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War is a sacrifice for political gain-Mangala
SRI LANKA-Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera said that the government is engaged in sacrificing the lives of security forcers for political gain. In a statement issued this week, Mangala Samaraweera claimed that, “three thousand soldiers have died in combat during 2008 and further nine thousand had been wounded”. When asked about the source of the figures, he … Continue reading
Fall of Paranthan imminent; troops marching into the built up
SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka Army Task Force 1 troops are on the verge of scoring another historic victory by liberating the strategically located Paranthan town, reveal battlefield sources. Troops gained total control over the Thadduwankoddy and Komarikudakulam villages edging the Paranthan built up by last afternoon (Dec 30). According to the battlefield reports, troops while advancing … Continue reading
NEW YEAR BONANZA……
Rs. 16b economic stimulus and concession package SRI LANKA-The Government yesterday offered Rs.16 billion stimulative economic package to the consumers to ensure best performance in the commercial agriculture, industrial and services sectors, in the form of a ‘mini budget’ to benefit the entire country in 2009 that dawns tomorrow. dailynews
JVP in major protest to demand fuel price reduction
SRI LANKA-Thousands attended a JVP-staged march and demonstration in Colombo this afternoon (Dec. 29th) to demand the government respects the Supreme Court ruling and reduces the petrol price immediately. The protestors began their march from Hyde Park at 3.45 pm and held their agitation at Lipton Circus.–more-lankadissent.com
Year 2008 saw LTTE being pushed to the corner
SRI LANKA- The year 2008 saw the LTTE being pushed to the corner virtually by the Sri Lankan Army in the nearly three decades-old ethnic war even as India walked a tightrope on addressing the concerns of displaced civilian Tamils in the island’s embattled northern region. The year began with the Sri Lankan Government abrogating … Continue reading
LTTE suicide bomb blast near Catholic Church ; 8 killed, 17 injured – Wattala
SRI LANKA_LTTE terrorists have carried out a suicide bomb attack near the sacred St Ann’s church, Hekitta, Wattla in the north of Sri Lankan capital this morning (Dec 28). According to police sources, a male suicide bomber has exploded himself around 9 AM in front of the Civil Defence Force office on the church road. … Continue reading
LTTE has forcibly enlisted 8000 students – Army spokesman
SRI LANKA-Army spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara says that intelligence wings have reported that the LTTE has forcibly enlisted the students who sat for the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) examination in Kilinochchi, Mullaithivu districts and they are being given weapon training now. Around 8000 students sat for the Ordinary Level examination this year from these two districts. … Continue reading
Army TF 1 thwarts LTTE counter attack- West of Paranthan
SRI LANKA–Sri Lanka Army Task Force 1 soldiers crushed an LTTE counter attack launched at their forward boundary south of Chinna Paranthan area this morning (Dec 24). According to battlefield sources, troops inflicted heavy damages to the terrorists. The terrorists tried to regain their lost battlefield fortifications located about 6 km west of Paranthan on … Continue reading
Foreign Minister highlights destructive impact of terrorism on civilian life
SRI LANKA-“Everybody who leaves home for his or her work place expects to return home safely. However, the destructive impact of the evil force of terrorism on civilian life in Sri Lanka has meant that no longer can we take this for granted”. These remarks were made by Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama at a simple … Continue reading
Sinna-Paranthan’ falls to security forces: Over 20 terrorists killed, 5 bodies recovered- Kilinochchi
SRI LANKA–Troops of the Task Force -1 now engaged in counter terrorist offensives West of Paranthan, consolidated 300m further southwards along the LTTE built earth bund cum ditch, reportedly capturing a terror strongpoint, ‘Sinna-Paranthan’ this morning (Dec 23). Latest reports received from the battlefront confirmed over 20 LTTE terrorists killed and many injured during the … Continue reading
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