| Second phase of "Api Wenuwen Api" housing project completed: 27 houses handed over to war heroes
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Twenty seven houses constructed at Thorayaya, Kurunegala as the second phase of the "Api Wenuwen Api " housing project, were ceremonially handed over to the war heroes... |
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| The United States of America launches the "Dawn of nuclear warfare"
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It was on the 9th of August 1945 that the United States of America, having detonated the first ever nuclear device named "Little Boy"..
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| Demonstration against Ban-ki –moon’s expert panel in Geneva
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Expatriates living in European countries gathered under the Sri Lankan national flag in front of the UNO head office Geneva Switzerland and had a massive demonstration... |
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| Role of UN and EU deplored
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The European Union (EU)'s decision to terminate the GSP Plus trade concessions for over 700 export products from Sri Lanka and ... |
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| Sri Lanka bashing by Tamil Nadu politicians to secure the vote bank the centuries old burning issues unresolved
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It has become an obsession for Tamil Nadu politicians to interfere in the internal affairs of Sri Lanka despite their many urgent problems... |
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| Some highlights from the 2010 Budget presented to Parliament by the Acting Finance Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama
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Acting Finance Minister Dr Sarath Amunugama presenting the Budget 2010
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| Gen. McChrystal relieved of duties
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'War is bigger than any one man or woman' - Obama
War is bigger than any one man or woman, whether a private, a general, or a president. And as difficult as it is to lose General McChrystal,... |
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| Open letter to Stephen Sackur BBC Hardtalk presenter
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I watched your talk with our Defence Secretary which was aired by our national television stations. |
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| "Rockfort" Express passengers in miraculous escape
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The picture in the Indian English daily "The Hindu" (13/06/2010) says it all as it graphically depicts the "Rockfort Express".. |
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| Military items found in North and East
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| 8 Sep 2010 - 12:39 |
WANNI: 116 x AP mines have been recovered by the SL Army troops, DDG, FSD and HORIZON de mining teams in the general areas of NAVATKULAM, MAHILANKULAM, OMANTHAI, PARASANKULAM, PERIYATHAMPANEI and MARATHAMADU yesterday (07).
MANNAR: 34 x AP mines have been recovered by the SL Army troops and MAG de mining organization in the general areas of KOLLANKULAM and NEDUNKANDAL yesterday (07). |
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| Large haul of military items found in North
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 12:23 |
WANNI: SL Army troops, DDG, HORIZON, MMIP and FSD de mining teams have recovered following war materials in the general areas of MAHILANKULAM, MARUTHANKULAM, PARASANKULAM, PERIYATHAMPANEI, MALLAWARAYANKADDAIADAMPAN and MARUTHAMADU yesterday (06).
| AP mines (Rangan99 type) | 54 | | Anti Tank mines | 02 | | AP mines (P4MARK02) | 11 | | 81mm mortar bombs | 04 | | AP mines | 236 | | RPG 07 bomb (HE) | 01 |
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| Navy Intelligence recovers the Largest LTTE Lethal Explosives Haul and 04 High Speed Sea Tiger Boat Engines hidden in Mullaithivu
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 08:49 |
In a well-coordinated Naval intelligence operation, Naval intelligence personnel were able to unearth the largest ever LTTE C 4 explosives haul hidden in....
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| Military equipment found in Vanni & Kilinochchi
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| 6 Sep 2010 - 12:10 |
VANNI: The troops of 56 and 61 Divisions, DDG, HORIZON, FSD, and SARVATRA de mining teams have recovered following military items in the general areas of MAHILANKULAM, PARASANKULAM, PERIYATHAMPANNE, MARUTHAMADU and MANNAKULAM areas yesterday (05). |
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| 15035 T56 rounds, 400 electric detonators and other military items recovered
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| 5 Sep 2010 - 09:51 |
JAFFNA: De-mining operations continue in the JAFFNA peninsula as Army Troops and de-mining Organizations continue to recover the mines, explosives as well as military items on a regular basis. Yesterday (04), Troops conducting clearing operations recovered a 60mm mortar bomb from ARIYALAI, JAFFNA on information from a civilian while Troops recovered one hand grenade also on information from a civilian. |
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| More Arms & Ammunition Found
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| 4 Sep 2010 - 10:54 |
NORTH: TROOPS on their search and clear operations in the general areas of MAILMUTHTHETTUKULAM, MATHIYAMADU, MADHU, KOLLANKULAM, KILINOCHCHI, IRANAMADU, UDAYARKATTUKULAM, WELLAMULLIWAIKKAL and PUTHUKKUDDIYIRIPPU recovered seventy rounds of 6.62 x 17 mm ammunition, seven hand grenades, two cyanide capsules, four electric detonators, one improvise fuse with detonator, 2.5 m long detonator code,... |
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| Troops Found Military Items In North & East
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| 3 Sep 2010 - 11:32 |
JAFFNA: On a tip off received to the troops of 52 Division, following office equipment belong to the former LTTE political office were recovered in the general area of MIRUSUVIL yesterday (02).
| Computer CPU | 01(U/S) | | Computer monitor with wire code | 01 | | Scanner with wire code | 01 |
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| Navy arrests 04 Persons with Illegal Fishing Nets
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| 2 Sep 2010 - 17:00 |
Naval troops attached to SLNS Vijaya in the North-western Naval Command arrested four (04) persons possessing illegal fishing nets in Kalpitiya on 31st August 2010.
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| Another haul of military items recovered
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| 2 Sep 2010 - 12:26 |
The MMIP De-mining Organizations conducting clearing operations yesterday(01) recovered 17 xAP( P4MK1) mines from MURUTHANKULAM, while the DDG de-mining Organization recovered 06 x AP(P4MK1) mines from MAHILANKULAM and the Horizon De- mining Organization recovered 42x AP(Rangan 99) mines and 01 x AT mine also from the same area . Army Troops also recovered 01 x AP(P4MK1) mine and 01 x 81mm Mortar bomb trap from OMANTHAI yesterday (01). Meanwhile Army Troops on information provided by a civilian recovered 02 x Hand Grenades,.. |
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| Military Equipment Found In North
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| 1 Sep 2010 - 13:20 |
JAFFNA: 01 P4 mark unserviceable AP mine has been recovered by the troops of 52 Division in the general area of KOVILAKKANDI yesterday (31).
WANNI: The SL Army troops, HORIZON and the DDG de mining teams have recovered 53 AP mines and 08 AP mine fuses in the general areas of NAVATKULAM, MAHILANKULAM, PARASANKULAM and MARUTHAMADU yesterday (31).
MANNAR: 06 AP mines have been recovered by the troops in the KOLLANKULAM area..... |
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| Troops Continue Their Search
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| 31 Aug 2010 - 12:00 |
NORTH: Troops on their search and clear operations in the general areas of NAVATKULAM, KOLLANKULAM, DHARMAPURAM, MANKULAM and VELLAMULLIWAIKKAL recovered twenty-two anti personnel mines, forty-four 60 mm mortar bombs, four 81 mm mortar bombs, seventeen hand grenades, one thousand eight hundred rounds of M-16 ammunition, one thousand rounds of 9 mm micro pistol ammunition, one box of T-56 rounds, one large unidentified tripod, one Global Positioning System (GPS), one GPS battery, one GPS charger, one marshal alternative power set, two satellite phones with a stand, one magnetic antenna stand, one VHF set, one receiving microphone, twelve bill books, two crocodile clips with.... |
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| Truck Among Day's Recoveries
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| 30 Aug 2010 - 11:23 |
NORTH: TROOPS on their search and clear operations in the general areas of JAFFNA, CHUNNAKAM, MARAVANPULAU, KOLLEYARPULIYANKULAM, NAVATKULAM, OMANTHAI, MUNDIMURIPPU, ADAMPAN, KILINOCHCHI, MANKULAM, PARANTHAN, CHILAWATTE, UDAYARKATTUKULAM, WELLAMULLIWAIKKAL and SUGANDIPURAM recovered one hundred and twenty-six hand grenades, ten anti personnel mines, fourteen claymore mines, eight 60 mm mortar bombs, eight 81 mm mortar bombs, one Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) round, one 122 mm Artillery shell, fourteen Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one Arul bomb, twenty-one T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) drum,... |
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| Army Troops /De-mining Organizations continue to recover explosives items etc
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| 29 Aug 2010 - 10:38 |
During clearing operations in JAFFNA Sector on Saturday (28), Army Troops and De- mining Organizations recovered 86 x AP mines and other explosives items from the JAFFANA and VAVUNIYA sector . Army Troops recovered 02 x unserviceable (US) Hand Grenades , one from ARIYALAI and one from MURAVANPULAU while Troops conducting clearing operations in VAVUNIYA recovered 01 x 40mm G/L bomb from OMANTHAI, 04 x 60mm mortar bombs from MATHIYAMADHU while the DDG Organization recovered... |
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| Army Troops, local and foreign organizations continue clearing operations
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| 28 Aug 2010 - 12:02 |
De-mining operations continued yesterday (27) in the VAVUNIYA and MANNAR. In the VAVUNIYA, Army Troops conducting clearing operations yesterday (27) recovered 02 x AP mines from NAVAKULAM while the HORIZON and DDG de mining teams have recovered 81 x AP mines in MAHILANKULAM area yesterday (27).
Meanwhile the MAG Organization unearthed 01 x AP mine, 04 x RPG 7 bombs and 06 x Hand grenades from PERIYAPANDIVIRICHCHAN while the HORIZON Organization recovered... |
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| Navy apprehends persons with illegal fishing gears
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| 27 Aug 2010 - 14:29 |
Naval troops of Rapid Action Boat Squadron, Headquarters Kalpitiya in North Western Naval Command arrested twenty six (26) persons who engaged in illegal fishing off Vellal, Kibulbokka and Uchamunai areas in Wilpattu on 24th August 2010.
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| Large haul of military items found in the North
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| 27 Aug 2010 - 14:27 |
KILINOCHCHI: SL Army troops have recovered following military equipments in search operations conducted in the general areas of KILINOCHCHI, MURUSAMODDAI and MANKULAM yesterday (26).
| Hand grenade | 04 | | Electric detonators | 08 | | 60mm mortar bombs | 02 | | RPG bomb | 01 |
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| Recoveries of explosives & military items continue apace
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| 26 Aug 2010 - 13:16 |
The Army and de-mining Organizations continue the accelerated program launched by the Government of de-mining in the North & East to ensure the resettlement of the displaced persons. On Wednesday (25) , Army Troops based in Gurunagar , Jaffna recovered 03 unserviceable (US) 81 mm mortar bombs from 31 Division area while 21 Division Troops, DHARMAPURAM REHABILITATION CENTRE ,WANNI found... |
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| Navy apprehends illegal Conch shells Collectors
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| 26 Aug 2010 - 10:40 |
Naval troops of Rapid Action Boat Squadron Headquartes,Kalpitiya in North Western Naval area arrested four (04) persons..
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| Navy arrests 02 Persons with Illegal Fishing Nets
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| 26 Aug 2010 - 10:30 |
RABS (Rapid Action Boat Squadron) personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya RABS HQ in the North-western Naval Area arrested two (02) persons with..
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| De-mining Organizations and the Army continue clearing operations
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| 25 Aug 2010 - 10:41 |
Army Troops In the WANNI Area conducting clearing operations in the Army 61 Division are on Tuesday (24) recovered 01 x US(unserviceable ) AP mine from VAVUNIKULAM while the Savatra De-mining Organization recovered 121 x "Jony" AP mines from PARASANKULAM while in the MANNAR area, the MAG De-mining Organization also recovered 54 x AP mines... |
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| NEWS |
| Tamil refugees returning to Lanka because it's safe - Toronto Sun
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| 8 Sep 2010 - 14:12 |
'It's an amazing success story'
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... |
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| More LLRC public sittings in N & E
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| 8 Sep 2010 - 12:46 |
The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) appointed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa has scheduled more public sittings in the North and East, for a two-month period from this month (September). |
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| North to get more industrial villages
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| 8 Sep 2010 - 08:48 |
Plans are under way to open more industrial villages in the North, Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda said. |
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| Cabinet approves loans for resettled
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| 8 Sep 2010 - 08:44 |
Minister of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms D. E. W. Gunasekera said that he had obtained Cabinet approval to grant Micro financing for... |
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| During His Third Day Stay, Indian Army Chief Tours Wanni, A’pura & Trincomalee
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 21:46 |
The visiting Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army General Vijay Kumar Singh PVSM AVSM YSM ADC and his delegation during the third day of their stay in...
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| Sponsorship Cheque presented for the “WIRUDANA GEE SARA” Musical show
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 16:31 |
John Keels Institute, the chief sponsor of the “WIRUDANA GEE SARA” musical show which strengthens funds of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence,...
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| United Srilankan Circle in Germany provides financial support for the Welfare of Disabled War Heroes
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 16:29 |
The United Srilankan Circle established in Germany donated Rs. 259,640/= for the welfare of disabled War Heroes who fought for the sovereignty of the...
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| Jobs for ex-LTTE cadres
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 08:10 |
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.. |
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| ISEA to support rapid development
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 07:52 |
Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment (ISEA) for the Northern Province is being formulated through a multi-agency approach aiming to support for a... |
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| Tamil diaspora should be encouraged to invest here
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 07:49 |
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.. |
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| US Ambassador commends Govt. dedication to end human trafficking
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 07:46 |
Over the past few years, the Sri Lankan Government has endeavoured to increase public awareness about human trafficking, to improve law enforcement efforts,.. |
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| Indian Army Chief commends Govt
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| 7 Sep 2010 - 07:37 |
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...
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| Indian Army Chief calls-on Secretary Defence
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| 6 Sep 2010 - 21:34 |
www.defence.lk" pbshowcaption="true">General Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC Chief of the Indian Army Staff paid a courtesy call to Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa this (Sep 06) morning.
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| Secretary Defence inspects Defence Services Collage
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| 6 Sep 2010 - 21:33 |
Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa inspected ongoing construction of school library which is nearing completion last Friday (03 Sep).
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His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa
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| Sri Lanka, a terrific spot for wildlife, cuisine and culture – CNN Go
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Sri Lanka is once again a terrific spot for those in search of some sub-continental wildlife, cuisine and a welcoming culture with the end to 25 years... |
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| The Special Task Force (STF)
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The insurgency of 1971 was an uprising of Sinhalese Youth to capture State power failed as the arms they used consisted.... |
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| Tamil 'refugees' who holiday in Sri Lanka
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 Pro-LTTE asylum seekers in Australia cannot be enjoying the indecisive result of the Australian national poll paving the way to the first hung Parliament in the country since World War II.
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| 1,541,880,972 Square meters " mine free" : 2,468,119,028 square meters surveyed to be cleared in north and East - SLNMAC
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According to the Sri Lanka National Mine Action Center (SLNMAC ) quoted in the media, a total area of 1.541,880,,972 square meters in the North and East ... |
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| What fills this port is the future prosperity of our nation
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– President at Hambantota Port ceremony 
“Every drop of water that fills up this great port should dissolve and wipe out the feelings of weakness and inability that once prevailed among us” |
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| Cargo vessel MV "Sun Sea" may consist of "Tamil Tigers "
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The Times of India " today(12) reported that the cargo vessel MV "Sun Sea" , carrying over 250 Sri Lankan Tamils including men,..
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| Speech at the inaugural session of the "Galle Dialogue" Maritime Conference on 06th August
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I am glad to have this opportunity to address you at the Inaugural Session of the Galle Dialogue Maritime Conference, which is being organized by the Ministry of Dfence of Sri Lanka...
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| " Vaiko " charged for sedition under Section 125 - A of the Indian Penal Code and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act "
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General Secretary of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Gopalasamy better known as "Vaiko " (4.8.10) is to face charges before a Magistrate's Court in George Town, Chennai according to the Hindu (4th August ) . |
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