Forces capture Muhamalai first defence lines

Troops to move southwards to link with Paranthan-bound brigades :

Muhamalai: The troops of the 53 Division and 55 Division operating in the Jaffna Forward Defence Lines in Muhamalai and Kilali yesterday took full control of the heavily fortified LTTE’s first defence lines north and south of the A-9 road after five days of fighting and inflicting heavy damage to the LTTE, Military officials told the Daily News yesterday.

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LTTE faced dead-end in Mankulam, Pooneryn

COLOMBO: Refuting certain media reports and allegations, Media and Information Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Anura Priyadarshana Yapa reiterated that the LTTE has been completely defeated and driven out of Pooneryn and Mankulam with absolutely no hopes of a come-back.

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LTTE holding Wanni civilians hostage - Strategy Page

COLOMBO: The LTTE decides who works for the NGOs, and these aid organisations are persuaded, or coerced, to do what the LTTE wants.

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Sigiriya to light up in the night

COLOMBO: Cabinet approved to a memorandum submitted by Cultural Affairs and National Heritage Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana to initiate a project to illuminate the Sigiriya Rock during the night and to put up a light show initially on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Massive Rs 5.3b foreign funds outflow

Foreign funds operating in the Colombo bourse have exited to the tune of Rs. 5.3 billion in capital outflows in just two market days- Wednesday and Thursday, largely a sequel attributable to premier John Keells Holdings PLC’s share buy back.

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