NEWS
- July 2008 |
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End
of a Man hunt: Radovan Karadzic landed in The Hague
- July31
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South
Asian Free Media Association Summit - July31
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US
President welcomes new Sri Lankan Ambassador- Washington
D.C - July31
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Offensives
continue in Wanni as LTTE flee further North: 16 terrorists
killed, 3 wounded in yesterday's fighting - July31
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Troops
destroy LTTE bunker defence; mortar gun, vehicles seized - Vavuniya
- July31
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Army
requests Bishop of Mannar to take over Madhu Shrine
- July31
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"I
am the President, take my word, this will be ended when
Prabhakaran is brought at your feet"
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Fully
renovated Madhu church to be handed over to Mannar Bishop
- July30
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Suspended
sentence for Thonda, 2 others - July30
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Janaka
to get better security - July30
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Mervyn
denies attacking JVPer - July30
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Imposter
jailed -
July30
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Vocational
training for school leavers with priority for north and east
youth - July30
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SAARC
foreign secretaries meet to prepare for Summit - July30
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NPA
says LTTE robbed its vehicles and ensures every effort to secure
their return - July30
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LTTE
violates its own ceasefire; launches artillery attacks at Jaffna
FDL - July30
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Clashes
continue in Wanni; over 30 terrorists killed in yesterday's
clashes - July30
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Sunethra
and Jennifer - cardiac inseparables - July29
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Sri
Lanka Olympic team meets President - July29
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Mervin
the ogre does devils act at Plonnaruwa
- July29
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Treasury
Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasundara tenders resignation which yet
to be accepted - July29
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"Best
Air" begins direct flights between Colombo and
Dhaka - July29
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Massive
anti terrorism demonstration in Paris - July29
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Sri
Lankan expatriates protest against LTTE terrorism -
UK - July29
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Wanni
liberation operation in progress; 13 terrorists killed,
25 wounded - July29
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NPA
says LTTE robbed its vehicles and ensures every effort to secure
their return - July29
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Security
forces continue advances: 13 terrorists killed, dozen wounded
- July28
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LTTE
terrorists use INGO vehicles for military activities - Kilinochchi
- July28
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Security
Forces seize control over 'Sugandan Base' - Welioya - July28
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Killinochchi
and Mullaitivu, like the East, will be liberated soon
- July28
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Pro-LTTE
Australian MP statements shredded to pieces
- July28
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LTTE
is falling apart like a pack of cards, says Secretary Defence
- July28
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'Fake'
airline pilot held in Sri Lanka - July28
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Severe
blood scarcity for tigers after Wannikulam & Malavi
clashes
- July28
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SAARC
summit to take up crucial issues of the region - July28
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President
condemns terrorist attacks in India - July28
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33
LTTE bodies found in consolidating operations - Mallavi
- July26
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4
LTTE terrorists killed in a confrontation - Tunukkai - July26
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MI-24
Gunships neutralize LTTE mortar launching pad- Mullaittiuvu
- July26
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Navy
thwarts sea tiger movement: 3 LTTE boats destroyed off Mullaittivu
- July25
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Vavunikulam
Tank bund falls to Army: 25 LTTE killed, scores injured- Mullaittivu
- July25
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The
gaping hole in the fuselage of the Melbourne-bound Qantas
jumbo. Picture: AFP
July26
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Tigers
should disarm before talks -EU - July26
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Sri
Lankans in Finland demonstrate against the LTTE
- July26
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13th
Amendment will be fully implemented - July26
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Military
defeat of LTTE pre-condition for peace - Archbishop
Oswald Gomis - July25
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Bogollagama
urged Australia to ban the LTTE
- July24
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Suspected
LTTE suicide cadre arrested - Horana - July24
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John
Seneviratne new COPE Chairman - July24
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Major
LTTE procurement network busted by Tamil Nadu Police - July24
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25
LTTE terrorists killed, 17 wounded in Wanni fighting - July24
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'Our
Lady of Madhu' returns home - July23
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Tigers
declare SAARC 'ceasefire'
- July23
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Government
rejects LTTE’s unilateral ceasefire offer
- July23
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Air
intelligence confirms 22 LTTE suicide bombers killed in air
raid - Mullaittiuvu - July23
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Navy
destroys one LTTE boat, damages 2 in a sea battle - Pulmoddai
- July23
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25
terrorists killed, 30 wounded in Wanni fighting - July22
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LTTE
terrorist commits suicide while been chased - Jaffna - July22
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Eastern
youth to be recruited for 500 Korean jobs - July22
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W.B.
Ganegala appointed Secretary to Petroleum Ministry - July22
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Sri
Lanka's Hired Terror voice Wickramabahu use his London
based affiliation to defend terror agents behind bars
in Italy - July22
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Peace
and harmony in Sri Lanka - July22
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Troops
Liberate Illuppaikkadavai - July21
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Permanent
houses for the shanty dwellers of Kompannaweediya - July21
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Artistes
extend their support to the President - July21
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Advancing
army elites attack terror group; 13 terrorists killed, anti
air gun seized - North of Iluppaikkaddavai - July21
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Navy
and Air Force attack LTTE boats - South Nachchikudha - July21
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Wanni
liberation bid heading for success; 18 terrorists killed in
yesterday's clashes - July21
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'Ithin
niwunada laya gini' is a Sinhalese movie produced
in Victoria. The story, extracted from true incidents,
depicts the lives of a family living in a rural village
in Sri Lanka. Shiroma Fernando (Producer) &
Renuka Balasuriya in the picture.
photos courtesy of Oscar Perera
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"LTTE
military capability reduced by two thirds"- Army
Commander - July20
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"The
time of sharing things with the LTTE is now over"
– Defence Spokesman - July20
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'Troops
could take back all territory occupied by LTTE' says Canadian
paper - July20
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Wanni
liberation operation continues; 17 terrorists killed,
over 40 wounded - July20
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Victorious
march continues; 18 terrorists killed in clashes in
Wanni and North - July19
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Two
consecutive air raids targeting LTTE heavy weapons and boats
- Mullaittiuvu - July19
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Kariyawasam
completes assignment as UN Representative - July19
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SL
Navy rescues an Indian national fleeing LTTE custody
- July19
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Wanni
operation in progress; 22 terrorists killed over 45 wounded
- July18
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Capture
of Vidattaltivu, a Remarkable victory - Army Commander
- July18
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SAARC
village open in August - July18
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We
no longer need to carry arms - Karuna -
July18
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Vidattaltivu
Liberated; terrorists suffer fatal blow - July17
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Wanni
Operation reaches decisive stage ; over 50 terrorists killed
in yesterday's clashes - July17
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Internet
browser 'Mozilla Firefox' now available in Sinhala -
July17
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Senaka
Walgampaya
PC new Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Australia
- July17
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Melbourne
business college director Santhirarajah arrested -
July17
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LTTE
sustains heavy damages: 18 killed, 14 wounded in yesterday's
clashes - July16
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MI-24s
raid LTTE gathering point - Vedithalthivu - July16
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Govt. determined to crush terrorism: President - July16
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Progress
in democracy and Human Rights will continue - President
tells British Minister - July16
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Lord
Malloch Brown pays a courtesy call to Secretary Defence
- July16
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Iran
becomes the top donor to Sri Lanka - July16
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President
at Business TOP 10 awards -
July16
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82
detonators found on civilian information - Matara - July16
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Veteran
artist Sisira Dissanayake's - Numbesirikkiyata
- CD launch was held at Glen Waverly, Victoria on 13th
of July. This fully crowded great event took us from
the City to the Village from busy life style to the
charming peaceful life. more
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LTTE
suspect eat cyanide upon arrest in Wellawatte - July15
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Wanni
operation continues; 19 terrorists killed, over 35 wounded
- July15
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11
LTTE terrorists killed - Mannar front - July15
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'A
carnivore's offer to be herbivorous' - Island editorial - July15
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Anaconda
gives birth to 20 'babies' in Sri Lanka - July15
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CTB
bus driver to be rewarded for bravery -
July15
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Student
abducts teacher -
July15
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Vehicle
Emission tests from 15th July - July15
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Army
elites capture 2 LTTE bunkers; 7 terrorists killed in clashes
in Mannar - July14
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Army
Attacks LTTE defences South of Vidattaltivu; 7 terrorists killed
- July14
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Wanni
operation continues ; 13 terrorists killed yesterday's clashes
- July14
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'Ready
for talks if LTTE down weapons first' - President -
July14
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TMVP
nominates Sivageetha for APRC - July14
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SLAF
jets strike at LTTE bunker line: damages to machinery - Mullaittivu
- July13
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Escapees
reveal looming humanitarian catastrophe in Mullaittivu: Seek
protection with troops - July13
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12
LTTE terrorists killed, 19 wounded in Wanni battles - July13
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LTTE
bunker destroyed; 4 terrorists killed - Mannar front - July13
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Appapillai
Amirthalingam ( 1927 – 1989) - July13
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Chintana
Vithanage qualifies for Olympics in Weight lifting -
July13
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New
set of guidelines for Mobile and CDMA phone users/sellers
- July13
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Weakened
Sri Lankan rebels seeking Indian support
- July13
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TN
Govt opposes Nalini's release - July13
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Two
LTTE strongholds fall to troops - Vavuniya front - July12
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Wanni
operation in progress; 14 tattooists killed, 17 injured - July12
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LTTE
terrorists ambush passenger bus; 4 civilians killed, 25 wounded
- July12
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Kalmunai
OIC commits suicide over transfer order - July12
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"we
will soon be able to hold the National Sports Festival in Kilinochchi"
- President - July12
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Wanni
liberation in progress ; 32 terrorists killed in yesterday's
clashes - July11
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Five
terrorist killed in clashes in Mannar - July11
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Three
LTTE cadres surrender at the battlefield- Palamoddai - July11
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Geethanjana
Gunawardena appointed as Minister for Housing Development
- July11
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Hakeem
back in Parliament as a UNPer - July11
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'Strike
successful' -Lal Kantha: 'It is the most unsuccessful in the
history' - Dalus
- July11
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Public
ignore strike call, political move to disrupt services
- July11
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Strike,
a total success – NTUC
- July11
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Sri
Lanka's rogue Minister barely escapes another calamity - July11
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Chief
Minister of the Eastern Province: Sivanesathurai Chanthirakanthan
- July11
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A
Tamil Father Commits Suicide in Court, When Found Guilty of
Harming a Three Month Old Baby Daughter
- July11
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A
star is born...
A rousing welcome was given to the Sri Lankan cricketer
Ajantha Mendis in his home town Moratuwa today after
retuning to the island with the rest of the team which
bagged the Asia Cup. -
July10
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Novel
by child soldier of the LTTE published by Random House
India - July10
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LTTE
proxies say 'support strike' - July10
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LTTE
boat destroyed in SLAF attack off Mullaittivu coast - July10
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10
LTTE terrorists killed, 6 wounded in Mannar - July10
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SLAF
raids LTTE logistic base - Paranthan - July9
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12
Tamil civilians seek protections with security forces - Puthukkudiyiruppu
- July9
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Troops
capture LTTE strong point - North of Janakapura - July9
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Wanni
operation continues; 18 terrorists killed, over 30 injured -
July9
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2
soldiers killed, another injured in confrontation - Vavuniya
- July9
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Sri
Lankan 'mystery spinner' Ajantha Mendis promoted to
Second Lieutenant
- July9
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Priyankara
Jayaratne new Deputy Speaker - July9
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Kuda
Kusum orphanage at Tangalle - July9
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Foreign
Minister hands over compensation cheques - July9
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Wanni
liberation continues; 14 terrorists killed in yesterday's
clashes - July8
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Omanthai
Entry Exit point reopened - July8
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More
Wanni Tamil civilians seek refuge from Army - July8
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President
Congratulates Asia Cup winners - July8
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Kudos
to cricketing soldier Ajantha - July8
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Agreement
on oil exploration signed - July8
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Police
nabs three-wheeler while smuggling 613 gelignite rods- Negombo
- July7
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Key
LTTE gathering point raided by SLAF jets- Kilinochchi - July7
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19
LTTE terrorists killed, 27 wounded in Wanni clashes - July7
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Ajantha
Mendis spins Sri Lanka to Asia Cup win - July7
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LTTE
appeal to Karunanidhi to assist in their Eelam struggle
- July7
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Hours
after fall of "Michael Base", Commander flies
to Wanni - July6
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Eighteen
seriously ill patients allowed thru closed gateway - July6
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Wanni
libertarian operation in progress; 37 terrorists killed, over
30 injured - July6
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LTTE's
Michael Base falls to Army - Welioya - July6
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Anarkalli
goes to Sri Lanka Police against Duminda - July6
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Deputy
Speaker of Sri Lanka parliament resigns - July6
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39
civilians flee LTTE - July5
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Wanni
Liberation in progress: over 30 terrorists killed - July5
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Army
captures LTTE bunker defence; 9 bunkers destroyed - July5
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Sri
Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa paid his last respect
to Late Dr. Richard Pathirana at the S.L.F.P party office.
Also in the picture Education minister Susil Premajayantha
also in the picture. (Pix.Chandana Perera) -
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PC
elections on August 23
Elections
for the North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councils will
be held on the 23rd of August, W.D. Sirisena, Acting Commissioner
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Tamil
Tiger Mafia, a major threat to French society - French author
Jerome Pierrat - July5
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Sirasa
Super Star live in concert held at Robert Blackwood
Concert Hall - Melbourne. more
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SLAF
launches successive air strikes at identified LTTE positions
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July4
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14
LTTE terrorists killed, 12 injured in Wanni and Northern clashes
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July4
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LTTE
claymore explosion wounds 6 people in Eravur - Batticaloa
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July4
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Richard
Pathirana passes away
Former
Education Minister Richard Pathirana passed away on
3rd june at his Colombo residence. Mr. Pathirana had
been suffering a prolonged illness. - July4
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Karuna
deported back to Sri Lanka -
July4
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Chandra
Nihal Jayasinghe, the new High Commissioner of United
Kingdom -
July4
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A
disabled soldier in election contest against General Janaka
Perera -
July4
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LTTE
use Refugee camp to store explosives - Vavuniya -
July3
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Troops
recover 8 claymore mines on civilian information - Vavuniya
- July3
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Surrendered
LTTE cadres joins their families after rehabilitation
- Jaffna - July3
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Woman
arrested smuggling explosives inside coconuts - Vavuniya -
July3
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24
LTTE terrorists killed, 30 wounded in yesterday's clashes
- July3
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Newly
appointed IGP Jayantha Wickremerathne
paid a courtesy call on president Mahinda Rajapaksa
at Temple Trees on 2nd of July.
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JVP
hands over nominations for Kegalle -
July3
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"The
endeavour and commitment of the government is to ensure
the victory of the people regardless of any challenge,"
said President Rajapaksa.
- July2
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Air
Force pilot makes an emergency landing - July2
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Wanni
liberation enters decisive phase ; Two warfronts linked up -
July2
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English
for All" island wide course commences this month - July2
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Goons
beat journalist right near the Media Ministry - July2
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SLAF
raids LTTE gathering place - Vavuniya -
July2
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Wanni
liberation operation continuous; 17 terrorists killed, 18 wounded
- July2
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Army
sponsored free medical clinic conducted for Jaffna civilians
- July1
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Air
Force fighter jets raid LTTE's special weapon maintenance facility-
Kilinochchi - July1
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Troops
consolidating their hold in Wanni; 22 terrorists killed in yesterday's
clashes - July1
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LTTE
receives heavy beating: Troops takeover Mannar 'Rice Bowl' -
July1
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Three
dead as train derails on Hikkaduwa bridge
- July1
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Jayantha
Wickremaratne to assume duties as IGP - July1
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Laugfs
reduces gas by Rs.53, Shell increases by Rs.8 - July1
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Out
going Police Chief to become Governor of Sri Lanka’s Northern
Province - July1
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World
Bank agrees to support Sri Lanka Tourism - July1
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