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LTTE launches wave of suicide attacks Press Trust of India, Wednesday May 13, 2009, Colombo Waging a desperate battle for survival, the Tamil Tigers launched a wave of suicide attacks on land and sea, but failed to stall the advance of Sri Lankan forces, who broke through their defences as fierce fighting left 44 rebels dead and many soldiers wounded. More»

Send US forces to Lanka: Tamils to US Press Trust of India , Tuesday May 12, 2009, Washington Accusing Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse of abdicating his responsibility to save civilians in restive north, Tamil Americans here have asked US President Barack Obama to send his forces to the strife-torn nation to save the lives of innocent people. More»

Lankan army in last LTTE pockets Press Trust of India, Monday May 11, 2009, Colombo The offensive is bringing Army troops almost to a face-to-face confrontation with the Tiger top brass. But, the pace of advance appears to have been slowed down by heavy mining and fear of large-scale civilian casualties. More»

Top LTTE commander killed in battle Press Trust of India, Sunday May 10, 2009, Colombo In a fresh blow to beleaguered LTTE, Sea Tigers' deputy chief Cheliyan was killed by the Sri Lankan forces which moved deeper into the fast-shrinking rebel territory in the embattled north. More»

Selling brand Sri Lanka Press Trust of India, Sunday May 10, 2009, Dubai Sri Lankan deputy tourism minister Faiszer Musthapha introduced the proposed new brand strategy to the Middle East market on Sunday, highlighting the effective eradication of terrorism which has been a key drawback in developing the country as a tourist destination during the last 25 years. More»

2,000 dead in Lanka firing, say reports Press Trust of India, Sunday May 10, 2009, Colombo At least 257 bodies have been taken to hospital and over 800 wounded managed to reach a makeshift hospital. A report said that dead bodies are strewn in the area and alleged that every kind of lethal weapon, some of them internationally banned, was used on the civilians. More»

80 killed as army penetrates LTTE areas Press Trust of India, Saturday May 9, 2009, Colombo Sri Lankan Naval forces foiled a Sea Tiger attack and sank two rebel boats killing 14 militants on Saturday, whereas the advancing army moved deeper into the LTTE-held territory and captured an embankment after fierce clashes that left 66 Tamil Tigers dead in the embattled north. More»

LTTE trying to enter India? Press Trust of India, Saturday May 9, 2009, Panaji The LTTE, pushed to a narrow stretch in Sri Lanka by its army, is trying to infiltrate into India through the western coast, a senior Navy officer said on Saturday. "As the Navy is closely monitoring the Tamil Nadu coast, we realised that people from Sri Lanka, including LTTE cadres, were trying to illegally enter from the west coast," said Vice-Admiral S K Damle, flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command. More»

New safety zone marked in Lanka NDTV Correspondent, Saturday May 9, 2009, Colombo The Sri Lankan Army is now in full control of more than two thirds of Puthumattalan, where most of the civilians are concentrated. The army has officially redefined the new safety zone, restricting it to an area of some two km in length and 1.5 km in width. This modification matches the situation on the ground where apparently most of the civilians live. More»

Rescuing civilians our priority: Rajapaksa Press Trust of India, Thursday May 7, 2009, Colombo With UN estimates indicating that nearly 50,000 people were still trapped in the narrow stretch of land under LTTE control, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said his government's priority was to rescue all innocents civilians from Tiger "stranglehold". More»