Minister Douglas Devananda's Special Statement at Parliament

Police cracks down on LTTE supporters

The Tamil Nadu police have taken a stern view of LTTE sympathisers in the state. They have warned supporters against showing solidarity of any kind with the rebel outfit, even issuing an advertisement in the papers warning against holding rallies, condolence meetings or any other action that would appear to support the LTTE.

After top LTTE leader Thamilselvan was killed by Sri Lankan military earlier this month, the state saw rallies on the streets with MDMK leader Vaiko leading the demonstration to pay homage to the deceased leader. Though Vaiko and Nedumaran were arrested, this did not stop Tamil nationalists.

Large hoardings sprang up on roadsides to mourn the death of LTTE's top negotiator, while prayers and condolence meetings were held at street corners.

Such support for a LTTE man has made the Tamil Nadu police sit up. They have now put out an advertisement directing the pubilc to stop showing solidarity with the LTEE.

According to the notice, any action supporting banned organisations - by individuals or organisations - will be punished. The advertisement says rallies, condolence meetings or any other action supporting banned organisations by individuals or organisations will be punishable under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

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Hijacking 'Human rights' to trample others' rights

The tragedy of human rights today is that there is an army of professionals in NGOs and academia labouring to manufacture arguments in defence of terrorism, elevating it to a level higher than that of its victims.

Veteran Journalist and Asian Tribune Editorial Adviser H.L.D. Mahindapala made this observation yesterday (Nov. 29) delivering the D.A. Rajapaksa Commemorative Oration at the BMICH, Colombo today (Nov. 29).

He said:

"Every exploding point on the globe has become the happy hunting ground of these hired professionals in NGOs and academia who are skilled in blurring the lines of human rights. Armed with theories of human rights these professionals trot the globe professing to be holier-than-the state. But their morality is wearing thin because they are seen increasingly as hired agents serving political goals of the power-brokers in the West " .....

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Iran supplies 70 percent of Sri Lanka's oil requirements

Talking about the achievements gained during Sri Lanka's president's visit to Tehran, the Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. PB Jayasundera stated that Iran is to supply 70 percent of his country's oil requirements.

Speaking to Sri Lanka's national newspaper, P B Jayasundera said that during the president's visit to Tehran they could secure 7-month credit facilities to import oil from Iran.

These credit facilities make it possible for Sri Lanka to pay the costs of the imported oil not immediately after receiving it.

He also asserted that following the negotiations between the two presidents, the high tariffs imposed on importing Sri Lanka's tea to Iran were lifted.

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Murali better than Warne says KP

Kevin Pietersen has admitted that Muttiah Muralitharan is a harder bowler to bat against than the great Shane Warne.

The England batsman has had battles against both Muralitharan and Warne, but as he gears up to face the Sri Lankan spin wizard in the first Test in Kandy starting on Saturday, Pietersen said Muralitharan is tougher challenge because of his ability to spin the ball both ways.

"I know the way Shane tries to get you out and the way Muralitharan tries to get you out," said Pietersen.

"The difference is Muralitharan spins the ball both ways and is harder to pick; he is a lot harder challenge because of the way he spins it both ways with a pretty similar action.

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A cannibalistic fascist cannot be allowed to destroy Tamil people’s democratic rights! – Douglas Devananda

A fascist who only knows the taste of human flesh couldn’t be allowed to destroy the democratic rights of Tamil people says Minister of Social Services and Social Welfare and Leader of EPDP Dougles Devananda. Minister Devananda said this making a special statement on the attempt on his life by a tiger terrorist human bomb at his office at Narahenpita yesterday (28th). Minister Devananda was participating at the committee stage of the budget debate.

Full text of Minister Devananda’s statement:

Prabakaran, who alleged that he would usher in liberation for Tamil people, assassinated many democratic leaders of Tamil people. Were Tamils liberated? I am not scared of Velupillai Prabakaran’s threats, growls or attacks. I am dedicated for the democratic rights of the Tamil people. I shall never flee from democracy fearing a tiger who only desires human flesh. I will never allow a terrorist to destroy the democratic rights of the Tamil people...

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