May 11

Sri Lanka’s president says election win a mandate for war against Tamil rebels (San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Sri Lanka's president on Sunday hailed his party's election victory in the country's tense Eastern Province as a mandate to push ahead with his war against Tamil Tiger rebels in the north. Read the Full Article
May 11

Alleged LTTE gunmen shot dead 02 civilians - Jaffna

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Alleged LTTE gunmen on a motor cycle followed a Tamil youth yesterday (November 16) at 8:15 p.m., and shot him dead at general area Molavi in Jaffna, defence sources said. Read the Full Article
May 11

Ruling party wins Sri Lanka polls (Boston Herald)

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BATTICALOA, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's ruling party won control of the country's tense Eastern Province today after an election that monitors said was marred by voter... Read the Full Article
May 11

Sri Lanka Holds Vote In Liberated East (CBS News)

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Eastern Sri Lanka residents voted Saturday in their first major election, less than a year after the separatist rebels lost control of the region. The poll was hailed as a democratic milestone but marred by a rebel attacks, one that left 11 people dead. Read the Full Article
May 11

“All Tamils not identical with blood thirsty LTTE” - V. Anandasangaree

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On the International Day of Tolerance and Non-Violence Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) Leader V. Anandasangaree making a statement said that hardly a day passes with out a person dying of violence particularly in the North. Read the Full Article
May 11

Naval troops seize consignemnt of electrical equipment - Mannar

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Naval personnel recovered a consignment of electrical equipment and satellite antennas during a search operation this morning( November 17) at genaral area Katupalliya in Mannar. Read the Full Article
May 11

Sri Lanka’s Brandix goes East with BoI

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May 11, Colombo: A new garment factory will be established under President Mahinda Rajapaksa's "Negenahira Navodaya" (Eastern Awakening) programme to develop the Eastern province. Read the Full Article
May 11

Mihin s antics compromise Lanka s safety record

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Grounded budget carrier, Mihin Lanka, is at the final stages of bringing in two Airbus A-320 aircraf.. Read the Full Article
May 11

Sri Lanka President talks to new Russian President

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May 11, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa congratulated new Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on his official inauguration as Head of state. Read the Full Article
May 11

Fraud claims taint Sri Lanka poll (UPI)

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 11 (UPI) -- The ruling Sri Lankan coalition Sunday won 20 seats in debut elections in the country's eastern provinces amid claims of fraud and intimidation, officials said. Read the Full Article
May 11

UNP and SLMC says EP election marred with violence

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May 11, Colombo: The main opposition UNP and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress today rejected yesterday’s election results saying the poll was marred by violence. Read the Full Article
May 11

Sri Lanka President says election results shows people’s mandate for the government policy for development and against terrorism

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May 11, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today said, the election results of Eastern Provincial council show nothing other than the people's approval for the government policy for development of rural areas and for fighting terrorism. Read the Full Article
May 11

Troops recover 121 AP mines in search operations- Trincomalee

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Acting on civilian information yesterday (16) at general area Koviladi, in Trincomalee troops uncovered a T-56 assault riffle, 02 T-56 magazines and 56 ammunitions during a search operation conducted at 6.30 p.m. Read the Full Article
May 11

Troops recover 121 AP mines in search operations

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In search operations conducted in the Kaduruvittankulam, Illuppadikulam and Kallikulam areas, troops uncovered 121 anti-personnel (AP) mines, security sources said. Read the Full Article
May 11

15 terrorists killed as troops neutralize LTTE offensive bids at Wanni and Northern defences

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At least 15 terrorists were killed and many others seriously injured when troops neutralized, consecutive LTTE offensive attempts along the Wanni and Northern fronts, yesterday (16) security sources said. Read the Full Article
May 11

Sri Lanka’s president says election win a mandate for war against Tamil rebels (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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Sri Lanka's president on Sunday hailed his party's election victory in the country's tense Eastern Province as a mandate to push ahead with his war against Tamil Tiger rebels in the north. Read the Full Article
May 11

Army destroys two LTTE bunkers, 5 killed and 2 wounded- Jaffna

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Five terrorists were killed and two others injured when troops effectively responded at an LTTE offensive preparation at the Nagarkovil forward defences this morning (November 17). Read the Full Article
May 11

Sri Lanka govt wins key polls in boost for war effort (AFP via Yahoo! News)

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Sri Lanka's ruling coalition was Sunday declared the winner of key elections in the east of the island, and hailed its victory as a major boost for the war against Tamil rebels. Read the Full Article
May 11

Army overruns LTTE bunker; terrorist take flight leaving six dead female cadres - Periyathampanai

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Sri Lanka army troops responding to increased LTTE infiltration bids attacked an LTTE bunker line at Periyathampanai on Wanni forward defence line (FDL) this morning ( November 17). Read the Full Article
May 11

Sri Lanka govt wins key polls in boost for war effort (AFP via Yahoo! News)

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Sri Lanka's ruling coalition was Sunday declared the winner of key elections in the east of the island, and hailed its victory as a major boost for the war against Tamil rebels. Read the Full Article
May 11

Ruling party wins Sri Lanka polls (AP via Yahoo! News)

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Sri Lanka's ruling party won control of the country's tense Eastern Province on Sunday after an election that monitors said was marred by voter intimidation and fraud. Read the Full Article
May 11

Wake up call!

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While the military machine marches forward regaining lost Sri Lanka, heart and mind operation must commence to satisfy the Tamil speaking people by attending to their prime grievances. Read the Full Article
May 11

Sri Lanka’s military says 18 rebels killed in latest clashes (AP via Yahoo! Philippines News)

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New fighting near the Tamil Tiger rebels' stronghold in northern Sri Lanka left 18 insurgents dead, the military said Sunday. Read the Full Article
May 11

State TV: Ruling Party Wins Sri Lanka Vote (ABC News)

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Sri Lanka's ruling party wins disputed Eastern Province elections, state television says Read the Full Article
May 11

State TV: Ruling party wins Sri Lanka vote (AP via Yahoo! News)

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Sri Lanka's ruling party has won a disputed election in the country's Eastern Province, state television reported Sunday. Read the Full Article
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