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Deepening crisis

Sri Lanka slips back to a phase of military conflict as the LTTE steps up its attacks and the Army readily retaliates.

V.S. SAMBANDAN & B. MURALIDHAR REDDY in Colombo

`Engagement is the key'

Interview with Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona.

V.S. SAMBANDAN & B. MURALIDHAR REDDY

Truce in danger

With a communiqu on June 9, the LTTE puts an end to the latest phase of negotiations with the Sri Lankan government.

Straining ceasefire

A full-fledged but undeclared politico-military conflict is under way between the Sri Lankan state and the separatists.

Frayed truce

The April 25 attack on the Army chief has cast a shadow on the fragile peace process in the country torn by years of civil strife.

BY V.S. SAMBANDAN

Grounds of conflict

The "Tamil Eelam Lands Act" once again highlights a key issue of the conflict - control of land

A revival of hope

The talks in Geneva between the government and the LTTE have given rise to expectations of continued political engagement.

Truce under test

Renewed hostilities in the north and east of Sri Lanka put severe pressure on the conflict resolution process between the government and the Liberatio

An iconic anchor

S. SARAVANAMUTTU represents a legion of broadcasters who were icons in the era of the romance of the radio. Popularly known as `Radio Mama' and then a

For that old magic

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, a shadow of its former self, is due for an overhaul.

An air of apprehension

While violence rises in Sri Lanka, President Mahinda Rajapakse's visit to India yields no cause for cheer as the latter reiterates its policy of not i

Hope in the emerald isle

Housing projects as part of the rehabilitation efforts are well under way in Sri Lanka, but the shortage of skilled labour could prove to be a stumbli

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