Over eight lakhs of landmines unearthed over the years

The resettlement programme launched by the government with the end of the humanitarian mission in the Northern and Eastern Provinces is at its final stage. There are only 6,034 persons remaining in welfare villages, Army spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya said yesterday.

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Opinion:

Human rights and LTTE atrocities

Genocide of Tamils, acts against mankind, war crimes and human rights violations are some of the popular terms that have been used by certain countries in the West and the LTTE rump to tarnish Sri Lanka’s image in the international arena.

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SFJ marks 16th anniversary:

Soldiers and Jaffna folk work in harmony

The Palaly Army base was set up in 1963 to prevent the illegitimate entry of foreign intruders to the island. It was gradually transformed to a Task Force which was subsequently elevated as the Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna (SFJ) on June 19, 1996. Since its inception, the SFHQ-J rendered an exceptional service to the nation as the centre of command of the Northern military.

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