Government dismisses LTTE ‘poll’ attempt
Sri Lanka snubbed moves by LTTE remnants to hold a ‘poll’ in April
next year to elect members to its so-called transitional Government,
saying this was another futile attempt to revive the terror
organisation.
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Road to Freedom
Recapture of Madhu Church from LTTE a big victory for Forces
The Wanni liberation operation took a new turn
in the first few months of the year 2008. Troops stepped up their
operations from three fronts from Mannar, Vavuniya and Weli Oya with
the latest offencive Division,
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Fighting ravaging fires during height of terror
The Fire Brigade played an effective role in
dousing major infernos when the country was in the grip of
terrorism. According to Fire Chief J. Kannangara, the massive fire
due to terrorist attack at the Kolonnawa and Orugodawatte oil
installations along with the attack on Central Bank were the major
challenges faced by the Fire Brigade in its 117-year long history.
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