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explosives in Galle 31.05.08 Gunmen open fire at homeguards in Moneragala 31.05.08 Couple, homeguard shot dead in Vilpattu 31.05.08 Court discharges Tamil undergraduate in Jeyaraj mu.. 31.05.08 Colombo's contradictory positions on media freedom.. 31.05.08 Home guard shot dead in Seruvila 30.05.08 28 SLA killed, 52 wounded in Mannaar, Vavuniyaa - .. 30.05.08 3 SLA troops killed, 7 injured in clashes in Vavun.. 30.05.08 Halo Trust staffer’s sister abducted in Maanippaay 30.05.08 23 Muslim detainees released in Ea’ravoor 30.05.08 TMVP member injured in gun mishap in Batticaloa 30.05.08 3 police personnel injured in Vavuniyaa claymore a.. 30.05.08 Vavuniyaa Court directs army, police to trace miss.. 29.05.08 Sixth civilian dies in shelling after LTTE raid 29.05.08 Labourer shot dead in Point Pedro after SLA interr.. 29.05.08 Court denies bail for journalist Tissanayagam 29.05.08 Tamil woman shot dead in Chelvanakar 29.05.08 3 Tamil passengers arrested in Dickwella 29.05.08 Tamil civilian shot dead in Trincomalee 29.05.08 Jaffna dailies face closure following slaying of J.. 29.05.08 Compensation paid to Dehiwala bomb blast victims 29.05.08 5 Tamils held in Dehiwala train blast 29.05.08 White van armed men abduct family man in Jaffna 29.05.08 US accused student wins top MBA award at Canadian .. 29.05.08 5 Civilians killed in shelling after LTTE raid 29.05.08 CAFFE: East elections "not Free and Fair" 29.05.08 SLTMA condemns assassination of Tamil Journalist 28.05.08 Sea Tigers raid SLN camp close to Jaffna city 28.05.08 Teacher shot dead in Jaffna 28.05.08 Journalist slain in Jaffna 28.05.08 Gotabhaya 'warns' activists of state-owned media 28.05.08 Five suspects discharged in Kadirgamar murder case 28.05.08 Disarm Pillaiyan group- NMC 28.05.08 JVP to launch trade union action next month 28.05.08 Youth shot dead in Nelukulam identified 28.05.08 300 families displaced in Ea'raavoor 27.05.08 Tamil lodge owner shot dead in Colombo 27.05.08 Restrictions imposed on foot pilgrimage to Kathirk.. 27.05.08 2 seek protection with HRC, laborer reported missi.. 27.05.08 JVP appoints new parliamentary group leader, propa.. 27.05.08 SLA soldier injured in grenade attack in Jaffna 27.05.08 Curfew extended in Ea'raavoor 27.05.08 STF interrogates 25 Ea'raavoor Muslims, curfew ext.. 27.05.08 Fishing ban in Trinco harbor due to LTTE infiltrat.. 27.05.08 Intelligence official shoots dead 2 policemen, att.. 27.05.08 Police arrests Jaffna youth in Dehiwela bombing 26.05.08 Fein: Hold referendum to test support for Tamil St.. 26.05.08 Court suspends distribution of tsunami houses to A.. 26.05.08 Moothoor fishermen protest against fishing ban 26.05.08 Severe rice, sugar shortage hits Jaffna 26.05.08 STF opens fire on Muslim protestors, mother killed.. 26.05.08 IDP youth abducted in Batticaloa 26.05.08 Women Tigers documentary producers win award for n.. 26.05.08 Bomb blast inside train, 9 killed, 70 wounded 26.05.08 Third member of same family abducted in Vadamarraa.. 26.05.08 Abductees not released, Ea’raavoor shut down conti.. 26.05.08 Wikramanayaka stops one-day service to obtain NIC 26.05.08 Trincomalee put on red alert-EPC to meet on June 4 26.05.08 14 civilians arrested in Katunayake HSZ 26.05.08 JVP to hold national convention 26.05.08 SLAF takes control of Ki'n'niyaa security 26.05.08 Anandalingam appointed Dean of Maryland Business S.. 25.05.08 Ex-paramilitary shot, injured in Akkaraipattu 25.05.08 Ea'raavoor tense, 9 wounded, Police imposes curfew 25.05.08 Pillayan group supporters attack Muslim traders in.. 25.05.08 Consecration of Deputy Bishop held in Batticaloa 25.05.08 Kaaththaankudi returns to normalcy 24.05.08 DPU attack victims laid to rest in Ki'linochchi 24.05.08 SLA compels students, public to attend Jaffna tama.. 24.05.08 JVP trade unions to ignore Rajapakse invitation 24.05.08 Abducted female students produced in Vaazhaicheana.. 24.05.08 Court remands 3 Tamil women arrested in Puththa'la.. 24.05.08 4 youths arrested in Gampaha 24.05.08 Southern fishermen told to register their crafts 24.05.08 Senior U.S. Human Rights official visits Sri Lanka 24.05.08 8 Tamil civilians arrested in Chilaapam 24.05.08 Brigadier Balraj's body laid to rest in Mu'l'liyav.. 24.05.08 Two Muslim youths abducted in Kalladi, tension pre.. 23.05.08 Raviraj murder suspects further remanded 23.05.08 TNA condemns Mu'rika'ndi killings 23.05.08 Jaffna journalists donate books to persons in prot.. 23.05.08 Family of 6 from Thenmaraadchi seeks protection wi.. 23.05.08 Curfew in Kaaththaankudi, Aaraiyampathi lifted 23.05.08 SLA accelerates colonization in Vaaka'rai 23.05.08 Girl, child killed in SLAF bombardment in Vadamara.. 23.05.08 16 civilians killed in DPU attack in Vanni, 5 chil.. 23.05.08 Fisheries director killed, DPU attack targets ambu.. 23.05.08 Defense journalist beatenup, released 22.05.08 SLA extends amnesty for deserters 22.05.08 Batticaloa Bishop holds meeting to defuse tension 22.05.08 Thousands pay homage to Brigadier Balraj 22.05.08 Family man seeks protection with Jaffna HRC 22.05.08 Tamil woman reported missing in Colombo 22.05.08 EPDP member shot in Mannaar bazaar 22.05.08 Pirapaharan felicitates late Commander Balraj 22.05.08 Muslims shot dead in revenge by paramilitary after.. 22.05.08 LTTE leader pays last respects to Commander Balraj 22.05.08 5 abducted following SLA search operation in Vadam.. 22.05.08 3 Tamil civilians arrested in Katugastota 21.05.08 Sri Lanka loses race for HRC seat 21.05.08 Asian rights offenders fight for UN seats 21.05.08 Justice Ministry Secretary visits Jaffna 21.05.08 Explosion disrupts Kandy-Matale train service 21.05.08 Police officer shot dead in Batticaloa 20.05.08 Five EPDP cadres injured in TMVP attack in Vaazhai.. 20.05.08 International Law, Human Rights will salute Tamil .. 20.05.08 STF commando killed, 4 injured, in bomb blast in A.. 20.05.08 Sri Lanka lies to UN on disppearance of upcountry .. 20.05.08 SLA arrests 60 civilians in search operation in Ma.. 20.05.08 Brigadier Balraj passes away - LTTE 20.05.08 Cooperative store owner abducted in Vadamaraadchi 20.05.08 USAID reconstructs milk chilling facility in Vella.. 20.05.08 Third nobel laureate opposes Sri Lanka's bid to UN.. 20.05.08 JVP blames Rajapakse for east crisis 20.05.08 3 policemen injured in grenade attack in Cheddikku.. 20.05.08 JVP to take neutral stand in East PC 20.05.08 CVF cadre shot dead in Buttala 20.05.08 SLA, Police complicit in white van abductions- SL .. 20.05.08 "Sri Lanka will not succumb to western pressure"- .. 19.05.08 Displaced Muslim civilian abducted in Puththa'lam 19.05.08 Large scale SLA cordon, search in Vadamaraadchi, T.. 19.05.08 Kaarainakar male shot dead in Vavuniyaa 19.05.08 SLA re-imposes fishing ban along Northern coastal .. 19.05.08 Carter Center urges U.N. Assembly not to re-elect .. 19.05.08 Foundation stone laid for Kaaththaankudi hospital 19.05.08 Batticaloa celebrates Vesak 19.05.08 LTTE attacks SLA post in Mukamaalai, 1 SLA killed 19.05.08 Hisbulla supporters assault senior journalist in K.. 19.05.08 Tigers locate 6 SLA bodies, seize weapons, heavy f.. 19.05.08 Torture victims in Jaffna peninsula lack adequate .. 19.05.08 Hand grenade lobbed at the house of UNP candidate .. 19.05.08 EPC councillor Maunagurusami quits politics 18.05.08 IGP Victor Perera to retire next month 18.05.08 Vavuniyaa Court directs SLA to arrest abductors 18.05.08 Police officer demands ransom from fishermen in Ma.. 18.05.08 Fishing restriction re-imposed in Moothoor, Trinco.. 18.05.08 15 civilians arrested in Kandy 18.05.08 Security tightened in Colombo during Vesak celebra.. 18.05.08 Police arrest suspects in three-wheeler driver kil.. 17.05.08 2 Tamil civilians abducted in Bambalapitiya, Putht.. 17.05.08 PLOTE cadre shot, injured in Vavuniyaa 17.05.08 Kaaththaankudi shuts down in support of Hizbullah 17.05.08 17 civilians wounded in grenade explosion in Vavun.. 17.05.08 Decomposed male corpse washed ashore in Jaffna 16.05.08 Torture of Boosa Tamil detainees alleged 16.05.08 2 Muslim youths arrested in Matara 16.05.08 JHU files court action against giving 300 tsunami .. 16.05.08 5 Tamils arrested in Minuwangoda 16.05.08 Pillayan sworn in as CM for Eastern Province 16.05.08 'India gives full blessings to eliminate LTTE,' sa.. 16.05.08 ICRC receives dead body of LTTE cadre in Mannaar 16.05.08 Family man reported missing in Peasaalai, Mannaar 16.05.08 SL Police Sergeant shot dead in Mannaar 16.05.08 Muslim three-wheeler driver beaten to death in Akk.. 16.05.08 Police constable shot dead in Kalladi, Batticaloa 16.05.08 Bomb explosion targets Police bus in Colombo, 10 k.. 16.05.08 SLA, SLN conduct joint war rehearsals in Jaffna se.. 15.05.08 Tamil fisherman shot, killed in Kalkudaa 15.05.08 SLA cordons off, searches large areas of Vadamaraa.. 15.05.08 3 Tamil youths abducted in Trincomalee 15.05.08 Tamil woman shot dead in Trincomalee 15.05.08 Eastern CM swearing-in put off 15.05.08 Sri Lanka not fit to be in UN Rights Council- Tutu 15.05.08 19 Tamil Nadu fishermen blindfolded, attacked by S.. 14.05.08 Two civilians reported missing in Mannaar 14.05.08 Remains of Maheswari Velayutham flown to Colombo 14.05.08 Tamil farmer seeks protection with Jaffna HRC 14.05.08 JHU opposes granting land, police powers to EPC 14.05.08 Pillayan group harasses TDNF supporters in Ka'luva.. 13.05.08 No CFA in future, says Sri Lanka's PM 13.05.08 Upcountry Tamil youth abducted in Colombo 13.05.08 Maheswari Velayutham shot dead in Jaffna 13.05.08 JNP to be inaugurated Wednesday 13.05.08 Tamil youth abducted in Vavuniya 13.05.08 8 Tamil youths arrested in Wattegama 13.05.08 Student feared abducted by SLA in Vadamaraadchi 13.05.08 Communication centre owner shot dead in Jaffna 12.05.08 Rajapaksa to address Oxford Union in UK 12.05.08 Tamil detainees allege sexual abuse after transfer.. 12.05.08 2 Jaffna youths, one Up-Country youth abducted in .. 12.05.08 Tamil woman from Jaffna abducted in Paalavi, Putht.. 12.05.08 Policeman shot killed, another injured, in Battica.. 12.05.08 NGO woman worker abducted in Puththa'lam 12.05.08 House burnt in Jaffna after clash between SLA, arm.. 12.05.08 10 Tamils arrested in Gampaha, Badulla 12.05.08 Popular economics teacher Varathan, relative repor.. 12.05.08 JVP dissidents form JNP 12.05.08 ICRC Jaffna branch issues figures of victims recei.. 12.05.08 Geopolitics shape Sri Lanka’s conflict - study 11.05.08 Jaffna student reported missing 11.05.08 61 Tamils still held in Colombo, 254 remain in Boo.. 11.05.08 Musali displaced harassed by SLA, 70 families flee.. 11.05.08 UPFA wins 'rigged' EPC election 11.05.08 Rajapakse to visit London 10.05.08 India's Champoor power project, a terrible scandal.. 10.05.08 Widespread violence, last-hour ballot stuffing mar.. 10.05.08 Tamil youth abducted in Wellawatte 10.05.08 Complicity of Armed group raises questions of sove.. 10.05.08 2 Tamil civilians abducted in Puththa'lam, Modera 10.05.08 Tamil trader abducted in Colombo 10.05.08 CMEV: 25 complaints, 18 major offenses on EPC elec.. 10.05.08 Gunmen shoot dead PS Deputy in Hambantota district 10.05.08 Mortar attack on polling booths in Pannalagama in .. 10.05.08 Tamil business man shot dead in Jaffna 10.05.08 Polling begins in east 10.05.08 EU pledges GSP+ concessions, approves $100m for Sr.. 10.05.08 CMEV reports violence, possible misuse of state re.. 10.05.08 SLMC supporters’ homes set on fire in Batticaloa 10.05.08 AG's role in investigations, main concern of IIGEP.. 10.05.08 International poll monitors arrive in Sri Lanka 10.05.08 Pillayan group on recruitment drive among Paduvaan.. 09.05.08 Sea Tiger commandos sink SLN supply ship in Trinco.. 09.05.08 Tamil trader shot dead in Vavuniyaa 09.05.08 Jaffna Bishop's House appeal to Colombo to rebuild.. 09.05.08 UK: Karuna released, remains under immigration det.. 09.05.08 13 killed, 34 wounded, bomb explodes inside restau.. 09.05.08 Former Mayor of Jaffna passes away 09.05.08 6 Tamil youths abducted in Aalaiyadiveampu 09.05.08 30 SLA killed, 7 bodies recovered, arms seized in .. 09.05.08 Jaffna University undergrads boycott lectures 09.05.08 Shortage of essential medicines in Jaffna peninsul.. 09.05.08 Elderly man seeks protection with Jaffna HRC 08.05.08 Sri Lanka military seeks funds from Sinhala Diaspo.. 08.05.08 Burning Memories: Documentary on Jaffna Library 08.05.08 Family man abducted in Ampaa'rai 08.05.08 Colombo revises decision to refuse AP coverage in .. 08.05.08 Sri Lanka helicopters airdrop Pillaiyan campaign l.. 08.05.08 Bomb hoax disrupts southern coastal train service 08.05.08 Tamil youth reported missing in Potkea'ni 08.05.08 Protest will continue despite arrests- Wickremasin.. 08.05.08 Election campaigns conclude in east 08.05.08 Rights Groups lobby against Sri Lanka seat in UN R.. 08.05.08 Grenade attack against SLA prompts massive search .. 08.05.08 CAFFE says east situation deteriorating 07.05.08 Dalada Maligaawa security tightened 07.05.08 Rs.60m transit camp for security forces in Habaran.. 07.05.08 Sinhala thugs threaten, rob Piliyandala Tamil trad.. 07.05.08 Slain journalists remembered in Colombo 07.05.08 PLOTE member shot dead, 2 killed in Vavuniyaa clay.. 06.05.08 Intense fighting in Mannaar - LTTE 06.05.08 Rajapaksa prorogues SL Parliament 06.05.08 Just, fair election impossible in East – UNP 06.05.08 Professor 'Tawney' Rajaratnam passes away 06.05.08 Kodikaamam police hands over youth’s body to Jaffn.. 06.05.08 Batticaloa Teachers protest demanding release of a.. 06.05.08 World Vision staffer abducted in Batticaloa 06.05.08 2 new parliamentarians sworn in 06.05.08 CAFFE files petition against armed groups' presenc.. 06.05.08 945 military personnel injured in April - SL Prime.. 06.05.08 Pillayan group's attack on JVP triggers protest in.. 06.05.08 Vaiko condemns military soft loan, assails India's.. 05.05.08 Pillayan threatens UNP candidate 05.05.08 Opposition leader's helicopter makes emergency lan.. 05.05.08 Court orders Colombo to expedite resettlement in J.. 05.05.08 Batticaloa tops in poll related violence 05.05.08 SLA, LTTE clash in Naakarkoayil FDL areas 05.05.08 Jaffna lawyers call off Court boycott 05.05.08 Jaffna prison inmate on hunger strike 05.05.08 We will restore democracy to Eastern province – Wi.. 05.05.08 Attempts underway to introduce Witness Protection .. 05.05.08 IFJ: Sri Lanka on a rapid downhill course 05.05.08 Two new MPs to take oaths on Tuesday 05.05.08 Police recovers 10 kg claymore mine in Kandy 05.05.08 8 SLA killed, 20 wounded in Mukamaalai FDL clash -.. 05.05.08 Tigers attack SLN point in Mannaar city 04.05.08 2 SLA soldiers die in accident 04.05.08 Ethnic divide reflected in Sri Lanka media coverag.. 04.05.08 Power cut in Jaffna peninsula impact Jaffna educat.. 04.05.08 Most incidents of election violence directed towar.. 04.05.08 Remove arms from Paramilitary groups in Batticaloa.. 04.05.08 Re-poll if armed groups threaten voters - Commissi.. 04.05.08 41 civilians arrested in Ratmalana, 24 in Minuwang.. 04.05.08 Diaspora children attend Europe-wide exams in Tami.. 04.05.08 Schools in eastern province close to facilitate po.. 04.05.08 No monitors from EU, Commonwealth Union for east p.. 04.05.08 Tamil woman, man reported abducted in Colombo 04.05.08 2,000 Sri Lankan soldiers killed last year – Fonse.. 03.05.08 Large-scale search operation in Colombo: 84 taken .. 03.05.08 PAFFREL counts 32 election related complaints in E.. 03.05.08 Tamil post peon shot dead in Ka'n'niyaa 03.05.08 Indian Coast Guard arrests 65 Sri Lankan fishermen 03.05.08 Election related violence escalates in East 03.05.08 EPDP thanks Rajapaksa, India for Northern Province.. 03.05.08 Northern Front impregnable, say NTT panelists 03.05.08 Pillayan group warns voters in Ka'luvaagnchikkudi 03.05.08 UPFA supporter's three-wheeler burnt in Batticaloa 03.05.08 Wimal Weerawansa decides to form new party 03.05.08 Moothoor IPD students' education ignored 03.05.08 Vehicles sans number plates used for east election.. 03.05.08 Tamil youth reported missing in Vavuniyaa 03.05.08 Amnesty: Rights abuses flourish in secrecy, denial.. 02.05.08 14 Tamil civilians arrested in Wellawatte, 10 in M.. 02.05.08 Trader, student, seek protection with HRC Jaffna 02.05.08 Jaffna lawyers boycott Courts 02.05.08 US talks to Nepal Maoists 02.05.08 Jaffna GA opens NIC Office in Veala’nai 02.05.08 Peace activist grilled by CID at Katunayake Air Po.. 01.05.08 SLA increases security measures in interior Jaffna.. 01.05.08 3 Tamil youths arrested in Dehiwela 01.05.08 Police arrests 8 Up-Country Tamils in Kandy 01.05.08 Two SLA soldiers killed in Ampaa'rai - LTTE 01.05.08 Grenade attack on EPDP election campaigners at Che.. 01.05.08 US Country Report accuses GoSL, LTTE of terrorist .. 01.05.08 Feisal Cassim SLMC's new parliamentary group leade.. 01.05.08 CAFFE receives 38 election related complaints from.. 01.05.08 Claymore ambush in Weli Oya kills 2 STF commandos 01.05.08 Colombo has failed to honour Kachchatheevu agreeme.. 01.05.08 UPFA observes May Day in east, UNP prayer at Kelan.. 01.05.08 Colombo invites neighboring states to monitor EPC .. 01.05.08 Postal voting for EPC elections concludes	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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