Negligence of the Air forces, is the reason for the damages - CEB

Ceylon Electricity Board Security Consultant Major General M.R.W.D.Soysa stated that, the negligence of the air force, is the reason for the damages.
He further pointed out the indifferent attitude of the air forces; which lead the attack of the Tamil Liberation tigers at the Kalanitissa power plant. Such comments were given by him at a press briefing held in regard to the liberation tigers attack. Only the forces have the ability to counter attack the air raids by the tigers but due to improper plan for the air protection, massive damage occurred, was stated by D.Soysa

Students, who are living in the Tamilnadu Refugee camps, are not in a position to sit for the examination

It is stated that Sri Lankan students who had sought asylum at the refugee camps at Tamilnadu are unable to sit for the G.C.E. Ordinary level examination.
Such students does not possess the mental strength to face an important examination, was stated by the Spokesman of Eelam refugees rehabilitation movement.During last year in December, when G.C.E Ordinary Level examination held in Sri Lanka, 60 Sri Lankan students who were residing in the Tamilnadu refugee camps, sat for the examination. Meanwhile, last year 2006, 100 students sat for this examination, out of this 26 were qualified for the G.C.E Advanced Level examination. But at present, due to the ongoing war, it has effected the students, hence they are not in the position to sit for this year s examination. Deputy High Commissioner B.M.Humza at Chennai, stated if the students residing in the Tamilnadu refugee camps intend sitting for the G.C.E (Ordinary Level ) examination, arrangements would be made relevant to this, was stated

One person shot to death at Kaluwankerny

person residing at Kaluwankerny, Batticaloa was shot to death. The said victim was 25 years old Yakoob Robin, was yesterday shot to death.
It is stated that Yakoob was sleeping in the front hall of his residence, while unidentified persons have lead the shooting and left, which resulted for his death, was stated. Inquiries relevant to the incident have commenced.

Military solution for terrorism and political settlement for public - President Mahinda Rajapakse

President Mahinda Rajapakse affirmed, without separating the country, by submitting a political settlement, in the concept of democracy, politics and rights in basis of language, would be settled.
His statement was given at an interview given by the President to the "Hindu Newspaper", Chief Editor Raam. Military decision would not settle the Sri Lankan racial conflict, which I firmly believe, and I am seriously initiating to process with a political solution was stated in his interview. Military settlement is against the terrorism, and political solution would be submitted definitely to the people was stated by the President. Further war advancements are processed for a terrorism movement which is prohibited by 30 countries. Meanwhile, Indian Foreign Affairs Minister Piranab Mukarjee, and his Advisor Basil Rajapakse had discussions, which was much success was stated by the President. 800 ton of essential items supplied by India is much appreciating and also the funds collection by the Tamilnadu government is also welcoming was stated by the President. President stated that he respects the initiatives taken by the Tamilnadu Chief Minister Muthwel Karunanidhi, and through the Indian government, Chief Minister should visit Sri Lanka, and he invites him, was stated by Mahinda Rajapakse

Turbine damaged in TAF air-strike on power plant in Colombo one killed

An employee of the Kelanitissa power plant was killed and one turbine and air coolers sustained damage Tuesday night when Tamileealm Air Force (TAF), the air wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) attacked the powerplant, sources in Colombo said. The air-strike was carried out on a target in Colombo after attacking the Thallaadi garrison of the Sri Lankan forces in Mannaar, causing casualties among the troops stationed at Thallaadi base, which functions as the rear station for the Sri Lankan military operation on Vanni from the Mannaar front.
Last time, when Tigers carried out a joint attack on Sri Lankan forces Vanni Headquarters (Vanni SF-HQ), the Sri Lankan forces claimed that they had shot down an aircraft of the Tigers. But, the Tigers had said their aircrafts safely landed after the Vavuniyaa operation. This time, the TAF bombers have carried out a long-range bombing mission, carrying out bombardments on two targets

Air strike near oil tanks in Colombo

A rebel Tamil Tiger aircraft dropped bombs near oil storage tanks in the Sri Lankan capital on Tuesday after another raid 250 km north targeting a military base, military sources said.
"The aircraft dropped bombs in Colombo near the oil storage tanks," a military source said on condition of anonymity. Another source confirmed it and said it was under investigation.

Foreigner, who piloted the lesser weight aircraft belonging to tigers, was paid 5000 dollars for each attack

Lakbima" newspaper stated that the attacks initiated by the foreign pilot who handled the Tamil Eelam Liberation Tigers small aircrafts, was paid for every attack 5000 American dollars.
Morethan this, a permanent salary also was granted to the said foreign citizen was stated. On this context, a foreign pilot who initiated attacks in favour of Liberation tigers, was killed and another is still in Vanni, was stated by the Intelligence unit