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Intel agencies to bust International LTTE terror racket

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School students taken on picnic for the first time

[July 31 2010]

56 girls and boys, studying at Pappamotai Maha Vidyalaya, Mannar along with 17 parents and 5 teachers were taken on a picnic for the first time in the school's history, following an initiative taken by 212 Brigade under Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni.

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More AP mines uncovered in clearing operations

[July 31 2010]

Security forces personnel continuing search and clearing operations in areas of Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi and Mannar districts uncovered more Anti-Personnel (AP) mines laid by LTTE terrorists.

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UK lifts travel advisory against Sri Lanka

[July 31 2010]

The UK Government yesterday decided to fully remove the advice against travel to Sri Lanka just six months after it removed the travel advisory on the Eastern Province and the Jaffna Peninsula.

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Special traffic arrangement today, tomorrow

[July 31 2010]

A special traffic arrangement has been made for vehicles plying along Sri Jayawardhanapura Road near the Welikada Police station to Ayurveda junction today and tomorrow as the Road Development Authority has decided to carpet the road.

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"Uda Walawe" now in UK

'Share the magical aura of Sri Lanka'- Director of UK Zoo

[July 31 2010]

A Sri Lankan elephant habitat and walkway, named "Uda Walawe", with a distinctly Sri Lankan theme was opened in Twycross Zoo, situated in Leicestershire, UK.

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Chinese team to assist in demining

[July 30 2010]

A delegation from the People's Republic of China led by its Foreign Ministry Deputy Director Zhang Ze visited Sri Lanka recently on the invitation of the Sri Lanka Government to assist the de-mining process in the North.

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Naval Deployment Puttalam commissioned as SLNS Thambapanni

[July 30 2010]

Naval Deployment Puttalam, which was initially established on 28th December 2008, was ceremonially commissioned as Sri Lanka Naval Ship Thambapanni (SLNS Thambapanni ).

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Kurunegala special ceremony salutes fallen North Western province war heroes

[July 30 2010]

Over 463 War Heroes of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) of the North Western Province who made the supreme sacrifice in the war for peace were honoured and their dedication was remembered during a provincial War Hero commemoration ceremony at Kurunegala Maliyadeva Girls' College auditorium, Sunday (25) morning.

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SLAVF contribution to past challenges hailed during its athletic meet 2010

[July 30 2010]

The curtain came down on Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Inter Regiment Athletic Meet 2010 Thursday (29) afternoon where Commander of the Army, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest gave away medals and trophies to the winners in the annual event.

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Peace filled every heart with new hopes - Nayake Thera

[July 29 2010]

Every mother's hope during the past 30 years was to protect their children. Today with the dawning of peace their hearts are filled with new hopes. Now they can expect a developed country filled with spiritual values, Ven. Vinayacharya Panditha Galle Sasanarathana Nayake Thera said.

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Kilinochchi becomes an economic hub

[July 29 2010]

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.

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Sri Lankan produced 'water gel' to replace dynamite

[July 29 2010] 

'Water gel' the innovative environmental friendly Sri Lankan production is to replace dynamite explosive chargers.

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Sri Lankan troops in Haiti improvise life saving craft & receive commendation

[July 29 2010]

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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Commander of the Navy visits Naval Deployments on the North-western Coast 

[July 28 2010]

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe visited the Naval Deployments in Mullikulum, Vedithalthivu and Nachchikudah and Naval Bases in Mannar and Thalaimannar on 25th and 26th July 2010. He also met the Mannar fishing community at SLNS Gajaba. 

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Senior Brigadiers including incumbent & former military spokesmen promoted

[July 29 2010]

Five senior Brigadiers in the Army have been promoted to the rank of Major General, the Military Secretariat announced Tuesday (27) evening.

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Navy steps up operations to crackdown on illegal activities in the sea

[July 29 2010]

The Sri Lanka Navy has stepped up operations to rein in illegal activities that are taking place in the sea areas.

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NGOs can contribute to resettlement drive - Defence Spokesman

[July 28 2010]

Mass Media and Communication Minister and Defence Spokesman Keheliya Rambukkwella yesterday stated that any public representative and Non Government Organization can visit the North and East and contribute to its ongoing resettlement drive and the development process.

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Japanese government assures visiting ministers of continuing support

[July 28 2010]

Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development were received in Tokyo by Ambassador Yasushi Akashi, representative of the... 

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Jaffna Onion fetches good price in the southern market

[July 28 2010]

With the opening of the Jaffna - Kandy A-9 highway following the end of war, the red onion harvest of Jaffna is reaching south. 

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Hardcore Tigers among detainees identified, legal action awaited

[July 28 2010]

The police and security forces have so far identified 737 hardcore terrorists among 11,686 LTTE cadres who surrendered.  

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Massive anti-Dengue drive in North

[July 28 2010]

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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Ayurvedic mobile unit handed over to the department of indigenous medicine

[July 28 2010]

Ayurvedic Mobile Unit was handed over to the Department of Indigenous Medicine at Agriculture Complex, Varothaya Nagar, Trincomalee by the Northern Province Governor Major General G A Chandrasiri on 26 July 2010. 

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Eelam war IV: Tiger captives down to 7,900, rehab programme on track

[July 27 2010]

Brigadier Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commissioner General of Rehabilitation says LTTE cadres are being gradually released from government centres following rehabilitation in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.

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Clearing operations recover more military Items

[July 27 2010]

Sri Lankan troops of 21 Division continuing the clearing operations general area Maradamadu in Vavuniya District recovered 17 mobile phones, 14 SIM cards, 30 mobile phone batteries, one multi plug, 21 mobile phone chargers and one mobile phone ear phone yesterday (26 July 2010).

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Terrorism thrives on vulnerabilities of democratic states - Deputy Minister

[July 27 2010]

Terrorism by nature thrives on the vulnerabilities of democratic States and lacuna in international law.

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Jaffna gets four factories

[July 27 2010]

The Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Ministry together with the Board of Investment (BOI) is planning to support four major companies - MAS Holdings, Omega Lines, Orix and Timex to set up factories in Jaffna.

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Southern LTTEer arrested

[July 27 2010]

A person from the South, who has allegedly committed acts of terrorism with the LTTE was arrested by the Colombo Police Crimes Division at Dedigama in the Navagamuwa area yesterday.

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Gen Fonseka before trial-at-bar

[July 27 2010]

Colombo Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Rashmi Singappuli yesterday ordered General Sarath Fonseka to appear before the Trial-at-Bar on July 29 in connection with the white flag statement.

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Vietnam to re-open SL embassy soon

[July 27 2010]

Vietnam will re-open its resident diplomatic mission in Colombo early 2011.

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De-mining continued : IDPs has dropped to 35,510 out of the 300,000

[July 27 2010]

'The de-mining programme is progressing well although it is a very tedious process, as land has to be cleared inch by inch,' Military Spokesperson Brigadier Ubaya Medawala said.

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Police to conduct nationwide registration

[July 27 2010]

The Police Department is to extend the registration of persons currently being carried out in certain areas in Colombo to the rest of the country.

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Training Tamil students as future leaders

[July 27 2010]

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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Call to expedite de-mining process in saltern areas

[July 27 2010]

Ministry of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises Development had requested the Ministry of Defence to expedite the de-mining process in the saltern areas that are to be rehabilitated in the Northern area, Ministry Secretary P. Sivagnanasothy told the Daily News yesterday.

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End of war unveils Vel

[July 26 2010]

That the Adi Vel Hindu religious procession which was seen for the first time passing Temple Trees on the Galle Road after 16 years drew many responses from politicians, religious leaders, community leaders and businessmen.

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  • Troops recover more mines in clearing operations [July 26 2010]

  • Terrorists do not follow rules of war - Deputy External Affairs Minister [July 26 2010]

  • Priority to renovate Jaffna Fort [July 26 2010]

  • Navy contributes in Dengue prevention campaign [July 26 2010]

  • Northern youth participate at Sisuderiya program [July 26 2010]

  • Kalpitiya gets geared to the growing Tourist Industry [July 26 2010]

  • Regular Navy intakes 193 and 194 pass out at SLNS Nipuna [July 26 2010]

  • Canada probes LTTE aid agencies [July 25 2010]

  • Kaiwaikkal - Kakkamunai - Munaichenai road reconstruction inaugurated in Kinniya [July 25 2010]

  • Commander speaks high of Ranaviru Apparel War Heroes [July 25 2010]

  • SLA's 200,000 men could face any threat - Army chief [July 25 2010]

  • 'Establishment of new Army camps expedites return of civil buildings,' says commander [July 25 2010]

  • WB support for Lanka [July 24 2010]

  • SLAF fire fighters in a fire evacuation drill ... [July 24 2010]

  • 'Lanka proud of this son of our soil' - President congratulates Murali  [July 23 2010]

  • A 'hero' shamed - The Island Editorial  [July 23 2010]

  • OPA expresses 'grave concern' over UN Advisory Committee  [July 23 2010]

  • Government removes obstacles for remarriage of war-widows [July 22 2010]

  • UN lacks transparency or accountability under Ban Ki Moon - Head UN internal office [July 22 2010]

  • Robert Blake calls on President [July 22 2010]

  • Turkish defence attache calls on Commander of the Navy [July 22 2010]

  • Mullaittivu debacle war heroes immortalized [July 20 2010]

  • Foundation stone laid for Jaffna education office complex [July 21 2010]

  • Local Government Week - 2010 held in Chunnakam [July 21 2010]

  • Three women rural development society centers opened in Batticaloa [July 21 2010]

  • More tsunami warning towers for North [July 21 2010]

  • Anti - Dengue drive: Police set up special unit [July 21 2010]

  • Sinhala-Tamil must be taught from pre-school - President [July 20 2010]

  • More military items uncovered in clearing operations [July 20 2010]

  • Govt boosts North transportation [July 20 2010]

  • Seize opportunity to consolidate business in Mauritius and Sri Lanka [July 20 2010]

  • Expatriate Lankans in Vienna helps disabled children in the North & East [July 20 2010]

  • Over 350 ex-LTTE child combatants to sit G.C.E A/L [July 20 2010]

  • Strict dress code for Nallur devotees [July 20 2010]

  • For post conflict development projects: [July 20 2010]

  • Minister inspects housing project for IDPs [July 20 2010]

  • Army Special Forces praised for demining seabed [July 20 2010]

  • Not a Phenomenon to Sri Lanka alone - Government Spokesman [July 19 2010]

  • Search operations recover a haul of military items [July 19 2010]

  • Jaffna gets NHDA flats [July 19 2010]

  • Jaffna SLTB Depot earns profits, sets an example [July 19 2010]

  • MAS Holdings to open factory in Jaffna [July 18 2010]

  • Agri-Biz exhibition held in Eastern Province [July 18 2010]

  • Canada revokes charitable status of Tamil charity for funding LTTE [July 18 2010]

  • "Naam Tamilar" party leader Seeman remanded [July 18 2010]

  • Kilinochchi - seat of terror to reconciliation hub [July 17 2010]

  • Promotion of common strategies and procedures confronting maritime challenges [July 17 2010]

  • Govt to begin bus service in eight new routes : [July 17 2010]

  • Jaffna TC upgraded to Technological University [July 17 2010]

  • Government implements Rs.12 Billion worth development projects in the North [July 16 2010]

  • Defence Secretary recalls cherished memories in his previous fortress [July 16 2010]

  • Northern High Security Zones will not be removed - Minister Rambukwella [July 16 2010]

  • Commander congratulates best platoons in inter regiment drill competition [July 16 2010]

  • Commander SF-J pledges support to new Jaffna GA [July 16 2010]

  • EP progress review meeting held in Trincomalee [July 16 2010]

  • Famous Iranamadu sanctified by Pirith chanting [July 16 2010]

  • Lloyds erase Sri Lanka off war risk list [July 16 2010]

  • Northern province schools sports competition held Jaffna [July 16 2010]

  • Ban Ki Moon's Expert Panel & revisiting the real Human Rights culprits [July 15 2010]

  • Highest financial allocation for North [July 15 2010]

  • Fuel prices slashed in Jaffna [July 15 2010]

  • Top priority towards eradicating poverty in North-East [July 15 2010]

  • Mullaitivu gets Rs 170 m power supply scheme [July 15 2010]

  • Half of Lankan asylum seekers have ties to LTTE - The Australian [July 15 2010]

  • Only 38, 127 IDPs remaining [July 15 2010]

  • Over 1113 sq km de-mined in North [July 15 2010]

  • Shed political differences, serve nation - President [July 14 2010]

  • Sri Lankan UN troops turn good Samaritans [July 14 2010]

  • Naval Ship "USS Pearl Harbour" arrives at the port of Trincomalee on a goodwill visit [July 14 2010]

  • Concessionary housing loan programme for the North [July 14 2010]

  • No Provisions for an Advisory Panel in the Joint Statement with UN Chief [July 14 2010]

  • Troops recover 283 AP mines in clearing operations [July 14 2010]

  • Twenty year development plan for Jaffna [July 14 2010]

  • Demining process expedited [July 14 2010]

  • Security Forces to join anti-dengue fight [July 14 2010]

  • Secretary Defence underlines importance of high level of discipline among services [July 13 2010]

  • Reconciliation commission will heal wounds of conflict - President Sri Lanka offers lessons to RP Peace issues [July 13 2010]

  • TRC donates IT equipments for 'Ranajayapura' [July 13 2010]

  • First Lady visits Jaffna Hospital [July 13 2010]

  • Tourism earnings increase [July 13 2010]

  • Regional Industry Services Centre for Northern Province [July 13 2010]

  • India releases 20 Lankan fishermen, 12 trawlers [July 12 2010]

  • CB Opens fourth provincial office in Jaffna [July 12 2010]

  • 83 AP Mines uncovered in clearing operations [July 12 2010]

  • Eastern provincial athletic meet at Trincomalee [July 12 2010]

  • Civilians allowed entry to Palaly HSZ for annual pooja at Vasavilan kovil [July 12 2010]

  • Navy rescues a seriously-injured Chinese crew member in the eastern deep seas [July 12 2010]

  • Former LTTErs to get more jobs [July 12 2010]

  • Former LTTErs to get more jobs [July 12 2010]

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