LTTE lose Iranapalai

Security Forces yesterday brought the LTTE’s last operational centre, Iranapalai under their full control. The highly fortified Iranapalai, which had been surrounded by massive earth bunds had been fully captured after fierce battles, military sources added

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Navy attacks LTTE boat with suicide cadres

Major tragedy averted:

The Sri Lankan Navy yesterday attacked an LTTE boat with five suicide cadres that tried to enter the Government controlled area along with civilians. Navy spokesman told the Daily News that a flotilla of four boats approaching was observed around 4.30 a.m. yesterday in the Mullaitivu Palamattalan area.

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Navy rescues more civilians

Another batch of fleeing civilians numbering 108, sailing in six overcrowded dinghies were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy, off the seas of Chundikulam yesterday.

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