President calls for peace from Vakarai
President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday made
history visiting the newly liberated former Tiger enclaves of
Vakarai and Sampur and renewed his call for the Tigers to return to
negotiations and vowed to bring a political solution acceptable to
all communities.
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Police foil Tiger attempt to wreak havoc
Police foiled an alleged Tiger attempt to wreak
havoc on the eve of Independence day, when they found a claymore
mine in Maligawatte, yesterday, believed to be targeting the
security forces personnel on Independence day duties.
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India to step up naval surveillance
India has agreed to step up its naval
surveillance with Sri Lanka to curb activities of the LTTE, newly
appointed Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said.
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