NEWS - July 2008

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
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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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Summary of cabinet decisions
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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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SAARC traffic plan in Colombo
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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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Jathaka Katha now online - 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 pics --->
Photos courtesy of Oscar Perera

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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Pic by Kithsiri de Mel (Daily Mirror)


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) - July5 more --->

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 of Elections announced.


LTTE 'very weak' : Karuna - July5
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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 pics --->

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SLAF launches successive air strikes at identified LTTE positions - July4
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14 LTTE terrorists killed, 12 injured in Wanni and Northern clashes - July4
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LTTE claymore explosion wounds 6 people in Eravur - Batticaloa - 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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Photo courtesy of Sudath Silva



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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SPORTS

Sri Lanka look to wrap up series in Galle - July31
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Mendis' arrival will prolong my career– Muralitharan - July28
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Murali and Mendis have India in a flat spin at 159 for 6 - July26
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Three centurions make it Sri Lanka's day - July25
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Warnapura takes the honours on rain-hit day - July24
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After eight years a mouthwatering contest awaits cricket fansby - July23
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Mendis named in first Test squad - July22
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Sprinter Susanthika to lead Sri Lankan team for the Olympics - July20
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India collapse after rain delay - July20
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Fatigue talk and the IPL - July19
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Muralitharan, Susanthika win prestigious awards - July17
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Hashan appointed national cricket team Manager - July16
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Commander wants Mendis to remain in Army - July13
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Kumble not afraid of Mendis’ wizardry - July12
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Ajantha : Our new star - July10
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We never had a reply for Mendis - Dhoni - July8
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Batting giants prepare for final onslaught - July6
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Batting might sees India into final - July4
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Zimbabwe discussion deferred to Thursday - July3
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Clinical Sri Lanka storm into final - July1
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