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PARAMI-Lieutenant General Parami Kulatunga
Lieutenant General Parami Kulathunga - Deputy chief of staff of army, along with his driver Sgt, Gomez and bodyguard Corporal Buddhika paid the supreme sacrifice to the motherland on 26 June 2006 at Pannipitiya. They were Killed by a LTTE suicide bomber.

Tuan Nizam Muthaliff
Tuan Nizam Muthaliff - Place of birth Kalubowila,Place of death Polhengoda, Colombo,Allegiance SriLanka, Service/branch Sri Lanka Army, Years of service 19, Rank Lieutenant Colonel, Unit Military Intelligence Corps, Commands Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion Military Intelligence Corps ,Battles/wars Sri Lankan Civil War, Awards Rana Wickrama Padakkama

Major General Vijaya Wimalaratne RWP, RSP, VSV, USP, psc, GR
Major General Vijaya Wimalaratne RWP, RSP, VSV, USP, psc, GR (In Sinhalese: was a Sri Lankan army officer and one of the most distinguished generals in Sri Lanka.

Colonel A.Fazly Laphir RWP RSP PWV
Colonel A.F. Lafir PWV, RWP, RSP, SF † was a Sri Lankan army officer who was the Commanding Officer of the 1st Special Forces Regiment. Colonel Lafir played a major role in the formation and development of the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces Regiment from the original Combat Tracker Team. He was awarded the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya, the highest award for valour of the Sri Lanka Army

CITATION FOR AWARD OF WEERA WICKRAMA VIBHUSHANAYA
In the early hours of 18th July 1996, 25 Brigade at Mullaitivu came under siege due to a massive onslsught by the enemy

Hasalaka Gamini Kularatne
On the morning of July 14th, 1991, a Police officer came to a small house in village called Hasalaka in the Kandy district looking for parents of Corporal Gamini Kularatne, a soldier from the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment.

SSP Upul Seneviratne
SSP Seneviratne had served in the eastern province, including as head of the STF in the region. He was serving as head of the police commando training school when he was attacked. A combined cordon and search operation is now being conducted in the area.

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Troops clear A-34 from Mankulam to Tanniyattu
Troops of Army 57 Division, Task Force 3 and Task Force 4 have opened up the A-34 road (Mankulam- Mullaittivu) road up to Tanniyuttu, following recent counter terrorist operations on the Mullaittivu... More

Kilinochchi railway station comes under Army control
Sri Lanka Army 57 Division troops now in the process of liberating Kilinochchi town have taken control over the Kilinochchi railway station short while ago (Jan 2). According to the battlefields... More

Fall of Paranthan imminent; troops marching into the built up
Sri Lanka Army Task Force 1 troops are on the verge of scoring another historic victory by liberating the strategically located Paranthan town, reveal battlefield sources. Troops gained total control... More

Sinna-Paranthan` falls to security forces, LTTE flee with heavy casualties- Kilinochchi
Troops of the Task Force -1 now engaged in counter terrorist offensives West of Paranthan, consolidated 300m further southwards along the LTTE built earth bund cum ditch, reportedly capturing a... More

Air Force strafes terrorists in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Air Force has launched a series of air strikes at LTTE strongholds in the Kilinochchi town and its suburbs in support of the Army 57 Division and the Task Force 1 that have laid siege to... More

Fighting erupts in fringes of Kilinochchi, Northern FDLs: 120 terrorists killed, 250 injured
At least 120 LTTE terrorists were killed and over 250 reported injured during intense battles ensued between troops and LTTE, West of Paranthan, Admapan and Iranamadu at the Kilinochchi battlefront,... More

Troops enter Ampakamam village: crush LTTE resistances- Mullaittivu
Troops of the Task Force -3 now operating North of Olumadu, East of A-9 have entered the Ampakamam village after hours of heavy fighting with LTTE this morning (Dec 15). Ampakamam is said to be a... More

Troops destroy LTTE bunker, 2 terrorists sniped in Jaffna
Troops have reportedly destroyed an LTTE bunker following an intense rocket propelled grenade attack at an LTTE bunker defence line yesterday (Dec 11) in general area Kilaly, Jaffna at around... More

Troops capture Terumurikandy junction - Kilinochchi
Troops of 57 Division on multi-pronged offensive towards LTTE`s main administrative base, Kilinochchi built-up, have reached to a significant milestone gaining control over the strategically vital... More

Kokavil liberated; another LTTE bastion on A-9 falls
Troops of Sri Lanka Army 57 division today (Dec 1) reached long awaited milestone on their march into terrorist dens in Wanni with the liberation of the Kokavil town. According to the battlefield... More

LTTE inflicted heavy damages - West of Alampil
Troops of 59 Division moving along the eastern axis towards Alampil engaged in heavy confrontations with the LTTE terrorists since this morning (Nov 30). According to the military sources, troops... More

Troops heading towards Mullaittivu; LTTE losing terrain daily
Troops of 59 Division on advance towards LTTE`s most strategic commanding base in northeastern coastal belt, Mullaittivu built up, are further consolidating and extending their defences in general... More

Troops capture Olumadu village - Mullaittivu
Troops of Task Force 3 operating east of Mankulam have gained total control over the Olumadu Village reaching to a significant stage in the Wanni liberation operation this evening (Nov 25). After... More

SLAF MI-24 pounds LTTE strongpoint - Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Air Force MI-24 Helicopter Gunships raided an LTTE strongpoint located northeast of Akkarayankulam Tank bund this afternoon, 22 November. Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka... More

Task Force 1 captures LTTE Airstrip – Paranthan
Task Force 1 now marching towards Paranthan LTTE stronghold has captured one of the LTTE airstrips located in the Nivil area this afternoon (Nov 20). According to the defence sources in the filed,... More

Army overruns LTTE`s Muhamalai and Kilaly FDL
Troops engaged in offensive operation in Jaffna theatre of battle have overrun the LTTE`s first Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Muhamalai and Kilaly this morning, 20 November, killing scores of LTTE... More

SLAF fighters raid LTTE strongpoint - Oddusuddan
Sri Lanka Air Force supersonic fighter jets carried out air sorties targeting LTTE strong point located in Oddusuddan last night, 19 November. Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka... More

Philanthropist donates Emergency water plant to war heroes
Mr. Anura Lesli Perera, philanthropist and Executive Director of the `Rotor Investments Overseas Ltd`, Spain, Monday (Nov 17) donated an Emergency Water purifying plant to the Army at a charm event... More

2 LTTE boats destroyed, 6 terrorists killed in sea battle off Nayaru - Mullaittivu
2 LTTE boats were reported destroyed and 6 terrorists killed after a pre-dawn fierce sea battle, that erupted between Navy`s elite Special boat squadron (SBS) personnel and LTTE, off Nayaru, Tuesday... More

Heavy damages to LTTE at Northern FDLs- Jaffna
LTTE terrorists have sustained heavy damages as fighting brokeout between troops and LTTE at the Northern lines of control at Pallai, Muhamalai and Nagarkovil since dawn on Saturday (Nov 15). The... More

TF-3 troops close-in on Mankulama: LTTE faces major setback- Mullaittivu
Task Force -3 troops inducted west of the A-9 trunk road off Mankulama in the western Mullaittivu battlefront have commenced marching towards the strategically important Mankulama junction, since... More

Mop up operations in progress in Pooneryn salient; Air Force comes to troops assistance
Task Force 1 troops having liberated Poonaryn are now engaged in mop-up operations in the Poonaryn salient, Defence sources in the filed reveal. Troops are now clearing their way towards Kalmunai... More

Captured Terrorist-Turned English Teacher Narrates Harrowing Realities
KILINOCHCHI: TASK FORCE-I troops battling for supremacy with Tiger terrorists in VALLAYARKUTTIRUKKUMODDAI, about 4 km to the east of the 7th Mile Post on the A-32 Road, close to PALAVI area just... More

Heavy fighting at Wanni fronts; Troops recover 10 LTTE bodies [Updated]
Security Forces advancing at the western and eastern Kilinochchi battlefronts made simultaneous thrusts into LTTE fortifications also assisted with artillery and mortar fire from rear, as security... More

Troops ambush LTTE movement, seize tractor- Kilinochchi
An offensive element of the 57 Division operating close to Kilinochchi, Saturday (Nov 8) morning have sprung an ambush at an LTTE movement reportedly capturing a tractor , military sources... More

SLAF jets raid LTTE command center - Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets pounded on LTTE leaders` command center in Paranthan, Kilinochchi this afternoon, (06 November). Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara,... More

Wanni Operation continues; terrorists at their last legs in Wanni west
The Army Task force 1 troops operating in the western half of the Kilinochchi battle frontage have reached a decisive stage in their mission, as they have successfully sealed off over 90% of the 80... More

Navy elites crush LTTE seaborne offensive; fighter jets target fleeing terrorist boats [Updated]
Air Force fighter jets have pounded LTTE boats struggling to each at Champion-Paththu coast after being beaten off by the Navy this morning (1st November). Air Force media spokesman Wing Commander... More

Four LTTE crafts destroyed 14 killed in sea battle off Nagar-Kovil
4 LTTE attack crafts were destroyed, 14 terrorists killed and as many others reported injured in a fierce sea battle that irrupted between naval craft and sea tigers off Nagar-Kovil in the northern... More

Air Force jets raid suspected hideout of top LTTE leader - Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets raided a suspected hideout of senior terrorist leader Soosai at 2.25, this afternoon (Oct 31). According to Air Force media spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka... More

SLAF raids LTTE suicide training base ; Heavy damages confirmed- Mullaittivu
SLAF fighter jets made precision air raids at an LTTE female suicide squad training facility, located at Vallipuram, 6km Northwest of Puthukkudiyirippu in Mullaittivu, Thursday (Oct 30)at around... More

Nachchikuda falls to troops - Kilinochchi
Adding another huge setback for the LTTE terrorists in Wanni battlefront, troops of Task Force 1 captured Nachchikuda, the LTTE`s major strong point in northwestern coastal border in the Island, this... More

Troops Gain control of LTTE terrorist`s defense bund
29 Oct 2008 - 18:29 KILLINOCHCHI: Troops of the 57 Division successfully captured located in AKKARAYANKULAM tank bund this afternoon (29). This is another successful victory in the fight against... More

SLA crush LTTE defences: fall of Nachchikuda imminent
Troops of the Task Force -1, launched a multi-pronged offensive at the LTTE`s western coastal bastion at Nachchikuda, from early this morning (Oct 28), most decisive since August, after fighting... More

Troops capture Jayapuram
Troops of Task Force 01 have successfully gained total control over another LTTE stronghold, Jayapuram, located northeast of Nachchikuda in Kilinochchi district this morning, 29 October, following... More

Terrorists drops bombs at Kelani-Tissa power station [Updated]
An LTTE light wing air craft dropped two improvised bombs at the Kelani-Tissa power station a short while ago. According to available information, the blasts have caused minor damages to the... More

Troops capture Gajabapura area - Welioya
23 Oct 2008 - 21:00 WELIOYA: The GAJABAPURA area situated in WELIOYA was captured by the troops this evening (23). LTTE terrorists caused heavy damages during clashes that occurred in the area.... More

LTTE attack merchant ships carrying essential supplies to civilians; Navy captures suicide boat - Jaffna
LTTE terrorists have carried out a suicide attack targeting Merchant Ship Ruhuna and Nimalawa, in the north sea of Sri Lanka at 5.10, this morning (Oct 22), defence sources said. The attack is... More

Troops capture 1km area in Vannarikulam
21 Oct 2008 - 09:17
KILINOCHCHI: Troops of the 58 Division captured a stretch of about 1km area from VANNARIKULAM South after heavy fighting yesterday (20). Two decomposed LTTE corpses were... More

Troops Foil LTTE attempt to capture FDL
21 Oct 2008 - 09:09
MULLAITIVU: Sri Lanka Army Troops of the 59 Division foiled an LTTE attempt to attack the FDL in ANDANKULAM area inflicting heavy damages to the terrorists around 5.30pm... More

Troops commence mop up operations in Vannerikulam
20 Oct 2008 - 18:42
Troops of Army Task Force 1 have commenced mop up operations in Vannerikulam built up, in the western Kilinochchi battlefront since this morning (Oct 20), the defence... More

Claymore mine recovered
BATTICALOA: A powerful claymore mine fixed to be blasted by a remote control was located hidden between two shops near the VALACHENA bus stand around 4.00am today (20). The VALACHENA Police... More

Strategic Vannerikulam Finally Falls to Troops
KILINOCHCHI: THE WHOLE AREA of VANNERIKKULAM, one of the well-fortified strongholds of the WANNI Tigers, completely fell to the hands of 58 Division troops by Sunday (19) afternoon. Troops for... More

Troops encircle Nachchikudha; LTTE on the verge losing Sea Tiger stronghold
Troops of Task Force 1 this morning (Oct 17) cut-off Mannar- Poonaryn (A-32) road at 8 Km north of Nachchikudha, said the defence sources. Accordingly, troops have encircled the main Sea Tiger... More

Troops capture MANIYAKKULAM - KILINOCHCHI
KILINOCHCHI: Today (16) evening troops captured MANIYAKKULAM area KILINOCHCHI. The captured area was located in 13.5km North East of NACHCHIKUDA area and 2km of North of VANNARIKULAM area. Due to... More

Air Force Jets raid LTTE bunker constructions - Puthukkudiyiruppu
15 Oct 2008 - 10:59
Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets raided an LTTE bunker construction site located 2km Southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu, in the Mullaittivu district at 9.25, this morning (Oct... More

LTTE Deputery Sea tiger leader Chelian killed
LTTE Deputery Sea tiger leader Chelian killed by claymore bomb blast at LTTE area. More

Sri Lanka Air Force jets engaged gathering of LTTE reinforcements
10Oct 2008 - 18:08 Sri Lanka Air Force jets engaged gathering of LTTE reinforcements located 12km Northeast of Nachchikuda, Friday (Oct 10) at around 14.15 p.m ,the raids were made in support of the... More

Triple Air raids target LTTE dens in Kilinochchi
10 Oct 2008 - 13:07
Update..
Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets launched 4 air strikes targeting 3 vital encampments of LTTE terrorists this morning (Oct 10), air force sources said. Air... More

Five bunkers captured and twenty three terrorists killed in clashes
10 Oct 2008 - 11:00
KILLINOCHCHI: A total of four LTTE bunkers were captured by troops during four separate confrontations in AKKARAYANKULAM area around 6.35am 11.10am, 3.10pm and 3.25pm... More

SLAF pounds three LTTE targets
10 Oct 2008 - 11:00
KILLINOCHCHI: SLAF fighter jets pounded three LTTE targets in KILLINOCHCHI area this morning (10). Today (10) around 6.30am fighter jets pounded a LTTE communication... More

Blast targets Maithripala`s convoy
9 Oct 2008 - 14:12
Blast had targeted the convoy of Minister Maithripala Sirisena. The Minister however is not in danger. A reporter at the scene confirmed that two vehicles have been damaged... More

Explosion in Boralesgamuwa
9Oct 2008 - 13:49 An explosion has occurred at Piriwena Junction , Borlasgamuwa short while ago, more information will follow.Courtesy: defence.lk  More

Explosion reported in Boralesgamuwa short while ago...
9Oct 2008 - 13:49 Explosion reported in Boralesgamuwa short while ago...  More

Air force pound three LTTE targets
8 Oct 2008 - 19:29 MULLAITTIVU:
Sri Lanka Air force MI-24 helicopter gunships launched simultaneous attacks 3 LTTE gathering points in west of Nayaru lagoon in the Kumalamunai area... More

Army uncovers suicide jacket and claymore mines - Trincomalee
Trincomalee
Troops acting on information found a complete explosive jacket worn by LTTE suicide cadres, 2 claymore mines and 3 AP (anti personal) mines from a jungle area in Nilappanikkanmalai,... More

Two LTTE terrorist killed and military items recovered in Jaffna
JAFFNA: Two LTTE terrorists were killed by the troops after observing his movements in the SANGUPIDDI area around 01.00am today (08). Subsequently the dead body (Dog tag 0057) was recovered by the... More

Claymore mine recovered
8 Oct 2008 - 12:22 Police recovered a claymore mine weighing 7.7kg hidden in Swiss Village, THIRAYAMADU area, BATTICALOA around 4.00pm yesterday (07). The recovery was made after receiving a tip... More

19 LTTE terrorists killed in fighting at Akkarayankulama- Kilinochchi
8 Oct 2008 - 12:20
At least 19 LTTE terrorists were killed and 9 others reported wounded during battles ensued between troops and LTTE in general area Akkarayankulama, in the Southwestern... More

Jaffna chief & ground commanders brief visiting Army chief
8 Oct 2008 - 12:20 With security arrangements being streamlined and further relaxed and movement of civilians further facilitated, Jaffna troops are well geared to maintain the status quo, in... More

MI-24 launches air assault at LTTE resistance positions- Kilinochchi
MI-24 helicopter gunships launched simultaneous attacks at identified LTTE resistance points located 6km Northeast of Akkarayankulma, Tuesday (Oct 7) at around 1.35 p.m. According to Air Force... More

Major General K.J.C Perera (Retd) RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc is No More
6 Oct 2008 - 18:12
Major General K.J.C Perera RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc (Retd) is no more. He was enlisted to the Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet on 20th December 1966. On successful... More

Over 25 Killed including Maj Gen Janaka Perera in LTTE suicide attack - Anuradhapura [Updated]
6 Oct 2008 - 13:00
The opposition leader of the North-Central provincial council, Maj General Janaka Perera (Retd) and many others were killed when an LTTE suicide cadre blew himself inside the... More

SLAF fighter jets pound two LTTE Artillery gun positions
6 Oct 2008 - 12:28 Sri Lanka Air Force jets engaged two LTTE Artillery gun positions that were firing at 58 division from 14km north of Nachchikuda today11.15 .am – air force More

LTTE Suicide attack – Killed Jeneral Janka Perera
6 Oct 2008 - 9:18
LTTE terrorists carried out a suicide attack near the old Bus stand in Anuradhapura this morning, At least 22 people including Major general Janka Perera, his wife and Dr... More

Explosion in Anuradapura
6 Oct 2008 - 9:06
Explosion at event in Anuradapura attended by Jeneral Janaka Perera await details  More

Troops 2km away from Kilinochchi town
4 Oct 2008 - 20:36 Troops 2km away from Kilinochchi town- army commander  More

No fire zones have been declared
4 Oct 2008 - 20:36
No fire zones have been declared in Oddusudan and Vishvamadu, Mullativu for civilians to use as escape routes to flee Kilinochchi- Army commander  More

Intense fighting in perimeters of Kilinochchi; 11 terrorists killed, 21 injured
4 Oct 2008 - 19:49
11 terrorists were killed, 21 reported wounded as intense fighting sparked out between troops and LTTE at Akkarayankulama, in the outskirts of Kilinochchi, since this morning... More

59th Army Anniversary Commemorations Begin with Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Observances
2008-10-04 17:15 THE TRADITIONAL Army Flag Blessing Ceremony, precursor to the forthcoming 59th Anniversary of the Army and Army Day (10th October), one of the most prominent events in the Army... More

MI-24 helicopters destroyed LTTE bunker line
4 Oct 2008 - 13:43 KILINOCHCHI: SL Air force MI-24 Helicopters carried out a precise air sortie on an LTTE bunker line situated 3.5 km North East of the dam of AKKARAYANKULAM tank around 09.15am... More

Five LTTE terrorists killed two wounded and military items recovered
4 Oct 2008 - 16:53
VAVUNIYA: Following military equipments were recovered by the troops in the THUMARANKULAM area around 07.45am yesterday (03).
T-56 Magazines 04
T-56... More

Ten LTTE terrorists killed and eleven wounded in Kilinochchi
4 Oct 2008 - 11:08
KILINOCHCHI: Two LTTE terrorists were killed by the troops in a confrontation in VANNERIKULAM area around 09.30am yesterday (03). An LTTE strong hold was captured by the... More

`Hunt-on` for LTTE leaders; Pottu Amman`s secret passage raided - Kilinochchi
UPDATE: 3 Oct 2008 - 16:10 Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets carried out air sorties targeting a secret passage of the LTTE`s intelligence wing leader Pottu Amman located in the Kilinochchi area this... More

Pottu Ammans Intelligence head quarters bombed
3 Oct 2008 - 15:51 Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets engaged Pottu Ammans Intelligence head quarters in KILINOCHCHI, located 4km west of KILINOCHCHI town today at 14.30 hrs. Air Force confirms that... More

LTTE confirms SLAF attack on Nadesan`s office complex
LTTE confirmed the Air Force claim that the LTTE "police" complex had been attacked. They have confirmed that the building complex had sustained damages. Courtesy: dailymirror More

Three LTTE terrorists killed in Army Air force joint attack
TRINCOMALEE: Army and Air Force ground troops launched an attack on the LTTE terrorists in KOTTUKULAM area around 7.10am today (03). Three LTTE terrorists were killed during this attack. Troops... More

SLAF pounds Nadeshan`s office complex - Kilinochchi
UPDATE: Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets carried out two successive air strikes, one of them engaged at the main office complex of the high profile LTTE leader, Nadeshan, located in the Kilinochchi... More

Kilinochchi march continue; 4 LTTE bodies found
3 Oct 2008 - 09:46 Troops of Army 57 division, marching towards Kilinochchi - LTTE heartland have moved further northwards across east of Akkarayankulam area during yesterday`s (Oct 2)... More

Government committed liberate civilians fro terror clutches - Defence spokesman
2 Oct 2008 - 22:39 "The innocent civilians in the North have been penalized for the past 25 years under the iron grip of Prbhakaran`s terror outfit and their sacrifice will soon be rewarded" stated... More

One More Lorry with False Bottom Nabbed
2 Oct 2008 - 22:36 VAVUNIYA: ONE MORE LORRY, earmarked for carrying food supplies into un-cleared areas across was found having an extra false bottom with motorbike accessories, PVC compound sacks,... More

One More Dead Tiger Sent to Un-cleared Areas
2 Oct 2008 - 22:35 VAVUNIYA : Onew more dead body of a Tiger terrorist killed during confrontations in MULANKAVIL area was handed over to the officials of the International Committee of the Red... More

Army 3.5 km behind Kilinochchi outskirts - Military Spokesperson
2 Oct 2008 - 19:06 Military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara today (Oct 2) told media that forward elements of 57 division troops are now consolidating their defences in the area, 3.5 km... More

T-56 assault rifle and shot gun recovered
2 Oct 2008 - 19:04 BATTICALOA: On information received by the MARATHALAMA STF camp, officers a search operation was conducted near the KRISHNA Tank area in KARADIYANARU Police area around 2.00pm... More

Kilinochchi district LTTE military headquarter bombed
Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed the LTTE`s military headquarter complex in Kilinochchi this afternoon (Oct 2), Air Force spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said. Fighter jets... More

Heavy Clashes continue in Kilinochchi battle front
2 Oct 2008 - 10:25 KILINOCHCHI: Troops captured two LTTE bunkers situated in AKKARAYANKULAM area around 1.30pm yesterday (01). Five LTTE terrorists were killed by troops during this incident. ... More

Seven Bunkers captured; ten terrorists killed in Vavuniya
2 Oct 2008 - 10:15 VAVUNIYA: Six LTTE terrorists were killed and eight were wounded during a confrontation in east NAVVI around 1.00am yesterday (01). Troops recovered the body of a dead female... More

Three terrorists killed and fifteen wounded in Welioya Battle Front
2 Oct 2008 - 10:15 WELIOYA: Two LTTE terrorists were killed and five were wounded during three separate confrontations in ANDANKULAM area WELIOYA around 8.50am, 9.20am and 9.50am yesterday (01).... More

Four terrorists killed and five wounded in Jaffna
2 Oct 2008 - 10:14AM JAFFNA: Troops attacked two LTTE bunkers located in NAGARKOVIL area JAFFNA around 7.50am yesterday (01). Three LTTE terrorists were killed during the heavy clashes that... More

22 GPS found in Wanni bound lorry - Vavuniya
Twenty-two Global Positioning Systems (GPS), which had been concealed amidst food stocks that were to make for un-cleared areas, were found while making further clearance on a convoy of Wanni bound... More

25 LTTE terrorists killed in today`s clashes - Kokkavil, Akkarayankulam
At least 25 LTTE terrorists were killed in Mullaittivu front today, 01 October, in confrontations ensued while troops of 57 Division marching further towards LTTE heartland, Kilinochchi, a latest... More

Three simultaneous air raids targeting LTTE logistic bases - Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Air Force supersonic fighter jets carried out three air raids simultaneously targeting LTTE administration and logistic bases located in the Kilinochchi area this afternoon, 01... More

Twin air raids at LTTE terrorist locations- Kilinochchi
10/1/2008 2.57pm Fighter jest launched simultaneous aerial raids at two key LTTE facilities with precision, located North of Thiruvaiaru in Kilinochchi, on Wednesday (Oct 1), at 10.25a.m. A... More

Two More “Therthiruvila” (Vel Carts) Found Safe Heavens for LTTE Arms Storage
2008-10-01 12:59 JAFFNA: FRESH and impromptu intensified security checks conducted late Tuesday (30) evening on two more Vel Carts (Therthiruvila) in two different Hindu Kovils in SANDILIPAY,... More

Six LTTE terrorists killed and Thirty-one wounded in Welioya battle front
1 Oct 2008 - 12:33 WELIOYA: Two LTTE bunkers were destroyed by the troops killing one LTTE terrorist and injuring twenty-one others in several confrontations in the ANDANKULAM area between... More

Thirteen terrorists killed in Killinochchi
1 Oct 2008 - 12:30 KILLINOCHCHI: Two LTTE bunkers were captured by the troops killing seven LTTE terrorists and injuring ten others in several confrontations in the VANNERIKULAM area between... More

Seven LTTE terrorists killed in Vavuniya
1 Oct 2008 - 12:28 VAVUNIYA: Two LTTE terrorists were killed by the troops in a confrontation in PODUNKAMPILY area around 12.30pm yesterday (30). Two LTTE terrorists were killed by the troops... More

Jets raid LTTE gathering point - Mullaittiuvu
SLAF fighter jets launched air raids at an LTTE gathering point located 3km North East of Piramanthalkulama, Mullaittiuvu, Wednesday (Oct 1) at around 5.30a.m. The target was well identified,... More

Explosives, batteries found in Wanni bound lorries - Vavuniya
Security forces while making clearance on a convoy of Wanni bound lorries at the Omanthai Entry/ Exit point in Vavuniya, have found C-4 explosives and batteries in two lorries yesterday (Sep 30),... More

LTTE`s clandestine airstrip located by troops - Mullaittivu
Troops of the 57 Division operating North of Vannivilankulama have located a 500m long airstrip, believed used by LTTE for emergency landing, Tuesday (Sep 30) afternoon. According to military the... More

Navy Elites destroy two LTTE boats- Pooneryn
Navy Elites destroy two LTTE boats- Pooneryn The elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS) sailors of Sri Lanka Navy attacked and destroyed two LTTE assault boats, appeared off Pooneryn Sea last night... More

SLAF raids LTTE positions - Mullaittivu, Welioya
SLAF raids LTTE positions - Mullaittivu, Welioya Sri Lanka Air Force carried out two separate air strikes targeting LTTE positions in Mullaittivu and Welioya fronts this afternoon, 28 September.... More

LTTE suicide attack kills a civilian, injures 9 - Vavuniya [Updated]
LTTE suicide attack kills a civilian, injures 9 - Vavuniya [Updated] LTTE suicide bomber has blown himself near the Vavuniya bus stand killing one civilian and injuring 9 others this afternoon,... More

Adequate food supplies for Wanni
Adequate food supplies for Wanni UN REPRESENTATIVES ALLOWED TO ACCOMPANY CONVOYS TO WITNESS DISTRIBUTION: Dismissing certain reports about a shortage of food and other essential items in the... More

LTTE a persistent recruiter of child soldiers says FM
LTTE a persistent recruiter of child soldiers says FM Participating in the Ministerial meeting in New York yesterday (26 September 2008) on the follow up to the Paris Principles relating to... More

Air Strikes at female `black tiger` training facility- Kilinochchi [Updated]
Air Strikes at female `black tiger` training facility- Kilinochchi [Updated] Sri Lankan Air Force fighter jets have launched a precision air strike at the LTTE`s main, female `black tiger` training... More

Troops foray terror defences; 4 terrorists killed - Kilinochchi
Troops foray terror defences; 4 terrorists killed - Kilinochchi Troops of Army Task Force 1 operating on the western half of the Kilinochchi battlefront, attacked terror defences in the... More

INGO kingpin with Italian passport joins LTTE as fighter
INGO kingpin with Italian passport joins LTTE as fighter (Zoa informs MoD of its project Manager`s decision) The Kilinochchi Project Manager of an INGO known as Zoa has joined the LTTE to fight... More

Security forces on the doorstep of Kokkavil
Security forces personnel in Wanni are in close vicinity to the Kokkavil railway station complex in the Mullaitivu district.  More

7 LTTE terrorists killed, 7 wounded at the Kilinochchi battlefront
7 LTTE terrorists killed, 7 wounded at the Kilinochchi battlefront 7 LTTE terrorists were killed and similar numbers reported wounded, Wednesday (Sep 24), at the Western Wanni battlefront in the... More

Army Hands over 13 LTTE bodies to ICRC
Army Hands over 13 LTTE bodies to ICRC Sri Lanka Army officials handed over 13 bodies of slain LTTE cadres to the ICRC officials at the Omanthai entry/exit point yesterday (Sept 23). The bodies... More

Air Force launches multiple air raids at terror targets- Kilinochchi
Air Force launches multiple air raids at terror targets- Kilinochchi Sri Lanka Air Force carried out 4 air raids targeting terrorist gatherings in the forward area on the Wanni battlefronts... More

LTTE boats beaten off Nachchikudha; 10 boats destroyed, at least 25 terrorists killed [Updated]
At least 25 terrorists were killed, 10 LTTE craft reported destroyed, including 3 large attack boats in the coastal waters at Valaipadu, off Nachchikudha, following an intense sea battle between... More

Troops recover warlike items during search operation- Jaffna
Troops recover warlike items during search operation- Jaffna Troops while conducting a pre-dawn search operation in general area Madduvil North in Kodikamam, Friday (Sep 19) have recovered a rocket... More