Troops enter final phase in Thoppigala
Troops engaged in the humanitarian mission to
liberate the last bastion of the LTTE in the East have entered the
final phase of the battle in Thoppigala by engaging in clearing
operations in the jungle terrain bordering Narakamulla and
Tharavikulam Tiger bases, Military sources said yesterday.
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Indian Navy hands over 12 Lankan fishermen
The Indian Navy handed over 12 fishermen and two
boats together with their fishing equipment to the Sri Lanka Navy at
Kankesanthurai yesterday. The fishermen were taken into custody by
the Indian Coast Guard three months ago after straying into Indian
waters.
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Police detect 20Kg claymore from Obeysekarapura
Mine transported in vehicle belonging to Local
Government Commissioner:
Increased public vigilance on suspicious
elements in Colombo helped Police to detect a 20 Kg claymore mine
transported to Colombo from Kilinochchi when it was hidden in a
backyard at Obeysekarapura, Rajagiriya yesterday.
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