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

3 IDPs wounded in SLAF attack

50-year-old mother of three, a 38-year-old father of one and a 41-year-old father of two, were wounded Tuesday morning around 11:00 when Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombers attacked two civilian settlements in Kilinochchi and Paranthan.
The victims were Internally Displaced Persons from Mannaar and Kilinochchi districts. 750 school children and 17 teachers were attending classes at Paranthan Hindu College at the time of the SLAF air-strike. The college is located 750 meters from the attack site in Kumarapuram where three houses and three huts were fully destroyed, One of the victim, Vinayakamoorthy Kandeepan, was wounded in his eyes, Two Kfir bombers attacked Kanakapuram, the suburb of Kilinochchi town at 10:50 a.m. destroying five houses with eight bombs. Casualties were avoided as most of the civilians had fled the village. Vinayakamoorthy Kandeepan, 38, father of one, displaced from 155th Mile Post to Kumarapuran, 1 km away from Paranthan, who was wounded in his eyes was transferred from Kilinochchi hospital to Tharmapuram. Chandran Pathmaseelan, 41, father of two, displaced from Mannaar sustained injuries in his shoulder. Sukumar Rathithevi, 50, mother of theree, displaced from Kanakapuram in Kilinochchi sustained minor injuries. Tension prevailed in Paranathan as panicked civilians were forced to seek shelter from the air attack.

SLA attacks Kilinochchi hospital, artillery barrage on town

170 patients, including 60 warded inpatients with the staff of the Kilinochchi hospital narrowly escaped Saturday evening an artillery attack launched by the Sri Lanka Army.
One of the shells hit the hospital premises destroying the front wall. The buildings of the hospitals are intact, patients and the staff were still remaining inside the hospital premises, according to initial reports. At least five shells exploded in the close vicinity of the hospital. Many shells have hit the town, initial reports said. SLA fired shells hit the hospital premises around 4:30 p.m. Saturday while the staff were attending a monthly meeting, according to the medial officials at the hospital. 110 patients came to the hospital for OPD treatment and 60 patients, including pregnanent mothers, were warded at the hospital including the patients admitted at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Indian diplomatic pressure requires to Sri Lanka

Tamil National Alliance stated that for the settlement of the racial conflict in Sri Lanka, to commence discussion, India should require diplomatic pressure, was stated by the Parliament Member N.Sri Skanda.
By India s interference, war thirst Colombo government could be called to the discussion table, and due to the Sri Lankan government s war process, innocent people are killed was stated by him while he met the Journalists at Chennai. Two million 50 thousand people are displaced in their own native places, and due to insufficient food and medicines, the said people are facing immense hardships was stated by Sri Skanda. Meanwhile, last Friday, a human chain protest was held at Tamilnadu, towards the Sri Lankan Tamils, of which Tamilnadu jointly established their concern, was stated by Parliament Member M.K.Sivajilingam to the journalists. If cease-fire is not brought to Sri Lanka, on the forthcoming 29th, Tamil Diravida Kalagam has stated that they would resign from their posts from the Central government, and on this context, Tamil National Alliance revealed its opinion

President states, after capturing Kilinochchi, resumes peace talks

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse stated that after capturing Kilinochchi, peace talks would resume. It was decided at last Friday s meeting with the Sri Lanka s opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe, and President had informed, this, which was published in a Sri lankan electronic media.
Further, the meeting discussion comprised of the present political atmosphere. Ranil Wickramasinghe has pointed out that Sri Lanka government should bring peace to Sri Lanka. In reply, President has accepted, but after Kilinochchi is captured, he would bring the settlement was stated by him, which was published in the media

About 500 persons from Indian Film world demonstrated for the release of Director Seeman and Amir. Today at 10.00 a.m in front of AVM Studio grounds,

Tamilnadu Chief Minister stated that Indian Central Government did not take sufficient actions against the Sri Lankan Tamil issues. Such statement was given by him, regarding the human chain protest held yesterday.
Tamilnadu Congress party did not participate in this human chain protest, establishes that they do not have any concern towards the Sri Lankan Tamils was stated by him. Meanwhile, if the Central government, does not take any initiatives towards the Sri Lankan Tamil issues, the resignations of Tamilnadu Ministers, is false was stated by Tamilnadu Congress party leader C.Ganasekaran.He further insisted if the Diravida Munnetra Kazhagam has real concern about Tamil people, it should low down from its power was stated by him. Meanwhile, a hunger strike protest would be held by the Tamil film world on the 1st against the sufferings of the Sri Lankan Tamils, was stated.Arrested those burnt Karunanidhi s effigies! Tamilnadu news stated that 6 persons involved in burning Karunanidhi s effigy was arrested. As protest against the arrest of Marumalarchi Diravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Y.Gobalasamy, effigy of Tamilnadu Chief Minister, was attempted to burn by some, were arrested. Meanwhile, more persons, involved in attempting for such action too was arrested.An attempt was made by the Viduthalai Siruththaigal Party Members to burn the effigy of Anna Diravida Kazhagam General Secretary Jayalalitha Jayaram Viduthalai Siruthaigal Party members too were arrested.Jayalalitha Jeyaram stated that, Viduthalai Siruththaigal Party leader Thol Thirumalawan should be arrested as he spoke in support of Tamil Ezham Liberation tigers, hence as a protest to this statement, attempts were made to burn the effigy of Jayalitha Jayaram, but such persons were arrested was stated by sources

Demostation to release Director Seeman and Amir

About 500 persons from Indian Film world demonstrated for the release of Director Seeman and Amir. Today at 10.00 a.m in front of AVM Studio grounds, in Kodampakkam, Chennai, a demonstration was held consisting of Assistant Directors, Assistant art Directors and Assistant producers.
slogans were heard that the arrested Seeman and Amir should be immediately released and the war in Sri Lanka should be ceased immediately was stated.

Hakeem stated that federation will be originated in between minority parties.

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress states, to originate an alliance by amalgamating the minority parties in Sri Lanka. Congress Leader Rauf Hakeem today in Colombo at his party meeting issued such statement.
He further said the United National party, should reveal it s actual decision regarding the minority Tamils.