


The Sri Lankan government is seriously concerned over a
rapid LTTE build-up in Malaysia, now believed to be the major gathering
point for top operatives.
Sri Lanka also believes that Tharmalingam Shanmughan alias
Kumaran Pathmanathan also known as KP had has set up base there after
quitting Thailand.
Authoritative defence and diplomatic sources told ‘The
Island’ that a Colombo-based diplomat had been recently spotted in
Thailand where he allegedly met with...

More people arrive in government-held areas. Army headquarters said that over 41,000 persons had reached Vavuniya, Mannar and Jaffna districts since January this year. Pic courtesy Defence.lk

Lanka agrees for UN raising
US$ 155 for IDPs, promises to keep eye
on INGO spending
Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe Saturday
assured that INGOs including UN agencies wouldn’t be allowed a free hand
as far as the funding..

Gota says progress slow but
steady
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa yesterday said that
the army was engaged in close quarter combat with the LTTE on the eastern
flank. "We are making significant progress although the civilian presence
will cause...




