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'Our main concern is safety of IDPs' says President

[February 21 2009]

"Our main concern is the safety of the civilians that the LTTE is holding hostage for their human shield, and we are taking every precaution to ensure their safety," said President Rajapaksa to Sir John Holmes, the UN Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs when they met at the Presidential Secretariat this morning.

LTTE air raid thwarted; both terrorist aircraft destroyed - Colombo

[February 20 2009]

The latest reports indicate that both LTTE aircraft entered into the Colombo aerospace were destroyed by the air defence system.

Partially burnt 2 LTTE aircraft found in Puthukkudiyirippu- Mullaittivu

[February 21 2009]

Security forces now pushing into the last LTTE bastion town at Puthukkudiyirippu in Mullaittivu have come across two partially burnt LTTE aircraft, which military believe were under construction, Thursday (Feb 19).

Expatriate Sri Lankans in the US demonstrate solidarity for SL troops

[February 21 2009]

Expatriate Sri Lankans in the United States staged a massive rally in front of the White House in Washington DC, on Friday (Feb 20), in support of the heroic Sri Lankan forces.

Heavy loses to LTTE in Puthukkudiyirippu; 17 terrorists killed - Mullaittivu

[February 21 2009]

Troops of the 58 Division operating in general areas North and West of Puthukudiyirippu have engaged decisive blows to remaining LTTE resistances in the area, reportedly killing 17 terrorists and injuring 10 others on Friday (Feb 20).

Pranab's statement at Lok Sabha - Proof of Indo-Lanka best relations

[February 21 2009]

The statement made by Pranab Mukherjee at the Lok Sabha is a testimony of excellent relations between India and Sri Lanka today and is much appreciated by the government of Sri Lanka said Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe.

"Please tell us how do we protect courts"?

[February 21 2009]

Unruly behavior often accompanied by violence as resorted to by "mobs" has been increasing in recent times not only in Tamil Nadu but also in Patna.

Three storied underground bunker found - Puthukkudiyiruppu South

[February 21 2009]

Sri Lanka Army Task Force 8, currently operating under the Army 53 Division found a three storied underground bunker from the Puthukkudiyiruppu South area last evening (Feb 20).

Entire Amplavanpokkani area comes under army control

[February 20 2009]

Sri Lanka Army 58 Division troops have brought the entire Ampalavanpokkani area under their control this afternoon (Feb 20).

Viksund Asia donates speedboat for Coastguard

[February 20 2009]

Viskund Asia Private Limited, a boat manufacturing company affiliated to the Board of Investment has donated a brand new speedboat to the Ministry of Defence Sri Lanka.

Air Force strafes terror reinforcements - Puthukkudiyiruppu

[February 20 2009]

Sri Lanka Air Force has bombed an LTTE reinforcements detected close to the Puthukkudiyiruppu junction this evening (Feb 20).

Rehabilitating and reconstructing North :

[February 20 2009]

The UN is ready to assist in the rehabilitation and the reconstruction of the North, visiting UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Sir John Holmes said renewing its call to the LTTE to release the civilians suffering in its fast shrinking territory.

Army Poised to Liberate Last Town Under Terror Clutches

[February 20 2009]

Sri Lanka Army offensive elements are gradually encircling the Puthukkudduyirppu built-up, the last town to be liberated from terrorist clutches.

LTTE underwater scooters, diving kits found - west of Puthukudiyirippu

[February 20 2009]

Infantrymen of 58 Division further advanced into LTTE hiding area entering Ampalavanpokkanai town perimeter have found underwater scooter, diving kits, oxygen cylinders and many other diving equipments from west of Puthukudiyirippu area yesterday, 19 February.

Troops enter Ampalavanpokkanai town

[February 20 2009]

Troops of 58 Division entered into the Ampalavanpokkanai town perimeter after capturing Puthukudiyirippu west by Thursday, 19 Feb, Army Headquarters said.

Another food shipment to Mullaitivu

[February 20 2009]

Barely 48 hours after the Government transported 46 MT of food and medicine to uncleared areas of Mullaitivu using sea routes on Tuesday, another vessel carrying a fresh stock of essential food items and medicine to the same area, was scheduled to leave Trincomalee yesterday evening.

'Winning hearts and minds: Sri Lanka's humanitarian campaign to save civilians'

[February 19 2009]

"Not a word gets said for the manner in which unarmed military men & women welcome the fleeing Tamil civilians. Not much is said on how the elderly, the pregnant & the weak are carried by unarmed military men & women.

John Holmes meets Secretary Defence

[February 19 2009]

UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr John Holmes, met Secretary Defence Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Defence ministry this afternoon, 19 February.

Commander Evaluates Security in Jaffna

[February 19 2009]

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, with a view to assessing security-related developments in the Jaffna peninsula met Major General Mendaka Samarasinghe, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna and senior ground commanders in 51, 52 and 55 Divisions Thursday (19) morning during a visit to Jaffna.

LTTE's largest fuel distribution center captured - Puthukudiyiruppu

[February 19 2009]

Troops of 641 and 642 Brigades serving under Task Force 4 (TF 4) have confronted with LTTE terrorists with several occasions yesterday, 18 February, while on offensive towards Puthukudiyiruppu built-up entrapping terrorists to less than 100 Sq Km, defence sources said.

Three LTTE infiltrators killed; LTTE military items found - Oddusudan

[February 19 2009]

Troops of 533 Brigade serving under 53 Division attacked at group of LTTE terrorists detected in general area Oddusudan last morning, 18 February, while engaged in further consolidating operations in recently.

More catholic priests from Wanni receive Tender Hospitality

[February 19 2009]

Four more members of the clergy from Ceylon American Mission in Visuamadu after vacating Tiger-held areas have managed to arrive in Omanthai two days ago.