Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has accused a group of treacherous conspirators involved in his removal from the JVP. Publicity was given in certain websites that he should be stripped off his powers.
The troops mark a watershed in the Northern war theatre. The gallant soldiers have completely liberated the Mannar District from the grip of the LTTE terrorists.
Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, killed in a brutal LTTE terrorist attack, will bid farewell to the nation tomorrow. His remains are lying at his residence in Katana.
JVP Parliamentarian Piyasiri Wijenayake has said that their party will leave no room for conspirators to destroy it. A media conference of a group of JVP Parliamentarians at Nippon Hotel this afternoon discussed the services rendered by Wimal Weerawansa..
China has given a firm assurance that it will stand by Sri Lanka in her efforts to counter terrorism. Chinese President Hu Jintao gave this assurance during discussions with his Si Lankan counterpart.
Commissioner General For Examinations Anura Edirisinghe has claimed that the Ordinary Level Examination results are much satisfactory when compared with the previous year. He said the number qualified to pursue studies in the Advance Level has increased.
The maiden rally of the National Freedom Front (NFF) will be held according to schedule. This was revealed by its leader Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa.
The Sri Lanka Air Force has carried out air raids on identified terrorist targets in Mullaitivu and Mannar. Military Spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara said the raids, undertaken on intelligence information, were successful.
The Army consolidates its power at Weliyankulam in Mannar. The Media Centre for National Security said two bunkers were shattered and 17 terrorists were killed.
JVP General Secretary Tylwin Silva has been grilled over an allegation of threatening and damaging the residence of Minister Mahinda Ratnatilake's Media Secretary, Sampath Katapearachchi.