyilum Illam" using the concept that they are sown and are resting. The cemeteries are well maintained under the care of cadres.

Information Division

1. Publications There are two daily, one weekly, and two monthly newspapers published by different sections of the LTTE. There are two magazines, a monthly one by the department of Arts and Culture and a quarterly one by the Women's Research Unit.

2. Videos are produced on battle front action, short and full length ones based on armys' atrocities, and news analysis by the Nitharsanam TV Unit.

3. A photograph unit records the events connected with the liberation straggle.

4. Voice of Tiger and Tamil Eelam Radio stations broadcast news item of interest to Tamils, opinions, and music. This division is also in-charge of arranging news conferences.

Arts and Cultures Department

Its activities are aimed at advancing the arts and culture of Tamils by encouraging artistes to have performance in the villages of each district. This department has been able to gather together artists and intellectuals who had been supporting our struggle, both openly and covertly. Vezhicham magazine, an arts & literature magazine of this department is published.

Legal system

The legal system has been changed from the earlier "Thesa Valaman" or customary law. The chief change is that under the new system men and women are treated as equal before the law, particularly in regard to property rights. Contrary to popular rumors, if some one resident overseas owns property in the Tamil homeland, he/she can claim it if they have proper deeds. If another person had put up a building on the property, that person can claim compensation for the money spent from the legal owner. If is illegal to discriminate on the basic of caste.

LTTE has a law college where prospective lawyers have to complete a three-year course. There are 6 District Courts, one Appeal Court where three judges sit, and a Superior Court in which five judges sit. Since the inception of the court system about 34,000 cases have been heard and only 700 appeals, have been filed against the verdicts, with about 50 appeals to the Superior Court.

Rumors are also afloat that expatriates visiting the Tamil homelands are told by either by the LTTE representatives in their countries of residence or by the LTTE on arrival that they should give the LTTE amounts of between Rs.40, 000 to 50,000. The leader himself says that this is not true and he would like to be told of such instances of any. He says that they welcome voluntary contributions to meet part of their expenses, but do not compel anyone.

Police system

There is a police academy and 17 police stations. The number of police personal is about 1,600. There are four correction schools for convicts.

Medical college

There is a medical college where the duration of the course is five years. Students sit for the same examination as students from the medical faculty of the University of Jaffna.

Mayoori Illum

15 girls wounded in the war and paralyzed below the waist are cared for in this home. Each of them has a wheel chair and a computer. They have been trained on the computer in graphics and editing. They produce compact discs of liberation songs with background scenes to match the words of the songs. They also type books on the computer. Another about 75 such wounded cadres has been given training in various fields of activity and is found employment or are self-employed.

Replacement of borrowed funds

LTTE has been repaying money borrowed from the public using a lottery system. All the borrowings will be repaid.

Disaster relief

When a disaster such as the floods in the South took place LTTE made meaningful contributions to the relief of victims.
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- Indian firms seek entry to Tamil Tiger-held areas [AFP]

"We will be happy to carry out reconstruction in 'uncleared areas' if we are welcome there," Sen said while presenting a gift of musical instruments to a folk art centre based in the northern peninsula of Jaffna, the former Tiger stronghold. Territory controlled by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is officially described by Sri Lankan authorities as "uncleared areas" and any work there must have the approval of the rebels. India's laws prevent officials having any dealings with the Tigers and Sen said he did not expect direct government engagement with the rebels. "There is no question of the Indian government's engagement with the LTTE," he said Tuesday, adding however that Indian public and private sector companies could go into the "uncleared areas" if they were welcome. India has also already announced it is willing to provide grants and credits and is prepared to offer a reconstruction package to Sri Lanka. Sen's remarks came a day after the Tigers asked India to reconsider its extension of a ban on the rebels.

- Aid donors add pressure to renew Sri Lanka peace bid [Reuters]

- Remove ban, LTTE asks Indian govt [TIE]

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) through their proxy Tamil National Alliance said New Delhi should re-evaluate its position in the backdrop of talks between them and the Colombo government. ‘‘We urge the government of India to reconsider its decision to extend the ban on Liberation Tigers for another two years under the Unlawful Activities (prevention) Act,’’ TNA legislator Selvam Adaiklanathan.

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TAMIL EELAM : 25-05-2004

- Remove ban, LTTE asks Indian govt [TIE]

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) through their proxy Tamil National Alliance said New Delhi should re-evaluate its position in the backdrop of talks between them and the Colombo government. ‘‘We urge the government of India to reconsider its decision to extend the ban on Liberation Tigers for another two years under the Unlawful Activities (prevention) Act,’’ TNA legislator Selvam Adaiklanathan.

- UN Crop Mission to Sri Lanka [.pdf ][Relief Web]

TAMIL NADU : 25-05-2004

- Anti-Conversion Law May Be Repealed in Tamil Nadu [Zenit]

The anti-conversion law was presented after news arrived from several towns of Tamil Nadu of mass conversions of dalits and "casteless" to Christianity. On several occasions, Indian bishops condemned the disposition, declaring that it was discriminatory, unconstitutional and harmful to fundamental liberties.

TAMIL BOOKS : 25-05-2004

- Novel depicting social ethos [The Hindu]

SET IN the area far south inhabited by a predominantly Tamil-speaking population in the erstwhile Travancore state administered by Pattom Thanu Pillai, this novel puts two contemporary events in juxtaposition. The fierce ethnic struggle against human rights violations, with outbursts of vandalism, ended in the formation and transfer of Kanyakumari district to the then Madras state as also the merger of Shencottah with Tirunelveli district. November 1, 1956 was a day of celebration for Travancore Tamils.

TAMIL NADU : 24-05-2004

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- POTA will be scrapped soon: Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil [Sun Network]

Bharadwaj added that discussions would begin this evening with the Home Ministry on this issue. Bharadwaj said steps would be taken to repeal or amend POTA, which is being grossly misused due to political reasons.

- DMK's high power meeting tomorrow [Sun Network]
- Portfolio allocation of contrary to assurances; party ministers will not assume office till issue is addressed, says Karunanidhi
[Sun Network]

A letter to this effect signed by Congress leader Janardhan Reddy was given to the party. But, he said, the final list of portfolios released last night is contrary to the earlier signed agreement. Karunanidhi said his party ministers will not assume office until the person responsible for the mistake is identified and the discrepancy rectified. Congress leader Janardhan Reddy gave a signed letter on behalf of the party, assuring certain portfolios to DMK MPs.

MALAYSIAN TAMILS : 24-05-2004

- 129 Tamil schools need upgrades, says Samy Vellu [Utusan Online]

"Some schools are more than 50 years old, some are more than 70 years old. We are in the process of preparing a report for Education Minister Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein and it is expected to be ready in three weeks," he said after chairing the Council meeting at SRJK (T) Segambut here.

TAMIL EELAM : 24-05-2004

- Norway envoy to visit Sri Lanka in latest peace bid [Reuters]
- Solheim arrives today [Daily News]

TAMIL ART : 24-05-2004

- A Taste of South Asia [UCI]

One of the oldest and richest classical dances of India, Bharatnatyam originated in Tamil-Nadu, South India, and celebrates the culture of the Hindu religion, the most predominant religion in India.

TAMIL RELATED : 24-05-2004

- Ban on all wartime mistreatment naive [Toronto Star]

This battle-hardened intelligence officer had long fought against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a terrorist organization that could give Al Qaeda a run for its money in ruthlessness, believed to be the first "nonstate'' group to stage a chemical attack when it deployed poison gas in a 1990 assault on a Sri Lankan military base.

- A battle against ideology, not a single terrorist group [Indystar]

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TAMIL EELAM : 23-05-2004

- Tigers will not consider Constituent Assembly - S P Tamil Chelvan [Sunday Leader]

Q: So going by the statements made by the LTTE the impression one would get is that the LTTE wants to start the talks as early as possible. It is ready to start talks straight away but the delay is on the side of the government for it to make its response to start the process?

A: Yes. Certainly the delay is now on the part of the government. But once the decision is made on the government level and conveyed to us by the facilitators we will immediately proceed with taking the next steps of moving forward, the fixing of location, time, venue and all that. And then as you rightly mentioned, we are prepared to recommence negotiations at any time the government notifies us.

- Three more police stations in a month - LTTE Police Chief P. Nadesan [Sunday Leader]

Q: Now how does the law operate with regard to criminal offences? How does the police prosecute in the courts people who are arrested for criminal offences?

A: When the public comes and complains the police will investigate. Any person has to be produced before a magistrate within 48 hours. In Sri Lanka I think within 24 hours they have to produce the suspect. But here of course 48 hours because in the past we didn't have any transport facilities. For example, if you arrest a person in Mannar area we have to bring him to Pothukuduriupa courts in Mullaitivu. It takes three days since there is no transport because an economic embargo was imposed at that time.

- Solheim back again [Sunday Observer]
- Tigers want govt promises in writing before talks [Daily Times]

TAMIL NADU : 22-05-2004

- Sriperumbudur misses VIP visitors... [States Man]

“Senior Congress leaders in the state should have been here to pay their respect on the occasion of the Congress victory. They are in Delhi, busy bargaining for berths in the Union Cabinet,” said a disgusted Mr KK Sulaiman, whose left thumb and index finger were nearly blown off in the blast that killed Rajiv.

INDIA - POLITICAL COLUMN : 22-05-2004

- A dynasty reborn [Canoe]

But there were also other issues, foreign and security policies, building bridges with Pakistan for reaching some sort of final settlement over Kashmir, strategic understanding and co-operation with the United States over the war on terror, improving relations with China and deepening relations with Europe, Israel and its neighbours.

TAMIL NADU : 19-05-2004

- Jayalalithaa rolls back a slew of govt decisions [The New Indian Express]

Less than a week after her party, the AIADMK, was swept away by a wave of anti-government sentiment in the general elections, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday announced a series of rollback of her earlier decisions, including the repeal of the controversial anti-conversion law, re-introduction of free power supply to farmers and huts, and dropping of disciplinary proceedings and punishments against government employees.

The wide-ranging announcements came in a press release in which Jayalalithaa said, ‘‘My government has always been a people’s government responding to their needs and aspirations.’’ She also cited as reasons, among others, representations from various quarters, her own magnanimity, and the need to foster good relations and dispel misapprehensions, for the reversal of her government’s earlier controversial decisions.


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Jaya withdrwal measures, one more win: Karunanidhi [Sun News]

DMK President M Karunanidhi has termed Jayalalithaa’s withdrawal spree as the 41st win for the DMK-led alliance. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Karunanidhi pointed out that Jayalalithaa did not make any new announcement.

He said scrapping all the welfare measures introduced by the DMK-government and restoring them after an election debacle is a move, a day too late. Karunanidhi said, the measures are mere gimmicks aimed at winning the next election. He added that people will not be deceived by Jayalalithaa’s stunts.

In the last 3 years, Jayalalithaa threw out all the welfare measures brought in by the DMK regime. But now, after an election debacle, their reaction is like the Tamil saying: choosing to worship the sun after going blind.....”

- High Court allows Vaiko to apply for fresh passport [The Hindu]

The Madras High Court today directed the POTA special court at Poonamallee to return a diplomatic passport to the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief and former Member of Parliament, Vaiko.

A Division Bench permitted Mr. Vaiko to surrender the passport to the authority concerned, which shall keep it intact and produce it in the special court, if required.

Sitting in the vacation court, the Bench, comprising Justice N.V. Balasubramaniam and Justice N. Kannadasan, said it was open to Mr. Vaiko to apply for a fresh passport. The passport authority would consider the plea in accordance with the law.


TAMIL EELAM : 19-05-2004

- "Unfettered access to homes is a basic human right of the IDPs" [LTTE Peace Secretariat]

Mr. Ian Martin former, head of Amnesty International and currently human rights advisor to the Sri Lankan peace process, visited Kilinochchi and met with Mr. S.P. Tamilselvan, Head of the LTTE Political Wing today 17th May 2004 in the LTTE Peace Secretariat.

- "Donor assistance, YES!, but Govt and LTTE should demonstrate genuine interest in the peace process [LTTE Peace Secretariat]

In the second leg of his visit to Sri Lanka this time, Mr. Yasushi Akashi, the special Japanese envoy visited Kilinochchi today 18th May 2004 and had a meeting with Mr. S. P. Tamilselvan, Head of the LTTE Political Wing at the LTTE Peace Secretariat.

The special envoy expressed his appreciation of the steadfast manner and the commitment with which the LTTE leadership is involved in the peace process. He stressed the necessity to recommence negotiations early so that international assistance could be channeled into the NorthEast for reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement. He reminded that the Hakone declaration that international assistance is contingent on the progress of the peace process. He also said that the government and the LTTE should demonstrate the genuineness of their interest in the peace process.

- No New Dimension In Sri Lanka Peace Process With Congress Party Victory [BERNAMA]

The Congress Party's stunning polls victory in India last week has not opened a new dimension in Sri Lanka's touchy peace process but drew attention to how the poor in both countries rejected IMF/World Bank policies.

Both, in Sri Lanka at the April 2 polls and the Indian election, the ruling parties suffered unexpected defeats mainly because economic reforms helped urban communities but didn't extend to the rural poor.

"The defeats of Sri Lanka's ruling United National Front (UNF) and the BJP came because of the rejection of the neo-liberal policies of the IMF and the World Bank, noted Kethish Loganathan, a conflict analysis specialist at local think tank, the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA).

TAMIL - TRADITION : 16-05-2004

- The Kolam Tradition [American Scientist]

Figure 1. In Tamil Nadu, mothers teach their daughters . . .The women of Tamil Nadu in southeastern India traditionally cover their thresholds every morning with elaborate designs drawn with rice powder. Girls learn the ritual from their mothers and other female relatives, and kolam skills are considered a mark of grace, dexterity, discipline and concentration. Drawing the kolam figures is an important part of the Tamil Nadu culture and landscape. But with their orderly and often highly symmetrical designs, which frequently group into families, kolams are also expressive of mathematical ideas. In the last few decades, kolam figures have attracted the attention of computer scientists interested in describi! ng images with picture languages. Different picture languages have been developed to describe different kolam families.

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 - The Kolam Tradition [American Scientist]

Figure 1. In Tamil Nadu, mothers teach their daughters . . .The women of Tamil Nadu in southeastern India traditionally cover their thresholds every morning with elaborate designs drawn with rice powder. Girls learn the ritual from their mothers and other female relatives, and kolam skills are considered a mark of grace, dexterity, discipline and concentration. Drawing the kolam figures is an important part of the Tamil Nadu culture and landscape. But with their orderly and often highly symmetrical designs, which frequently group into families, kolams are also expressive of mathematical ideas. In the last few decades, kolam figures have attracted the attention of computer scientists interested in describing images with pictu! re languages. Different picture languages have been developed to describe different kolam families.Sonia Gandhi with Dravida Munntra Kazhagam (DMK) Party leader M Karunanidhi

TAMIL NADU : 16-05-2004

 - PMK decides to join new government [Sify]

TAMIL NADU : 15-05-2004

 - DMK-led alliance leaders meet in Chennai…call for Jayalalithaa government’s resignation [Sun Network]

The DMK-led Democratic Progressive Alliance has sought the resignation of the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu, saying it was responsible for the mass deletions in the voters’ lists. The DPA met at the DMK head quarters Anna Arivalayam in Chennai today. The meeting, chaired by DMK President M Karunanidhi, was attended by DPA leaders including S R Balasuramonian, S Ramadoss, Vaiko, N Varadarajan, R Nallakannu and K M Khader Mohideen. The hour-long meeting resolved to thank all those who worked for the massive win of the DPA.

- MDMK not to join Ministry [The Hindu]
- CPI for scrapping POTA, pro-US foreign policies [PTI]

TAMIL - ECOLOGY : 15-05-2004

 - He cycles across country with message to grow more trees [TIE]

nullGrow more trees is his message. To spread the word, Muniappan, a farmer from Salem in Tamil Nadu, has decided to cycle across the country. Having covered 3,900 kms from Chennai over the last 82 days, he is now in Ahmedabad. D Muniappan (34) aka Raju’s All-India Cycling Yatra commenced from Chennai on February 23. Since then, 11,880 saplings have taken root and he expects a total of 90,000 saplings to be planted by the time he completes his yatra in Chennai.

TAMIL - RELATED : 15-05-2004

 - BJP : Let us Hope the Darkness has Passed - Arundhati Roy [Common Dreams]

The Indian state's proclivity to harass and terrorize has been institutionalized by the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). In Tamil Nadu, the act has been used to stifle criticism of the state government. Under POTA you cannot get bail unless you can prove that you are innocent - of a crime that you have not been formally charged with. It would be naive to imagine that POTA is being "misused". It is being used for precisely the reasons it was enacted. This year in the UN, 181 countries voted for increased protection of human rights. Even the US voted in favor. India abstained.

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TAMIL EELAM - HUMANS RIGHTS : 14-05-2004

 - Ian Martin, Human Rights Advisor visits Sri Lanka [Scoop]

Mr. Ian Martin, Human Rights Advisor to the Peace Process will visit Sri Lanka from 13 - 22 May. He is a former Secretary General of Amnesty International and currently a Vice-President of the International Centre for Transnational Justice. Mr. Martin will meet with senior government officials, members of the opposition, civil society representatives and the diplomatic community in Colombo. He is scheduled to travel to Kilinochchi to meet with the LTTE on 17 May.

TAMIL EELAM : 14-05-2004

 - Rajiv Assassination Investigation - By Sachi Sri Kantha [Sangam]

Now five years have passed since the Supreme Court Appeal judgment on the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case was delivered. For those who are interested in what is happening in the long-running theatrical farce involving the Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA), the ‘Merry Go Round’ of Indian politics and the tardy progress of the post-Supreme Court phase of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination investigation, here is a summary. A few of the revelations are worthy of entries into an anthology on bureaucratic and political humor in India.

- Veteran UN diplomat is Secretary General of Peace Secretariat [President of Srilanka]

President Chandrika Kumaratunga appointed Jayantha Dhanapala as Secretary-General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process, viz the Peace Secretariat. He will also act as Senior Adviser to the President. Both appointments will take effect from June 1, this year. Mr.Dhanapala will function directly under the President in these posts and will serve in an honorary capacity.

- Kumaratunga's Strategy Fails - By T. Sabaratnam [Sangam]

CANADA TAMILS : 14-05-2004

 - Coalition launches ethnic media campaign [CNW]

The new Toronto Environmental Coalition advertisements are in the seven languages: Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Tamil and Ukrainian. Interestingly, three of these languages (Polish, Punjabi and Ukrainian) are ones into which the Board of Health has not bothered to translate its pesticide communications.

MALAYSIAN TAMILS : 14-05-2004

 - Field day for Tamil newspapers [The Star]

The shock waves from the Indian election results were felt here with the offices of the two Tamil dailies inundated with calls trying to confirm the outcome.

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNTDOWN  : 13-05-2004

 - DMK-led alliance leads [Rediff]

Early trends available for all the 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone seat from neighbouring Pondicherry show the DMK-led Democratic Progressive Alliance ahead of the AIADMK-BJP front.

- DMK-led alliance leading in all seats [Sun Network]

TAMIL EELAM  : 13-05-2004

 - Norwegian facilitators second meeting with Anton Balasingham [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

Mr. Vidar Helgesen, the Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister along with the Norwegian Ambassador Mr. Hans Brattskar flew in to Kilinochchi today 13th May 2004 around 9.30 am by an SLAF helicopter.

- US backs new Sri Lankan government's bid to forge peace with Tigers [AFP]

"I see no difficulty whatsoever from the United States, consistent with the message I received from Mr Powell that the US government fully supports the government that has newly come to office which endeavours to solve the problem," said Kadirgamar, who has been in Washington since Monday.

- Giving Peace A Chance? [Out Look]
- Ceasefire will hold, all views will be heard - Lakshman Kadirgamar [Daily News]

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 - Chinese, Tamil should be compulsory, says group [The Star]

The resolutions were passed during the 42nd AGM held at the association's premises in Taman Sri Gombak, Selangor, last Sunday. Another resolution urged the Government to recognise local Tamil and Chinese literature as national literature, adding that such a move would help in national integration.

TAMIL EELAM  : 12-05-2004

 - Norwegian foreign Minister meets Tamil National Leader [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]
- Chinese, Tamil should be compulsory, says group [The Star]

TAMIL EELAM  : 11-05-2004

 - Norwegian Foreign Minister arrives in Colombo [Tamil Net]

 Norwegian Foreign Minister Mr.Jan Peterson with his deputy Mr. Vidar Helgessen arrived in Colombo Monday afternoon to hold discussions with Sri Lanka's President Ms Chandrika Kumaratunge and the leadership of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to work out modalities to resume the stalled peace talks, political sources said.

- Sri Lanka peace talks 'by July' [BBC]

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse, has told the BBC that peace talks with Tamil Tigers rebels will resume before the end of July.
Mr Rajapakse told the BBC Sinhala service that the opposition United National Party has already said that it will support the negotiations.

 - Sri Lanka U-turn on Tamil Tigers [BBC]

- Sri Lanka navy arrests 36 Tamil refugees returning from India [The Star]
- Norwegian FM here for talks [Daily News]

TAMIL NADU  - ELECTION COUNTDOWN : 11-05-2004

 - Polling peaceful in State, says Sarangi [The Hindu]

Polling in today's Lok Sabha election was peaceful in Tamil Nadu, barring a few minor incidents, according to the Chief Electoral Officer, Mrutyunjay Sarangi.

In the absence of major violence, the possibility of repolling in any booth was remote and if at all it was needed it would be conducted on May 12, Mr. Sarangi told newsmen here.

- Public outrage in Tamil Nadu, as complaints of mass deletion of names from voters? lists come in [Sun New]

There are widespread complaints about large scale deletion of names from voters? lists across the state. Several voters have been denied their democratic rights, despite having their voter?s identity card.

 - Brisk polling in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry [IANS]

 

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNTDOWN : 09-05-2004

 - Victims as voters in Tamil Nadu [Front Line]

Visits to the Cauvery delta encompassing the districts of Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur and Tiruchi, the agrarian heartland of Tamil Nadu, and the Karur-Erode-Tiruppur-Coimbatore belt, the industrial hub of the State, would convince anyone of the havoc played on hapless people not only by three successive years of drought but also by the governments' withdrawal of several welfare measures citing financial crunch. Together, these regions account for about one-third of the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the State, where elections will be held on May 10.

- Isolated in Tamil Nadu [Front Line]

A NOTABLE feature of Elections 2004 in Tamil Nadu is the failure of two major Dalit political organisations to get into the Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA) led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). DMK president M. Karunanidhi refused to allot seats to Viduthalai Siruthaigal (Dalit Panthers of India or DPI) and Puthiya Tamilagam (P.T), but appealed to them to work for the success of the alliance.

- Pondicherry's new experience [Front Line]

TAMIL NADU : 09-05-2004

 - Veeranam :A pipe dream? [Front Line]
- Viable alternatives [Front Line]

TAMIL EELAM : 09-05-2004

 - Norway launches diplomatic offensive to salvage Sri Lanka peace bid [AFP]

"There is a concern a lack of progress in Sri Lanka will force donors to turn their attention to other trouble spots needing help," a diplomatic source close to the peace process said. "It's difficult for Norway to keep Sri Lanka in the international agenda unless the parties make progress," the source said. "The huge support last year was due to the feeling peace was possible in Sri Lanka."

- 'It may become impossible for us to be patient onlookers' - S.P. Tamilselvan [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

- 'We must give the Tamils of North and East a future' - Lakshman Kadirgamar [Front Line]

You are on record as saying that there would be no preconditions whatsoever. Do you see the LTTE coming up with any?

We have not detected any such thing. We have received messages from the LTTE, which do not talk of preconditions at all. Now the theory is that the LTTE is saying that this is a take-it-or-leave it situation, "either you accept the ISGA [Interim Self-Governing Authority] in toto before the talks start or we won't come to talks at all". I don't think this is factually correct at all. A certain degree of caution has to be exercised in determining from where these messages are coming.

- LTTE's googly on peace process that has CBK stumped [Sunday Leader]
- Srilankan Govt. says talks only with LTTE [Sunday Times]
- Govt., LTTE two principal parties at negotiating table [Sunday Observer]

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNTDOWN : 08-05-2004

 - Racing for votes in Tamil Nadu [BBC]

Chasing Ms Jayalalitha, a popular film star-turned-politician, is not easy in the maddening maelstrom of her election road show. The two-dozen-vehicles-long convoy is split into parts. Up front are the upper echelons of party leaders, the imposing security detail, a few media persons, a medical van packed with doctors.

- Tamil Nadu may prove costly for NDA [NIP]

TAMIL EELAM : 08-05-2004

 - Sightless victim of a blind bombing - By: S. Somitharan [NEH]
- Sri Lankan Police raid on Thamil journalist home in Colombo [WTCWA]

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 - LTTE political advisor arrived in Kilinochchi [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

LTTE theoretician and political advisor Mr. Anton Balasingam accompanied by his wife Adele Balasingam arrived in Kilinochchi this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Balasingam welcomed by Mr.S.P.Tamilselvan, Nadesan and many other LTTE members. Immediately on arrival Mr. Balasingam entered into discussions with Mr.V. Parabakaran, national leader on subject related to the peace process. He will also be participating in the meeting next week between Norwegian foreign minister and Mr. Pirabakaran in Wanni.

- ‘India ready with relief for Lanka’ [TIE]

‘‘We understand that rehabilitation of the North-East is a priority for the government here,” Sen said. ‘‘We are ready to put together a package that will include both grants and aid. It is not going to be something that officials in New Delhi will decide but something that will be based on the needs the Sri Lankan government gives us.” He said the Indian government was pursuing its policy of greater economic and bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka and noted that a $ 150 million credit line had been well utilised. ‘‘The policy of India will be governed by what is best for the people of Sri Lanka and India... India will move like a sledge hammer to its appointed end.”

- Tamil Tigers accused of renewed child soldier recruitment [Radio Australia]
- Sri Lankan child soldier warning [BBC]

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNTDOWN : 07-05-2004

 - Vote for us, we’ll make India a super power: Jaya [NIP]

Jayalalithaa exhorted the people to vote for the AIADMK-BJP combine in the May ten parliamentary elections to find a permanent solution to the problem. ''Believe me and Vajpayee. If I promise something, I will definitely do it,'' she asserted.

CANADA TAMILS : 07-05-2004

 - St. John's, NL Resident to be Honoured with National Award of Recognition from FLARE Magazine [CNW]

A Tamil student from Toronto, Myuri Manogaran, who encourages acceptance and belonging while reaching out to all ethnic groups in her diverse community.

TAMIL INVENTION : 06-05-2004

 - Japan beckons student inventors [The Hindu]

TWO INVENTIONS - both solutions to difficulties faced in urban life - will take four city students to Japan this August. Students from Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School (K. K. Nagar branch) and Holy Angels Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School will participate in a science fair organised by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII) in Tokyo this August.

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNTDOWN : 06-05-2004

 - Election notebook 2 - No rap music please [BBC]

It's been raining heavily all this week in Tamil Nadu - a welcome relief from the soaring temperatures of the past several weeks. Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalitha - 'her matronly portrait is everywhere' Even the holiday-makers on the beach at Kanyakumari don't seem down-heartened, wading into the surf and getting saris and shirts almost as wet from the downpour as from the salt water.

TAMIL NADU : 06-05-2004

 - Eco-friendly technologies to boost cane yield [The Hindu]

"I harvested 125 tonnes of sugarcane from a hectare by using only organic methods, and I converted them to good quality jaggery to get higher returns from the crop," explained Mr. Antonysamy. He prepared his fields for about five months following a rice crop, which was harvested in January. He planted an improved variety of sugarcane in June in ridges drawn 1.5 metres away from each other.

TAMIL EELAM : 06-05-2004

 - Open Appeal re Sivaram - By Dr. Victor Rajakulendran [Sangam]

TAMIL RELATED : 06-05-2004

 - Rise above the ‘sons of soil’ [TIE]

To cite a few examples: Many ‘Pants’ have gone to Uttar Pradesh, ‘Raos’ to Andhra and ‘Babus’ to Tamil Nadu. Several of the priests at the famous Rameshwaram temple are ‘Badves’. Gaikwads, Bhosales, Holkars, Pawars, Scindias and the likes have migrated to Baroda, Dhar, Jhansi and Gwalior. History recounts that Saint Namdeo went to Punjab and his abhangas have found a home in Guru Granth Saheb. Saint Ramdas travelled the length and breadth of India to seek knowledge and promote brotherhood. At Tanjore in Tamil Nadu, Bharatanatyam is performed to Marathi bol.

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 - Sri Lanka Tamil Media Alliance strongly condemns the Police raid [SLTMA]

The Sri Lanka Tamil Media Alliance strongly condemns the Police raid on journalist Sivaram Dharmeratnam's home in Colombo. A large number of Policemen armed with assault rifles raided Mr. Sivaram's home around 8.30 on May 3 Monday night. Mr. Sivaram was away in Batticaloa on Monday to attend a get-together organised by the East Journalists' Association to mark World Press Freedom Day. Mr. Sivaram's wife and three children were in the house at the time. The officer who led the Police team informed her they had information that dangerous weapons were concealed in Mr. Sivaram's house and hence wanted to search for them. Policemen searched the house and its compound for almost an hour but found nothing.

- Sri Lanka gives peace another chance - By Tarini Unnikrishnan [Atimes]

Sri Lanka has begun a brand new chapter in the resolution of its 21-year-old civil war by inviting Norway back to broker a peace accord with the Liberation Tamil Tigers of Eelam (LTTE), even as Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar warned that Oslo was being asked to return under "seriously redefined parameters, [which] included a much shorter leash".

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNTDOWN: 05-05-2004

 - Know the AIADMK [Rediff]

Full Name
All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

What's behind the origin of the AIADMK?
Marudur Gopala Ramachandran Menon, one of the two most popular Tamil film stars, was the chief vote catcher for the DMK in Tamil Nadu. But saying he was unhappy with his long-time rival, then chief minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi's alleged corruption, Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, petitioned the state governor, listing 56 acts of commission and omission of the DMK government. A government panel later upheld the charges of corruption.

TAMIL INTERNET : 05-05-2004

 - Free Software Project Undaunted Despite Apple Threats [Linux Insider]

After Sarovar decided to stop hosting PlayFair on its site, Anand Babu, a free software proponent, took over as the project's maintainer. "PlayFair project will soon come online," Babu said. "We are working on a better version, and we are hosting it outside the U.S." A number of groups have come forward to host and mirror PlayFair across the Internet, said Babu, who lives in Tamil Nadu, India.

TAMIL COLUMN : 05-05-2004

 - Tamil in Line with Other Classical Languages - By Dr. V. C. Kualndai Swamy (Former Vice-Chancellor) [English interpretation by jAzhan Ramalingam Shanmugalingam] [Tamil Circle]

It is a long time conviction that there are thousands of scholars capable of interpreting Tamil works into other languages, much better than this student of Tamil. Dr. Kulandai Swamy could have written the above in English. But this contribution was made at a Tamil seminar and appeared in the May_June, 2004 issue of THAMILALAYAM. Tamil as a Classical Language is well established and corroborated by several authorities, some of whom are mentioned in this article. However, according to Perungkavikko Dr. Va. Mu. Sethuraman, a leader in the movement to get the Indian Central Government to declare Tamil as a Classical Language, the government grant will help take Tamil to the next level for humanity?s well-being. It is for this reason, I venture to write about such Tamil works without fear of ridicule for my lack of ?scholarly pride,? sometimes a trap to trammel free _expressi! on, that sometimes prevent some such scholars from attempting to translate such works for fear of undermining their scholarly status. I am proud to be the metaphorical mouse that attempts to bell the Tamil Tiger (cat). Now to Dr. Kuladai Swamy?s erudition:

TAMIL EELAM : 04-05-2004

 - Balasingham to visit Vanni [Tamil Net]

The Liberation Tigers theoretician and political strategist, Mr. Anton Balasingham, will travel to Vanni this week to meet the movements leader, Mr. Vellupillai Pirapaharan, to map out its strategy for future peace talks, TamilNet learns.

- "Norway's role is vital and it should continue" - Tamilselvan in Kilinochchi [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

Mr. Erik Soilheim briefed Mr. Tamilselvan on the outcome of the meeting with H.E. the President of Sri Lanka yesterday. Explaining in detail Mr. Solheim said that the President is fully committed to the peace process and upholding the integrity of the CFA, conscious of the political reality vis-?-vis the Tamil mandate in the general election.

- ANZAC Day and the Eelam Tamil - By Sabesan (Melbourne) [Sangam]

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNT DOWN : 04-05-2004

 - Fernandes to campaign for DPI leader [News Today]

Union Minister George Fernandes, who is the convenor of NDA, will be canvassing votes for DPI general secretary, Thol Thirumavalvan, here tomorrow, according to the DPI leader Thirumavalavan, who is the People's Alliance (PA) nominee for Chidambaram constituency, said Fernandes would be campaigning for other PA candidates on 6 and 7 May (at Ramanathapuram for M Kannapan (Makkal Tamil Desam) and at Tenkasi for K Krishnasamy (Pudiya Tamizhagam).

- How will South Indians vote? [Sify]

BRUNEI TAMILS : 04-05-2004

 - Tamil, the three fastest growing languages [Brunei Direct]

Dr Awang was commenting on a report in the Feb 27 "Science" journal, The Future of Language, which said that Malay, together with Bengali and Tamil, are the three fastest growing languages.

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 - Centre for Women's Development and Rehabilitation (CWDR) and the Projects Implemented [TIS Exclusive]

The CWDR was formed in 1991 emerged as a grass-roots women's organization working in the community. Its first objective was to help women who had become victims of shelling by soldiers stationed in Jaffna Fort and of aerial bombardments, as well as women from the underdeveloped coastal villages. The organization provided women with immediate humanitarian relief and, additionally, offered women who had lost the family's breadwinner the possibility to become self-reliant. The organization initiated the first economic development project for women, providing women vocational training and employment opportunities through the setting up and running of a coir factory and a multi-purpose shop. A year later in 1992 the organization took over the Poorani Women's Centre for women, and thus extended its activities to provide refuge to destitute women and young girls directly affecte! d by the war and by various socio-economic crises as well as those who faced other kinds of hardships as a consequence of displacement and psychological trauma.

- Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation and the Projects Implemented by it [TIS Exclusive]

Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) was founded by Tamil refugees in India in 1985 and then was moved to the Tamil homeland (Northeast Sri Lanka) in 1987. It is run by a board of governors with offices in all 8 districts of the Northeast as well as an office in Colombo, the country's capital. With units in 14 countries overseas it receives funding from both the local as well as expatriate Tamil communities, local and International NGOs, UN Agencies, the World Bank, the Asian Development Fund as well as the Sri Lankan government. TRO has also established a Socio Economic Development Bank with 5 branches for rural development.

TAMIL EELAM : 03-05-2004

 - Sri Lanka peace talks could be delayed: Norway [Deepika]

"It might take some time before the parties are in a position to return to the negotiation table," Helgesen said in a statement. "In the meantime it is important for both sides to respect and abide by the cease-fire agreement and to work closely with the truce monitors."

- Press Release : Royal Norwegian Embassy

Deputy Minister Vidar Helgesen, accompanied by Special Adviser Erik Solheim and ambassador Hans Brattskar, have today, Sunday 2 May, had an extensive and constructive meeting with President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in Nuwara Eliya. The President and Mr. Helgesen had initial consultations on all aspects of the peace process. The Norwegian delegation will continue the consultations with the LTTE Monday 3 May to explore possibilities of recommencing direct peace negotiations between the Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE. “It might take some time before the parties are in a position to return to the negotiation table and in the meantime it is important for both sides to respect and abide by the cease-fire agreement and to work closely with the SLMM”, said Deputy Minister Helgesen.

- President meets Norwegian Foreign Minister [Daily News]

TAMIL NADU : 03-05-2004

 - Know the PMK [Rediff]

Full Name
Pattali Makkal Katchi

When was the PMK formed?
On July 16, 1989.

What are its objectives?
To look after the downtrodden among the backward castes. In actuality, it is the political party of the Vanniyars, who are concentrated in the northern parts of the state. As the Vanniyars grew in clout under the PMK's banner, clashes with Dalits became a regular feature. The two communities form a significant bloc -- as per the 2001 census, while the Vanniyars comprise 12.4 percent of the state's population, Dalits account for 22 percent.

TAMIL NADU : 01-05-2004

 - Casting their vote for child rights [The Hindu]

People stood patiently before the mobile electronic voting machine (EVM) that was fixed on a van to cast their franchise. Instead of symbols of political parties this EVM had 10 demands against each button.

The voters could prefer any one of the demand and vote for it. The one that would be polled the maximum number of votes, would be placed on top of the priority list of demands. The list of demands included compulsory education up to the age of 18, elimination of all forms of child labour including from Salem silver anklet industry, employment opportunities for their parents to ensure living wages, ensuring nutritious food for all children with extra care on girls and allocation of adequate funds for child development.

- Raids and roll calls, that’s elections for the Sri Lankan refugees  [The New Indian Express]

Shantini (25) is not allowed to get married till India finishes voting. Her prospective grooms from France and England have been told to wait till May 10, when the Sri Lankan refugee is finally permitted to leave Okkur, a village six kilometres outside the town of Sivagangai.

Same goes for the rest of the 875 Sri Lankan Tamils who have taken refuge in a little colony in Okkur, which is about 450 km away from Chennai. Every time a political leader passes through town they have to gather here for a roll call. And during election time, the ‘visits’ from the revenue inspector go on for about a month (between April 20 and May 15 this time round).


- Para-military forces will be deployed to check violence on polling day in Tamil Nadu, says Sarangi   [sun News]

Tamil Nadu chief electoral officer (CEO) Mrutyunjay Sarangi today warned of "very stern action" against those attempting to disrupt the election process on May 10.

Sarangi, after reviewing security arrangements for the Lok Sabha polls with top civil and police officials, said in a statement here tonight that sensitive constituencies would be identified on the basis of past history, political problems and the contesting candidates.


TAMIL EELAM  :  30-04-2004

- Curfew in hill town, three Tamils shot dead [Tamil Net]

Three Tamils were killed and four were wounded when Police opened fire on crowds in Kandapola, 16 kilomtres from Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's main hill country town and holiday resort, on Wednesday night. Curfew has been declared in the area following clashes between Tamils and Sinhalese which flared up late Wednesday afternoon over a vehicle accident in Kandapola. A senior Tamil MP of the Ceylon Workers' Congress slammed the Police for precipitating the communal violence. "The Police acted in a very partial manner", he said. Fourteen Tamil shops in Kandapola were smashed up and ransacked.

- New Sri Lanka government in talks with India ahead of negotiations [AFP]

Sri Lanka's new government held its first talks with neighbouring India ahead of plans to revive stalled peace talks with Tamil Tiger rebels.

Lakshman Kadirgamar, the foreign minister in President Chandrika Kumaratunga's government, met Indian leaders on a brief visit to New Delhi before Norwegian peace brokers begin a trip to Sri Lanka at the weekend.

- India for resumption of peace process in Sri Lanka [The Hindu]

Expressing hope for an early resumption of the peace process in Sri Lanka, India today said that an enduring solution to the vexed issue afflicting the island nation could be found only through the internal political processes. "The Government expressed the hope for an early resumption of the peace process and for a negotiated settlement acceptable to all sections of Sri Lankan society within the framework of a united Sri Lanka," an External Affairs Ministry spokesman told reporters here. His statement came after the visiting Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar, held detailed discussions with the External Affairs Minister, Yashwant Sinha, and the National Security Adviser, Brajesh Mishra.

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TAMIL EELAM  :  14-04-2004

LTTE Supremo Velu Pirapaharan - The unbeatable Tamil National Leader- Tigers claim control over rebel-held areas [NDTV]

The LTTE on Tuesday established full control over the region earlier held by a renegade group. The group crippled their artillery guns and mortar launchers before ending their factional war with the main guerrilla outfit. The renegade commander V. Muralitharan, better known as Karuna, ordered the destruction of the heavy guns. The main Tiger outfit freed 269 fighters who surrendered to them. Out of the combatants freed, 152 were child soldiers.

- LTTE wrest East, breakaway leader Karuna on the run [The Hindu]
- Two hundred and sixty nine cadres were handed over to their parents [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]
- Tigers defeat breakaway faction [BBC]
- Woman Of The Week : CHANDRIKA KUMARATUNGA [The Week]

TAMIL NADU ELECTION COUNT-DOWN  :  14-04-2004

- The writing on the poll wall [Rediff]

MALAYSIAN TAMILS :  14-04-2004

- Community leaders extend Tamil New Year greetings [The Star]
- Why chatter about empowering Bahasa? [Malaysia Kini]

TAMIL MONUMENTS  :  14-04-2004

- 350 year-old palace in Madurai gets a facelift [New Kerala]

Repair and renovation work is in progress at Thirumalai Nayak Palace, one of the chief tourist attractions of Madurai, in Tamil Nadu, to give the 350-year-old monument a new lease of life.

TAMIL RELATED  :  14-04-2004

- Terrorist groups still active on the Internet [Daily Times]

From the Middle East, the groups that are present on the web include Hamas, the Lebanese Hizbollah, the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, the Fatah Tanzim, the Kahane Lives Movement, the People’s Mujahideen of Iran, the Kurdish Workers’ Party and the Great East Islamic Raiders Front. From Europe, there are the Basque ETA Movement, Armata Corsa (a Corsican group) and the IRA. From Asia, the study found the following groups active, among others: al Qaeda, the Japanese Supreme Truth, the Ansar al Islam in Iraq, the Japanese Red Army, the Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front of the Philippines and the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.

- Humanitarian Law Project [Front Page Mag]

As a result, the HLP will now be able to aid the two Marxist terrorist groups that were the subject of the lawsuit. One of the groups, the Sri Lankan Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), is responsible for over 200 suicide bombings, including attacks on mass transit and other civilian targets and the assassinations in the early 1990s of the prime ministers of India and Sri Lanka.

TAMIL EELAM  :  13-04-2004

- Tamil Tigers free over 100 child soldiers after factional war [AFP]

The Tigers released 35 child soldiers last month in the northeastern port district of Trincomalee. The former combatants, all boys between the ages of 12 and 18, were handed into UNICEF custody. However, when the 35 children were freed, the LTTE said: "Since the LTTE and the (Colombo) government signed the Action Plan for Children Affected by War on 16 June, 2003, the LTTE has continued to recruit more children ... than they released."

- LTTE launches offensive to suppress dissident eastern faction [WSWS]

- Sri Lanka's Breakaway Tamil Rebel Commander Karuna Flees Base [Bloomberg]

Colonel Karuna, the commander of a breakaway faction of Sri Lanka's rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, fled from his jungle base after the main rebel group attacked his camps in the east of the country.

TAMIL NADU  :  13-04-2004

- Jaya writes to PM to free 67 Tamil youths [COL]

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today requested Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to take steps to set free 67 Tamil youths who have been left in "virtual captivity by unscrupulous job brokers" in Malaysia. In a letter to Vajpayee, she said these youths were promised employment in a factory named Flestronics of Andaraya Malaysia with salaries ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 and induced to pay sums ranging from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh to the brokers, who promised them to get the jobs.

TAMIL EELAM  :  12-04-2004

- Breakaway Faction of Tamil Tigers Retreats [AP]

"According to information we have received, Karuna seems to have given up," Eric Solheim, a key broker for the Norwegian-backed peace process, told The Associated Press. "We are still uncertain about Karuna's destiny."

SOUTH AFRICAN TAMILS :  12-04-2004

- Mbeki promises to promote Tamil [Business Day]

The government formed after the election would look at various ways to promote the Tamil language and culture in South Africa, President Thabo Mbeki said. He said to loud applause that the country should consider allowing the teaching of the Tamil language in schools. "It would make no sense that ... we loose such a valuable language," Mbeki said. He was addressing the Tamil Federation's New Year celebrations attended by thousands of Indians at Chatsworth, south of Durban. Mbeki also said regular consultations between the government and Tamil organisations needed to be improved so that the State could respond to the concerns of the Tamil people more effectively.

TAMIL EELAM  :  11-04-2004

- LTTE Declares Truce in Sri Lanka [AP]

LTTE claimed control Sunday of an area where a renegade faction was based and declared a two-day truce to allow civilians to celebrate the Buddhist and Hindu New Year.

- S.Lanka Tigers Vow to Crush Breakaway Faction [Reuters]

- LTTE forces move into Amparai, Batticaloa south [Tamil Net]

The Liberation Tigers took control of the areas held by the Karuna Group in the Amparai District on Saturday night. Troops led by the LTTE's Amparai district military commander, 'Janarthan', moved into the main base areas in Kanjikudichcha Aaru region, about 96 kilometres south of Batticaloa, from Saturday evening, sources said. Meanwhile, advance commando teams of the LTTE moved into the southwestern sector of the Batticaloa district and began consolidating strategic positions there since Saturday morning.

- A victory and after [Front Line]

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNT DOWN  :  11-04-2004

- Dravidian power [Front Line]

The real challenge for the Dravidian parties, however, relates to larger issues such as federalism, social justice, empowerment of women and Dalits and the language and cultural interests of Tamils, which the Dravidian Movement has been espousing for long. The association of the principal Dravidian parties with coalition politics at the Centre for over two decades has not helped them make any significant headway in respect of these issues. Despite repeated appeals to the Centre to make Tamil an official language at the national level, no initiative has been taken, observes a PMK handout. The MDMK has regretted that Hindi is still being "imposed, though indirectly" through directives. Even the demand of the Dravidian parties that Tamil be declared a classical language, which had the backing of almost all the national parties including the Bharatiya Janata Party, was not carried through. On the contrary, the ! BJP-led government had no reservation in conceding that status to Sanskrit and celebrating the year 2000 as the Year of Sanskrit.

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TAMIL EELAM  :  09-04-2004

- At least nine killed, 300 surrender to LTTE in Sri Lanka battle: Tamil sources [AFP]

Tamil Tiger cadres from the breakaway faction of Tamil Tiger rebels in Eastern Sri Lanka guard the banks of the Verugal River while passengers disembark from a river ferry in Eastern Tiger controlled territory 60 kilometers (37 miles) north of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka in this March 20, 2004 file photo. Rebels from the main Tiger rebel group based in the north seized territory held by the breakaway faction at the Verugal River in eastern Sri Lanka, where the two sides have squared off since their split early last month, killing at least eight and wounding five, sources said. (AP Photo/Julia Drapkin, FILE)"More than 300 young fighters of the Karuna group who were defending the southern side of the river and the interior surrendered without fight," it! said. There was no immediate word from Karuna on the fighting or the casualties in the pre-dawn fighting. Earlier in the day Karuna's spokesman, identified as Varadan, said the LTTE's main leadership had initiated the battle and was facing resistance.

- Sri Lankan rebel factions clash [BBC]

- Heavy fighting erupts between two Tamil Tiger rebel factions [USA Today]

Fighters from the main Tamil Tiger rebel group based in the north clashed with members of a breakaway eastern faction at the Verugal River, where the two sides have squared off since they split early last month, the sources said. Mortars and gunfire were heard across the river Friday, rebels and military officials said. The military sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, characterized the fighting as heavy.

- U. S. SPONSORED HUMANITARIAN DEMINING TRAINING CONTINUES [US Embassy]

- Sri Lanka lays a welcome mat for India - By Sudha Ramachandran [Atimes]

The peace process was the initiative of former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. He and the president differed sharply over how to resolve the ethnic conflict. Wickremesinghe seemed determined to resolve the conflict by making peace with or appeasing, as some would say, the LTTE, whatever the cost. Kumaratunga, on the other hand, argued that the costs were too high. Wickremesinghe's approach, she maintained, would lead to the division of the island. She opposed his move to hand over the entire northeastern province in Sri Lanka - what the LTTE claims as the Tamil homeland - to the Tigers under a proposed interim administration for the Tamil-majority region.

TAMIL NADU  :  09-04-2004

- No case made out against Vaiko: POTA panel [The Hindu]

The Central POTA Review Committee on Thursday held that there was no prima facie case for the Tamil Nadu Government to invoke POTA against MDMK leader Vaiko and eight others. The Committe headed by Justice A B Saharya directed the State Government "to take suitable steps forthwith including giving instruction to the public prosecutor to seek appropriate orders from the concerned court in the case in accordance with law." The Committee held that Vaiko's speech in support of LTTE at a meeting near Madurai did not fall within the ambit of Section 21(3) of POTA, 2002. The Committee was constituted under Section 60 of POTA in April last year to ensure that the anti-terrorism law was not misused and examine if prima facie case existed to proceed against a person booked under the Act. The eight others who would benefi! t from this order are - Madurai Ganesan, Alagusundaram, Ganesamoorthy, Veera Ilavarasan, Boominathan, P S Maniyam, Sivanthiyappan and Nagarajan.

TAMIL PROJECT : SETHU SAMUDRAM CANAL  :  09-04-2004

- Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project - By Sethu Ramalingam, New Delhi [TIS Exclusive]

The project was originally conceived in 1860 by the British Commander A.D. Taylor of the Indian Marines. Thereafter, almost once in every decade a committee or a prominent expert made a recommendation in favour of the construction of the canal. In 1955, for the first time since Independence, the Government of India constituted the Sethusamudram Project Committee under Sir Ramaswamy Mudaliyar to examine the feasibility and desirability of connecting the Gulf of Mannar with Palk Bay and its impact on the port of Tuticorin. The committee recommended that the canal project be linked to the Tuticorin Harbour Project and that both projects be undertaken simultaneously. The cost of the joint project was estimated at Rs 9.98 crore. The Sethusamudram Project Committee report was, however, put in cold storage.! In 1963, the government sanctioned only the Tuticorin project.

TAMIL HUMAN RIGHTS - MANITHAM  :  09-04-2004

- "Reforming the Police" - Dr. P J Alexander, Former DGP & Prof. K. Alexander [MANITHAM]

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There is hardly a day when we do not hear about police excesses, police failures, or police misbehaviour in this country. Collectively as an organisation and individually as members of the organisation, the police come in for severe criticism in the media, in the orders and judgements of courts, in the accounts and reports of non-government organisations and various organised sections of society. There are some States in this country where the police are seen more as violators of law than as servants of law(1). There are some States where they enjoy unbelievable impunity for all misdeeds. On the whole, the police in India present a picture of being a law unto themselves and not as part and parcel of a Criminal Justice System committed to Rule of Law. Of course, it is not fair to brand all with the some branding iron, and there are notable exceptions. But the rotten eggs spoil the entire basket.

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AMERICAN TAMIL SCIENTIST  :  08-04-2004

- Tamil scientist takes nanotechnology to new frontiers [New Kerala]

Now the initiative has some $1 billion earmarked every year, with Meyyappan and his team of 60 scientists working on making nanotechnology available for future space exploration. One nano is 10,000 times finer than the thickness of a human hair. A technology using such ultra fine material is thus an invaluable resource for innumerable applications.

TAMIL EELAM  :  08-04-2004

- LTTE demands talks on self-rule plan [PTI]

"The TNA urges that steps be taken forthwith to commence negotiations with the LTTE... for the setting up of an Interim Self-Governing Authority, on the basis of the proposals submitted by the LTTE," the TNA said in a statement.

- Sri Lanka's bad moon keeps rising - By Sudha Ramachandran [Atimes]

The LTTE itself has projected the verdict as a victory to the Tigers. An official communique released by the LTTE and quoted by the pro-LTTE Tamilnet website states that the verdict in the election shows that the concepts of Tamil homeland, Tamil nationalism and the right for Tamil self-rule should be the basis for resolving the ethnic conflict.

- Pirapaharan - 36 : Breaking Heads - By T. Sabaratnam [Sangam]
- India watches developments in Lanka closely [NDTV]
- Guru Paramarta- First Story : By Fr. Costanzo Beschi [Sangam]

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNT-DOWN  :  08-04-2004

- Time to settle scores: Vaiko [Sun Network]

Recalling various incidents, including the midnight arrest of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader, M. Karunanidhi, and the "unfair" means to arrest top journalists of The Hindu , which "violated" the core values of democracy, he said the large crowds pouring in for Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA) meetings across the State only reflected the growing discontent of the people over the ruling party.

TAMIL RELATED  :  08-04-2004

- Tipu's sword back in Indian hands [BBC]

Tipu Sultan bitterly opposed British rule in southern India, posing a grave threat to the East India Company in the 18th century. It was due to his stiff resistance that the British took almost 40 years to add Mysore to areas under their control.

- Another LTTE link to fake note racket in India [EI]

TAMIL EELAM  :  07-04-2004

- Sri Lanka Scene - Peace Talks May Suffer : By T. Sabaratnam [Sangam]

Latest reports from Ampara said Bava, a senior LTTE member and political head of Ampara, had defected to Vanni with another senior member. Defiance to Karuna’s orders has also begun. Karuna made a big show of Sathiyamoorthy’s funeral. His body was taken to many places and people were forced to pay respects to him. He was declared a Mamanithan (Great Human Being) and his and his brother-in-law’s bodies were buried at Annai Poopathy Memorial Ground. Their bodies were dug up on Saturday night, taken to a desolate place and burnt with tyres.

- Tamil legislators meet with the LTTE [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

TAMIL EELAM  :  06-04-2004

- Tigers willing to talk to new Sri Lanka government [AFP]

Statement at an annual rally of Tamils in Switzerland came just hours after the group warned of a return to war unless they were granted self-rule. Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Elayathamy Howsalyan said Tuesday the future of the peace process was unclear following presidential elections last week that produced a hung parliament. "There is no stable government to solve this problem ... it is very difficult to say now how the peace process will be," Howsalyan told AFP outside the United Nations European headquarters.

- New Sri Lankan premier sworn in [BBC]
 

Just before leaving for the swearing-in ceremony, Mr Rajapakse vowed to pursue peace talks with Tamil rebels, fighting government forces in the north of the country. "They should start as soon as possible. We need peace," he told reporters at his house in Colombo. He also urged India to play a bigger role in the island's peace efforts, saying Delhi should be "involved as soon as possible".

- PEACE TALKS WILL BE RESUMED SOON: STATEMENT BY MR. HATSUHISA TAKASHIMA, FOREIGN PRESS SECRETARY OF JAPAN, REGARDING THE SRI LANKAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION [PIS]

GENEVA TAMILS :  06-04-2004

- Pongu Thamil calls on UN to recognize Tamil aspirations [Tamil Net]

At the Pongu Thamil event held Monday in front of the United Nations' Offices in Geneva, Switzerland, the participants from the Tamil Diaspora pointed out the Tamil aspirations endorsed by the Tamil people in the General Elections on April 2 by an overwhelming majority, and called on the U.N. and the international community to recognize the aspirations in finding a lastintg solution to the Tamil question in Sri Lanka.

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TAMIL EELAM  :  05-04-2004

- General Election 2004 - TNA Manifesto and the Tamil mandate [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

Looking back 27 years the Tamil nation cannot help but revisit the year 1977 and the general election, which brought forth the Trail mandate for secession of the Tamil homeland in the North-East from the body politic of Sri Lanka. The circumstances then, though look similar to that of today, were quite different.

Discriminatory legislations, state aided colonization changing Tamil demography and subtly converting Tamils as minorities in their own habitat the Tamil homeland, state organized communal pogroms which forced the Tamils to think seriously of a safe homeland and military suppression of non violent protests against these may be considered as a few of the many reasons that compelled the Tamil people to mandate their then legislators to go ahead and work for separation rather than cohabiting as second class citizens under a so-called 'unitary' governance. The Tamil people, when they mandated f! or separation in 1977, had with them only the manifestations of disappointments, deceit and frustration consequent to many an agreements and pacts entered into solemnly and sincerely with the Colombo regimes having been thrown out of the window just for the fancy of a few Sinhala hardliners. This, no doubt was the catalyst at that time when there wasn't a semblance of self rule or a territory with built -in administrative mechanisms as one can see in the Tamil homeland today with a designation as "LTTE controlled areas" . If even in the absence of such structures and a dedicated fighting force to defend themselves against military oppression, the Tamil people ventured into the unchartered political landscape of 'separation', it was only because the indignity was so unbearable.

- Tamil Tigers warns they will fight if no political solution found [AP]

The rebels said they hoped a political solution would be found. If not, "the Tamil people will fight to establish the Tamil sovereignty in their homeland,'' a pro-rebel TamilNet Web site said. The rebels' proxy party, Tamil National Alliance, emerged as the third largest party in Friday's vote with 22 seats in the 225-member Parliament.

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Forest brigand Veerappan allegedly blasted a police convoy near Paalar, a hilly region with thick forests in Tamil Nadu, India, in April 1993, killing 22 police officials and Informers. The police detained 4 persons :
 
1. Mr. Simon (m), aged 37, Ottarathottai
2. Mr. Bilavendran (m), aged 53, Martalli
3. Mr. Gnana Prakasam (m), aged 47, Santhanapalayam
4. Mr. Meesakara Madhiah (m), aged 57

After invoking TADA clauses, Mysore court initially awarded life sentence for them. They filed appeal in the Supreme Court against the life conviction. However, the Supreme Court enhanced the punishment on 29-01-2004 by awarding capital punishment to the four. Speeding-up to implement the verdict, their date of execution by hanging has been fixed on April 16 at Belgham prison in Karnataka.

Meanwhile, a mercy petition was filed on their behalf with the State Governor of Karnataka on 6 March: only the President of India and State Governors have the power to commute death sentences.

We believe that the verdict can be changed to save their lives in the people?s court by mobilizing mass support and awareness against death penalty.

We have already started a mass signature campaign to press Indian government to sign the moratorium on all execution with UN Human Rights Commission.

We both urge all to join in our campaign and to make this collective cause a success.

PLEASE SEND APPEALS IMMEDIATELY TO:

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His Excellency A J P Abdul Kalam
Office of the President
Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi 110 004
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TAMIL NADU  :  31-03-2004

- Katchatheevu must be retrieved for solving fishermen's issue: Vaiko [The Hindu]

The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) will take immediate steps to solve the pending fishermen issue in the coastal areas. As the retrieval of Katchatheevu is the only way to ensure the welfare of fishermen, the MDMK will mount pressure on the Centre from outside to get back the island from Sri Lanka if the Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA) is voted to power, the general secretary, Vaiko, told presspersons here on Tuesday.

TAMIL EELAM  :  31-03-2004

- Chronology of Sri Lanka's civil war [Reuters]

The following is a chronology of the war that has killed 64,000 people since it erupted after an anti-Tamil riot in 1983:

1983-84 - India trains and funds Tamil groups, including the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), fighting for a separate Tamil state in the island's north and east.

July 1985 - The government, with Indian help, meets Tamil rebel leaders in Bhutanese capital Thimpu, but talks fail.

July 1987 - India and Sri Lanka sign pact creating regional councils to give Tamils in the northeast limited autonomy.

- Close Fight in the South - By T. Sabaratnam [Sangam]
- Hung parliament likely in Sri Lanka's election [Reuters]
- LTTE condemns the killing of TNA candidate [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]
- Need of the Hour - By Rajkumar Sivapatham [Sangam]

TAMIL RELATED  :  31-03-2004

- Bali, Madrid, Istanbul, could Canada be next in terror's crosshairs? [A]

Bell argues that Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger separatists have raised thousands of dollars from the immigrant community here. Sikh and Muslim groups may have also tapped their diasporas for funding and recruits.

TAMIL EELAM  :  30-03-2004

- Tigers condemn TNA candidateÂ’s killing [Tamil Net]

The Liberation Tigers Tuesday said they strongly condemn the killing of Mr. Rajan Sathiyamoorthy, Tamil National Alliance candidate for Batticaloa. “The people of Batticaloa should not to be perturbed by such incidents of violence in the district that create fear. We call on them to vote for the TNA and show the world the national strength of the Tamil people”, the LTTE said in statement issued in Tamil from their political headquarters in Kilinochchi Tuesday. Mr. Sathiyamoorthy was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his residence Tuesday morning.

- Tamil election candidate killed [BBC]

- Life After Former Col. Karuna - By The Action Group of Tamils (TAGOT) [Sangam]

The Reaction in the Sinhala south to Karuna's exit from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is varied. The rabidly anti-Tamil Sinhala nationalists lunged to pit Karuna - their Great Batticaloa Hope - against the LTTE Leader Veluppillai Prabhakaran.

- Pandora's Box - By V. Gunaratnam [Sangam]

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Date: Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:09 am
Subject: Latest Tamil News : 29-03-2004 / 23rd-28th
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TAMIL EELAM  :  29-03-2004

- The armed struggle for Tamil Eelam - By: Karen Parker [TIS Exclusive]

" I have been asked to set out my views on whether the LIBERATION TIGERS OF TAMIL EELAM (LTTE) is a "terrorist" organization. I state categorically that the LTTE is not a "terrorist" organization, but rather an armed force in a war against the government of Sri Lanka. Characterization of the LTTE as a "terrorist" organization is politically motivated having no basis in law or fact. This memorandum provides a brief legal analysis to support my view.

- Intelligence Quotient [Out Look]
- "Election will be a turning point in Tamil struggle"- LTTE official [Tamil Net]

TAMIL NADU - ELECTION COUNT DOWN  :  29-03-2004

- Rajni factor returns in Baba backlash [Telegraph]

The Tamil superstar’s 22,000 fan clubs (rasigar mandram) are ready to teach S. Ramadoss’ PMK a lesson for opposing his last major release, Baba, by taking a tip or two from the saintly political-cleanser role he had played in that film. “Rajni’s fans have decided to oppose the PMK and will work to defeat all the six candidates the PMK is fielding, including five in Tamil Nadu and one in Pondicherry,” said Rajnikanth Fans Associations president Sathya Narayana in Pondicherry today.

- Bullies in khaki [The Week]

TAMIL HUMAN RIGHTS  :  28-03-2004

- Tamil Nadu fisherman dies in custody [Tamil Net]

A Tamil Nadu fisherman arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) last month near Kachchathivu died in custody today. Ms. Maheswary Velayutham, a human rights lawyer who went to see his body at the government hospital in Colombo today charged that he died due to neglect of the injuries sustained when SLN personnel assaulted him during arrest in the high seas.

TAMIL NADU  :  28-03-2004

- In Tamil Nadu, POTA politics takes centre stage [The Hindu]
- Scripting success in Tamil computing [The Hindu]
-
POTA : Untold stories [Front Line]

TAMIL EELAM  :  28-03-2004

- FRONT LINE :

- The LTTE crisis by V.S. Sambandan
- Admired and hated
- An electoral siege
- The Eastern warlord by D.B.S. Jeyaraj
- Interview: 'Col' Karuna
- The conflicts within
- Interview: S.P. Tamilchelvan
- Tiger vs Tiger

TAMIL EELAM  :  27-03-2004

- Pirapaharan - 34 : Tamils Follow Militant Leadership - By T. Sabaratnam [Sangam]
- Tamil threat to breakaway Tiger [BCC]

TAMIL EELAM  :  26-03-2004

- A request from the LTTE Leadership to the LTTE cadres and Divisional Heads in the context of the current crisis in Batticaloa-Amparai [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

Dear fighters and Divisional Heads in Batticaloa-Amparai, It's time now that you realise the truth surrounding Karuna's actions that have brought disgrace to our soil and our martyrs, and take the correct stand. Karuna who was commander of Batticaloa-Amparai, in order to cover-up the offenses committed by him, is engaged in an attempt to create regional differences and fratricidal war.

TAMIL EELAM  :  25-03-2004

- 'Tamil voters' fundamental rights violated' -- Supreme Court [Tamil Net]

The Supreme Court Tuesday held that the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and the Commissioner of Elections had violated the fundamental rights of the voters in the LTTE held areas of the North-East province by preventing them from casting their votes at the last general elections held in December 2001, legal sources said.

- How to tame the Tigers a key issue at Sri Lanka polls [AFP]
- Tamil professor shot in Sri Lanka home [Etaiwan]

MANAMA TAMILS :  25-03-2004

- Jewellery stolen from shop [GDN]

Gold jewellery worth more than BD10,000 was stolen from a shop near the
Tamil Social and Cultural Association in Zubarrah Avenue in Gudaibiya yesterday, writes Vinitha Viswanath. The shop is owned by an Indian.

TAMIL - INTERNET  :  25-03-2004

- Why internet needs to break down the language barriers [FT]

"How do we ensure that communities in Saudi Arabia and Tamil Nadu express themselves in their language and their names and, at the same time, have an address system that's fully interoperable?

AMERICAN TAMILS :  24-03-2004

- US Tamils call for show of unity [Tamil Net]

"It is the duty of every Tamil speaking person in Sri Lanka, regardless of his/her political alignment, religious affiliation, region of residence, or even personal biases, to set aside all such considerations and support this hard earned Tamil unity...[We] wish to humbly and earnestly request ALL Eelam Tamils to exercise their franchise on April 2nd, 2004, conscientiously," said United States-based expatriate Tamil organizations in an appeal issued Tuesday.

TAMIL EELAM  :  24-03-2004

- Sri Lanka Scene : Revolt Against Regionalism - By T. Sabaratnam [Sangam]

TAMIL EELAM  :  23-03-2004

- World Bank Country Rep. Meets with Tamilselvan [Peace Secretariat - LTTE]

Mr. Peter Harrold, Country Director for World Bank in Sri Lanka and H.E. the Ambassador for Norway Mr. Hans Brattskar met with Mr. S. P. Tamilselvan, Head of the LTTE Political Wing in its Head Quarters today, 23rd March 2004.

- Karuna 'compelled' to put Tamil Homeland issue on back burner [HT]

- Women, key to nation building - Ms.Sithamparanathan [Tamil Net]

"I feel our freedom is near our door-step. Tamil men and women have a duty to welcome this freedom and fully engage themselves in nation building activities.

TAMIL NADU  :  23-03-2004

 

- TN Muslims demand separate reservations [NDTV]

Prof. M H Jawahirullah, President-Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam at the Stage - Click to EnlargeTamil Nadu-based Muslims organised a huge rally over the weekend in Thanjavur to demand separate reservations in schools, colleges, government jobs and local bodies. Organised by a human-rights organisation called the Tamil Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK), it was the largest gatherings of Muslims in recent times."We are not asking for naming streets, colleges or building a temple for our leaders. We are asking for our livelihood," said a participant."The politicians promised to fulfill our needs, but they have not done so. That's why we are protesting today. We'll show them in ! the elections," lamented another participant.

- Little minds, splendid show [Newstoday]

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#278 From: TI S <tamilinfodaily@...>
Date: Sat Mar 27, 2004 5:44 am
Subject: Urgent Appeal : Save 4 Tamils from Death Penalty / Click on-line petion
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MANITHAM & CHRO JOINTLY STARTED MASS SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN AGAINST DEATH PENALTY TO SAVE 4 TAMILS
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Note : Urgent Appeal launched to-day [26-03-2004] by Mr. Vaiko, MDMK President. On this first day, MANITHAM get more than 1,000 signatures. Kindly take part in this mass campaign.

- FORWARD THIS MAIL TO YOUR FRIENDS & RELATIAVES -
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- Urgent Appeal
- In English : http://tamilinfoservice.com/manitham/form/petition/1.php
- In Tamil : http://www.tamilinfoservice.com/thamizhmann/2004/march/4.htm

- SIGN On-line Petition : http://tamilinfoservice.com/manitham/form/petition/1.php#SIGN

- ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY! ADOPT HUMAN RIGHTS!!! :
- In English : http://www.tamilinfoservice.com/manitham/faq/3.htm
- In Tamil : http://www.tamilinfoservice.com/manitham/faq/4.htm
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BACK GROUND INFORMATION:

Forest brigand Veerappan allegedly blasted a police convoy near Paalar, a hilly region with thick forests in Tamil Nadu, India, in April 1993, killing 22 police officials and Informers. The police detained 4 persons :
 
1. Mr. Simon (m), aged 37, Ottarathottai
2. Mr. Bilavendran (m), aged 53, Martalli
3. Mr. Gnana Prakasam (m), aged 47, Santhanapalayam
4. Mr. Meesakara Madhiah (m), aged 57

After invoking TADA clauses, Mysore court initially awarded life sentence for them. They filed appeal in the Supreme Court against the life conviction. However, the Supreme Court enhanced the punishment on 29-01-2004 by awarding capital punishment to the four. Speeding-up to implement the verdict, their date of execution by hanging has been fixed on April 16 at Belgham prison in Karnataka.

Meanwhile, a mercy petition was filed on their behalf with the State Governor of Karnataka on 6 March: only the President of India and State Governors have the power to commute death sentences.

We believe that the verdict can be changed to save their lives in the people’s court by mobilizing mass support and awareness against death penalty.

We have already started a mass signature campaign to press Indian government to sign the moratorium on all execution with UN Human Rights Commission.

We both urge all to join in our campaign and to make this collective cause a success.

PLEASE SEND APPEALS IMMEDIATELY TO:

POSTAL CONTACTS:

President
His Excellency A J P Abdul Kalam
Office of the President
Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi 110 004
Telegram: President Kalam, Office of the President, New Delhi, India
Fax: + 91 11 2301 7290
Salutation: Your Excellency

COPIES TO:
Governor of Karnataka
Shri T N Chaturvedi
Office of the Governor
Raj Bhavan
Bangalore 560 001
Karnataka
Telegram: Governor Chaturvedi, Office of the Governor, Karnataka,
India
Fax: + 91 80 2225 815

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Note : Printed notice are available in English & Tamil and can get from MANITHAM Secretariat through in-person, telephone, email or by post





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