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Lessons learnt and reconciliation commission:Forces Commanders describe LTTE modus operandi[September 09 2010] The Three Forces commanders and Field Commanders of the Sri Lanka Army in an elaborative presentation before the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission yesterday described the modus operandi of the LTTE to counter pressure exerted by the Security Forces and the strategy adopted by the Forces to annihilate them. | ||
Troops uncover more war like Items from Vavuniya[September 09 2010] During search operations and de-mining operations conducted by the armed forces on 8th September 2010, troops of 56 division in Vavuniya were able to uncover 2 hand grenades from general areas Nochchamoddai and Palaiwadi. 'Positive changes in Sri Lanka' Tamil refugee claimant rejected, facing deportation - Toronto Sun[September 09 2010] A Tamil refugee seeker is facing deportation from Canada in a matter of weeks with Canadian authorities taking the position that the situation in Sri Lanka has improved since the defeat of LTTE terrorism. "Haro Haraa" Echoes again at Nallur Temple - Jaffna[September 09 2010]
Tamil refugees returning to Lanka because it's safe - Toronto Sun[September 08 2010] Thousands of Tamil refugees are returning to Sri Lanka - because it's safe. Within Sri Lanka itself, internal refugee camps for displaced Tamils are winding down, as Tamils go back home, Toronto Sun reported yesterday (7). Cabinet approves loans for resettled[September 08 2010] Minister of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms D. E. W. Gunasekera said that he had obtained Cabinet approval to grant Micro financing for self employment and housing loans to the lowest segments of the Tamil society in the North and East. Canada seeks partnerships to counter human trafficking[September 08 2010] Canada is turning to Europe for partners in a widening fight against human trafficking and bogus asylum seekers, the Globe and Mail reported yesterday (7 Sep). 1000 villages earmarked to set up industrial villages[September 08 2010] The government while engaged in massive infrastructure development program in North and East, made its concern on economic development of those areas by setting up industrial villages suiting their localities. Indian Army Chief commends Govt[September 07 2010] Indian Army Chief of Staff General Vijay Kumar Singh yesterday stated that the Government of Sri Lanka has performed a commendable task in bringing back the livelihoods of the war affected people in North and East to normalcy. John Keels sponsors "Virudana Gee Sara" musical concert[September 07 2010]
"Ceylinco Life" to Co-Sponsor "Virudana Gee Sara-03"[September 07 2010]
Clearing operations continue[September 07 2010] Sri Lankan troops of 61 Division engaging clearing operations in general area Maruthamadu recovered 40 AP mines and one 60mm mortar bomb (HE) yesterday (6 Sep 2010). Jobs for ex-LTTE cadres[September 07 2010] For the first time ever, the government is to have 'Job - Fair' for the youth of the Northern Region especially ex-LTTE combatants who are being integrated back into society following their rehabilitation, said Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brig Sudantha Ranasinghe yesterday. US Ambassador commends Govt. dedication to end human trafficking[September 07 2010] Over the past few years, the Sri Lankan Government has endeavoured to increase public awareness about human trafficking, to improve law enforcement efforts, and to increase budget allocations for anti-trafficking activities, stated the U.S. Ambassador, Patricia Butenis. Tamil diaspora should be encouraged to invest here[September 07 2010] John Keells Group Chairman Susantha Ratnayake yesterday said a concerted effort should be taken by the public and private sector to encourage the Tamil diaspora to make investments in the country particularly in the North and the East. ISEA to support rapid development[September 07 2010] Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment (ISEA) for the Northern Province is being formulated through a multi-agency approach aiming to support for a rapid development in the area while sustaining peace, Prof Buddhi Marambe said. Abusing Canada's generosity 'utterly unacceptable' - Canada Public Safety Ministry[September 07 2010] "Human smuggling is a despicable crime and any attempts to abuse Canada's generosity for financial gain are utterly unacceptable," Christopher McCluskey, a spokesperson for the Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, told CTV of Canada in a recent email. Secretary Defence inspects Defence Services College[September 06 2010]
Mine clearing operations make headway in Wanni[September 06 2010] Progressive mine clearing operations are continuing in Wanni with security forces making way for swift resettlement and infrastructure building said security sources, citing finalized military reports on Sunday (September 5). Indian Army Chief calls-on Secretary Defence[September 06 2010]
Canada promises new laws on human trafficking - Toronto Sun[September 06 2010] The Canadian federal government intends to tackle human smuggling and trafficking as one of its first orders of business when Parliament resumes later this month, stated Toronto Sun in an article yesterday (September 5). More tourist resorts in Kalpitiya Islets[September 06 2010] Sri Lanka Tourist Board is planning to develop 12 Islets off Kalpitiya as tourist zones, by leasing them for local or foreign investors, said the chairman of SLTB, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa. Indian Army Chief arrives in Colombo to a rousing welcome[September 06 2010]
JOICEF donates 105 bicycles for Public Health Midwives in Jaffna District[September 06 2010]
Rs.10 million worth leather factory for Vadamarachchi[September 05 2010] A new leather factory at cost of 10 Million rupees is to be set up in Vadamarachchi under "Mahinda Chintana: Rekiya Bihidora" Programme. Kilinochchi old Army camp resurrects; new public relations office & Library Opened[September 05 2010] Opening of the new Kilinochchi Public Relations Office / Army-built Public Library as well as the newly-re-established Kilinochchi old Army Camp occurred Saturday (4) morning during a military ceremony, headed by Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army. 6th Defence services games declared open[September 05 2010]
Raj Rajaratnam case - allowed to proceed[September 05 2010] A Federal Judge in New Jersey last week allowed to proceed a lawsuit accusing the Wall Street hedge fund billionaire Raj Rajaratnam and his father of using a charitable front in the US to funnel millions of dollars to the LTTE, the New Jersey Law journal reported. "Api Wenuwen Api" Second Phase to hand over another 27 houses to war heroes[September 03 2010] Another 27 houses constructed at Thorayaya in Kurunegala under the Second Phase of Api Wenuwen Api programme by the Ministry of Defence has completed and to be handed over to war heroes on 5th September. 'Signature Tour' of Sri Lanka with U.S delegates a success[September 04 2010]
CID remands 26 human traffickers[September 04 2010] The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a group of 26 suspects accused of running a large scale people smuggling racket. Wall Street hedge fund manager alleged with LTTE terrorist links[September 03 2010] A lawsuit accusing a Wall Street hedge fund manager and his father of using a charitable foundation to funnel millions of dollars to the Tamil Tigers, a Sri Lankan terrorist group, can go forward, a federal judge in New Jersey says. Over 300,000 landmines cleared[September 03 2010] Demining groups operating in the North and East have achieved tremendous success by removing over 300,000 landmines laid by LTTE terrorists during war time, said Military Spokesman Major General UAB Medawela. Northerners get modern eye care facilities[September 03 2010] People in the Northern Province have been benefited with modern eye care facilities together with the implementation of special programme to upgrade eye care facilities by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry's sources said. |
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War heroes receive new houses from the President |
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