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LTT.. 27.03.08 Vavuniyaa MP requests relief for rain affected far.. 26.03.08 Family man abducted in Jaffna High Security Zone 26.03.08 U.S. Rights report fortifies moral, legal entitlem.. 26.03.08 SLN arrests 11 civilians in Kachchaitheevu seas 26.03.08 Sri Lanka’s parliament Monk shuns Nonviolence- pap.. 26.03.08 Pilayaan group’s interference stalls Siththaandi h.. 26.03.08 SLN imposes fishing ban in Vadamaraadchi North 26.03.08 UNP to contest Eastern PC election 26.03.08 Claymore attack in Batticaloa kills 2 policemen 26.03.08 Jaffna HRC official receives death threats 26.03.08 SLA soldier shoots dead fellow soldier in Northern.. 25.03.08 Abducted Tamil man released at Kalubowila 25.03.08 Student detained by Batticaloa police gets ill, pa.. 25.03.08 5 Tamil civilians arrested at Modera 25.03.08 Five civilians reported missing in Batticaloa 25.03.08 No solution possible without LTTE – South Africa 25.03.08 450 Trincomalee IDPs to be resettled Tuesday 24.03.08 Two young men seek protection with Jaffna HRC 24.03.08 Key Tamil official in Sri Lanka cricket to be side.. 24.03.08 Police arrests Tamil youth in Matara 24.03.08 Search operation in Peradeniya, 1 Tamil youth arre.. 24.03.08 Civil protection committee deployed in searches 24.03.08 SLA forces civilians to cleanup checkposts, milita.. 23.03.08 SLA suffers heavy casualties in Mannaar, clashes e.. 23.03.08 2-day civil mobile service to be held in Batticalo.. 23.03.08 15 Tamil civilians arrested at Wattegama 23.03.08 Heavy fighting in Jaffna FDLs 23.03.08 Steps are on to retrieve Kachchatheevu: Congress M.. 23.03.08 SLA cordons-off, searches Chunnaakam 23.03.08 Tamil civilian reported missing in Wellawatte 23.03.08 Stop military aid to Sri Lanka: Nedumaran 22.03.08 Prof. Ramasamy, Penang's new Deputy Chief Minister 22.03.08 SLA accelerates colonization of east 22.03.08 Youth shot dead in Jaffna 22.03.08 Military Officer in media position will affect war.. 22.03.08 Jaffna women group calls for end to violence 22.03.08 Devotees flock to Naagathambiraan temple in Vanni 21.03.08 FMM expresses outrage at militarization of media 21.03.08 Black Sea Tigers sink SLN Dvora, 14 SLN killed - L.. 21.03.08 Ambush kills 2 SLA soldiers in Mannaar, 8 wounded 21.03.08 VVT Sivan Temple holds Ther festival 21.03.08 Two Mannaar Tamil youths arrested at Madawaachchi 21.03.08 SLN officer suspected of extortion in Kalpity abdu.. 21.03.08 4 Tamil women arrested in Colombo 21.03.08 STF withdrawal from Ampaarai district commences 21.03.08 South African Indians oppose Indian Arms to Sri La.. 21.03.08 SLA corrals 3 additional Jaffna buses for military.. 20.03.08 Military officer's appointment to SLRC troubles IF.. 20.03.08 Rights violations in Batticaloa escalate 20.03.08 2 upcountry Tamil youths arrested in Kandy 20.03.08 Search operation in Theakawatte, Vavuniyaa 20.03.08 Supreme Court to hear Rights petition filed by jai.. 20.03.08 India abetting Tamil genocide: Vaiko 20.03.08 STF sergeant killed, constable wounded in Ampaa'ra.. 19.03.08 Grenade attack on SLA sentry post in Jaffna 19.03.08 JHU allies with ruling UPFA to contest Eastern PC .. 19.03.08 Sri Lanka faulted for public use of ICRC's confide.. 19.03.08 EU expresses serious concern of Sri Lanka's Rights.. 19.03.08 Upcountry Tamil voter's registries to be published.. 19.03.08 SL Supreme Court considers Rajapaksa's request on .. 19.03.08 Upcountry Tamil abducted in Moneragala 19.03.08 Arthur C.Clarke passes away 18.03.08 TNA to boycott Eastern PC elections - MP 18.03.08 Swiss Tamils condemn assassination of TNA parliame.. 18.03.08 India installs new radar systems 18.03.08 SLA shelling kills civilian in Poonakari, student .. 18.03.08 No LTTE base in Tamil Nadu: Indian PM's office 18.03.08 Come clean: CPI leader to Indian Government 18.03.08 STF vacates Batticaloa MC building complex 18.03.08 UPFA-TMVP councilors take oath in Colombo 18.03.08 Fuel crisis hits Jaffna public transport 18.03.08 Tamil youth shot, killed in Ampaa’rai 18.03.08 Claymore ambush kills SLA soldier in Mannaar 18.03.08 Tigers strike inside Mannaar HSZ 18.03.08 Nominations called for Eastern Province Council el.. 17.03.08 3 SLA killed in sniper attack - LTTE 17.03.08 Bail denied for Maheswaran murder suspects 17.03.08 2 students reported missing in Jaffna 17.03.08 Grade 7, 11 Tamil medium text books not distribute.. 17.03.08 "Green Channel" at Madawaachchi checkpoint for doc.. 17.03.08 IFJ condemns attack on journalist family 17.03.08 Boston Globe advocates "Self-rule in a confederal .. 17.03.08 Abductions escalate in Colombo 17.03.08 Record high rainfall in Batticaloa district 17.03.08 Civilians call for transfer of Aalaiyadiveambu STF.. 16.03.08 LTTE pockets in south Indian states, says Narayana.. 16.03.08 Devotees urged to avoid foot-pilgrimage to Kathirk.. 16.03.08 Tamil civilian shot dead in Kanniyaa 16.03.08 SLA soldier killed, 2 injured in claymore ambush i.. 16.03.08 Anura Bandaranaike passes away 16.03.08 Gunman shoots dead policeman in Mannaar 15.03.08 Mihin Lanka flies into turbulance 15.03.08 Stray cattle beat SLA cordon in Thenmaraadchi 15.03.08 Ganesan assails Sri Lanka's rights record 15.03.08 HR groups complain against security forces videoin.. 15.03.08 Police arrests 2 Upcountry Tamils at Monergala bus.. 15.03.08 STF commando killed, 3 injured in Ampaa’rai 15.03.08 LTTE: 3 SLA attempts thwarted, weapons seized 14.03.08 India should not collaborate in genocide of Tamils.. 14.03.08 SL Minister implicated in bribe attempt to silence.. 14.03.08 SLA Major succumbs to wounds from Tiger booby trap.. 14.03.08 United States stands by HR Report: U.S. Embassy te.. 14.03.08 Colombo irked by US Rights report 14.03.08 Armed men abduct Tamil trader in Colombo 14.03.08 Eastern Provincial Council Election scheduled for .. 14.03.08 SLN fires on civilian boat in Jaffna lagoon, 1 kil.. 14.03.08 SLRC Deputy Director attacked in Colombo 14.03.08 Tamil civilian shot dead at Aandanku'lam 14.03.08 215 Tamil civilians in detention camps in Boosa 13.03.08 Public Transport crisis feared in Jaffna peninsula 13.03.08 UPFA-TMVP secures Mayor post in Batticaloa MC 13.03.08 8 days, 35 explosions, SLA suffers casualties in M.. 13.03.08 Stop Indian military aid to Sri Lanka: Tamil Nadu .. 13.03.08 SLA unloads ammunition consignments in Jaffna 13.03.08 No compensation in sight for Vaakarai, Champoor vi.. 13.03.08 RSF: Tamil journalists beaten in detention to extr.. 13.03.08 Family man seeks protection in Kayts Courts 12.03.08 US must rethink its narrow focus on terrorism - Ar.. 12.03.08 Take back Kachchatheevu: Indian Parliamentarians 12.03.08 Dinamani: Tamil Nadu should shape Center’s policy .. 12.03.08 Torrential rain floods Batticaloa, Ampaarai 12.03.08 Tamil civilian abducted in Moneragala 12.03.08 Body with gunshot wounds recovered in Paalaiyoothu 12.03.08 SLA, LTTE clash in Pa'ndivirichchaan 12.03.08 Husband, wife shot dead in Puththa'lam 12.03.08 British parliamentarians call for UK to rein in Sr.. 12.03.08 LTTE ending use of child soldiers - US 12.03.08 Koaralaippattu North residents not issued NICs 11.03.08 CPI responds to LTTE statement 11.03.08 Tamil civilian shot dead in Nilaave'li 11.03.08 Family man shot dead, another abducted in Jaffna 11.03.08 Moves afoot to bring Sinhalese port workers to KKS.. 11.03.08 Power cut extended in Jaffna 11.03.08 60 SLA killed in 48 hours in Mannaar - LTTE 11.03.08 Court orders resettlement of 3000 IDP families in .. 11.03.08 12 Tamils arrested at Gokarella, Kandy 11.03.08 Gunmen shoot dead fisherman, youth in Kalmunai 11.03.08 2 civilians seek protection with HRC Jaffna 11.03.08 5 civilians arrested in Wellawatte 11.03.08 UPFA-TMVP alliance wins Batticaloa local elections 10.03.08 India risks indictment in war crimes, cautions LTT.. 10.03.08 Allaippiddi IDPs reluctant to return despite conce.. 10.03.08 50% turnout, paramilitary manipulates voting in Ba.. 10.03.08 Claymore mine recovered, Pillayan votes with SLA p.. 10.03.08 International leftists urge support for Tamil caus.. 10.03.08 Civilian killed, 4 wounded, bomb blast in Colombo 09.03.08 Danish MEP condemns Sivanesan killing 09.03.08 Jaffna SLA Commander to relax travel restrictions 09.03.08 Fighting erupts in Northern Front 09.03.08 20 SLA killed, 62 wounded in Mannaar - LTTE 09.03.08 "Elect me or face conscription," paramilitary oper.. 09.03.08 Batticaloa Elections arrangements finalized -Commi.. 09.03.08 Tamil labourer shot dead in Ampaa'rai 09.03.08 Sri Lankan forces beef up security in Batticaloa b.. 09.03.08 Artillery duel in Northern Front 09.03.08 Students protest abduction of girl students in Kal.. 09.03.08 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen still detained, 50 release.. 09.03.08 Karunanidhi urges Indian PM to protect fishermen f.. 08.03.08 Genocidal policies exposed, Colombo stands weakene.. 08.03.08 LTTE leader pays tribute to Sivanesan MP 08.03.08 SLN arrests 62 Tamil Nadu fishermen off Thalaivill.. 08.03.08 Court orders for full report on Muhathuvaaram blas.. 08.03.08 Mt. Lavinia bomb blast suspects released on bail 08.03.08 Search operation in Anuradhapura 08.03.08 Ex-owner of communication center shot dead in Kayt.. 08.03.08 TID releases FMM spokesman, Charinikar editor Siva.. 08.03.08 Sinhala daily: Sri Lanka tops Asian countries in n.. 08.03.08 Heavy fighting erupts in Parappaangka'ndal, Mannaa.. 08.03.08 4 SLA killed in Moneragala ambush - LTTE 08.03.08 Diaspora groups demand international action over M.. 08.03.08 Karaveddi civilians pay homage to slain MP Sivanes.. 08.03.08 GoSL lacks will to bring justice – IIGEP 07.03.08 Fisherman reported missing in Mannaar 07.03.08 SLN, Police instruct Vanni IDPs away from Mannaar .. 07.03.08 SLA, LTTE clash at Paalamoaddai, Vavuniyaa 07.03.08 SLA's night offensive thwarted in Mukamaalai - LTT.. 07.03.08 Pirapaharan confers Maamanithar title to Sivanesan 07.03.08 WFP to continue relief activity in Jaffna 07.03.08 TNA condemns Sivanesan killing 07.03.08 STF accused of sexual abuses in Ampaarai District 07.03.08 Norway condemns assassination of Sivanesan MP 07.03.08 TID detains Sunday Times columnist, video photogra.. 07.03.08 Jaffna SLA commander calls upon LTTE cadres to sur.. 07.03.08 Shortage of tires cripple Jaffna transport service.. 07.03.08 Japan-UNDP sign agreement to assist resettlement i.. 07.03.08 Conference to discuss security measures held in Ba.. 06.03.08 Jaffna TNA MP Sivanesan killed in DPU Claymore att.. 06.03.08 HRW: Rajapaksa Government, one of world's worst pe.. 06.03.08 IIGEP quits Sri Lanka 06.03.08 Attacks on SLRC employees aim to create fear psych.. 06.03.08 Emergency extended in Sri Lanka for another month 06.03.08 SLAF fighter jets bomb Poonakari again 05.03.08 Salesman reported missing in Mannaar 05.03.08 SLA hands over 3 female cadres dead bodies to Poli.. 05.03.08 Armed men abduct 2 teenage girls in Vaazhaichchean.. 05.03.08 Key paramilitary operative's residence attacked 05.03.08 Ambush wounds SLA soldier in Vilpattu border 05.03.08 SL Police arrests 2 Tamils at Anuradhapura railway.. 05.03.08 2 policemen injured in claymore explosion in Vavun.. 04.03.08 Nadesan listens to fishermen's grievances 04.03.08 Happy, but not content: Sarath Fonseka on Indian m.. 04.03.08 LTTE, SLA exchange artillery fire in Vadamaraadchi 04.03.08 SLA DPU Claymore attack kills 4 in Mannaar 04.03.08 SLA in Thenmaraadchi refuses travel permits to res.. 04.03.08 Trader, son seek protection with Jaffna HRC 04.03.08 SLAF fighter jets bomb Poonakari 04.03.08 Body with gunshot injuries recovered in Akkaraipat.. 04.03.08 Pillayaan group begins collecting voting cards of .. 04.03.08 Court rules detention of minor illegal, orders rel.. 03.03.08 Authorities blind to sexual abuse of minors in SLA.. 03.03.08 SLA cordons, searches Jaffna coastal areas 03.03.08 Goons intimidate HRC officers in Kandy 03.03.08 Monk accused as LTTE supporter begins fast-unto-de.. 03.03.08 SL parliament to debate emergency extension 03.03.08 Second Tamil youth abducted in Moneragala 03.03.08 Home guard rapes Muslim woman in Batticaloa 03.03.08 Human tragedy in waters off Mullaiththeevu, 20 per.. 03.03.08 Jaffna University undergrad feared abducted 03.03.08 TNA condemns SL Ministers' attempt to mislead Batt.. 02.03.08 Tigers say random explosions cause rise in SLA cas.. 02.03.08 10 injured, one SLA killed in two claymore attacks.. 02.03.08 Two pronged SLA operation thwarted in Ma'nalaa'ru .. 02.03.08 SLA attempt to advance from Paalaikkuzhi thwarted .. 02.03.08 "Near perfect" interview that never aired 02.03.08 Trader shot dead, family members injured in Aalaya.. 02.03.08 Jaffna's fishing industry in peril 02.03.08 Vavuniyaa court takes action on abduction complain.. 02.03.08 Tamil passengers robbed at Fort station 02.03.08 Swiss Tamil children challenged in chess 02.03.08 Foundation stone laid for reconstruction of Kallad.. 02.03.08 CT Scanning laboratory, nursing student’s hostel o.. 02.03.08 Jaffna port workers complain of mismanagement 01.03.08 Suspects in attempted murder case of SLA commander.. 01.03.08 Police arrests Plantation Tamil youth in Nawalapit.. 01.03.08 Tamil Teachers Union excluded from talks with Raja.. 01.03.08 Udawalawe sanctuary re-opens day to limited areas .. 01.03.08 Search operation in Marawila 01.03.08 Sarath Fonseka to visit India seeking military coo.. 01.03.08 SLA deserters threaten Up-Country Tamils 01.03.08 Election commissioner in legal trouble over langua.. 01.03.08 Fish trader abducted in Jaffna	Latest 15 Reports 15.06.13 08:53 Tamil activist film director Manivannan passes away in Chennai 14.06.13 22:38 Sinhala military wants ‘Kappan’ from Batticaloa Tamil farmers 14.06.13 20:30 NESoHR revives reporting, highlights collective rights 13.06.13 18:21 Paa'nama model envisaged to Sinhalicise Ukanthai in East 13.06.13 01:29 Auschwitz survivor recognizes Sri Lanka genocide 12.06.13 06:33 Gajendrakumar exposes New Delhi’s deception behind 13th Amendment 12.06.13 00:58 Rapp disappointed at Sri Lanka's lack of accountability to atrocities 12.06.13 00:16 Ampaa’rai Sinhala administration schemes Buddhicisation of Saiva-Vedda site 11.06.13 22:55 British archaeologist makes no difference from PM of his country 11.06.13 12:41 Kathirkaamam festival postponed, pilgrims on foot from Jaffna stranded midway 10.06.13 23:41 Canada youth initiate ‘Thazhumpakam’ for genocide awareness 10.06.13 22:17 Sinhala paramilitary steps up land appropriation in border villages of East 09.06.13 23:46 Vedda priest of Saiva temple murdered in Chella Kathirkaamam 09.06.13 22:48 British trade unions unequivocally support Tamils’ right to self-determination 08.06.13 21:18 US Tamils join "One Million Bones" genocide protest
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