Forces enter Puthukudiyiruppu

Liberating Puthukudiyiruppu town will open more access to civilians fleeing Tigers:

Security Forces engaged in the last phase of their Vanni liberation and poised to overrun the LTTE’s final bastion, entered Puthukudiyiruppu township yesterday morning following fierce fighting.

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No ceasefire call from UN

Government stand remains:

Contrary to certain reports in the international media, no ceasefire call has been made by the United Nations.

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Govt welcomes EU call

EU Troika visit awaited:

The Government of Sri Lanka welcomes the European Union’s (EU) call to the LTTE to lay down its arms and renounce terrorism and violence once and for all, as contained in the European Union’s Council Conclusions on Sri Lanka of 23 February 2009, said a statement issued by the Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday.

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Troops foil Nanthikadal infiltration

Troops of the 59 Division foiled an LTTE attempt to infiltrate the Nanthikadal lagoon in Mullaitivu yesterday morning inflicting heavy damages to the Tiger cadres.

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