Army captures Mullaitivu

The Security Forces now engaged in the final battle against the LTTE in the Mullaitivu district achieved one of the major victories yesterday after 59 Division troops under the command of Brigadier Nandana Udawatta captured Mullaitivu, the LTTE’s most prestigious military stronghold in the Eastern coast by yesterday afternoon, military officials told the Daily News yesterday.

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Nation pays tribute to war heroes - President

The entire nation, from the ‘Line Rooms’ to the luxurious mansions were paying their greatest and heart-felt tributes to the war heroes who have fought relentlessly to eradicate terrorism from our motherland, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing the second triumphant rally at Norwood playgrounds in Kotagala yesterday, in support of the UPFA candidates contesting the forthcoming Wayamba and Central Province Provincial Council elections to be held on February 14.

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President wishes Dr. Manmohan Singh a restful recovery

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday in a get well message, wished Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, a restful recovery from the surgical procedure.

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Aussie jobs for Lanka’s blue-collar workers

For the first time Sri Lankan blue-collar workers are being offered employment opportunities in Australia. This is mainly for the construction work undertaken by the Heliosdevelopment building company in Australia.

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