Ban LTTE front organisations

Foreign Minister requests US Attorney General, National Security Advisor:

FOREIGN Minister Rohitha Bogollagama called on the US Government to assist Sri Lanka’s quest for peace, by taking stern action to prevent the LTTE from engaging in fund-raising activities through numerous front organisations in the US.

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Dr. Jayalath Jayawardana’s comments in India ‘betrays Sri Lanka, shields LTTE’

GAMPAHA district UNP MP Dr. Jayalath Jayawardana during his Indian visit has reportedly made comments damaging to both Sri Lanka and the Government even disregarding the Foreign Ministry stance on the Indian fishermen issue.

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Kankesanturai fuel store made operative

STOCKING of fuel in the refurbished oil tank at the Kankesanturai cement factory premises for distribution in the Jaffna peninsula began on Thursday with the pumping of 900 tons of fuel transported in the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chartered ship Pavith, the Media Centre for National Security said yesterday.

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SOS by Canada Tamil to get niece released from LTTE clutches

A Sri Lankan Tamil living in Canada has sent out a desperate appeal seeking international help to secure the release of his niece who had been forcibly taken away by the LTTE for military training in Kilinochchi.

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Safety for foreign ships satisfactory in Colombo Port - Italian ship captain

THE security and other facilities offered for foreign shipping services at Colombo Port stands at a very satisfactory international standard, said Mario Moretta the Italian captain of the luxury passenger cruiser “Costa Marina” which called at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority controlled Colombo Port recently.

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