A Circular Memo that reached the Thuppahiyaa, 25 November 2024
Big Tiger Event this week in every major city in Australia – share with Sri Lankans Aussies. ………….Please see the attached document and once you have read the contents, consider these actions:
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Ameen Izzadeen, in The Daily Mirror in Sri Lanka, 22 November 2024 …… where the title reads “Biden’s legacy: Gaza genocide and now possible nuclear war in Europe” **
US Alternate Ambassador Robert Wood raises his hand to veto a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Wednesday. AFP
Never has the world been so precariously on pins and needles as it is now, with Europe exposed to the threat of nuclear war, the West Asian region facing genocide, and the rest of the world uncertain about what to expect from the leadership change in the United States—a nation teetering on the brink of moral bankruptcy.
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VISIT this item sent to me by a Richmondite Medic residing in Britain with this note:
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Michael Roberts
Naren Rajasingham was a trifle junior to me at Peradeniya University when he pursued a Vet/Science Degree before proceeding to postgraduate qualifications in the same field. It was only when I was fully enmeshed in researching the Eelam Wars and visiting Colombo with some frequency that I got to know him. My memory is imprecise in its notation of time; and I cannot fix precise dates to our exchanges.
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WHERE …. Mahendran Thiruvarangan and Sumathy Sivamohan speak up in support of this new political venture
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Ranjan Sivagurunathan
Hello Everyone!
I am excited to share that Vanni Hope’s brand-new website is officially live! You can now explore it at vannihope.org.
This new platform marks an important step forward as we continue to grow and serve impoverished communities across the island. Our updated website will feature the latest project updates, announcements, and a chance to meet our dedicated team. It offers new ways to stay connected and discover how you can contribute to our mission.
A key highlight is our new donation platform, offering exciting new features including:
Recurring Donations – Schedule contributions automatically at your convenience.
Donation Management Portal – Track and manage your giving history with ease.
Tribute Donations – Donate in honour or memory of someone special.
Project Category Selection – Choose which cause your donation will directly support.
Automated Receipts – Receive receipts immediately to your email inbox after donating, along with an annual receipt providing a summary of your donations at the end of each financial year for your tax purposes.
A special thank you goes to our young director Valluvan Thillairajah who developed this entire website during his medical school break. His hard work has provided us with a platform that truly reflects our mission and makes it easier for supporters like you to engage with the work we do.
I encourage you to explore the site, learn about our initiatives, and consider making a donation to be the reason someone smiles today.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we are building brighter futures and stronger communities across Sri Lanka.
Warm Regards
| Ranjan Sivagnanasundaram | |
| Chairman / Public Officer |
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A DailyFT item, 14 October 2024, entitled “Another Lost Opportunity”
The new administration of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake lost yet another opportunity in the international stage to rectify past wrongs and charter a new course. This time at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), keeping with the policies of the Rajapaksa-Wickremesinghe administrations, the Government rejected international efforts to deliver justice for the tens of thousands of victims of State atrocities.
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About Bart Klem = My research is focused on questions of political order amidst and after civil war. I am interested in state institutions, de facto sovereignty of rebel movements and public authority. Sri Lanka has been my main country specialization, but I also work on Northern Cyprus and I have done some work on Indonesia (mainly Kalimantan). More details may also be found on my personal website.
Before joining Gothenburg University in 2020, I was lecturer at the University of Melbourne and the University of Zurich.
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Thuppahi is pleased to present a photo of the key personnel located in Sri Lanka who were involved in launching the new cutting/edge academic venture known as THE CEYLON JOURNAL this year.
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