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Full Video of LTTE Suicide Attack on Jeyaraj Fernandopulle Sri Lanka's Tamil ethnic Minister of Highways & Road Development, Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, was killed in a suicide bomb blast by a LTTE terrorist at the public playground in Weliweraya, located in the Gampaha district of Western Province, around 8:00 a.m. Sunday(06). 12 persons were killed and more than 50 wounded in the attack that took place while the minister was waving a flag to start off a marathon race in connection with the Tamil and Sinhala New Year celebrations. An athletic coach attached to the sports ministry, Luxman de Alvis, former Sri Lankan cyclist champion Karunaratne, and a police officer were also killed in the blast, according to initial reports. The 55-year-old minister, who is also the chief government whip of the Sri Lankan parliament, has been elected to Sri Lankan parliament for five consecutive terms. 3 days ago, Mr. Fernandopulle led the ruling UPFA delegation in Trincomalee to field candidates for the upcoming Eastern Provincial Elections in which he had curtailed the number of nominees of paramilitary-cum-political party TMVP, from five to two, for the Trincomalee district. He was a close associate of the Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa and played a key role in strengthening Sri Lanka's relationship with Iran since 2006, when he was the the minister of trade, commerce, consumer affairs and marketing development. He was affluent in Sinhala, English and Tamil languages and functioned as a propaganda spokesman for the UPFA government. Police claimed that the blast was caused by a suicide attacker, charging that the LTTE was behind the attack. Tags: LTTE Terrorist Suicide Bomb Tamil Jeyaraj Fernandopulle Tamileelam |
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United States condemns LTTE suicide attack in Weliweriya While urging for a political solution to the conflict, the United States today strongly condemned yesterday's suicide attack at a marathon in Weliweriya that killed Sri Lanka's Highway and Road Development Minister and 13 others including the national athletic coach and an Olympic runner.(07/04/2008) Issuing a statement the US said Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle was a friend and valued colleague for many Americans. Tags: United States LTTE suicide attack Jeyaraj Fernandopulle |
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President pays his last respect to slain Jeyaraj The President and many parliamentarians arrived at the residence of Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle at Torrington Place to pay their last respects, when the body was brought there last night.(07/04/2008) President Rajapaksa who arrived at the Torrington residence this morning was seen involved in giving instructions on the final preparations to take the remains to the Parliamentary Complex. He was also seen in talks with Mrs. Fernandopulle, the two children and relatives and condoling them. The President's intention was to enter the Parliamentary Complex by joining the motorcade carrying the remains of his friend. The President, who was deeply shocked over the death of Minister Fernandopulle, arrived at the residence yesterday to express his grief to the relatives. He also inquired into the arrangements with regard to the funeral. The President, who appointed a Committee chaired by the Prime Minister to finalise funeral arrangements, issued instructions to conduct the funeral with full state honours. Large crowds thronged the residence when the remains of Minister Fernandopulle were brought there last night. Among them were many parliamentarians. Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe were also there at the Torrington residence to pay their last respects. Tags: Jeyaraj Fernandopulle LTTE Tamileelam Tamil Tigers Terrorist Suicide Bomb |
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Minister Jeyaraj bids farewell to Parliament : 07 April 2008 Final tribute was paid in Parliament to Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle who was killed in a brutal attack by ruthless terrorists. (07/04/2008) Minister Fernandopulle arrived in Parliament this morning from his Torrington residence not for the purpose of attending sessions as usual. He came in a motorcade with a large gathering including his wife Sudharshani as well as his son and daughter, to receive the final tributes of his colleagues. The body reached the parliamentary complex at around 10.30 this morning. President Rajapakse, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara and government as well as opposition colleagues received and brought the remains to the complex. Members of Parliament paid their last respects to the Minister at the complex. The President and Parliamentarians signed the guests' book, which was placed there on behalf of this politician who frequented the place and participated in many political debates. Tags: Jeyaraj Fernandopulle LTTE Suicide Bomb Tamileelam |
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LTTE Suicide Bomb Kills Tamil Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle Sri Lanka's Tamil ethnic Minister of Highways & Road Development, Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, was killed in a suicide bomb blast by a LTTE terrorist at the public playground in Weliweraya, located in the Gampaha district of Western Province, around 8:00 a.m. Sunday(06). 12 persons were killed and more than 50 wounded in the attack that took place while the minister was waving a flag to start off a marathon race in connection with the Tamil and Sinhala New Year celebrations. An athletic coach attached to the sports ministry, Luxman de Alvis, former Sri Lankan cyclist champion Karunaratne, and a police officer were also killed in the blast, according to initial reports. The 55-year-old minister, who is also the chief government whip of the Sri Lankan parliament, has been elected to Sri Lankan parliament for five consecutive terms. 3 days ago, Mr. Fernandopulle led the ruling UPFA delegation in Trincomalee to field candidates for the upcoming Eastern Provincial Elections in which he had curtailed the number of nominees of paramilitary-cum-political party TMVP, from five to two, for the Trincomalee district. He was a close associate of the Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa and played a key role in strengthening Sri Lanka's relationship with Iran since 2006, when he was the the minister of trade, commerce, consumer affairs and marketing development. He was affluent in Sinhala, English and Tamil languages and functioned as a propaganda spokesman for the UPFA government. Police claimed that the blast was caused by a suicide attacker, charging that the LTTE was behind the attack. Tags: LTTE Terrorist Suicide Bomb Tamil Jeyaraj Fernandopulle Tamileelam |
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa challenges UNP to win east polls President Mahinda Rajapaksa calls on the UNP to refrain from avenging innocent civilians obstructing international aid. UNP reprisals are aimed at averting the flow of foreign aid to Sri Lanka. (30/03/2008) Addressing the 18th SLFP Convention at Temple Trees this morning, he claimed it was the innocent civilians who are hindered as a result. The President noted that there is a posse, which raise voices abroad that human rights are violated in Sri Lanka. Not only the UNP, but some of their own leaders are canvassing to prevent the flow of aid to Sri Lanka and also to thwart the GSP Plus relief granted by Europe. These elements are not rising up against him or the government but avenging the civilians. They can take revenge from him and not from the people. This was the message that he had to give them. The theme of the Convention was "Building a peaceful Country with local economy In the forefront". A highlight was the adoption of 10 resolutions. These included expressing gratitude to the international community, the All Party Conference proposals, granting relief by de-escalating the cost of living, proposal on eastern local polls and saluting the gallant soldiers. President Rajapakse handed over certificates to electoral organizers, who recruited the most number of members to the SLFP last year. 14 such organisers were honoured. The President further said the government was able to fulfill pledges given to the people through the Mahinda Chintana. 28 political parties supported him to become President and a pledge was given that the North and East will be liberated from the terrorists. He observed that the government had fulfilled this task, safeguarding the country's unitary status. Ministers Maithripala Sirisena and Jeyaraj Fernandopulle also expressed their views. Many SLFP activists and representatives of political parties supporting the government were present Tags: President Mahinda Rajapaksa UNP SLFP Sri Lanka East |
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'Young LTTE cadres in disarray' : escaped Fishermen Many young LTTE cadres who remain within the outfit are disgusted of their organization. Fishermen who escaped from the tigers have made this claim. (30/03/2008) One fisherman pointed out that the terrorists were humiliating the parents of the young cadres if they deserted the outfit. This forced them to serve the tigers. Sinhala fishermen who managed to escape from the clutches of the LTTE revealed that the young cadres frequently expressed such views. The LTTE had detained 11 fishermen for more than one year. They had gone out on fishing from areas such as Kalpitiya, Tangalla And Negombo. LTTE terrorists who were in the camp where they were detained are disillusioned with the outfit. But they are not in a position to marginalise the organization. The LTTE would detain their parents and torture them if they deserted the outfit. These young LTTE cadres had also mentioned that their future was bleak in the face of heavy attacks unleashed by the security forces. Tags: LTTE Tigers Terrorists Tamileelam Human Rights Fishermen |
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27 LTTE Tiger terrorists killed in Liberating Vanni battle 27 terrorists have died in confrontations in the North. There were several encounters in the Wanni battlefront (30/03/2008) 14 tigers perished in confrontations in Vavuniya. Two soldiers suffered injuries. The number of terrorists killed in Mannar was 10. Troops of the 57th Brigade unleashed the attacks. One soldier was killed and seven injured. Another terrorist died in a clash at Welioya. There were confrontations at Yodawewa North, Parappakandal, Adampan South and Thirukethees-Waram. The troops recovered 20 anti personnel mines and five modified bombs in the Madhu area in Mannar. Military sources said there were also clashes at Muhamalai in Jaffna. Two terrorists perished. In the meantime the Air Force raided a sea tiger base at Chilarwatte in Mulaitivu. Air Pilots confirmed that the raid carried out at around 12.20 this afternoon was a success. Another 14 civilians who suffered humiliation by the terrorists have surrendered to the Military Brigade in Talaimannar. Tags: LTTE Tiger terrorists Tamileelam Vanni Wanni SLARMY |
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Seven LTTE Tiger terrorists nabbed in Tamil Nadu 7 LTTE suspects have been nabbed in Tamil Nadu (29/03/2008) The Tamilnadu Police apprehended them under the National Security Act. They are identified as Muruda-Paandi, Muthurama-Lingam and R. Rajah. They are detained at the Madurai Prisons in Tamil Nadu. It is reported that they are being charged under the Criminal Law, the Explosives Act and the Fire Arms Act. Another four LTTE suspects who had assisted the Maoist outfit were also apprehended. Tags: LTTE Tigers Terrorist Tamileelam Tamilnadu |
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Sri Lanka Army dominates at Elanthivan; LTTE Tigers retreats The Army has succeeded in dominating a 700-metre stretch of land at Elanthivan area in Mannar. (29/03/2008) Two LTTE bunkers were also destroyed in a pre dawn attack. According to Defence sources at the Mannar battlefront, 10 LTTE cadres were killed in this incident. The attack was carried out at around 4.00 am today. Military sources said operations in Mannar are being successfully carried out. The army unleashed attacks at Vilayathikulam South East, Udayanathan-Kulam, Kurusuddan-Kulam and Iramathiyan-Kulam areas in Vavuniya. The Army is consolidating its positions in Adampan, Parappakandal, Puliyankulam and Weppakulam in Mannar. The Media Centre for National Security said an LTTE bunker located ahead of the Kilali Forward Defence Line in Jaffna was shattered in an Army attack. Heavy fighting raged with the terrorists at Wettanmurippu and Malithindan in Mannar, Janakapura in Weli-Oya, Karampa-Villu and Theriyaviyan and Kattukulam in Vavuniya. The Media Centre said the terrorists were critically wounded in these battles. Tags: Sri Lanka Army LTTE Tigers Terrorist Tamileelam |
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Troops take control of Weliyankulam in Mannar :28-March-2008 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. (28/03/2008) The security forces claimed that the military operations in Mannar are being successfully carried out. The Army has taken control of Adampan, Illantheevan, Parappakandal, Puliyankulam and Weppakulam in Mannar. Six tigers were killed in attacks unleashed in Weliyankulam last afternoon. The army succeeded in destroying another terrorist bunker at Muhamalai in Jaffna. Heavy fighting took place at Wettanmurippu, Malithindan in Mannar, Janakapura in Welioya, Karappavillu, Vinayagakulam and Periviyan-Kattukulam in Vavuniya. The Media Centre said 11 terrorists were killed and a large number injured in these attacks. The Army carried out search operations after the confrontations. A body of a terrorist, two guns, 31 anti personnel mines, a claymore mine and three hand grenades were recovered. Tags: LTTE Terrorists Tamileelam SLARMY Sri Lanka Mannar |
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Kelaniya Flyover is opened establishing a world record President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared open the Flyover at Kelaniya, which was put up, establishing a world record. The ceremony President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared open the Flyover at Kelaniya, which was put up, establishing a world record. The ceremony to declare open the Flyover was held under the patronage of President Rajapaksa this morning. (25/03/2008) The opening took place at an auspicious time amidst the chanting of Pirith by the Maha Sangha including Chancellor of the Kelaniya University, the Ven. Dr. Welamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Nayaka thera. Ministers Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Mervyn Silva, state officials, foreign diplomats and officials who carried out the construction, were present. The President and others joined in inspecting the flyover after the opening ceremony. The President laid the foundation stone for the flyover 60 days ago. Sri Lanka claims the world record for the construction of the flyover within a short period. It was earlier held by the Philippines. One billion rupees was spent on this project. The Flyover is 325 metres in length. It has two lanes. Two more lanes will come up under the second phase of which construction work is due to begin next month. The British government extended its contribution to the construction work. The Kelaniya Flyover will ease traffic congestion on the Colombo-Kandy Highway. It has come up across the rail track at Thorana junction. The highway is closed for three minutes each on 160 instances due to the railway crossing. As a result, 50,000 vehicles experience delays. Two billion rupees worth of fuel go waste annually. The President, after the opening ceremony, called on the Ven. Welamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Nayaka thera at the Vidyalankara Pirivena in Kelaniya. Engineers and project officials involved in the work were present. The Ven. Walamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Nayaka thera who joined in the opening of the Flyover, delivered an Anussasana. Several members of the Maha Sangha and Rev. Fr. Earnest Poruthota were present. Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle giving his views after the opening ceremony said that work on the other Flyovers will be completed within four years under the Mahinda Chintana programme. The Kelaniya SLFP organiser and Minister Mervyn Silva also spoke. Minister A.H.M. Fowzie, Deputy Minister W.B. Ekenayake and British High Commissioner Dr. Peter Richard Hayes were among the other speakers. Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Western Province Governor Alavi Moulana, Provincial Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, project officials and engineers were among those who graced the occasion. Tags: Kelinya Flyover Maga Neguma Mahinda Rajapaksa |
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EU to proscribe organizations raising funds for LTTE Tigers The European Union has directed firm attention to proscribing over 300 organisations raising funds for the LTTE. (25/03/2008) The European Union has received information of over 300 such organisations within the region. It is bared that many voluntary organisations, including the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation, and some religious outfits, affiliated to Hindu Kovils are involved in fund raising. Even many medicinal drug companies run by Tamil businessmen are assisting the LTTE. Inquiries have confirmed that these funds are credited to accounts of the LTTE outfit. The European Union had discussed this at length with the Sri Lankan government. Foreign Secretary Dr. Palitha Kohonna said the Sri Lankan government urged the immediate banning of these organisations and is optimistic that action will be initiated to proscribe these organizations. Tags: LTTE Terrorist Tigers Tamileelam EU |
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Kelaniya Flyover opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa President Mahinda Rajapaksa opened the Kelani fly over ahead of schedule at 7 am today (25th March 2008) at Thorana junction, Peliyagoda. The President was to open the fly over at 10.30 am It will go into the world record book as the first iron flyover to be built within a limited number 60 days breaking the record set by the Malos flyover in the Philippines constructed within 66 days. This flyover is the first to be constructed under the bridges programme of the Mahinda Chintana. It is 325 metres long. There are two lanes under the first stage, while another two will come up under the second stage. Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle said work on the second stage will begin next month. It will cost 2.1 billion rupees. The Minister revealed of plans to build 20 flyovers and 218 iron bridges under the Mahinda Chintana. The next flyover will come up in Panadura. Its work is scheduled to begin on the 31st of this month. Tags: Kelaniya 60 days fly-over President Mahinda Rajapaksa |
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Nedumaran and 164 LTTE supporters arrested in Tamil Nadu Indian Tamil Nationalist leader Pazha Nedumaran and at least 164 members of the outfit are in custody. They were arrested for staging a demonstration in support of the LTTE. (24/03/2008) They were also demonstrating against the Sri Lankan and Indian governments. The Tamil Nadu Police had nabbed at them. International reports said they were taken into custody for demanding the Indian government not to sell arms to Sri Lanka. They had even raised slogans in favour of the proscribed LTTE. The Indian military arrested Nedumaran several months ago for attempting to forcibly transport food to Jaffna. Tags: Nedumaran LTTE Terrorists Tamileelam Tamil Nadu |
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Kelaniya flyover will put up in record time : 24 March 2008 The Kelaniya flyover will be declared open tomorrow (25th) setting a world record. It will go into the world record book as the first iron flyover to be built within a limited number 60 days breaking the record set by the Malos flyover in the Philippines constructed within 66 days. This flyover is the first to be constructed under the bridges programme of the Mahinda Chintana. It is 325 metres long. There are two lanes under the first stage, while another two will come up under the second stage. Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle said work on the second stage will begin next month. It will cost 2.1 billion rupees. The Minister revealed of plans to build 20 flyovers and 218 iron bridges under the Mahinda Chintana. The next flyover will come up in Panadura. Its work is scheduled to begin on the 31st of this month. Tags: Kelaniya flyover Sri Lanka Maga Neguma |
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Sir Arthur C. Clerk bids farewell to the World : 22-03-2008 Renowned Science Fiction Writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke bade farewell to the world today. (22/03/2008) His last rites were conducted at the Borella General Cemetery at 3.30 pm. A simple funeral was held according to his last will. A large number of people including his relatives paid their last respects to his remains, which were lying at No. 5 Barnes Place in Colombo Seven. The cortege left residence at 3.00 pm for Borella General Cemetery. The Government was represented by a group led by Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana . Dr. Arthur C. Clarke was 90 years when he passed away on the 19th night. He was offered an honorary citizenship in 1956. Sir Arthur C. Clark is considered the father of the Communication Satellite Technology. All Electronic Media Organisations participated in the observance of one minute's silence at 3.30 pm as a mark of respect. He was a visionary who saw the future of the universe and wished to see peace being ushered to Sri Lanka. Tags: Sir Arthur C. Clerk Sri Lanka |
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Tribute to Sri Lanka's honorary citizen Sir Arthur C. Clarke Pioneering science fiction writer and visionary Sir Arthur C. Clarke's vision of future space travel and computing captured the po Pioneering science fiction writer and visionary Sir Arthur C. Clarke's vision of future space travel and computing captured the popular imagination. Sir Arthur was born in England on 16th December 1917 and moved to Sri Lanka in 1950. Born as a farmer's son, he was educated at Huish's Grammar School in Taunton before joining the civil service. Thereafter he served as a Radar Specialist in the Royal Air Force during the World War II. He was one of the first to suggest the use of satellites orbiting the earth for communication and in the 1940s forecast that man would reach the moon by the year 2000 - an idea experts at first dismissed as rubbish. When Neil Armstrong landed in 1969, the United States said Sir Arthur provided the essential intellectual drive that led them to the moon. He wrote around 100 books and hundreds of short stories and articles and wanted to be remembered foremost as a Writer. Trained as a scientist, he was renowned for basing his work on scientific fact and thereby rather than pure fiction and for keeping humanity at the heart of his technological visions. In 1964, he started to work with the film maker Stanley Kubrick on the script of a groundbreaking film which was to win audiences and accolades far wider than those previous science fiction ---- "2001: A Space Odyssey". He was one of the most prolific authors of his genre and was the last surviving member of a group of science fiction writers known as the "Big Three". The thing about Sir Arthur is he had his footprint lasting 60 years with a constant stream of publications. He finished reviewing the final manuscript of his latest novel "The Last Therem" just days ago. He had also been working on the idea of a "space elevator". Sir Arthur forecast that the golden age of space is only just beginning. Sir Arthur celebrated his 90th birthday on 16th December last year when a special commemoration ceremony was organised at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Rajapakse. Expressing his sentiments on this occasion, Sir Arthur said his desire was to see Sri Lanka achieving peace. Tags: Sir Arthur C. Clarke Sri Lanka 2001 Space Odyssey |
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President pays last respects to Sir Arthur C. Clarke President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays his last respects to Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the pioneering Science Fiction Writer and Visionary. (20/03/2008) Sir Arthur passed away at a private hospital in Colombo in the wee hours of yesterday. He was 90. The remains are lying at his "Leslie House" at No. 25, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. Thereafter, large crowds arrived there to pay last respects. President Rajapakse also paid his respects to this Fiction Writer this morning. Thereafter, he exchanged views with close associates of Sir Arthur, about the funeral arrangements and expressed full support in the conduct of the funeral. Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake also paid his last respects to this great Science Fiction Writer. He said the entire world is saddened by the death of Sir Arthur who saw the future of the world with his eyes. This great scientist had authored more than 100 books, which received many awards and prizes both nationally and internationally. Sri Lanka conferred on Sri Arthur many honours and accolades including the highest civilian honour "Lanka Abhimanaya" in 2005. Sir Arthur made Sri Lanka his home in 1956 and became the first foreigner to be granted resident guest status in 1975, while remaining a British citizen. He was a versatile and multi-faceted personality of high intellect and erudition. Sir Arthur received the Marconi prize in 1982. It was he who took initiatives to launch the Arthur C. Clarke Centre at Katubedda in Moratuwa for the benefit of Sri Lankan children, investing 550,000 US Dollars. He served as Chancellor of the Moratuwa University from 1979 to 2002. The President in recognition of Sir Arthur's invaluable contribution and selfless service to the nation accorded state patronage to the celebration of his 90th birthday on 16th December 2007. It was graced by eminent personalities. Tags: Sir Arthur C. Clarke Sri Lanka |