Taboo on Tigers in South Africa - SA President
The President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki said
the LTTE would not be allowed to operate in South Africa and support
terrorism in Sri Lanka. He pledged his government's support to find
a political solution to the Lankan ethnic crisis.
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Close tab on liquor outlets during Vesak
The Excise Department will keep a close tab on
liquor shops, restaurants and hotels that sell liquor during the
Vesak period from today till May 5. All liquor bars will be closed
during this period on a directive issued by the Excise Department.
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CPC fuel for LTTE ruled out
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said yesterday
that there was no possibility of the LTTE getting fuel from the CPC
for their air attacks on the Katunayake Air Force Base and Palaly
army base.
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Military thwarts another LTTE attempt
Sri Lanka Air Force activated its air defence
systems in Colombo and Katunayake due to a suspicious air movement
in the early hours of today. It is believed that the LTTE Tigers
made another unsuccessful attempt with one of their light aircrafts.
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