Defence pact mooted

Indonesia and Sri Lanka are considering to upgrade the Intelligence Exchange Agreement signed in 2007 to a Comprehensive Defence Cooperation Agreement, it was revealed at a joint press conference at the Foreign Affairs Ministry held by Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama and his Indonesian counterpart Hassan Wirajuda who is on a visit to Sri Lanka.

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Thousands of civilians flee LTTE grip:

Troops close in on Safe Zone from three directions

Heavy fighting raged in the Puthukudiyiruppu East, Iranapalai East and Palamattalan as troops attached to the 53, 58 and 55 Divisions further close in on the Safe Zone from three directions surrounding the Safe Zone amidst thousands of civilians fleeing the Tiger held area seeking refuge in Security Forces controlled areas, military officials told the Daily News yesterday.

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Thwart boat attack :

Another LTTE earth bund breached

Ascertaining the steady progress of the Army, troops attached to the Task Force 8 commanded by Colonel G.V. Ravipriya breached another LTTE earth bund in Kariyamullaivaikkai area in the Puthukuddiyiruppu general area, Military Spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said.

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Unrequited love send him on shooting spree

A bizarre incident took place on 25th Wednesday at the Women’s Police quarters at Narahenpita around 9.15. p.m. when everything else seemed quite peaceful that night.

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