Protest over killing of engineering student halted in Dhaka

The brutal murder had led to widespread protests in Bangladesh after it came to light that Abrar was beaten to death by some student leaders associated with the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) which is affiliated to the ruling Awami League. Police has arrested 19 accused in the case including many office bearers of BCL. Subsequently, … Read more

Former Sri Lankan President vows to lead new movement to protect SLFP

In a public statement, Mrs. Kumaratunga said all efforts should be taken to prevent the attempts by conspirators to destroy the party which has ensured the democratic rights of the people.  Her statement came as SLFP has not fielded any candidate for the Presidential elections next month and is supporting SLPP candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  SLPP … Read more

Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga vows to lead new movement to protect  SLFP

In a public statement, Mrs. Kumaratunga said all efforts should be taken to prevent the attempts by conspirators to destroy the party which has ensured the democratic rights of the people.  Her statement came as SLFP has not fielded any candidate for the Presidential elections next month and is supporting SLPP candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  SLPP … Read more

Sri Lanka’s Presidential candidate refutes to recognize deal with UNHRC over probe into war crime during LTTE war 

Addressing a press conference in Colombo Tuesday, Gotabaya said they will always work with the United Nations, but can’t recognize what they have signed with past Sri Lankan governments.  He said his party has already rejected that and on this issue, their policies and the present government policies are far apart.  The current government has … Read more

BJP releases party manifesto for Maharashtra assembly polls

The Sankalp Patra, as it is called, was released in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP Working President Jagat Prakash Nadda, State Unit Chief Chandrakant Patil and other leaders. Among other things in the manifesto, the BJP has promised to create one crore jobs for the people in the state. Some key promises … Read more