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Sri Lanka’s military said it brushed off a Tamil Tiger counterattack by killing 30 guerrillas, pinning the rebels in a rapidly shrinking area and moving closer to ending the quarter-century-long civil war.

Sri Lanka’s military said it brushed off a Tamil Tiger counterattack by killing 30 guerrillas, pinning the rebels in a rapidly shrinking area and moving closer to ending the quarter-century-long civil war.

Sri Lanka’s military said Thursday it had brushed off a Tamil Tiger counterattack by killing 30 guerrillas, pinning the rebels in a rapidly shrinking area and moving closer to ending the quarter-century-long civil war.

Two of the 131 civilians slain on Wednesday were District Secretariat officials engaged in humanitarian work, according to initial details from the civil sources in Vanni. A 52-year-old male attached to the registrar section of the Mullaiththeevu district secretariat and a female engaged in the supply of World Food Program (WFP) delivered humanitarian aid.

March 27 (Bloomberg) — Sri Lanka’s main Tamil political party called on the government to declare a cease-fire to protect civilians in the north, as the army said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam is facing “imminent” defeat.

The United Nations, backed by Britain and the United States, has pressed for a “humanitarian pause” in strife-torn Sri Lanka and blamed Tamil rebels for the plight of trapped civilians.

UNITED NATIONS (AFP)–The United Nations, backed by the U.K. and the United States, on Thursday pressed for a “humanitarian pause” in fighting in Sri Lanka and blamed the Tamil Tiger rebels for the plight of trapped civilians.

Accusing the UNP and the JVP of attempting to politicise a decision to secure a staggering US$1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mass Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said that Sri Lanka could even ask for $3.2 billon.

UNITED NATIONS, March 27 — United States accused Sri Lanka yesterday of breaking promises to stop shelling a no-fire zone where thousands of civilians are trapped by fighting between separatists and government forces. Sri Lanka rejected the allegation, saying the Sri Lankan military was not using heavy weapons to attack the separatist-held, no-fire zone in [...]

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States accused Sri Lanka on Thursday of breaking promises to stop shelling a no-fire zone where thousands of civilians are trapped by fighting between separatists and government forces.

The United States accused Sri Lanka on Thursday of breaking promises to stop shelling a no-fire zone where thousands of civilians are trapped by fighting between separatists and government forces.

The Southern Sri Lanka Dance Company from Matara will give a rare performance of Sri Lankan masked dances on April 11 at Kennedy Theatre.

Source: Reuters * Sri Lanka says it is not using heavy weapons * U.N. says rebels hold civilians as human shields * Sri Lanka says ready to let civilians leave (Recasts, adds U.S., Sri Lanka, …

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) attacked the makeshift hospital at Puthumaththa’lan with Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) in the early hours of Thursday between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., killing two patients inside the hospital and causing injuries to 11 including two medical staff. Six patients who were already being treated for their injuries from shell attacks and [...]

Source: Reuters * Sri Lanka says it is not using heavy weapons

* U.N. says rebels hold civilians as human shields

* Sri Lanka says ready to let civilians leave (Recasts, adds U.S., Sri Lanka, [...]

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka's military said Thursday it had brushed off a Tamil Tiger counterattack by killing 30 guerrillas, pinning the rebels in a rapidly shrinking area and moving closer to ending the quarter-century-long civil war.

The United States has accused Sri Lanka of breaking promises to stop shelling a zone where thousands of civilians are trapped by fighting between separatists and government forces.

The Smart Card Motor Licence will be launched by the Motor Traffic Department, Colombo District Driving Licence Centre in Werahera today (27), at 9 a.m.

RAMANATHAPURAM: Admiral Sureesh Mehta, Chief of Naval Staff, has said that the Indian Armed Forces, including the Navy, have not extended military assistance to Sri Lankan forces battling the LTTE.

131 civilians, including 32 children were killed in various types of attacks carried out by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) inside the safety zone throughout the day on Thursday, according to data collected from various local NGO workers and medical authorities within the civilian pocket besieged by the [...]

Chammaanththu’rai police recovered Wednesday night the body of a youth with gun shot wounds on its head and chest on Malkampiddi Nainaakkaddu Veethi in their police division in Ampaa’rai district, informed by the residents in the area.

Giving fresh hope to thousands of depositors of the Golden Key Credit Card Company, the Attorney General informed court yesterday that Ceylinco group head Lalith Kotelawala has expressed his willingness to sell off assets worth Rs. 14.5 billion and settle the deposits.

The government yesterday announced the suspension of new recruitment to the Public Service with immediate effect.

Colombo- Two Sri Lankans, members of the British High Commission here, have been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for their 'long and exceptional service', a statement said here Thursday.

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) attacked the makeshift hospital at Puthumaththa’lan with Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) in the early hours of Thursday between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., killing two patients inside the hospital and causing injuries to 11 including two medical staff. Six patients who were already being treated for their injuries from shell attacks and [...]

Sri Lanka urged Thailand on Thursday to keep close eyes on movement of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to prevent them from using Thailand as launching pad against Colombo, the Thai Foreig…

Mar 26, Colombo: Government of Thailand today assured Sri Lanka that it will not allow anybody to use the country to destabilize Sri Lanka.

A local office of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) was attacked and party officials said two of their members were killed.

Mar 26, Colombo: The Sri Lanka government said today that it wishes to maintain an open and constructive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights,…

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has turned down an invitation from President Mahinda Rajapaksa for talks

WASHINGTON (AFP) — The IMF said Thursday it had dispatched a team to Sri Lanka for talks on financial aid to the South Asian nation hurting from the global economic crisis and a campaign to crush Tamil rebels.

Source: Reuters * China, Russia said to oppose formal council discussion

* U.N. says rebels hold civilians as human shields

UNITED NATIONS, March 26 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council will discuss the …

Sri Lanka’s military said Thursday it had brushed off a Tamil Tiger counterattack by killing 30 guerrillas, pinning the rebels in a rapidly shrinking area and moving closer to ending the quarter-century-long civil war.

131 civilians, including 32 children were killed in various types of attacks carried out by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) inside the safety zone throughout the day on Thursday, according to data collected from various local NGO workers and medical authorities within the civilian pocket besieged by the [...]

Sangakkara said players will first make security assessments and discuss them with their families.

Mar 26, Colombo: Sri Lankan government has taken measures to pay compensation to the families of the five farmers killed by LTTE terrorists in the East.

S. Jeyananthamoorthy, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian from Batticaloa district on Thursday said that the TNA had decided not to engage in talks with the Sri Lankan President or anyone representing the SL state before a conducive environment for such political engagement is created by an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to the [...]

Mar 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka government with the assistance of World Food Programme (WFP) will send the largest food shipment so far to the civilians trapped in the no-fire zone (NFZ).

Mar 26, Colombo: The Colombo High Court today refused bail on behalf of Ceylinco Group Chairman Lalith Kothalawela.

Mar 26 Colombo: The Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has decided to take the legal actions against the homeowners and institutions facilitate the breeding of dengue mosquitoes.

Unidentified armed men shot and killed Wednesday night four home guards in Welikande police division in Polanaruwa district besides seriously injuring four of them. However, Welikande police claimed that the persons killed and injured are farmers of Manikdeniya village where the attack took place, sources in Polanaruwa said.

A Sri Lankan Tamil magistrate has won `Women of Courage` award from the US State Department for demo..

Mar 26, Ampara: Another group of school children in Eastern Sri Lanka have been admitted to Ampara hospital due to a suspected food poisoning incident after consuming chocolates.

Mar 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka government says that the LTTE has now been restricted to an area of one square kilometer excluding the no-fire zone (NFZ) declared by the government.

Mar 26, Colombo: The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today refused to take part in discussions called by the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa over the situation in North.

Mar 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka health officials today granted the permission to bakery owners in Trincomalee to reopen their bakeries under restrictions.

Source: Reuters By Ranga Sirilal COLOMBO, March 26 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s military on Thursday said it has one kilometre left to go before trapping the Tamil Tigers separatists in a no-fire zone, along with …

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's military on Thursday said it has one kilometer left to go before trapping the Tamil Tigers separatists in a no-fire zone, along with thousands of civilians at grave risk in the 25-year war's final act.

Sri Lanka’s military on Thursday said it has one kilometer left to go before trapping the Tamil Tigers separatists in a no-fire zone, along with thousands of civilians at grave risk in the 25-year war’s final act.

Mar 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka main opposition United National Party (UNP) today said the government has requested the assistance of a provincial councilor…

Source: Reuters By Ranga Sirilal

COLOMBO, March 26 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s military on Thursday said it has one kilometre left to go before trapping the Tamil Tigers separatists in a no-fire zone, along with …

Sri Lanka’s military said Thursday it has repulsed a Tamil Tiger counterattack in the north of the island and killed at least 30 of the rebels.

Mar 26, Colombo: An unidentified group early in the pre dawn hours of today have set fire to seven election offices of Sri Lanka’s Marxsist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) in the areas of Maharagama, Piliyandala and Homagama.

Mar 26, Sigiriya: Tourists to the world famous Sigiriya rock fortress came under another wasp attack this morning at the top of the rock, the police said.

(Lanka-e-News, 2009, March 26, 4.45 PM) Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentary group leader R. Sampanthan says that the TNA will not participate in the discussion summoned by the President for the MPs…

(Lanka-e-News, 2009, March 26, 4.45 PM) A police constable of police hospital was killed as another constable shot at him when the deceased constable was about to fire…

(Lanka-e-News, March 26, 2009, 5.45 PM) United National Party (UNP) MP Lakshman Kiriella said today (26) at a press conference that the Tamil People’s Liberation Tigers (TMVP) has not only…

Mar 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party yesterday said all future decisions will be taken by the Political Affairs Committee together with the Leader and the Deputy Leader.

Sri Lanka urged Thailand on Thursday to keep close eyes on movement of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to prevent them from using Thailand as launching pad against Colombo, the Thai Foreign Ministry said Thursday. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama made the request when he met with Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya [...]

Tamil Tiger rebels have lost more of their territory in northern Sri Lanka and their total defeat is now “imminent,” a government minister said Thursday.