Army LTTE Clash In Kantale Siththaru
In Kantale Siththaru 1 Army soldier killed confronting LTTE cadres fleeing Thoppigala, LTTE incurs casualties, says military spokesman-jnw.lk
July 17, 2007 at 4:44 pm
Close Watch Archive
Eastern Province Chief Secretary Shot In Trinco
Eastern Province Chief Secretary Herat Abeyeweera shot & killed in Trinco by unidentified gunmen-police-jnw.lk
July 16, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Small Boat Owners, Samurdhi Families To Get Fuel Allowance
Small boat owners to be given Rs1500 & Samurdhi families Rs100 per month as fuel allowance from this month, says Minister Fowzie-jnw.lk
July 16, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Colombo-Kandy Road Repairs In Weweldeniya
Colombo to Kandy drivers must take Mirigama road & avoid Ambepussa-Weweldeniya, today to July 21st 9am-8pm due to 1-way repairs-police-jnw.lk
July 16, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Van Overturns In Dadalla Galle
Van overturns in Dadalla Galle; 1 person killed while 6 Buddhist monks in van injured-police.
Colombo-Chilaw private bus strike today-jnw.lk
July 15, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Eight Civilians Killed in Vavuniya, Jaffna In Separate Incidents
Vavuniya, Thawasikulam 4 civilians killed by unidentified gunman.
Jaffna, 4 civilians killed in shootings during past 2 days, says police-jnw.lk
July 15, 2007 at 9:49 am
10 Soldiers Killed, 34 Injured In Mannar- Mil
Nat’l Security Media Centre says 10 soldiers die, 34 inj in Periyathampanei Mannar; heavy casualties to LTTE, mortar positions destroyed-jnw.lk
July 15, 2007 at 9:31 am
Troops Advance From FDL In Tampanei
Troops advance from FDL in Tampanei, located between Vavuniya and Mannar, artillery and mortar fire exchanged, says Military Official-jnw.lk
July 14, 2007 at 9:26 am
Water Cut In Areas Of Colombo Due To Repairs
Water cut in Colombo 13, 14, 15, Orugodawatte to Borella junction, IDH from 9am Sat-1pm Sun due to essential renovations, says Water Board-jnw.lk
July 13, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Textiles Help Exports Grow 14% On Year Jan-May
Textiles help exports grow 14pct Jan-May compared to last year. Imports up 8 pct. Balance of payments post USD250 mil surplus-central bank-jnw.lk
July 13, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Colombo Mayor Says Will Not Quit Position
Colombo Mayor says has committed no wrong, only President, WP Chief Minster and Provincial Council Minster has authority to dismiss him-jnw.lk
July 13, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Gold Stolen From Modera Goldsmith
6.5kg gold worth at least Rs35mil reported stolen from Modera goldsmith-police.
Air Force strongly denies LTTE claim that a Kfir downed-jnw.lk
July 13, 2007 at 10:36 am
Govt Calls Proposals To Raise $400 Million
Govt calls for proposals from foreign banks to raise $400 million through 4-5 year bond issues for closure by Oct-banking officials-LBO-jnw.lk
July 12, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Colombo Mayor, Deputy Loses No Confidence Motions
Colombo Mayor and Deputy Mayor loses no confidence motion brought by opposition, says opposition member Roy Bogahawatte-jnw.lk
July 12, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Norachcholai Power Plant Progresses; Trinco Plant To Be Decided
Building of Norachcholai power plant progressing after some delays. Location of Trinco plant to be decided this month-Min Power & Energy-jnw.lk
July 12, 2007 at 1:21 pm
No Abduction Complaints Since June 18-Police
Police spokesman says no abduction complaints received since June 18; 12 arrests made, looking for 3 suspects who have fled country-jnw.lk
July 12, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Etihad Flight Makes Unplanned Landing
Jakarta to Abu Dhabi Etihad flight makes emergency landing at Katunayake airport due to bomb scare but no threat found-Airport offs-jnw.lk
July 11, 2007 at 7:02 pm