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Tensions between South Asia’s nuclear armed neighbors soared Wednesday as Pakistan’s government issued a dramatic warning that India is preparing to launch military action within the next 24 to 36 hours, using the recent Pahalgam attack as a pretext.  The statement, delivered by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, included a series of pointed accusations and a call for international intervention. “Pakistan has credible intelligence that India intends carrying out military action against Pakistan in the next 24-36 hours on the pretext of baseless and concocted allegations of involvement in the Pahalgam incident,” Tarar said in a statement released late Tuesday.  He denounced what he described as India’s “self-assumed hubristic role of Judge, Jury and Executioner in the region,” calling it “reckless and vehemently rejected”. Tarar emphasized Pakistan’s own history as a victim of terrorism and its consistent condemnation of such acts: “Pakistan has been the victim of terrorism ...

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stand condemned not only for their violent insurgency but also for their ruthless exploitation of children as soldiers during Sri Lanka’s civil war.  While the conflict officially ended in 2009, the scars left by the LTTE’s forced recruitment of thousands of children remain a painful reminder of their terror tactics. During the war, the LTTE systematically abducted and conscripted children-some as young as 11 or 12-forcing them into brutal military training and deploying them on front lines.  Human Rights Watch reported that children were often taken from their homes at night or seized while going to school, with families threatened or beaten if they resisted.  Once recruited, these children faced harsh discipline, exposure to violence, and were denied contact with their families. UNICEF documented thousands of such cases, with estimates suggesting the actual numbers were even higher due to underreporting. The LTTE’s use of chil...

By, Miyuru Rasoj- Colombo Photo Credit- The Economic Times In a significant political development, the Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has undergone a major cabinet reshuffle, marked by the induction of Mano Thangaraj as minister and the resignation of two senior ministers, V. Senthil Balaji and Dr. K. Ponmudy, amid mounting legal and political pressures. Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office to Mano Thangaraj on Monday, following the Chief Minister’s recommendation.  Thangaraj’s return to the cabinet comes at a crucial time as the ruling DMK seeks to consolidate its position ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The reshuffle was triggered by the resignations of Senthil Balaji, who held the Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise portfolios, and K. Ponmudy, Minister for Forests and Khadi.  Balaji stepped down after the Supreme Court directed him to choose between retaining his cabinet post and safeguarding his bail in an ongoing money launder...

By, Miyuru Rasoj- Colombo   In a landmark move for Bangladesh’s digital future, the government has officially approved SpaceX’s Starlink to operate as a satellite internet provider in the country.  The decision, announced Monday by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, paves the way for the launch of high-speed, low-latency internet services across Bangladesh, including its most remote and underserved regions. The approval follows months of regulatory review by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), which recently established new guidelines for non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite operators.  Starlink, a global leader in satellite internet technology founded by Elon Musk, submitted its application in March and has since worked closely with Bangladeshi authorities to meet all requirements. Starlink’s entry is expected to be a game-changer for Bangladesh’s connectivity landscape. The company’s constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites will delive...

By, Miyuru Rasoj- Colombo Hundreds of Buddhist monks and lay followers have intensified their protests at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, demanding exclusive Buddhist control over their holiest shrine.  The movement, which began as a small sit-in in February, has now grown into a nationwide campaign, drawing attention to what protesters call a “historic injustice” and a violation of their religious rights. A Sacred Site Under Dispute The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marks the spot where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment over 2,500 years ago.  For Buddhists worldwide, it is the most sacred place of pilgrimage. Yet, under the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949, the temple’s management is shared equally between Hindus and Buddhists, with the chairperson always a Hindu-typically the District Magistrate of Gaya. “This is the only major religious site in India where the founding faith does not have exclusive control,” said Venerable Bhante Anand, a senior mon...

By,  Miyuru Rasoj- Colombo The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a landmark water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank and signed on September 19, 1960.  Its primary aim is to regulate the use and distribution of the waters of the Indus River system, which is vital for the livelihoods and economies of both countries. Background and Historical Context Following the partition of British India in 1947, both India and Pakistan inherited parts of the vast Indus river system, which flows from Tibet through India into Pakistan and onward to the Arabian Sea.  The division of the rivers and their headworks led to immediate disputes, as upstream India gained control over water sources critical to downstream Pakistan’s agriculture and development. Tensions peaked in 1948 when India temporarily stopped water supplies to Pakistan, prompting international intervention.  The World Bank mediated negotiations, culminating in the Indus Waters Treaty afte...