Dec 31

Air force mounts support missions to advancing troops on Mannar front

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Sri Lanka Air Force MI-24 helicopter gun ships today launched a close air support mission for advancing troops on the Mannar front this morning (May 18) targeting a gathering of LTTE cadres in the Andankulama area. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

President’s Vesak Message

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It is with much devotion and faith that I join all Sri Lankan Buddhists in celebrating the Great Vesak Festival. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Defence Ministry organizes all night Pirith chanting ceremony to invoke blessings to War heroes

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Ministry of Defence , Public Security , Law and Order of Sri Lanka organized an all night Pirith Chanting ceremony yesterday (May 17) to invoke blessing to the country, and the war heroes. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Sporadic clashes continue in Vavuniya front: 8 terrorists killed

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Troops forced into terrorist defences in the Vavuniya front yesterday (May 18) as sporadic clashes were reported between troops and LTTE in Periyamadu, Palampiddi, Palamoddai and Mundimurippu general areas , security sources said. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

False allegation by Lanka Disent and Free Media Movement

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The attention of the Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order, has been drawn to a statement issued by the Free Media Movement (FMM) dated 17 May 2008, and published in the media on May 19, 2008, which makes a serious allegation against this Ministry. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Murder of rights activist Maheswary Velautham condemned at UN Human Rights Council

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Statement by H.E. Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka at the adoption of the report of Sri Lanka on Monday 19th May 2008 following its Universal Periodic Review. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Indian Police bust Tiger smuggling ring

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Tamil Nadu police on Sunday busted a suspected LTTE ring trying to smuggle high-power communications equipment and boat repair materials to Sri Lanka's North. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Troops dismantle LTTE offensive: 12 killed, 21 wounded in Wanni fighting

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SLA troops deployed ahead of the recently liberated Palampiddi area, Vavuniya have totally neutralized an LTTE offensive attempt to open -up the military defences in a heavy gun attack mounted from non-liberated areas on Monday (May 19). Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Tamil civilian shot dead by alleged LTTE gunman- Vavuniya

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An alleged LTTE gunman shot dead a Tamil civilian on Monday(May 19) , while having his meals at a Caf located along the Vavuniya - Horowapottana main road, at around 1.30p.m. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

SL to send a medical relief team to help Chinese earth quake victims

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Sri Lanka will dispatch a medical team consisting of nurses and doctors to provide care for those thousands of victims injured by China's 8.0 magnitude earth quake, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

3 Police constables injured in LTTE grenade attack- Vavuniya

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Three Police constables received injuries this morning (May 20) at 7.45.a.m., when an alleged LTTE operative lobbed a hand grenade at a Police post located along the Medawachchiya- Mannar main road in Manik Farm area at Settikulama. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Alleged LTTE gunman kills a Police Constable - Batticaloa

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A Police constable who was shot at while returning after completing his duty succumbed to his injuries on admission to the Batticaloa hospital last evening, May 20. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Terrorist chief Balraj dies in a heart attack

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Pro LTTE websites today said a senior terrorist leader known as Balraj had died in a heart attack at an LTTE base in Wanni on Tuesday (May 20). Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Minor explosion at Katugastota Railway Bridge

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Pedestrian track of the Katugastota railway bridge received minor damages due to an explosion took place in late night yesterday, May 20 Read the Full Article
Dec 31

SLAF launches close air support mission - Muhamalai

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Sri Lanka Air Force MI-24 helicopter gun ships launched close air support mission ahead of security forces defence line in Muhamalai in Jaffna this morning, May 21. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Wanni liberation continues; 23 terrorists killed yesterday’s offensives

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Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) says that 23 killed and at least 26 wounded in yesterday's (May 20) clashes reported from Welioya, Mannar, Vavuniya and Muhamalai battlefronts. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Sri Lankans in US donates Rs 12 million to Api Wenuwen Api fund

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A group of Sri Lankan expatriates in the United States of America has donated 12 million rupees to "Api Wenuwn Api" (We for ourselves) fund, which is maintained by the Defence Ministry. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Terrorist chief Balraj dies of a heart attack

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Pro LTTE websites today said a senior terrorist leader known as Balraj had died of a heart attack at an LTTE base in Wanni on Tuesday (May 20). Read the Full Article
Dec 31

UNHRC: Lanka gains 101 votes

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UN: Sri Lanka yesterday obtained an absolute majority at the vote for the UN Human Rights Council, gaining 101 out of 192 votes on offer. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Two more LTTE bodies handed over to ICRC- Vavuniya

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Sri Lankan Army has handed over two more LTTE bodies located by troops during search operations conducted in Vavuniya battle front to the ICRC officials today(May 22), at around 10a.m. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Soldier injured in LTTE claymore mine explosions- Akkaraipattuwa

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A soldier received minor injuries when LTTE terrorists triggered off 2 byroad claymore mines, targeting an Army route clearing patrol along the Akkaraipattuwa - Pottuvil main road in Akkaraipattuwa, today (May 22) at around 10.15a.m. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

2 TMVP members gunned down by unidentified gunmen - Kaththankudi

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Two TMVP (Tamila Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal) members were gunned down by unidentified gunmen in Kaththankudi town today, May 22. The victims were identified as Shanthan, the party's chief organizer of Kaththankudi, and Parasuraman, sources said. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

5 LTTE terrorists killed; bodies recovered- Vavuniya

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Troops continued to dominate in the Wanni battle front today (May 22) as Army infantrymen carried out sporadic attacks at LTTE, security sources said. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Much ado about a vote- Island Editorial

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Some people are dancing in the streets over Sri Lanka's failure to retain her seat in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Read the Full Article
Dec 31

An end to terrorism

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President George W Bush's recent speech to the Israeli Knesset is very illuminating as it provided a deeper insight to America's attitude towards terrorism. The US President made it clear that no nation should be forced to negotiate with terrorists. Read the Full Article
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