| Thursday 31 July 2008 |
|
SAARC takes South Asia to position of
strength and importance - President |
| The partnership of SAARC
has grown in strength and importance over
the years.
[Full Story] |
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|
Computer Crime Act enacted |
| The Parliament enacted the Computer Crime
Act, No. 24 0f 2007 recently.
[Full Story] |
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|
TN police seize electronic gadgets meant for
LTTE |
| Tamil Nadu Police in a pre-dawn operation
yesterday seized a large quantity of
electronic gadgets and other articles meant
for smuggling to Sri Lanka and arrested four
persons, including three Lankan Tamil
refugees at Uppur Chathiram near
Thiruppalaikkudi, in Tamil Nadu.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Iranian President assures Sri Lanka of
support for speedy implementation of
projects |
| Iranian President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
has assured the projects undertaken by Iran
in Sri Lanka would be speedily concluded, as
a manifestation of Iran's goodwill towards
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Government
and the people of Sri Lanka.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Q Branch arrests top LTTE operative in TN |
| A top LTTE operative, in charge- of the
procurement module in Sri Lanka was taken
into custody in Chennai on yesterday.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Council of Ministers meeting begins today |
| The two-day Council of Ministers meeting of
the South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC) is commencing this
morning at the Bandaranaike Memorial
International Conference Hall (BMICH).
[Full Story] |
|
SAARC round
up
Standing Committee agrees on series of
recommendations |
| The 15th SAARC Summit has placed food
security high on its agenda with the promise
of more state intervention including a SAARC
Food Bank to help any Member State in case
of exigencies.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Wednesday 30 July 2008 |
|
President Bush says the US values its
friendship with Sri Lanka |
| US President George W. Bush said that his
country values its friendship with Sri Lanka
and looked forward to deepening the
relationship between the two countries.
[Full Story] |
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|
SAARC journalist forum begins today |
| The fourth SAARC Journalist Summit of South
Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) will be
inaugurated at the Hotel Trans Asia, Colombo
today.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Deva Aditya MEP apologises for EU megaphone
diplomacy |
| We need to engage Sri Lanka in a dialogue
of equals without employing megaphone
diplomacy. We failed do so last week and for
which on behalf of the British Conservative
Members of European Parliament, I do now
apologise, said Deva Aditya, Member of
European Parliament.
[Full Story] |
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|
Forces regain Mundampiddy |
| The Security Forces operating north of
Illuppaikaddavai yesterday captured the
Mundampiddy area completely capturing the
LTTE defences south of Vellankulam, military
sources said yesterday.
[Full Story] |
|
Madu shrine
Security Forces complete renovation of the
shrine, request Bishop to take over |
| Following directives given by Commander of
the Army, Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka,
Major General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander,
Security Forces Headquarters Wanni yesterday
formally requested Mannar Bishop Rt Rev. Dr
Rayappu Joseph to resume the custody of the
Madu Shrine on total completion of Army
repairs and renovation.
[Full Story] |
|
|
SAARC moving from declaration phase to
implementation |
| The ongoing 15th SAARC Summit would be
the turning point in its history, with the
declaration phase progressing to
implementation, spokesman for the 15th SAARC
summit Prasad Kariyawasam said.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Tuesday 29 July 2008 |
|
SL expats stage anti-LTTE protests in London |
| Sri Lankan expatriates in UK gathered in
front of British Prime minister's official
residence at No 10, Downing Street in London
on July 27 to protest against the LTTE
terrorism.
[Full Story] |
|
|
SAARC Standing Committee begins
deliberations |
| The Standing Committee of the 15th SAARC constituting Foreign Secretaries of
the eight Member States will commence
deliberations today on the key issues to be
taken up at the main Summit to be held from
August 2 to 3.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Monday 28 July 2008 |
|
Foreign Minister to attend 15th NAM
Ministerial Conference in Tehran |
| Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama will
lead the Sri Lankan delegation to the 15th
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial
Conference to be held in the Iranian capital
Tehran from July 29 to 30.
[Full Story] |
|
|
SAARC preliminary meeting begins
Terrorism, food security, energy top agenda |
| The meeting of officials of 15th SAARC
began yesterday in Colombo with the main
focus on a joint approach to combating
terrorism, maximising energy and water
resources, food security and poverty
alleviation.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Security forces capture 'Sugandan Base' in
Welioya |
| Troops of the 59 Division yesterday
seized total control over 'Sugandan' base a
satellite base of the LTTE's 'One-Four-base'
complex located North of Kiriibbanwewa,
defence sources said.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Friday 25 July 2008 |
|
Former British High Commissioner recollects
friendship with President |
| Former British High Commissioner to Sri
Lanka David Gladstone in an interview with
BBC Sandeshaya programme recollecting his
friendship with President Mahinda Rajapaksa
said he and President Rajapaksa were very
close friends during his time as the British
High Commissioner in Colombo.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Indian FM calls for SAARC Convention on
Criminal matters |
| The Indian External
Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee yesterday
said that India would push for a convention
on mutual legal assistance among the SAARC
nations over criminal matters.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Sri Lanka gains high visibility at the ASEAN
Regional Forum |
| Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama
accompanied by Defence Secretary Gotabhaya
Rajapaksa participated in the high level
segment of the Ministerial session of the
15th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) yesterday in
Singapore, at which he was joined by
ministerial colleagues from the US, Russia,
China, Japan, Australia and South Korea,
among the other 27 member states.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Kankasanthurai cement factory to recommence
production soon |
| The government plans to recommence cement
production at the Kankasanturai Cement
Factory in Jaffna Peninsula after selecting
a suitable investor to form a joint venture
with the Sri Lanka Cement Corporation (SLCC)
and Lanka Cement Limited (LCL).
[Full Story] |
|
|
Cabinet approves Implementation of rural
electrification project |
Cabinet granted approval to a memorandum
of understanding submitted by the Minister
of Power and Energy, W.D.J. Seneviratne for
the implementation of rural electrification
project with assistance from the Islamic
Republic of Iran.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Thursday 24 July 2008 |
|
Security forces capture Vavunikulam Tank |
| Security forces operating in Mallavi have
captured the Vavunikulam Tank bunt, in
Mullaittivu District today (July 24), at
around 10 a.m.
[Full Story] |
|
|
FM urges Australia to proscribe LTTE |
| Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama
urged the Australian government to proscribe
the LTTE as a terrorist organization and
said such a measure would provide the legal
framework for the authorities to take
effective action against fund raising and
propaganda activities by the LTTE and its
fronts operating on Australian soil.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Wednesday 23 July 2008 |
|
TN Police breaks supply chain of LTTE |
| The Q Branch of the Tamil Nadu police on
yesterday busted a major LTTE procurement
network, seizing five imported Yamaha
outboard motors with a 40-horse-power
capacity each.
[Full Story] |
|
|
European Parliamentarians call on Foreign
Minister |
| Recognizing the imperative need to meet the
challenges of the food and energy crises
faced world over, the forthcoming SAARC
Summit will provide a platform to discuss
the establishment of a mechanism to harness
and share resources within the region,
[Full Story] |
|
|
Madhu statue moved to Mannar Bishop’s
residence |
| The Catholic clergy has moved the Statue of
“Our Lady of Madhu” to the official
residence of Mannar Bishop, the Rt. Rev.
Rayappu Joseph, last evening.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Tuesday 22 July 2008 |
|
Government cautious on LTTE ceasefire offer |
| “We would like to see a firm commitment on
the part of the LTTE for a settlement of
this conflict and a similar commitment to a
demobilization process.
[Full Story] |
|
|
SAARC an opportunity to showcase development
in the country - FM |
| The upcoming SAARC Summit will provide an
ideal opportunity to showcase the country’s
development especially the transition and
the setting-up of a democratic machinery in
the East which had been devastated by
terrorism for over two decades Foreign
Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Overseas employment opportunities for
Eastern youth |
| As part of the Eastern development 500
youths from the Eastern Province will be
trained and provided with job opportunities
in Korea, Defence spokesman and Foreign
Employment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Govt allocates Rs. 6.2 billion for
developing the East |
| Since the restoration of democracy in the
Eastern Province, the Government has
allocated Rs. 6.2 billion for its
development, Government Defence Affairs
spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella
said.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Indian assistance to upgrade
tsunami-affected railways |
| The Sri Lanka Railways has been granted
USD 168 million to upgrade the tsunami
affected coastal railway and to strengthen
the operating fleet of the Railways
Department.
[Full Story] |
|
|
High Level Sri Lankan delegation to attend
15th ASEAN Regional Forum |
| A high lever Sri Lankan delegation headed
by Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama will
attend the 15th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)
in Singapore from 23 to 24 July 2008.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Tele-medicine service in SAARC region soon |
| Tele-medicine services will become
operational between India, Bhutan and Sri
Lanka by the end of this year, Indian
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee
said.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Monday 21 July 2008 |
|
USAID continues to boost Sri Lanka’s fishing
industry |
| The United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) on July 16
marked the completion of Mirissa fishing
harbor – which provides livelihoods for
7,500 families in this tsunami-affected
area.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Dayan to represent Asia on UNHRC
Consultative Group |
| Sri
Lanka's Ambassador and Permanent
Representative to the UN in Geneva, Dayan
Jayatilleka, has been nominated as a member
of the Consultative Group of the United
Nations Human Rights Council, representing
Asia.
[Full Story] |
|
|
World Bank assistance to develop seven
districts under 'Gemidiriya' |
| The World Bank has released Rs. 112 million
for new development projects in seven
districts under the village reawakening
programme 'Gemidiriya' being implemented by
the Ministry of Nation Building and Estate
Infrastructure Development.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Protest fast by DMK against SL Navy, a
mockery, says BJP |
| The protest fast observed by the Dravida
Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) across the Tamil
Nadu State on Saturday, protesting against
the alleged killing of Tamil Nadu fisherman
by the Sri Lankan Navy along the Indian
Maritime Boundary, was a mockery, observed
State Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP), H. Raja.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Friday 18 July 2008 |
Child conscription:
Sri Lanka calls for punitive measures |
| Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to
the United Nations Prasad Kariyawasam
addressing the Security Council debate on
Children in armed conflict said that because
non-State actors were not bound by
internationally enforceable legal
instruments, they should be subjected to
stricter scrutiny and more rigorous and
internationally enforceable punitive
measures.
[Full Story] |
|
|
World Bank supports road improvements |
| The World Bank yesterday approved a US$98
million package of assistance from the
International Development Association (IDA)
to Sri Lanka in additional finance to
support the Government's efforts to improve
its national highways.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Foreign Ministry issues visa guidelines to
UN and International Organizations |
| The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has
issued a set of guidelines to be followed
for visa requests by UN and other
International Organizations which have
Status Agreements with the Government of Sri
Lanka. The guidelines were circulated among
all Heads of Organizations at a meeting
chaired by Foreign Minister Rohitha
Bogollagama, on July 14 July in Colombo.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Govt denies allegation of internment of IDPs |
| The Government rejects the allegation by
Human Rights Watch that more than 400
civilians displaced by the conflict in
Northern Sri Lanka have been detained by the
Government. The reference is to the
Kalimoddai Welfare Centre in Mannar.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Wednesday 16 July 2008 |
|
Melbourne business college chief arrested
over LTTE offences |
| Australian Federal Police (AFP) have
arrested, at the request of the FBI, a
director of a Melbourne business college
believed to be linked to the LTTE over
alleged terrorism offences in the US.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Security Forces capture Vidattaltivu town |
| Soldiers of 58 Division and Commando
Brigade have liberated Vidattaltivu town
this morning (July 16), defence sources
said.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Sri Lanka denies involvement of SL Navy in
the killing of two Indian fishermen |
| The government yesterday denied Indian
media reports alleging that two Indian
fishermen from Nagapattinam who were fishing
off Point Calimere killed by Sri Lank Navy
on July 11.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Tuesday 15 July 2008 |
|
Defeating terrorism a precondition for
political solution |
| The present ethnic crisis needs a
political solution but terrorism has to be
defeated first to ensure that solution would
be a success, said President Mahinda
Rajapaksa addressing the first anniversary
of the Federation of Self Employed Persons
held at Temple Trees, Colombo yesterday
(14).
[Full Story] |
|
|
President at Business TOP 10 awards |
| Sri Lanka’s Top 10 business institutions
received their awards for excellence from
President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a ceremony
held at Temple Trees, Colombo today (July
15).
[Full Story] |
|
Progress in democracy and Human Rights will
continue
–
President tells British Minister |
| As President Mahinda Rajapaksa has
achieved something remarkable and impressive
in establishing a process for the resolution
of Human Rights issues, the International
Community would like to help Sri Lanka as
she makes progress along the lines of action
initiated by the President.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Iran becomes top donor for Sri Lanka |
| Iran which granted USD 450 million to
build the Uma Oya hydro power project and
upgrade the Sapugaskanda oil refinery has
emerged as Sri Lanka 's biggest donor this
year.
[Full Story] |
|
|
TMVP joins APRC |
| The All Party Representative Committee (APRC)
will resume its sessions this week after a
recess, its Chairman Minister Tissa
Vitharana said yesterday (14).
[Full Story] |
| |
| Monday 14 July 2008 |
|
BOI signs agreement for a fully equipped
medical centre |
| The Board of Investment (BOI) signed an
agreement with Silvermere Hospitals to
establish a state of the art medical centre
in Colombo.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Ready for talks with LTTE, says President |
| President Mahinda Rajapaksa said on Saturday
(July 12) that his government was ready to
resume talks with the LTTE provided it laid
down arms.
[Full Story] |
|
|
TN Govt opposes Nalini's plea for early
release |
| The Tamil Nadu Government on July 11 told
the Madras High Court that it opposed the
plea of Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv
Gandhi assassination case, seeking her
premature release and would file a counter.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Indonesian general sentenced for smuggling
arms to LTTE |
| A retired Indonesian Marine Corps general
was sentenced to 30 months in prison for
orchestrating a deal in Baltimore to smuggle
hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of
high-tech weapons to LTTE, the Baltimore Sun
reported.
[Full Story] |
|
|
FM invites Maldivian President to attend
SAARC Summit |
| The Maldives decided to concede its turn to
Sri Lanka to host the 15th SAARC Summit as a
symbol of its longstanding and close
friendship with Sri Lanka, during the
country’s 60th anniversary of independence
this year.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Friday 11 July 2008 |
|
Alleged LTTE attack at passenger bus |
| At least 4 civilians were killed and 25
others were injured when a suspected group
of LTTE cadres opened fire at a passenger
bus plying from Monaragala towards
Kataragama, at the 49th mile post along the
Buttala-Kataragama main road this morning.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Tamil Nadu govt to track movement of
trawlers |
| The Tamil Nadu Government is working on a
technical system to track and communicate
with Indian fishing trawlers, with the aim
of preventing them from straying into Sri
Lankan waters and avoiding incidents
involving the Sri Lankan Navy or the LTTE,
Indian Express reported.
[Full Story] |
|
|
President lauds working class for thwarting
strike |
| President Mahinda Rajapaksa lauded and
thanked the working class for their
cooperation in thwarting the strike called
by JVP and UNP.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Japan funds mega livelihood project in North
& East |
| The government of Japan funds a massive
rural empowerment and sustainable livelihood
programme in the Northern and Eastern
Provinces organized by United Nations
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
and the Ministry of Industrial Development.
[Full Story] |
|
|
National Sports Festival commences |
| President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday
declared opened the 34th National Sports
Festival at D.A. Rajapaksa Stadium in
Beliatta.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Sri Lanka condemns attack on US Consulate
General in Istanbul |
| The Government condemns in the strongest
possible terms, the terrorist attack
targeting the Consulate General of the
United States in Istanbul, Turkey yesterday
(July 9).
[Full Story] |
| |
| Thursday 10 July 2008 |
|
The token strike a sad failure - reports |
| According to latest independent reports the
token strike call was a big failure.
[Full Story] |
|
|
More civilians seek refuge with security
forces |
| A group of 32 civilians including children
have vacated Nachchikuda, about 25 km
northeast of Mannar and reached naval troops
in Pesale last evening seeking protection
from Security Forces.
[Full Story] |
|
|
LTTE desperately seeks help – Strategy Page |
| Recent losses have resulted in the LTTE
openly appealing to the government of Tamil
Nadu for help in their war. The Tamil Nadu
government has turned on the LTTE over the
last decade, and this LTTE appeal will fail,
Strategy Page reported.
[Full Story] |
|
|
New Housing Development Minister appointed |
| Former Deputy Speaker and veteran
politician Geethanjana Gunawardene was
yesterday sworn in as non-Cabinet Minister
for Housing Development before President
Mahinda Rajapaksa.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Wednesday 09 July 2008 |
|
Certain groups attempt to disrupt
administration - Defence spokesman |
| The proposed token strike for tomorrow is an
attempt by certain groups to disrupt the
administration in the country and the
government will not hesitate to ensure the
law and order in the country, Defence
spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said
addressing media in Colombo today.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Bowling sensation Ajantha promoted |
| President Mahinda Rajapaksa, yesterday
promoted spinner Ajantha Mendis who was
adjudged the man of the match at the Asia
cup finale and man of the series for his
outstanding performance to Second
Lieutenant.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Turkish Military Chief says PKK runs guns to
LTTE |
| PKK/Kongra-Gel, the separatist
organisation fighting for a separate state
for the Kurds in the Kurdish regions of
Turkey, Iraq and Iran was running guns to
LTTE, said the Turkish Chief of Staff Gen.
Yasar Buyukanit.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Sri Lanka condemns suicide bomb attack in
Kabul |
| The Government strongly condemns the
suicide bomb attack outside the Indian
Embassy in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan
on July 7.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Tuesday 08 July 2008 |
|
Indian Navy to operate Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles along TN Southern Coast |
| The Indian Navy plans to operate Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the Naval Air
Station at Uchipuli in Tamil Nadu as an
"imperative" step in the context of the
prolonged war between Sri Lanka and the
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Canadian media condemn pro-Tiger rally |
| In a scathing Editorial on July 07, the
The National Post of Toronto , Canada
criticized the holding of a pro-LTTE public
rally over the weekend that was held to
denounce the Canadian Government’s decision
to outlaw the World Tamil Movement (WTM)
following police investigations that linked
it to terrorist activities of the LTTE.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Monday 07 July 2008 |
|
Omanthai check point reopened |
| The Omanthai entry-exit check point which
was closed since last
Tuesday reopened a short while ago in the
presence of the ICRC,
Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya
Nanayakkara said.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Sri Lankan signs oil exploration agreement
with India |
| The government today signed the agreement
with Cairn India Ltd to explore and produce
hydro - carbon and natural gas in the Mannar
Basin in Northern Sri Lanka.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Govt denies harassment of Indian fishermen |
| The Government of Sri Lanka strongly refutes
allegations contained in certain foreign
media reports that the Sri Lanka Navy had
detained and harassed Indian fishermen
aboard fishing trawlers which had been
detected poaching in Sri Lankan waters.
[Full Story] |
|
Asia Cup
President’s congrats to Sri Lankan
Cricketers |
| President Mahinda Rajapaksa has
congratulated the Sri Lanka Cricket Team on
their winning the Asia Cup beating India in
Karachi last night.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Former Minister's funeral today |
| The funeral of former Minister of
Education Richard Pathirana will take place
with full state honor at the Samanala
playground in Galle today.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Friday 04 July 2008 |
|
Army captures LTTE bunker defence in West
Periyamadu |
| Troops operating under Task Force 1 in
the Mannar- Vavuniya combined battlefront
attacked an LTTE bunker defence last evening
(July 3) located in West of Periyamadhu.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Climate action plan for SAARC |
| Member countries of the South Asian
Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
have adopted a three-year action plan to
combat climate change, pressing the
developed countries to establish a special
fund to save them from the drastic effects
of the phenomena.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Foreign Minister calls on President
Musharraf |
| President Pervez Musharraf urged the need
to make SAARC into a more effective and
viable mechanism for promotion of peace,
development and progress of the region when
he met Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama
in Islamabad yesterday.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Acceptance of nominations ends today |
| Acceptance of nominations for Sabaragamuwa
and North Central Provinces ends today.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Former Minister Richard Pathirana passes
away |
| Former
Minister of Education and a veteran Sri
Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) politician
Richard Pathirana passed away last
evening at the age of 70.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Thursday 03 July 2008 |
|
World will join hands to crush LTTE –
Sangaree |
| Unless the LTTE stops its barbaric
conduct, which virtually challenges the
International Community, the whole world
will join hands to crush it, states Mr. V.
Anandasangaree, leader of the Tamil United
Liberation Front (TULF) and winner of the
UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Prize for the
promotion of tolerance and non-violence.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Army releases rehabilitated LTTE cadres |
| A batch of 15 former LTTE cadres who had
been rehabilitated at the Army Protective
Accommodation and Rehabilitation Center at
Thelippale were released on June 29 and June
30.
[Full Story] |
|
|
LTTE at its last stand – Strategy Page |
| With more and more civilians living in North
sneaking into government controlled
areas, the LTTE has mobilized everyone and
everything for what appears to be a "last
stand," said Strategy Page.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Minister Bogollagama meets Bhutan King |
| Strong economic foundation and vibrant
institutions contribute to successful
democratic governance was the opinion
expressed by the King of Bhutan, His Majesty
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, when he
received Foreign Minister Rohitha
Bogollagama at an audience on June 30 in the
capital Thimpu.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Central Bank relaxes Exchange Control rules
for emigrants |
| The Central Bank has relaxed the exchange
control rules for emigrants with effect from
July 2, 2008. This is the fourth measure in
the most recent series of policy initiatives
implemented by the Central Bank.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Wednesday 02 July 2008 |
|
Frustrated LTTE targeting impoverished
working people - Observer Magazine UK |
| Thwarted in their attacks on the
government and military the LTTE are going
for the softest targets of all, the
impoverished working people of Sri Lanka,
says writer Euan Ferguson in the Observer
Magazine published with the influential UK
weekly The Observer, in its issue last
Sunday (June 29).
[Full Story] |
|
|
Police arrest woman carrying explosives |
| A woman was arrested in Vavuniya
yesterday (July 1) at a Police
roadblock, while clandestinely transporting
C-4 high explosives
concealed in coconut nuts at around 5.15p.m.
[Full Story] |
|
|
Northern theatre of war: LTTE casualties
high |
| Yesterday (July 1) 24 LTTE terrorists
killed, 30 wounded in confrontations with
the Armed Forces in the Northern theatre of
operations.
[Full Story] |
| |
| Tuesday 01 July 2008 |
|
President declares open Arugam Bay bridge |
| President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open
the Arugam Bay bridge connecting Pottuvil,
Arugam Bay and Panama in the Eastern
province today (July 01).
[Full Story] |
|
|
Anti- terrorism protest rally in Rome |
| Sri Lankans and other nationalities living
in Italy participated in a huge
anti-terrorism protest rally in Milan, Italy
on June 29.
[Full Story] |
|
|
New IGP to assume duties today |
| Senior Deputy Inspector
General of Police Jayantha Wickremaratne
will assume duties as the new Inspector
General of Police today (July 1), taking
over the reins from IGP Victor Perera.
[Full Story] |
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