News Archive (2002 - 2009)


Tiger Claymore Kills Two Soldiers

VAVUNIYA: TIGER TERRORISTS this morning (13) activated a powerful claymore mine aiming a group of soldiers who were on a route clearing in THADDANKULAM, VAVUNIYA at about 7.15. a.m.

THIRD SIOC TRAINED SOLDIERS PASS OUT IN PALALY

The pass-out parade of Jaffna-based Army personnel\'s third Special Infantry Operational Course (SIOC), meant to inculcate good team-work spirit and help maintain a well-balanced state of mind, took place on Thursday (12) morning at Palaly Air Force Airport base under the auspices of Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna Major General M. D. S Chandrapala.

LTTE Minor Conscripts Bear the Brunt of Costs of so-called “Liberation”

INCIDENCE of LTTE desertions, untimely deaths, dearth of recruits or conscripts and non-availability of chances for weapon training has posed a severe blow to the sustenance of the terrorist outfit, according to reliable information reaching law enforcement authorities in Jaffna and Wanni.

Intense Fighting Rages Bringing Heavy Losses to LTTE

NORTH & WANNI: INTENSE FIGHTING raged in northern WANNI and JAFFNA defences for another day on Tuesday (12) as troops continued their resistance against LTTE’s heavy fire and mortar attacks, forcing terrorists to retreat further inland towards northern jungles, information reaching COLOMBO confirmed.

Sri Lanka Civilian Casualties Reaching Appalling Levels – Red Cross

THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC) is deeply concerned about the growing number of civilian casualties, including children, resulting from the deteriorating security situation across Sri Lanka.

US Homeland Security Warns of Female Suicide Bombers Threat Assessment Report Cites LTTE as Example

Says terrorist elements more likely to use women for attacks in the future Report cites recent Fort suicide bomb attack as a classic example Women attackers at anadvantage in accessing targets

Situation Report as at UTC 0400(1000) 14 February 2006(Updated at UTC 0800))

SUSPECTED TAMIL TIGERS (LTTE) MONDAY (13) EVENING at about 7.45 p.m. bombed the district office of the LTTE’s political rival, Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) at BATTICALOA five times in a series and inflicted injuries on a TELO member.

LTTE’s “Radha” Military Base Bombed

MULLAITHIVU: SRI LANKA AIR FORCE fighter craft in another surprise aerial attack on one of the major LTTE military bases in PURAVILKULAM, northeast of VISHWAMADUKULAM, MULLAITHIVU this morning (14) at about 10.30 a.m. destroyed the LTTE’s “Radha” Military Base completely, pilots confirmed.

War for Liberation of Civilians Forges Ahead

WANNI: TIGER TERRORISTS, now dubbed as the world’s most feared ruthless terrorist outfit continued to receive heavy beating for another day throughout Wednesday (13) as the troops were on the march for supremacy in WANNI.

Bishop of Mannar Silent on LTTE Attack on Church

THE BISHOP OF MANNAR had been silent on the LTTE artillery attack on St Sebastian’s Church, Thallady. Tuesday\'s attack killed six soldiers who were helping the church parish to clean the church in preparation for its annual feast.

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