Tiger bid to attack food ships foiled

JAFFNA: An LTTE attempt to attack two merchant ships carrying essential relief items to people affected by the conflict in the Northern Peninsula was foiled by Security Forces in the northern sea last morning.

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Welfare of Tamil people furthest from LTTE policies - Government

COLOMBO: The LTTE, by launching an attack on merchant vessels carrying food and other essential items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North, has once again demonstrated that the well-being of Tamil people it claims to represent is furthest from their concern, the Government said yesterday.

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No reversal in fighting terror - Defence Affairs Spokesman

COLOMBO: The Government would not turn back from fighting terrorism amid the LTTE propaganda to the influence of the international community and regional leaders.

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Colombo Port gearing to become a logistical hub

The Colombo Port is now in the process of gearing itself to become a logistical hub as it sees this as a must if it has to cater to the needs of modern day shipping, states SLPA sources.

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