| Recovery of LTTE diaries/documents from Vishmadhu reveal " Tiger Terror International "
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The Ministry of Defence had stated :" A recent recovery made by military intelligence at Visvamadu of some highly classified documents and diary notes of 'Castro:' once head of LTTE 's intelligence wing has provided information on terror outfits. |
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| Demonstration against Ban-ki –moon’s expert panel in Geneva
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Expatriates living in European countries gathered under the Sri Lankan national flag in front of the UNO head office Geneva Switzerland and had a massive demonstration... |
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| Role of UN and EU deplored
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The European Union (EU)'s decision to terminate the GSP Plus trade concessions for over 700 export products from Sri Lanka and ... |
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| Sri Lanka bashing by Tamil Nadu politicians to secure the vote bank the centuries old burning issues unresolved
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It has become an obsession for Tamil Nadu politicians to interfere in the internal affairs of Sri Lanka despite their many urgent problems... |
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| Some highlights from the 2010 Budget presented to Parliament by the Acting Finance Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama
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Acting Finance Minister Dr Sarath Amunugama presenting the Budget 2010
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| Gen. McChrystal relieved of duties
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'War is bigger than any one man or woman' - Obama
War is bigger than any one man or woman, whether a private, a general, or a president. And as difficult as it is to lose General McChrystal,... |
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| Open letter to Stephen Sackur BBC Hardtalk presenter
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I watched your talk with our Defence Secretary which was aired by our national television stations. |
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| "Rockfort" Express passengers in miraculous escape
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The picture in the Indian English daily "The Hindu" (13/06/2010) says it all as it graphically depicts the "Rockfort Express".. |
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| Pro -LTTE demonstrators detained in Tamil Nadu
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A few pro LTTE anti Sri Lankan protestors carrying black flags and shouting slogans were arrested from several locations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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| More explosives devices, Rifles and other items recovered
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 12:01 |
JAFFNA: Army Troops conducting clearing operations in the 51 Division area recovered 01 x 81 mm unserviceable (US) mortar bomb from POOLASETTI and another 60mm (US) mortar bomb from MANTHUVIL yesterday (28) .
WANNI: The Horizon De mining Organization engaged in de-mining operations yesterday (28) recovered 145 x AP mines (P4 mk 1) from MAHILANKULAM in the 56 Division area while Troops recovered 02 x AP mines (P4 mk 1) and 01 x 81mm mortar (US) bombs from OMANTAI. |
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| Large haul of war materials recovered
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| 28 Jul 2010 - 12:24 |
VANNI: 141 x Anti personnel mines have been recovered by the "HORIZON" de mining team in the general area of MAHILANKULAM and PALAMPIDDI yesterday (27).
Following military equipments were recovered by the troops in search operations conducted in the OMANTHAI, SINNAPANDIVIRICHCHAN, MADHU, and KIDAPIDDIKULAM areas yesterday (27). |
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| Military equipment recovered in Vanni
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| 27 Jul 2010 - 13:50 |
VANNI: The troops of 56 & 61 Divisions have recovered following war materials in the general areas of VELLANKULAM, MADU and OMANTAI areas yesterday (26).
| 60mm Mortar bombs | 05 | | Air Shell | 01 | | Body pert of Photo sniper gun (U/S) | 01 | | Photo sniper Camera (U/S) | 01 | | AP Mines | 07 |
Meanwhile, the "HORIZON" and "SARVATHRA" de mining teams have found 48 x AP Mines and 05AP Mine fuses in the PALAMPIDDI and ILUPPAIKULAM areas yesterday (26). |
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| De mining team recovered AP mines
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| 26 Jul 2010 - 10:40 |
WANNI/MANNAR: 114 anti personnel mines have been recovered by the MAG de mining team in the general area of SINNAPANDIWIRICHCHAN and NARIKKULAM yesterday (25).
KILINOCHCHI: The troops of 57 Division have recovered two unserviceable hand grenades and two 40mm grenade launcher bombs in a search operation conducted in the general area of IRANAMADU... |
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| 240 AP mines and explosives items recovered yesterday
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| 25 Jul 2010 - 12:52 |
WANNI : 02 x Rangan 99 AP mines were recovered by Army Troops engaged in clearing operations from NAWATHKULAM in the 56 Division yesterday (24) while the Horizon Organization recovered 151 x P4Mk1 AP mines from MAHILANKULAM . Meanwhile ,clearing operations in the 61 division area yesterday (24) by the MAG Organization also recovered 33 x AP mines from SINNAPANDIVIRICHCHAN and the FSD Organization.. |
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| Relentless clearing operations by Army Troops and de-mining Organizations
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| 24 Jul 2010 - 11:39 |
JAFFNA: Army Troops conducting clearing operations in the 52 Division area yesterday (23) recovered 20 x unserviceable (US) AP mines from MIRUSUVIL , 01 x M75 Hand Grenade from KODIKAMAN and 02 x SFG Hand Grenades (US), and 01 x (US) 60mm mortar bomb from TANANKILAPPU .
The De- mining organization "Horizon" conducting clearing operations recovered 170 x AP mines( P4MK1) from MAHILANKULAM and the DDG Organization also recovered.. |
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| Bombs found in Jaffna
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| 23 Jul 2010 - 10:14 |
JAFFNA: 11 x 81mm Bombs have been recovered by the troops of Task Force 7 in a search operation conducted in the IYYAKACHCHI area yesterday (22).
Large haul of AP mines recovered in Vanni VANNI: The troops of the 56 Division, HORIZEN, DDG, FSD, and MAG de mining teams have recovered following... |
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| Clearing operations continue
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| 22 Jul 2010 - 12:21 |
JAFFNA : Troops in the 51 Division area recovered 1 x US(unserviceable) 60mm mortar bomb from ARIYALAI yesterday(21) while 02 x 81 mm mortar bombs were recovered from VARANI in the 52 Division area . 01 x hand grenade was recovered by 522 Brigade Troops from MEESALAI
WANNI : The DDG Organization recovered the unserviceable (US) items given below from KOLLARPULIYANKULAM AREA in the 561 Brigade area during clearing operations yesterday (21) . |
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| Military items found in Wanni
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| 21 Jul 2010 - 12:35 |
VANNI: The troops of 561 Brigade have arrested a person with a locally made shot gun in the general area of AYILADI and subsequently handed over him with the weapon to KANAGARAYANKULAQM police yesterday (20).
Following military items have been recovered by the "DDG" "MMIP" and "HORIZEN" de mining teams in the general areas of KOLLARPULIYANKULAM, MARUTHANKULAM, PARASANKULAM and MAHILANKULAM yesterday..... |
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| Haul of arms and military equipment recovered
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| 20 Jul 2010 - 13:32 |
VANNI: A haul of arms and military equipment were recovered yesterday (19).
In 56 Division DDG de mining team unearthed following unserviceable military items in the general area of KOLLARPULIYANKULAM yesterday (19). |
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| Military items found in Killinochchi
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| 19 Jul 2010 - 13:00 |
KILLINOCHCHI: The troops of 57 Division have recovered following unserviceable military equipments.... |
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| Large haul of War materials recovered in Vanni
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| 19 Jul 2010 - 12:57 |
VANNI: Following un usable military items have been recovered by the "DDG" "HORIZEN" "FSD" and..... |
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| Hand Grenades found in Jaffna
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| 19 Jul 2010 - 12:56 |
JAFFNA: 04 Hand grenades have been recovered by the troops in the general area of VELVETITHUREI yesterday (18). |
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| A haul of Arms & Military equipment recovered
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| 18 Jul 2010 - 14:03 |
A haul of Arms & Military equipment were recovered by troops of in Wanni Yesterday 17... |
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| Army Troops found 81 mm he bombs in Ampara
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| 17 Jul 2010 - 13:10 |
AMPARA: Three 81 mm High explosive bombs have been recovered by the troops of Army in a search operation conducted in the PANNALGAMA area... |
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| A haul of military equipment recovered
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| 17 Jul 2010 - 13:01 |
WANNI/MANNAR/KILINOCHCHI/MULATHIVU: Troops of 56 division, DDG, MMIP, HORIZON and DDG de mining teams were found following military items in the... |
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| Navy salvage parts of LTTE Craft sunk during Final Battle
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| 17 Jul 2010 - 08:12 |
The Naval Intelligence Team attached to the Eastern Naval Command assisted by Navy divers salvaged parts of a sunken LTTE craft and its weapons...
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| A haul of military equipment recovered
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| 16 Jul 2010 - 12:17 |
A haul of bombs and weapons were recovered and landmines unearthed in WANNI area by troops with organizations... |
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| Anti - personal mines unearthed; mortar bombs found
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| 15 Jul 2010 - 14:04 |
WANNI/MANNAR/MULATHIVU/KILINOCHCHI/EAST: Troops of the Security Force head quarters, JAFFNA recovered an anti - tank pressure mine... |
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| Uniform items with T56 weapon recovered in Colombo
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| 14 Jul 2010 - 12:47 |
COLOMBO: Following military items have been recovered by a Police team in the.... |
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| NEWS |
| Journalists from North East visit Colombo
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 17:44 |
The High Security Zones have already been narrowed down. The Higher Security Zones which were extended during the war cannot be removed 100% overnight. Although the war is war, the government has to ensure safety of all citizens.
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| Sri Lankan produced 'water gel' to replace dynamite
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 14:37 |
'Water gel' the innovative environmental friendly Sri Lankan production is to replace dynamite explosive chargers. The product is to soon take its place in the Sri lankan market cutting...
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| Majority of the Tamil Diaspora are with the government
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 14:36 |
– Government Spokesman
Sri Lanka government says that major part of the Tamil Diaspora is now pleased with the government’s activities relating to improvement of the living standards of the Tamil people in the Northern and Eastern...
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| Military Spokesman promoted to the rank of Major General
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 12:33 |
His Excellency the President has promoted Military Spokesman Brigadier U A B Medawela USP psc to the rank of Temporary... |
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| Commander of the Navy visits Naval Deployments on the North-western Coast
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 09:27 |
Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe visited the Naval Deployments in Mullikulum, Vedithalthivu and Nachchikudah...
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| Sri Lankan Troops in Haiti Improvise Life Saving Craft & Receive Commendation
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 09:05 |
Emergency contingency plans and methods, introduced and improvised by Sri Lankan UN peace-keeping troops, currently serving Haiti to rescue victims in the event of any potential threat of hurricanes,..
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| Navy steps up operations to crackdown on illegal activities in the sea
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 08:53 |
The Sri Lanka Navy has stepped up operations to rein in illegal activities that are taking place in the sea areas. Pointing out the significant role played by the Navy in routing terrorism,.. |
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| Kilinochchi becomes an economic hub
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| 29 Jul 2010 - 08:53 |
LTTE's former strong hold Kilinochchi where many firce battles were fought against security forces becomes a more conducive centre for the people in the North. It has now become an economic hub too. |
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| We value our scientific innovations as national wealth – President
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| 28 Jul 2010 - 13:23 |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that scientific research can be considered as national wealth. When a country is developing the quantity of the researches must also rise in every aspect, he said.
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| Massive anti-Dengue drive in North
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| 28 Jul 2010 - 08:43 |
The Northern Province has accelerated the dengue mosquito eradicating campaign in the entire north. Around 98 confirmed dengue cases were reported from the Northern Province in July. |
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| Hardcore Tigers among detainees identified, legal action awaited
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| 28 Jul 2010 - 08:43 |
The police and security forces have so far identified 737 hardcore terrorists among 11,686 LTTE cadres who surrendered. |
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| People’s wishes will be enshrined in Constitutional Amendments
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| 27 Jul 2010 - 18:23 |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that top priority will be given to development and the country’s security in line with the needs of the people when enacting amendments to the Constitution.
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| Salients of the press briefing
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| 27 Jul 2010 - 15:43 |
In less than a year Sri Lankan government has been able to resettle 232,060 of the IDPs in their native villages the average per ...
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| Training Tamil students as future leaders
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| 27 Jul 2010 - 15:42 |

After spearheading the military operation to annihilate the LTTE, the Sri Lanka Army launched a campaign to mould the students to become future leaders of Sri Lanka. |
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His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa
President of Sri Lanka
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| War heroes receive new houses from the President
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His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapakse handed over the keys of 25 houses this morning (11) in Senarathgama,... |
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| International LTTE "terror networks" to be dismantled
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According to the "Sunday Observer "( 18) , Interpol has issued "red notices" on two hardcore LTTE terrorists namely sixty year old Ponniah Anandarajah alias Rajah alias Ayyah,... |
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| Countering terrorism at sea
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 The second Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held recently in Abu Dhabi with the participation of 21 Navy Chiefs from ...
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| Ban Ki Moon’s Expert Panel and revisiting the real Human Rights culprits
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It is not without reason that Ban Ki Moon is being vilified for degrading his role as the custodian of world peace, not that other UN Secretary General’s... |
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| Memorial for the IPKF:
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A noble mission remembered
Countrywide celebrations were held last month to mark the completion of one year of defeating the LTTE. |
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| "Rule of law is a major concern" - Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa
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According to the "Financial Review of the English Daily "The Island" ( 08th July ) under the heading "Gota woos investors ", .. |
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| Role of Tamil Diaspora in peace-building process in Sri Lanka
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The former Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary, Mr. Nihal Rodrigo as reported in the English Daily,( "The Island, 06th July 2010) stated in a speech.... |
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| A Fitting Tribute To, the Heroism of the Members of the Tri Forces
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War heroes of the Tri Forces of Sri Lanka are the heroes of our times for they crushed the most brutal terrorist outfit of the world who possessed even air power, the ... |
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