Sep 30

Six rebels killed in Sri Lanka: army (TODAYonline)

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Hand out picture released by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence shows security forces at Silavattura, an area captured from Tamil Tiger guerrillas. Sri Lanka's military has killed six suspected Tamil Tiger rebels along front lines in the northwest of the island, the defence ministry said. Read the Full Article
Sep 30

Lanka concerned about Sethusamudram’s effects (New Kerala)

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Colombo, Sep 30 : The Sethusamudram shipping canal project poses a grave danger to Sri Lanka's coastal and marine life, a member of a panel to study the impact of the project said. Read the Full Article
Sep 30

Six rebels killed in Sri Lanka: army (AFP via Yahoo! News)

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Sri Lanka's military has killed six suspected Tamil Tiger rebels along front lines in the northwest of the island, the defence ministry said Sunday. Read the Full Article
Sep 30

At least 5 Tamil separatists killed in northern Sri Lanka, military says (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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At least five Tamil Tiger separatists were killed in a clash with government troops in northern Sri Lanka, the military said Sunday. Read the Full Article
Sep 30

At least 5 Tamil separatists killed in northern Sri Lanka, military says (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News)

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At least five Tamil Tiger separatists were killed in a clash with government troops in northern Sri Lanka, the military said Sunday. Read the Full Article
Sep 30

Arrests made after Maldives blast (CNN.com)

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Maldives police have arrested two local men after a nail-packed bomb exploded in a busy park Saturday and wounded 12 foreign tourists, a government spokesman said Sunday. Read the Full Article
Sep 30

Iran to set up oil refinery in Sri Lanka (Zawya)

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29 September 2007 Iran has suggested setting up petroleum refinery in Sri Lanka, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Office at Geneva announced. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Mawbima Lanka - Ape De Presidential Awards ceremony on October 23 (Sunday Observer)

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The first Mawbima Lanka - Ape De Presidential Awards Ceremony will be held on October 23 at the BMICH under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka not on UN Human Rights Council agenda (Sunday Observer)

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Contrary to certain news items and commentaries appearing in certain Sri Lankan newspapers, Sri Lanka is not on the agenda of the ongoing Sixth Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Office in Geneva releasing a statement said. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka: SLA targets LTTE areas from Nagarkoyil FDL (TamilNet)

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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched artillery fire Saturday morning from their northern Front Defence Line (FDL) positions in Mukamaalai in Thenmaraadchi across the lagoon stretch towards Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held territories. The attacks commenced at 5:50a.m. and lasted till 7:10a.m. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka: SLAF Kfirs bombs in Puthukkudiyiruppu (TamilNet)

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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombers dropped 19 bombs in two sorties Saturday morning between 7:00a.m. and 8:30a.m. over civilian targets in Vallipunam, in Puthukkudiyiruppu DS division of Mullaiththeevu district. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka: UN urged to visit people enduring rights violations (TamilNet)

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Human right officials of the United Nations who come to Sri Lanka should visit detention camps located in Boosa and other areas, and also should meet people affected by human right violations instead of meeting Colombo government officials only, stressed several Sri Lanka human rights activists addressing a media conference held at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

IFJ says sending four Sri Lankan TV journalists on leave unfair

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Sept 29, Colombo: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) yesterday claimed that forcing four journalists attached to the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) to go on leave is unnecessary and unjust. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka’s leading Christian clergy expresses solidarity with protesting Myanmar monks

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Sept 29, Colombo: A prominent Sri Lankan Christian clergyman expressed solidarity with the Buddhist monks in Myanmar protesting against the military government. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

US Green Card lottery to open from next month

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Sept 29, Colombo: The United States - 2009 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery will be formally opened in Washington DC on October 3. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Former Sri Lanka ruling party minister appears before disciplinary committee

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Sept 29, Colombo: Former Treasurer of the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party and Convener of the SLFP (Mahajana) Wing, Mangala Samaraweera appeared before a SLFP disciplinary committee yesterday at the SLFP Headquarters at Darley Road. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sea Tiger training base destroyed in fresh air raid: Lanka (New Kerala)

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Colombo, Sep 29 : Sri Lanka Air Force today claimed that it has devasted yet another key training base of the LTTE’s Sea Tiger wing in the rebel-heartland of Mullaitivu this morning. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Rebel training base bombed in northern Sri Lanka (People’s Daily)

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Sri Lanka Air Force has taken target of a Tamil Tiger training base in an air raid early Saturday morning, defense officials said. A sea Tiger (the sea wing) training base of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Puthukudiiruppu ... Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka says fighting kills 10 (AAP via Yahoo!Xtra News)

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Nine rebels and a soldier were killed in a series of battles in Sri Lanka, the military says. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka: 9 seek protection with HRC, 4 reported missing in Jaffna (TamilNet)

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Nine civilians in Thenmaraadchi, ranging from ages 18 to 67, including youths and family men, sought protection with Human Rights Commission (HRC) in Jaffna Friday due to death threats from Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and SLA-backed paramilitaries. Meanwhile, four civilians are reported missing by their family members with HRC Jaffna. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka Air Force bombs Sea Tiger training facility in Northeast

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Sept 29, Colombo: Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed a key Sea Tiger training facility at Thevipuram in Mullaitivu this morning, the military said. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sustainable Energy Authority comes in to effect in Sri Lanka

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Sept 29, Colombo: Sri Lanka government will set up a Sustainable Energy Authority from October 01 under the Ministry of Power and Energy. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Wheat flour and bread prices increased in Sri Lanka

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Sept 29, Colombo: Sri Lanka's wheat flour monopoly Prima increased the price of a kilo of wheat flour by Rs. 13 with immediate effect yesterday bringing the new price to Rs. 64 per kilo. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka to implement new Tourism Act from October 01

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Sept 29, Colombo: A Tourism Development Authority is to be set up under the new tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 which will come into operation with effect from October 01. Read the Full Article
Sep 29

Sri Lanka major opposition in courts to save party herald

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Sept 29, Colombo: A tussle over the party print media propaganda organ has commenced between Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) and its breakaway Democratic Group. Read the Full Article
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