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CHOGM 2011 in Perth from October 28-30 :
Unique platform to promote democracy, development
The member countries of the Commonwealth share a
strong commitment to the fundamental principles of democracy and
development, good governance, rule of law, and protection of human
rights. CHOGM provides a unique platform for Commonwealth leaders to
work together to address significant global challenges. It provides
an opportunity for Commonwealth leaders to discuss national and
global challenges, to exchange views and best practices to explore
the road to peace and prosperity for one and all and deliberate on
how this leading organisation can serve the world better.
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Ulterior motives behind allegations against Sri Lanka?
As the CHOGM approaches, the Australian media
has gone in to overdrive to pin war crimes allegations on Sri Lanka
and its leadership. Steven Harper of Canada and others dependent on
expatriate Tamil vote banks have discarded even a semblance of
impartiality in their enthusiasm to pander to domestic pressure
groups.
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Despite internal rift :
UNP’s CMC victory confounds reformists
The Local Government elections of 2011 which
were held in three phases concluded with the last phase being held
on October 8. It was a cake walk for the ruling UPFA which won over
80 percent of the local bodies including some Councils which were
considered UNP bastions in the past.
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Hetti Veediya:
A paradise for jewellery
According to legends Hetti Veediya, also known
as Sea Street is the popular location for gold jewellery in Sri
Lanka today. Hetti Veediya became popular after the arrival of
Chettiars from South India during the colonial era. As Ceylon was a
strategic location in the Indian Ocean, the Chettiars focussed
attention towards commencing business activities here.
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