Sri lanka Government unreservedly condemns terrorists attack in Mumbai...

Sri lanka Government unreservedly condemns terrorists attack in MumbaiSRI LANKA-Media and Information Minister Anura priyadarsana Yapa has said that the Government of Sri Lanka unreservedly condemns the wanton attack on innocent civilians by terrorists last night.The Government on behalf of the people of Sri Lanka offters its sympathy to the people of India in general and...

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Almost 90 killed in Mumbai rampage

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Mumbai rocked by deadly attacks

Mumbai rocked by deadly attacks Eyewitness reaction and local TV footage from the scene BREAKING NEWS-Gunmen have carried out a series of co-ordinated attacks across the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay), killing at least 80 people and injuring 200 more. ...

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12 civilians shot dead in Bati

12 civilians shot dead in BatiSRI LANKA-Eastern province in Batticalo area,12 civilians were killed by gunshot police said.Eight civilians were among them in Kalawachikudi police division.Police investigation conducti...

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LTTE suffers heavy beating, 5 bodies recovered- Mullaittivu

LTTE suffers heavy beating, 5 bodies recovered- Mullaittivu SRI LANKA-Troops of the 59 Division, now consolidating positions North of Kumulamunai in the Mullaittivu battlefront today (Nov 26), have engaged with a group of terrorists in a fierce confrontation and have reportedly uncovered 5 slain bodies, Wanni security sources said. defence...

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Troops encircle city from three directions: Kilinochchi fall imminent....

Troops encircle city from three directions: Kilinochchi fall imminent SRI LANKA-The fall of Kilinochchi, the LTTE’s strategic bastion in the Wanni and its core administrative capital is imminent as troops had established positions in the outskirts of Kilinochchi district, Defence Affairs spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said. dailyn...

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We’re fighting LTTE, not Tamils: Rajapaksa

We’re fighting LTTE, not Tamils: Rajapaksa SRI LANKA-As diplomatic and political observers awaited the November 27 “Hero’s Day” annual speech of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabakaran, the Sri Lankan military said the fall of Kilinochchi is “imminent.” Also, Sri Lanka’s President Mahinda Rajapaksa reiterated the state is not waging a war against the Tamil community, but engaged...

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Forces action not against Tamils, reiterates President.......

Forces action not against Tamils, reiterates President SRI LANKA-Our Forces are not waging a war against the Tamil community. It is only a humanitarian operation to liberate them from LTTE terrorists.We are not ready at all to negotiate with the LTTE until they lay down arms, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a discussion held with foreign and local religious dignitaries...

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More facilities for Wanni civilians entering cleared areas ....

More facilities for Wanni civilians entering cleared areas SRI LANKA-The Resettlement and Diaster Relief Services Ministry will release Rs. 13 million to the District Secretary Vavuniya for provision of relief services to those entering Government controlled areas from uncleared areas of Killinochchi and Mullaitivu, Minister Rishad Bathiudeen said yesterday. defence...

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Olumadu regained......

Olumadu regainedMajor strategic location on Mankulam-Mullaitivu road, Tigers suffer heavy damage:SRI LANKA-Army’s Task Force-3 operating on the Wanni front captured Olumadu, a major Tiger stronghold in the Mullaitivu district last afternoon. dailyn...

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Hasty retreat by LTTE supporters in Paris.......

Hasty retreat by LTTE supporters in Paris SRI LANKA- Few dozens Tamil terrorists supporters who tried to disrupt a peaceful demonstration held by the Sri Lankans in Paris on Sunday had to make a hasty retreat under police protection. The supporters of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) started to shout pro-Tiger slogans when the demonstration began at 3.00 P.M. and some...

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Govt eases fishing curbs in Jaffna.......

Govt eases fishing curbs in JaffnaSRI LANKA- The Government has eased fishing restrictions in Jaffna in the aftermath of the regaining of Pooneryn, Military Spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said yesterday-dailyn...

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Lanka Tamils: Karuna calls all-party meet.,.........

Lanka Tamils: Karuna calls all-party meet CHENNAI: After a brief lull, parties in Tamil Nadu are set to raise the Sri Lankan Tamil issue in a big way once again. Chief minister M Karunanidhi will chair an urgent meeting of leaders of all political parties on Tuesday to discuss steps to put pressure on the Centre to intervene in the matter. Main opposition AIADMK, however,...

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A fearful end to Sri Lanka's war?.........

A fearful end to Sri Lanka's war? SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka's government says it is nearing victory in its 25-year conflict with the Tamil Tigers, but as Roland Buerk explains the war will leave a bitter legacy....

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TTE suffers heavy damage :More Tiger defences fall in KilinochchiSRI LANKA-The Army yesterday intensified its thrust on Kilinochchi, marching towards the city from three frontiers and smashing many defences including several points of an earth bund constructed by the LTTE , the Defence Ministry -dailyn...

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Indian police searching for injured LTTEers ........

Indian police searching for injured LTTEers SRI LANKA-A massive search operation had been launched by the Indian police at a refugee camp after there were reports that a group of injured LTTE cadres may have entered the Ramanathapuram area in India by boats.dailymir...

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Task Force 1 captures LTTE Airstrip – Pooneryn.......

Task Force 1 captures LTTE Airstrip – PoonerynSRI LANKA-Task Force 1 now marching towards Paranthan LTTE stronghold has captured one of the LTTE airstrips located in the Nivil area, Pooneryn this afternoon (Nov 20). According to the defence sources in the filed, the airstrip is about 200m in length.The terrorists have demarcated a stretch of the B-69 Pooneryn-Parantan main...

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LTTE holding Wanni civilians hostage - Strategy Page...........

LTTE holding Wanni civilians hostage - Strategy PageSRI LANKA-The LTTE decides who works for the NGOs, and these aid organisations are persuaded, or coerced, to do what the LTTE wants.The families of those who get NGO jobs via the LTTE, are obliged to provide one or more teenage or adult men or women for the LTTE combat units, and these "volunteers" are expected to be diligent soldiers, or else their families will suffer, the respected military website...

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TRO funds forfeited to the State............

TRO funds forfeited to the State.SRI LANKA-A sum of approximately Rs. 71 million which was lying to the credit of the Tamil Rehabilitation Organization (TRO) at the time the funds of the TRO were frozen, have now been forfeited to the State, the Central Bank says in a press release.The government in August 2006, suspended TRO accounts in Sri Lanka under the terms of the provisions of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act and the Convention on...

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Troops advance in Kokavil area.........

Troops advance in Kokavil areaSRI LANKA-Troops attach- ed to the 574 Brigade advancing in the general area of Kokavil to the south of Kilinochchi by yesterday afternoon closed in on the Kokavil town centre perimeter where the famous Kokavil SLRC (Sri Lanka Rupavahini Cooperation) transmission tower stands.defence.lk...

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Amnesty in urgent Sri Lanka plea.......

Amnesty in urgent Sri Lanka pleaSRI LANKA-Amnesty International has appealed to Sri Lanka's government to allow aid to reach more than 300,000 people displaced by fighting in the north. ...

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Tissainayagam moved to Magazine Prison.........

Tissainayagam moved to Magazine Prison.. SRI LANKA-The Free Media Movement (FMM) has expressed concerns over the transfer of J.S. Tissainayagam, senior journalist J.S. Tissainayagam moved from the remand prison to the magazine prison in Colombo The Free Media Movement (FMM) has expressed concerns over the transfer of J.S.Tissainayagam, senior journalist who is on trial before...

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Safe passage sought for civilians.............

Safe passage sought for civilians. SRI LANKA- The Sri Lankan Air Force on Wednesday claimed it bombed an “LTTE strong point located in Oddusuddan” on Tuesday. A Defence Ministry statement said the 57th Division operating in Kilinochchi had “heavy confrontations” with LTTE cadre. It said soldiers have ventured further into the LTTE-held areas northeast of Akkarayankulam and...

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Sri Lankan forces reclaim rebel town ...........

Sri Lankan forces reclaim rebel town. (CNN) -- Sri Lankan security forces reclaimed a rebel-dominated town in the northern part of the island nation, a military commander announced Tuesday. An undated picture shows Tamil Tiger rebels in Kilinochchi during a confrontation with the army. An undated picture shows Tamil Tiger rebels in Kilinochchi during a confrontation with...

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LTTE is the main obstacle to freedom of Tamils -- Media Minister...

LTTE is the main obstacle to freedom of Tamils -- Media MinisterSRI LANKA-The LTTE is the main obstacle in bringing freedom to the Tamil community, Minister of Media Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said. Defeating terrorism is the first step of brining freedom to the Tamil community, he observed, adding that the present Government has taken a bold step in this regard under the guidance of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. "Terrorism has been wiped out from...

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Possibility of proscribing LTTE - PM...........

Possibility of proscribing LTTE - PMSRI LANKA- There is the possibility of the Government proscribing the LTTE, said Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka. The Government continued the humanitarian operation launched from Mavil Aru because the people requested it. Now the Government may even proscribe the LTTE before the people requested it, he said participating in the...

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Mankulam, Kumulamunai in Forces’ hands..........

Mankulam, Kumulamunai in Forces’ hands58 Division troops heading to Paranthan:SRI LANKA- The Security Forces engaged in the Wanni liberation operation in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts yesterday captured the strategically important Kumulamunai village south of Mullaitivu and the key junction town Mankulam on the A-9 road. dailyn...

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Yamuni -Most best Woman Photographer in sri Lanka-2008....

Yamuni -Most best Woman News Photographer in sri Lanka-2008 SRI LANKA-The Woman photojournalist in Sri Lanka, Yamuni Rashmika was selected as a Best Woman News Photojournalist in 2008 .National Media Foundation organized this ceremony in Hilton Hotel Colombo yesterday(17).Yamuni Rashmika is most experience photographer in News fie...

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TELO members shot dead in Vavuniya .....

TELO members shot dead in Vavuniya SRI LANKA-Two members of the Tamil Ealam Liberation Organisation (TELO) were shot dead in Vavuniya by unidentified gunmen last night-dailymir...

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Week-long felicitation to mark victories.........

Week-long felicitation to mark victories. SRI LANKA- The Government has announced a week-long felicitation (Ranaviru Week) from today to mark the victories of the Security Forces, who captured Pooneryn, the last major Naval bastion of the Tigers in the North after nearly 15 years. dailynews...

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TF-3 troops close-in on Mankulama: LTTE faces major setback- Mullaittivu....

TF-3 troops close-in on Mankulama: LTTE faces major setback-Mullaittivu SRI LANKA- Task Force -3 troops inducted west of the A-9 trunk road off Mankulama in the western Mullaittivu battlefront have commenced marching towards the strategically important Mankulama junction, since dawn today (Nov 16). defence...

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Tamil people are my concern.......

Tamil people are my concern SRI LANKA-President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday told Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh that the Government was ready to talk peace with the LTTE at any time if the latter lays down arms. dailyn...

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LTTE must disarm.......

Govt reiterates stand on CFA:LTTE must disarm.SRI LANKA-The Government’s firm stand on the Ceasefire Agreement is unchanged, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said adding there will not be peace negotiations with the LTTE unless it lays down arms and surrenders. dailyn...

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Captured Terrorist-turned English teacher narrates harrowing realities

Captured Terrorist-turned English teacher narrates harrowing realities SRI LANKA-Task Force-I troops battling for supremacy with Tiger terrorists in Vallayarkuttirukkumoddai, about 4 km to the east of the 7th Mile Post on the A-32 Road, close to Palavi area just captured, were absolutely astounded to find that one of the Three female Tiger terrorists captured on Tuesday...

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Forgery racket with Lankan link in Malaysia busted .....

Forgery racket with Lankan link in Malaysia bustedKUALA LUMPUR: Mala- ysian immigration officers have arrested two Sri Lankan nationals, believed to be part of a syndicate issuing forged passports and personal identification documents to their fellow countrymen, news reports said yesterday. dailyn...

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Govt. rules out CFA, talks.........

.Govt. rules out CFA, talks SRI LANKA- The Government will not enter into a CFA or talks with the LTTE at this juncture unless it was prepared to lay down arms, Agriculture Development and Agrarian Services Minister Maithripala Sirisena told Parliament yesterday. dailyn...

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LTTE will not lay down arms - TNA ..........

LTTE will not lay down arms - TNA SRI LANKA-TNA MP Senathiraja Jeyananthamoorthi stated in parliament today that there was no other alternative than a separate state for Tamils, adding that the LTTE would not lay down arms. He said that they had strategically withdrawn, and that they could not be militarily defeated.dailymir...

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Tea Board to continue purchases at Auction:.........

Tea Board to continue purchases at Auction: Major boost for tea industry SRI LANKA-The direct participation of the Sri Lanka Tea Board at the Colombo Tea Auction has restored the buoyancy of the tea market and spurred a rejuvenation in the industry, financial sources said yesterday.-dailyn...

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LTTE wants a ceasefire............

LTTE wants a ceasefire SRI LANKA-The LTTE has said it is ready for a ceasefire with the government but did not say if it will comply with the conditions of the government to lay down arms and surrender in order to recommence negotiations.LTTE political head B. Nadesan, when contacted by TamilNet on Saturday, following reports of Tamil Nadu leaders seeking clarification on the LTTE's stand on a ceasefire has said "there is no hesitation on our side...

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Warn Sri Lanka, says Vaiko

Warn Sri Lanka, says Vaiko MDMK general secretary Vaiko and M. Kannappan (in spectacles),presidium chairman, coming out of a court in Chennai on Thursday. CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko and presidium chairman M. Kannappan, who were arrested on charges of sedition, were released on Thursday as the prosecution did not press for extension of their remand...

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Intense fighting in northwest of Mankulam, LTTE suffers heavy beating.....

Intense fighting in northwest of Mankulam, LTTE suffers heavy beatingSRI LANKA-Troops of the newly formed military formation, Task Force 3, advancing from northwest of Mankulam towards A-9 main road dominating terror areas, confronted with LTTE terrorists causing heavy damage to the enemy yesterday, 06 November.According to the sources, hours long fighting ensued in general area Panikkankulam leaving scores of terror cadres killed and many others...

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Budget thrust on development, welfare, local industry

Budget thrust on development, welfare, local industry SRI LANLKA-President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday presented the fourth budget of his Government introducing a wide range of people’s friendly proposals aiming to bring down the cost of living burden and achieving long term economic benefits to the country including the development of local industries-dailynews-pix-Sudath...

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Let us march together towards peace - President

Let us march together towards peace - PresidentSRI LANKA-Cheers and applause greeted President Mahinda Rajapaksa when he arrived in the Chamber to present the fourth Budget of his Government .dailyn...

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SAARC to set up Food Bank

SAARC to set up Food BankIndia today pledged to contribute 1,53,000 tonnes of foodgrain to set up a Food Bank with an initial capacity of 243,000 tonnes for meeting the demand of SAARC countries during emergency-like situations.The Food Bank, proposed at the Colombo Summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) meet in August, is expected to be operationalised next year. The proposal was today ratified at a meet of Agriculture...

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Troops overrun Akkarayankulam built-up in Kilinochchi.........

Troops overrun Akkarayankulam built-up in Kilinochchi SRI LANKA-The advancing infantry battalions of the 57 Division, led by Major General Jagath Dias have overrun the Akkarankulam built-up area, Wednesday (Nov 5), after days of heightened fighting with LTTE, leaving scores of terrorists killed and as many injured. According to latest military reports, troops flanking the...

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S Asia is 'worst for snake bites'

S Asia is 'worst for snake bites' South Asia has the highest number of casualties from snake bites in the world, a new study suggests. It found that more than 400,000 people a year are poisoned by snake bites worldwide, with 20,000 deaths annually. The research published by the US based Public Library of Science Medicine involved data from 68 countries-...

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Obama wins historic US election.....

Obama wins historic US election Obama makes victory speech Democratic Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States.-MORE READ-bbc...

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Obama leads in earliest vote

Obama leads in earliest vote US: Buoyed by a surge in support from young voters, Barack Obama could become the first Democrat to capture traditionally Republican Virginia in more than four decades Tuesday, helping him clinch the White House....

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31 Tamil civilians including 3 infants escape LTTE held areas

31 Tamil civilians including 3 infants escape LTTE held areasSRI LANKA- A group of 31 Tamil civilian including 3 infants who had escaped the LTTE held areas, sought protection with security forces reached to Jaffna last morning, 4 November. The naval patrol craft which detected two boats in northern seas immediately rushed to their assistance and accompanied them ashore under naval protection. defence...

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Milk food packets should display chemical composition - President......

Milk food packets should display chemical composition - President SRI LANKA-President Mahinda Rajapaksa has directed health authorities to ensure that milk food importers clearly display the composition of the chemicals including melamine contained in the milk food in their packets to enable consumers select healthy food items for consumption.dailyn...

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Breakaway Tamil Tigers 'disarm'...............

Breakaway Tamil Tigers 'disarm'SRI LANKA-A breakaway group of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers will be disarmed within months and integrated into the security forces, its leader has announced.Vinayagamurthy Muralitharan, widely known as Colonel Karuna, said that the rehabilitation of former cadres under his command had already begun.The former senior Tamil Tiger leader broke away from the rebels in 2004. ...

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The greatest political show on earth...........

The greatest political show on earth USA-As the US prepares to vote, the BBC's North America editor looks back at some unforgettable moments from the campaign. It's been the most gruelling, most expensive and most fascinating contest in memory, he says....

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Indian Moon probe pictures Earth....

Indian Moon probe pictures Earth The probe was launched on 22 October to embark on a two-year mission of exploration at the Moon. Ground controllers in Bangalore instructed the probe to take pictures with it Terrain Mapping Camera as the spacecraft made a pass of the Earth. Chandrayaan also fired its engines for three minutes to carry out an orbit raising manoeuvre which takes...

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Over 80 pc of war against LTTE complete - Army Chief

Over 80 pc of war against LTTE complete - Army Chief SRI LANKA- As troops reached just seven Kilometres south of Kilali lagoon which separates the Jaffna peninsula from the mainland, Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka yesterday declared that over 80 per cent of the war against the LTTE has been completed after regaining 80 per cent of the areas under them and killing...

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Wanni Operation continues; terrorists at their last legs in Wanni west

Wanni Operation continues; terrorists at their last legs in Wanni west SRI LANKA- The Army Task force 1 troops operating in the western half of the Kilinochchi battle frontage have reached to a decisive stage in their mission, as they have successfully sealed of over 90% of the 80 km long northwestern coast of the island. Following the recent liberation of Nachchikuda, the...

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Counter terrorists operations continue: LTTE suffers heavy beating at Wanni fronts

Counter terrorists operations continue: LTTE suffers heavy beating at Wanni fronts SRI LANKA-Troops of the Task Force-1, plunged into an LTTE harbouring position located Northwest of Madam, today(Nov 2) forcing terrorists to flee further towards Pooneryn. The military assault comes within hours after the terrorists were heavily beaten off from general area Paddaruyalvillu,...

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'No end till we get Prabhakaran' - President....

'No end till we get Prabhakaran' - President SRI LANKA-The Government will declare a ceasefire only if the Tigers lay down weapons and surrender, President Mahinda Rajapaksa told India Today in an interview. Speaking to India Today Managing Editor Raj Chengappa at Temple Trees, President Rajapaksa said the Forces have Prabhakaran cornered and he will be caught soon. "The...

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