6 terrorists killed in Mannar front

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A report reached from battle front said that six more LTTE terrorists were killed due to the clashes erupted in several areas in Mannar front today, April 27.

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15 Kg claymore uncovered - Trincomalee

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A powerful claymore mine was uncovered by the security forces personnel at Koviladi in Trincomalee this morning, April 27.

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Wanni liberation continues; 34 terrorists killed, 18 wounded

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At least 34 terrorists were killed when the troops attack against LTTE defences in multi-pronged assault launched in Jaffna, Mannar, Vavuniya and Welioya fronts yesterday, April 26.

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Madhu church open to public soon

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Making another military pledge a reality, the centuries-old sacred Madhu Church, where all communities worshipped will be opened to the public soon for the annual feast.

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16 LTTE killed, 10 injured in clashes at Wanni

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At least 16 LTTE were killed, 10 injured as fighting between troops and LTTE ensued at separate locations in the Mannar and Vavuniya fronts yesterday (April 26), according to military reports received.

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Wanni liberation operation in progress; LTTE suffer heavy damages

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According to the military report reached from the forefront, 28 LTTE terrorists were killed and another 17 were either killed or wounded in clashed sparked in Northern and Wanni defences yesterday, March 26.

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Mobs misled by LTTE inhumanely assault Sri Lankan Film Director

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Sri Lankan film director Thushara Perera was inhumanly assaulted at Gemini Colour Laboratory, in Chennai yesterday by a violent mob lead by LTTE supporters.

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More LTTE military items recover in clearing operations

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Sri Lanka Army troops continued clearing operation in liberated areas uncovered more LTTE military hardware from Ampara and Velarsinnakulam yesterday (02 March), military sources said. Read the Full Article

New Police investigation unit

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A new police investigation unit will be set up to inquire into complaints of alleged misconduct of organized groups and individuals who engage in deceiving people by using the names of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and their family members. Read the Full Article

Boon for railways from container traffic to North

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Sri Lanka Railways has earned a Rs. 28 million income transporting 300 containers carrying essential goods by rail to the North after a lapse of 20 years. Read the Full Article

Three million visitors to North in two months

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There have been three million local and foreign visitors to North in the months of January and February. Read the Full Article

Kalpitiya to be an International Green Resort

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Kalpitiya provides an ideal location for nature-based tourism. Its strategic location and abundance of natural resources, close proximity to Wilpattu National Park, Cultural Triangle and international airport, makes it an ideal destination for an exotic branded location. Read the Full Article

New Police investigation unit

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A new police investigation unit will be set up to inquire into complaints of alleged misconduct of organized groups and individuals who engage in deceiving people by using the names of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and their family members. Read the Full Article

Boon for railways from container traffic to North

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Sri Lanka Railways has earned a Rs. 28 million income transporting 300 containers carrying essential goods by rail to the North after a lapse of 20 years. Read the Full Article

Three million visitors to North in two months

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There have been three million local and foreign visitors to North in the months of January and February. Read the Full Article

IGP to provide security

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IGP Mahinda Balasooriya has decided to provide security to election candidates who are either Party Leaders or General Secretaries, the Attorney General informed the Supreme Court when the rights application filed by Muslim Congress Leader Rauf Hakeem was taken up yesterday. Read the Full Article

Air Force warplanes destroy LTTE training facility and Radar post in Wanni

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Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets successfully carried out two bombing missions targeting two identified camps of LTTE terrorists located in Wanni region this morning (March 27).

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Scores of terrorists flee battle lines: Army intensifies attacks in Wanni and North

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At least 24 terrorists were killed and many reported wounded in clashes between troops and LTTE yesterday (26) at Wanni and Northern battle fronts, security sources said.

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MOD Seva Vanitha Unit donates house for disable soldier

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The Seva Vanitha Unit of the Defence Ministry has constructed and handed over a house to Corporal Nihal Ananda of Engineering Services of on Monday (February 25).

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44 surrendees confess on LTTE links- Jaffna

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Forty-four detainees, having confessed that they were either connected to LTTE or have directly or indirectly aided and abetted the terrorist cause in the Jaffna peninsula consented to receive rehabilitation after they reached Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna prisons on Tuesday (26).

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Responses to Concerns of International CommuniLTTE’s downfall inevitable, says Jane`s Intel. Review

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At The Northeastern coastline is of huge strategic value to the LTTE as it allows maritime access and the use of the Sea Tigers in operations in Jaffna or elsewhere. This is not to say that the Sea Tigers pose a significant threat to the Sri Lankan Navy.

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Responses to Concerns of International Community on Sri Lanka

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At a recent briefing for 16 EU Ambassadors based in New Delhi, concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka, a Senior Minister of Sri Lanka addressed some issues of recent concerns of the international community.

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UNP’s fullest support for 13th Amendmen

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Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday extended the UNP’s fullest cooperation to implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which has been proposed by the APRC proposals.

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Troops recover more military items

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Sri Lanka Army troops of 61 Division engaging the search and clear operations in the general area Periyathampanai recovered 24 AP mines, 02 Rocket launcher bombs (40mm), 01 mortar bomb (60mm) and one claymore bomb yesterday (2nd January 2010). Read the Full Article

Lorry with 39,000 packets of high protein food stooped at road block - Medawachchiya

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A truck belonging to the “Trico” Terminal Private Limited company transporting 39,000 packets of high protein “PB100 compact Fera Pheutical” food was stopped by the Medawachchiya road block around 9.00 in the night on Saturday (26).

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