Jul 12

Pre-emptive strikes at identified LTTE positions: 11 terrorists killed- Mannar

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At least eleven terrorists were killed today( December 19) during successive attacks by security forces at identified LTTE bunker positions ahead of Wanni defences in Mannar, security sources said. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

“Sri Lanka the world’s greatest learning lab for counter-terrorism” says Dr. Leitner

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Dr. Peter Leitner, President Counter Terrorism Research Center and Professor National Center for Bio Defense of the George Mason University identified eight major sources from which the LTTE procures arms and explosives. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

Sri Lanka and Russian Federation Discuss Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty

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Delegations of Sri Lanka and the Russian Federation held bilateral negotiations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 17-18 December 2007 to conclude a bilateral treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, between the two countries. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

Prabhakaran injured in air attack

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Acting on reliable intelligence, the Air Force carried out a successful air strike targeting the leader of the LTTE, Velupillai Prabhakaran on 26th November 2007. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

15 year old girl escapes LTTE training camp- Batticaloa

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On Thursday (28) around 9.00 a.m. a girl about 15 years old had escaped from a Women's Tiger terrorist base in Thoppigala surrendered to the Dhammina Police post. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

15 year old girl escapes LTTE training camp-Batticaloa

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On Thursday (28) around 9.00 a.m. a girl about 15 years old had escaped from a Women's Tiger terrorist base in Thoppigala surrendered to the Dhammina Police post. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

Satellite phone and SIM found on civilian information

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Civilian information received by troops at Kodikamam in Jaffna, led to a recovery of a satellite phone and SIM this morning (December 19) at 5.25a.m. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

Ethnic Tamils and Muslims back GoSL policy reveals opinion poll

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Majority of the ethnic Tamils , Muslims and Sinhalese are satisfied with the GoSL's stern policy in dealing with terrorism and are satisfied with the law and order situation... Read the Full Article
Jul 12

Clear titles for Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu lands before long - President

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday expressed confidence that the day residents of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu get clear titles for their lands is not far away, hinting that the two areas will soon be liberated from the clutches of the LTTE. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

Two abducted youths flee LTTE captivity- Batticaloa

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On Sunday (31), around 7.40 a.m., two youths surrendered to the Army. Of them, one was a 17 year old Tamil schoolboy who was a resident from the Kurunegala - Mawathagama area. Read the Full Article
Jul 12

Two abducted youths flee LTTE captivity-Batticaloa

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On Sunday (31), around 7.40 a.m., two youths surrendered to the Army. Of them, one was a 17 year old Tamil schoolboy who was a resident from the Kurunegala - Mawathagama area. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Sporadic clashes continue; a Soldier killed in Batticaloa

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An Army soldier was killed and three suffered injuries yesterday (Saturday the 30th December) as the LTTE terrorists continued their sporadic mortar and artillery shelling at the security forces in the eastern province. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Sporadic clashes continue; a Soldier killed in Batticaloa

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An Army soldier was killed and three suffered injuries yesterday (Saturday the 30th December) as the LTTE terrorists continued their sporadic mortar and artillery shelling at the security forces in the eastern province. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Two more Claymore mines recovered- Vavuniya

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SL Army soldiers recovered two more claymore mines in two separate incidents in Vavuniya yesterday (30th). Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Two more Claymore mines recovered-Vavuniya

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SL Army soldiers recovered two more claymore mines in two separate incidents in Vavuniya yesterday (30th). Read the Full Article
Jul 11

13 LTTE cadres killed in Vavuniya and Mannar fronts

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13 LTTE cadres were reported killed today (19) in clashes that erupted with troops in Wellankulam, Palampiddi and Navalkulam areas north of Vavuniya, the Army said. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Five LTTE terrorist killed in attack - Thampanai

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At least five LTTE terrorists were killed and many others wounded when the security forces ambushed an LTTE movement at west of Thampanai in Vavuniya this evening, November 19. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

15Kg claymore mine and suicide jacket found - Batticaloa

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On information received from civilian sources, security forces unearthed warlike items including a claymore mine and a suicide jacket from the Batticaloa area this morning, November 19. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Budget 2008 passed by the Parliament: Boost for Government’s Peace efforts [Updated]

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Parliament today (19) passed the second reading of the 2008 Budget proposals with a majority of 16 votes. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

13 terrorists killed in attacks at Wanni defences

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At least 13 terrorists were killed in skirmishes between security forces and LTTE yesterday (November 18), at Wanni and Mannar defences, security sources said. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Troops remove 207 AP mines at Wanni fronts

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Troops removed 207 anti-personnel mines during clearing operations conducted in separate locations at Wanni fronts yesterday (18), ground sources said. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Mahinda Vs Prabhakaran [The Island Editorial]

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Today is B-Day. The vote in the House on the third Budget of the Rajapaksa administration has all the trappings of a political showdown. Read the Full Article
Jul 11

Palestine names road after SL President

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Palestine named a road yesterday (18) after President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to signify his steadfast commitment to the Palestinian cause during the last 30 years. Read the Full Article
Jul 10

Two T-56 weapons uncovered - Ampara, Batticaloa

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Special Tack Force personnel who were conducting a clearing patrol at the Rupaskulam area in Ampara uncovered a T-56 weapon along with four magazines and 120 ammunition and one pouch this morning, October 19. Read the Full Article
Jul 10

16 LTTE terrorists killed in confrontations - Jaffna, Vavuniya

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At least 16 LTTE terrorists were killed in sporadic clashes erupted in Jaffna and Vavuniya yesterday, October 18. Read the Full Article
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