Ciminal SAARC..............

Criminal matters singed by SAARC

SRI LANKA-Convention on Mutural assistance in criminal matters to be singed by SAARC nations on rd of August,Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said,in the press conference in BMICH Colombo today(31).

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Mynmmar and Australia hands together in SAARC

Myanmar and Australia hands together with SAARC friendship

SRI LANKA-Saarc Council Minister have gave the approval to include Australia and Myanmar in new observes of SAARC , Pakistan foreign minister pointed this in the meeting held on the BMICH Colombo today (31)morning

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Chennai police...............LTTE

Chennai Police nets top LTTE cadre - India

SRI LANKA-The 'Q' branch Police yesterday (July 30) arrested a Sri Lankan Tamil alleged for procuring major consignments including explosive substances for the internationally proscribed terrorist outfit, LTTE.

Following specific information given by the State Intelligence, the 'Q' branch Police arrested J. Thambi Annan alias Daniel, 46, a resident of Kilinochchi, The Hindu reported citing the Director General of Police, K.P Jain. The 'Q' branch Police stating the importance of the catch said that the suspect has been heading the procuring arm of the outfit and had played an instrumental role in smuggling warlike items, explosives from India and other parts of the world to the LTTE. Read more-www.defence.lk

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Sri Lanka maids............

Sri Lanka will cut the send maids to Middle East

SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka will cut the number of maids it sends to the Middle East, a labour official said, citing increased complaints of abuse by women migrant workers -daily mirror

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TNA ..................

TNA Parliamentarian's bodygurd was shot.

SRI LANKA-A police bodyguard of the TNA parliamentarian T. Kanagasabei was shot and injured by an unidentified gunman in Kalawanchikudi, and admitted to the Batticaloa hospital police informations said.

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SAARC Economy..............

Sri Lanka proposes stabilising Regional Economic Unit.

Sri Lanka- Sri Lanka proposes stablishing a Regional Economic Unit for research and development in the region.Regional Economic unit proposal conducted by Dr. Palitha Kohona who is the Secretary of the foreign Ministry Sri Lanka.The SFM Dr.Palitha Kohona said this, was held the foreign ministers sestion in BMICH Colombo today(30). pix by- Yamuni Rashmika- GID- Sri Lanka

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SAARC fund.........

SAARC fund 300 millions USD-FM secretary Sri Lanka.

SRI LANKA-Local media sources reported SAARC development fund with 300 millions USD to be operationalised as a consequence of the 15th SAARC summit secretary of the foreign Ministry Dr. Palith Kohona said that participating the press conference in Colombo today .

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LTTE use Air Guns...........

Air Force Fighter Jets destroy training camp of LTTE suicide bombers

LTTE used Air Gun Missiles-Army Intelligence

Sri Lanka- Air Force fighter jets bombed a training facility of LTTE suicide bombers also known as Black Tigers located in the Iranamadu area, 3km southeast of Kilinochchi this morning (July 30).During the Air Force Attacked, LTTE was attracted to the figthter jets by Air Gun Missiles, conformed that Army Intelligence, defence web sources said.

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Nepal P.M.

Nepal P.M. with 35 delegates to SAARC

SRI LANKA-The officer in Nepal Embassy in Sri Lanka imformed that the Nepali P M Girija Prasad Koirala, along with a 35-member delegation, will arrival to the Sri Lanka on 31st ,15th SAARC Summit in Sri Lanka

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SAARC food bank ................

SAARC food bank immediately effected!

SRI LANKA-The SAARC nations are set operations the SAARC food bank immediately after the summit to help the regional countries, the foreign secretaries reached to a consensus on the first day of their two-day meeting held on Colombo yesterday.

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SAARC geared...........

SAARC geared for firm action on several fronts

SRI LANKA-The ongoing 15th SAARC summit will mark the significant transformation of the regional organisation from the declaratory stage to the implementation stage after 23 years, Export Development and International Trade Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said. dailly news-pix-wesly

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Army requsts bishop of Mannar

Army requests Bishop of Mannar to take over Madhu Shrine

SRI LANKA-Major General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) on Tuesday (July 29), following directives given by Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, formally requested Mannar Bishop Rt Rev. Dr Rayappu Joseph to resume the custody of the most sacred Madu Shrine on total completion of Army repairs and renovation. www.defence.lk

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LTTE violated its unitateral ceasefire...............

LTTE violated its unilateral ceasefire.

SRI LANKA-The LTTE violated its unilateral ceasefire, firing ten artillery arounds from poonarin towards Muhamalai today(29).Two soldiers were injured in this attack, Military sources said. The LTTE diclared the ceasefire by it self due to the SAARC summit in Colombo Sri Lanka.But Sri Lanka government rejected the LTTE unilateral ceasefire.15th SAARC Summit is being held in Colombo since27th -3rd Augest.

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Pakistan hope to sheared values and common aspirations for economic growth in the SAARC

Pakistan hope to sheared values and common aspirations for economic growth in the SAARC

SRI LANKA- Pakistani Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be visiting Sri Lanka to participate in the 30th session of the council of ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to be held in Colombo foreign media sources said. Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will lead Pakistan's delegation.
Pakistan attaches great importance to SAARC and has been playing a proactive role to make the forum an effective vehicle for regional cooperation, it said.Pakistan hope to sheared values and common aspirations for economic growth and social development with the aim to improving the welfare and quality of life of the people of South Asia

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Creation SAARC fund to climate change.......

Creation a SAARC fund to fight climate in the South Regional .

Bangladesh has proposed the creation a fund to fight climate change in densely populated South Asia.
Regional experts on climate change began two days of talks in Dhaka on Tuesday, ahead of a meeting of environment ministers from countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
"We want to find a common stand among the South Asian countries and will raise our voice together against the perils of climate changes," said Raja Devasish Roy, head of the Environment and Forest Ministry of Bangladesh, after opening the experts' meeting.
SAARC, comprising Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will adopt a common strategy at the Dhaka meeting, officials said.source-reuters

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Door opened thr SAARC Village.

Door opened the SAARC friendship village

SRI LANKA-Foreign Ministries soureces says that, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama ceremonially inaugurated the SAARC Friendship Village in Nawalapitiya yesterday at the invitation of the Minister of Power and Energy, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, to mark the holding of the 15th SAARC Summit by Sri Lanka.

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SAARC heritage.............

SAARC heritage staged on SRI LANKA

SRI LANKA-A host of cultural events reflecting diverse cultural facets of countries in the SAARC region are being held at the Ananda College Hall, Maradana to coincide with the 15th SAARC Summit in Colombo.Pictures by Dinuka Liyanawatta-dailymirror

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Media Minister .........SAARC

Media minister visited SAARC Media Centers.

Great media operation with new technology by government Information department Sri lanka

SRI LANKA-The Foreign media desk located in Trans Asia holel in Colombo and main media center located in BMICH in colombo.The government Information Deparment provided media facilities for local and foriegn media personals.Borth centers were operatedlast 26th july.Media Minister Sri Lanka- Anura Priya Darsana Yapa visited to the borth media centers to day (28). pix by GID

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London LTTE...............

London Sri Lankans againt LTTE.

LONDON-A demonstration was held by Sri Lankan expats Opposite the British Prime Minister's Official Residence in London urging stern action against LTTE.

Pic by Sisira Maddumage-source-dailymirror

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SAARC meetings ......................

SAARC meetings begin in Colombo:
Terrorism, food security, energy top agenda

SRI LANKA-The 15th SAARC Summit which got off the ground in Colombo yesterday is set to adopt a series of measures with the main focus on a joint approach to combating terrorism, maximising energy and water resources, food security, poverty alleviation in addition to several other key issues concerning the region. dailynews

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President condemns ...................

President condemns terrorist attacks in India

SRI LANKA-President Mahinda Rajapaksa while extending deepest sympathies to the families of those killed in the terrorist attacks in Ahmedabad and Bangalore in India unreservedly condemned the attack.news.lk

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ICRC takes 19 LTTE......................

ICRC takes 19 LTTE bodies to Kilinochchi

SRI LANKA-Security forces Sunday (July 27) handed over 19 bodies of terrorists killed during pitched battles in general area Vavunikulama North, on Friday (25), to the ICRC officials in Vavuniya. defence.lk

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SAARC Summit ............

SAARC summit to take up crucial issues of the region
All preparations are in place for the 15 SAARC summit in Colombo.

SRI LANKA-SAARC leaders, when they meet in Colombo on August 2nd and 3rd, will take up several issues of regional interest including the combating of terrorism that has become a menace and major obstacle the development of the member states.news.lk

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Saarc.........

Special Security Plan for SAARC
summit comes into effect - Colombo and Katunayake

SRI LANKA-A rehearsal of the special security plan designed in view of the SAARC summit will come into effect in Colombo and in the Kotte area from today (July 27 ) between 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. says the police sources-defence.lk

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Vavunikulam Tank bund falls to Army: 25 LTTE killed, scores injured- Mullaittivu

Vavunikulam Tank bund falls to Army: 25 LTTE killed, scores injured- Mullaittivu


SRI LANKA-57 Division troops operating at the combined Mannar - Vavuniya front advanced from its newly established positions at Pandiyankulama and forced further into non-liberated area, 3 km Southeast of Mallavi and have reportedly captured the Vavunikulam Tank bund, in Mullaittivu District today (July 24), at around 10 a.m.defence.lk

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LTTE suffers heavy beating: 29 bodies found - Mallavi

LTTE suffers heavy beating: 29 bodies found - Mallavi


SRI LANKA-Heavy ground battles were reported between troops and LTTE in general area North of Vavunikulam Tank, Southeast of Mallavi in Mullaittivu District as troops mounted intense retaliation thwarting an LTTE counter attack killing over 30 terrorists including a deputy of the 'Charles Anthony' band on Thursday (July 24) evening.www.defence.lk

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Suspected LTTE suicide cadre arrested - Horana

Suspected LTTE suicide cadre arrested - Horana


SRI LANKA-Police personnel attached to Horana Police arrested a suspected female LTTE suicide cadre this morning (July 23). According to the police sources, the arrest was made around 10.30 AM on information received by the police. defence.lk

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Indian Police break LTTE supply chain

Indian Police break LTTE supply chain

SRI LANKA-The Q Branch of the Tamil Nadu police on Tuesday busted a major LTTE procurement network, seizing five imported Yamaha outboard motors with a 40-horse-power capacity each. dailynews

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stormy weather condition hits to the fishermen:

stormy weather condition hits to the fishermen: 2 fisherman die and over 12missing

SRI LANKA-2 fisherman die and over 12missing including several boats due to stormy weather condition in the sea. ,police media spokmen said.

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Ready to talk - give up arms" - President

Ready to talk - give up arms" - President

SRI LANKA-"Ready to talk with the LTTE" says President Rajapakse President Mahinda Rajapakse says that he was unaware as yet of Indian leaders arriving in Colombo for the SAARC summit with their own security.bbc-sandesaya

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Our Lady of Madhu' returns home .........

Our Lady of Madhu' returns home
The most venerated statue of 'Our Lady of Madhu'.

SRI LANKA-The sacred statue of 'Our Lady of Madhu' was brought Tuesday, at 11.10a.m., into the liberated area, across the Omanthai Entry/Exit point following consistent appeals made by the Catholic community, all Sri Lankans and the international community for its immediate release from the clutches of LTTE. defence.lk

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Govt. rejects LTTE ceasefire offer

Govt. rejects LTTE ceasefire offer

SRI LANKA-Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama told Parliament yesterday that the Government would not enter into any agreement with the LTTE although they have declared a unilateral ceasefire during the period of the SAARC summit. dailynews

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Indian help for railway sector

Indian help for railway sector


SRI LANKA-The Indian Government has pledged US $ 168 million to Sri Lanka to develop the island’s railways sector. The financial assistance, provided under the ICL will be used to upgrade Sri Lanka’s coastal railway line hit by the 2004 tsunami and to strengthen the operating fleet of the Railways Department. dailynews

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Navy destroys one LTTE boat, damages 2 in a sea battle - Pulmoddai

Navy destroys one LTTE boat, damages 2 in a sea battle - Pulmoddai

SRI LANKA-An LTTE boat was destroyed and two more were heavily damaged when the Sri Lanka Navy's Fast Attack Craft (FACs) engaged a cluster of LTTE boats detected in the seas off Pulmoddai around 1.30 a.m today, 22 July. MCNS

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We need time to concider LTTE ceasefire offer - Govt

We need time to concider LTTE ceasefire offer - Govt

SRI LANKA-The head of the government peace secretariat, Rajiva Wijesinghe, says the government needs time to carefully consider the LTTE call for a ceasefire during the SAARC summit and will wait till it is officially communicated.dailymirror

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terrorism -major impact in our SAARC region-FM Rohitha Bogollagama

Terrorism -major impact in our SAARC region-FM Rohitha Bogollagama

SRI LANKA-Various terrorist organizations including LTTE, Al Quida ,activating in the SAARC region is the major impact that faced by SAARC counties in our region,the Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said yesterday,participating the special SAARC press briefing held on Colombo.

A development found of US $300 M will be set up at the 15 th Saarc summit to be held in Colombo foreign Minister Rohitha Bigollagama said.

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Supreme Court said Finance Ministery Secretary favour illegal

Supreme Court said Finance Ministery Secretary favour illegal

SRI LANKA-The Supreme Court said Finance Ministery Secretary P.B. Jayasundara's conduct in the Lannka Marine Services transaction was biased in favour of a private company and was adverse public interest-read dailymirror

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IFJ calls for investigation into the assault on DM Journalist

IFJ calls for investigation into the assault on DM Journalist

SRI LANKA-The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expressed their dismay at reports of assault and harassment of three media personnel by government officials in Colombo on July 18. The IFJ further stated that they are alarmed at reports that hundreds of police personnel at the scene did not intervene or were unable to stop the assaults. dailymirror

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25 terrorists killed, 30 wounded in Wanni fighting

25 terrorists killed, 30 wounded in Wanni fighting

SRI LANKA-Security forces made further advances into LTTE defences along the Wanni battle theatre stretching from Mannar Western coast towards Kokkuthuduvali in the Eastern boarders Sunday (July 20) as troops claimed killing 25 terrorists while injuring 30 others during the confrontations. MCNS

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Four Lankans in UK get life sentence

Four Lankans in UK get life sentence

SRI LANKA-Four Sri Lankan men have been sentenced to life for attempted murder in London. Armed with swords, pickaxe handles and pieces of wood, the four tried to behead a 20-year-old man in August 2006.dailymirror

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Wanni liberation bid heading for success;

Wanni liberation bid heading for success;
18 terrorists killed in yesterday's clashes

SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka Armed Forces' bid to liberate Northern Province from the terror clutches reached further towards successes as troops continued give heavy beating to the terrorist on the Mannar- Vavuniya and Welioya fronts during yesterday's (July 19) operations.MCNS-file pix

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Troops Liberate Illuppaikkadavai

Troops Liberate Illuppaikkadavai

SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka army has declared Iluppaikkadavai town liberated for the first time after 21 years this afternoon (July 20). According to defence sources troops of Task Force 1 , Commando brigade and Army 57 division encircled the remote town situated 12 km North of Vidattaltivu by last night and entered in to the town this morning. defence.lk

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Vidattaltivu Liberated; terrorists suffer fatal blow

SRI LANKA-Gallant soldiers of Army 58 Division and Commando Brigade have liberated the strategically important Vidattaltivu town this morning (July 16), said the defence sources in the Mannar warfront. defence.lk

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Progress in democracy and Human Rights will continue - President tells British Minister

Progress in democracy and Human Rights will continue - President tells British Minister

SRI LANKA-As President Mahinda Rajapaksa has achieved something remarkable and impressive in establishing a process for the resolution of Human Rights issues, the International Community would like to help Sri Lanka as she makes progress along the lines of action initiated by the President. defence.lk

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At least 30 terrorists killed: Fighting erupts at Vidattaltivu

At least 30 terrorists killed: Fighting erupts at Vidattaltivu

SRI LANKA-At least 30 terrorists were reported killed Tuesday (July 15) evening, at the embattled western coastal LTTE foothold in Vidattaltivu, Mannar as elite Commando troops mounted heavy artillery and multi-barrel rocket (MBRL) fire after detecting a large LTTE land movement towards Illuppaikkadavai, military said. www.defence.lk

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An LTTE suicide cadre consumes cyanide - Wellawatta

An LTTE suicide cadre consumes cyanide - Wellawatta

SRI LANKA-A male LTTE suicide cadre, who was trying to commit suicide by swallowing a cyanide pill, is being treated at the Intensive Care Unit of the National hospital Colombo.

The suspected LTTE suicide cadre had consumed cyanide at the time he was arrested by the special police investigation team in Wellawatta last evening, July 12.defence.lk

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Sri Lanka government controls public movement due to SAARC

Sri Lanka government controls public movement due to SAARC

SRI LANKA-In preparation for the upcoming 15th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit to be held in Colombo, Ministry of Defence has announced that some parts of the Colombo city as high security zones preventing any civilian movements within the identified areas.more-www.colombopage.com

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Two hand grenades, 36 (T56) ..........

Two hand grenades, 36 (T56) rounds & firearm found in Rajagiriya

SRI LANKA- Two hand grenades, a firearm of the “galkattas” variety, and 36 live rounds of T56 ammunition were found near the Rajagiriya Ayurveda Hospital.defence.lk

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Baby Anacondas at Dehiwala zoo

Baby Anacondas at Dehiwala zoo

SRI LANKA-For the first time in Sri Lanka 20 new baby Anacondas, the largest reptile in the world were born at the National Zoological Garden in Dehiwala on Friday night, official said.dailymirror

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Mobile users in Sri Lanka asked to carry ownership certificate

Mobile users in Sri Lanka asked to carry ownership certificate

SRI LANKA -Sri Lanka has asked mobile phone users to carry a certificate of ownership of the cellphone and barred them from using phones belonging to others. The Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) has taken this step “to avert irregularities and illegal activities while minimizing threats to national security created by the irresponsible use of telephones”, the government information department said.www.thaindian.com

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