Omanthai entry-exit point closed following LTTE attack

THE busy Omanthai entry-exit point on the A-9 road was temporarily closed as it came under LTTE mortar attack yesterday at 10.30 am as the Security Forces launched limited humanitarian operation to neutralise LTTE mortar position west of Omanthai Forward Defence Line.

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Misinformation on MIG deal may disrupt diplomatic relations

THE Government yesterday vehemently demised any inconsistency in the 2006 MIG 27 ground attack aircraft deal with Ukrinmash, Ukraine. Misleading information on the MiG 27 government to government deal with Ukrinmash of Ukraine may hinder the humanitarian operations in the East and also disrupt diplomatic relations between the Government and friendly States,

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President assures honourable peace

PRESIDENT Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday assured that he would bring an end to the decade long bloodshed in the country ushering honourable peace ensuring the security of people to traverse from the point of Dondra to Point Pedro free from any fear or doubt.

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Colombo Dockyard sales revenue in excess of Rs. 7b

THE Colombo Dockyard Limited (CDL) a leading ship-repairer and shipbuilder in the region recorded sales revenue of Rs 7,333 million with a profit after tax of Rs 607 million for 2006.

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