Navy destroys LTTE weapons ship

The Navy foiled an LTTE attempt to smuggle over 10,000 tons of arms and explosives into the country when it intercepted a vessel in the seas 185 Nautical Miles off Dondra Point in Matara early yesterday. The 75 metre long vessel was destroyed by the Navy.

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UN Secretary General condemns mortar barrage on UN workers, Ambassadors:

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka which injured senior aid officials, including one from the United Nations and urged both sides in the conflict to halt the bloodshed and resume talks.

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China firmly behind Lanka’s development effort

The Chinese Government pledged firm support towards the development of the country and for the Sri Lankan Government’s effort for unity, territorial integrity and national reconciliation when President Mahinda Rajapaksa met the three highest-ranking leaders in China during his official visit.

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JAAF ties up with Fulbright Commission on human capital strengthening

The Joint Apparel Exporter’s Forum (JAAF) has secured the services of the Fulbright Commission to provide direction and guidance in developing the education levels of the industry and to strengthen the competence of the human capital of the Apparel Industry.

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