25 corpses of LTTE uncovered: consolidate defences in Vavauniya

Scores of LTTE terrorists were reported killed and 25 bodies recovered after fighting brokeout between troops and LTTE in general area Chiraddikulama ahead of the Vavuniya defences yesterday (June 26), since 6p.m.

According to available information LTTE terrorists have received heavy damages as LTTE battle formations were said beaten in the military push launched by the 57 Division soldiers.

Meanwhile, 25 LTTE bodies were recovered by the troops who were engaged in search and clearing operations while consolidating the newly established defences, security sources said. Troops have also uncovered 20, T-56 assault riffles, 01x 12.7mm anti-air craft machinegun , 02x RPG launchers and 01x Light machinegun, MCNS sources said.

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Now, ANDANKULAM Town in Army Hands

Giving a further severe blow to the terrorists fighting for division of the country, triumphant troops of the Army wrested the complete control of the ANDANKULAM town area of about 4 sq km on UIYLANKULAM-NEDUNKANDAL Road, about 2 km north of KARUNKANDAL, MANNAR Friday (27) evening, just two hours before this report was compiled.

Friday evening’s (27) fall of ANDANKULAM town into the hands of brave soldiers came less than six hours after troops dominated CHIRADDIKULAM area (LTTE 54-Base) in MULLATTIVU district decimating scores of terrorists amidst heavy fighting that continued since Thursday (26) evening. (See Day’s Situation Report, Photos & Highlights)

The fight for supremacy in ANDANKULAM town area resulted in the death of about 11 Tiger terrorists. Three valiant soldiers sustained injuries and were admitted to hospital. It is believed at least another dozen of terrorists were injured and taken away by pockets of fleeing terrorists further towards the north. Troops have so far recovered one dead body of a terrorist as the dusk fell after the bout of fighting.

ANDANKULAM, predominately a Tamil town with several state and commercial institutes, since of late has been widely utilized by Tiger terrorists as a cross-point for distribution of terrorist logistics and illegal weapons towards VIDDATHALATHIVU, a notorious Sea Tiger base, from where many smuggling rings and seaborne attacks are launched.

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Air strikes on a LTTE Special Unit Headquarters and Training Camp

MULLAITTIVU: Today (27) around 6.10am Air force launched an air strike on a LTTE Special Unit Headquarters and Training Camp using Air force fighter jets. The camp was located 10km North of ODDUYADAN junction. Air force pilots confirm that the target was accurately engaged.

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NFF can ensure country’s prosperity - MP Anjan Umma

Gampaha District JVP Parliamentarian Anjan Umma yesterday joined the National Freedom Front (NFF) in the presence of NFF Leader Wimal Weerawansa.

Anjan Umma said she decided to join the NFF for the prosperity and well-being of the country.

She took the decision to join the NFF after several rounds of talks with the high committee of the NFF.

Umma said the high powered committee answered the questions satisfactorily raised by her politically.

The activities of the JVP was also the chief reason for her to depart from JVP.

She expressed confidence that she can achieve her political goals through the NFF.

Umma said considering the future she took this firm decision and decided to use this opportunity for the sake of the country.

“This is an unforgettable moment in my life and I am happy to join the NFF.”

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Lanka IOC further reduces diesel price by Rs.10

The Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) Thursday heeded the government's request and further reduced the price of diesel by 10 Sri Lankan rupees to bring it on par with that of state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).

"The Lanka IOC reduced diesel price by 10 rupees per litre and matches CPC price of 110 rupees per litre with effect from 00:00 hours of Friday," Lanka IOC managing director K. Ramakrishnan said Thursday, adding that the price of LIOC petrol would continue to match that of CPC at Rs.157 per litre.

This is the second price reduction by the LIOC within 48 hours, a week after Petroleum Minister A.H.M. Fowzie warned of takeover of all 153 LIOC outlets if the company did not bring its diesel price on par with CPC.

On Tuesday, LIOC reduced the diesel price by Rs.10 per litre.

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