Helicopter on Logistic Mission Ground

ONE HELICOPTER on a logistic mission in connection with a state ceremony in ARUGAM BE, AMPARA had to land at a location close to ARUGAMBE Tuesday (1) around 1.30 p.m. when the pilot learnt that fuel level of the helicopter was fast receding.

The Bell 412 helicopter engaged in some logistic work in connection with the ceremony was safely landed following timely detection of the technical fault.

Investigations conducted after landing found that one fuel tank had being damaged due to gun shot.

Air Force are making investigations.

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http://www.army.lk/fulsit.php?idx=989

Sri Lanka Air Force raids terror training camp - Mankulam

Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets pounded an LTTE training base located at Ampakaman area, 8 Km Northeast Mankulama junction around 6.15 this morning (July 1) .

According to Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara, the targeted location was a training base for the LTTE members of specialized bands such as "air tigers" and others. He said the target was engaged with 8 fighter jets and the raid was successful.

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http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20080701_04

Wanni liberation enters decisive phase

The Security Forces engaged in the Wanni liberation operation, entered a decisive phase yesterday as the troops created the biggest ever military front to the LTTE in the western flank of Wanni with two Army divisions that independently operated in Mannar and Vavuniya linking together from southeast of Periyamadu yesterday afternoon.

With the successful completion of the liberation of the Mannar ‘Rice Bowl’ the troops attached to the 58 Division in Mannar made this strategic move, moving further towards North East of Mannar to link with the 57 Division troops operating South of Periyamadu.

“With the linkage of the two Divisions, infantry battalions engaged in the Wanni liberation operation created a 75 km long massive military front from the West of A-9 road in the Western flank of Wanni front,” a senior military official told the Daily News.

The troops attached to 57 and 58 Divisions have liberated 1,084 square kilometres in Vavuniya, Mannar and Mullaitivu districts.

“With this move the Security Forces operating in the Mannar sector are now positioned some two and half kilometres South of Vedithalthivu,” General Officer Commanding of the 58 Division Brigadier Shavendra Silva told the Daily News.

With this move by the Security Forces LTTE cadres operating in the Vedithalthivu Sea Tiger Base have started to vacate the area as they have been convinced that they cannot hold that ground further, intelligence reports indicated yesterday.

Vedithalthivu is strongest Sea Tiger Base of the LTTE in the North Western coast of the country. The LTTE depends on it for their logistic support to the North and Wanni battle fronts.

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Out going Police Chief to become Governor of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province

Informed sources say that President Mahinda Rajapaksa had appointed outgoing Inspector General of Police Victor Perera as the Governor of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

He is to take over duties at his new position from July 03, the sources added.

Currently the governor of the Eastern Province, Rear Admiral Mohan Wijewickrema has been performing as the acting government of the Northern Province.

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http://www.colombopage.com/archive_08/June30170312JV.html