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Monday, August 21, 2006
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Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Shahzad Aslam Chaudhry appointed Pak HC to SL
Pakistan Foreign office press release. Unedited Full Text
P.R. No.274/2006
Date: 18/08/2006
NEW HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR SRI LANKA
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan announces the appointment of Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Shahzad Aslam Chaudhry as High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka . His curriculum vitae is as under:
Graduate of Air Command and Staff College . USA .
Graduate of National Defence College , Islamabad .
Master in Science (Defence and Strategic Studies).
Served in various Command/Staff and Instructional appointments during his Air Force career.
Served as Air Attache in High Commission of Pakistan , London 1992-1996.
Officer Commanding F-16 Sqn - 1987-1989
Officer Commanding F-16 Wing - 1996-1997
Base Commander, PAF Base Rafiqui - 2000-2002
Air Officer Commanding Southern Air Command - 2003
He was decorated with Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-e-Basalat
and Professional Efficiency Badge.
He is married and has five children
Islamabad
Pro-Rebel Politician Assasinated in Jaffna
Pro-Rebel Politician Shot in Jaffna
21 August 2006 (New Delhi)
Police sources confirm that a senior politician and former parliamentarian belonging to the pro-rebel Tamil National Alliance, TNA , Sinnathamby Sivamaharajah, 68, was shot and killed in Jaffna. He was shot at from close range with a pistol by unidentified assailants.
The pro-rebel TamilNet reports that Sivamaharajah was shot at his temporary residence inside the High Security Zone, HSZ of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Tellippalai Sunday night around 7:20 p.m (IST).
However, the Sri Lankan army has denied that he was killed within the HSZ. An Army Press release says he was shot inside his residence at Tellippalai, 14 kilometers north-east of Jaffna town.
"It is significant to note that there are no civil residences-temporary or permanent-in the HSZ. As such, the victim who is also a former Parliamentarian had actually been a resident in DHURGAPURAM outside the HSZ.In this context, the attempt to show the killing to have taken place in the SLA controlled HSZ is absurd. " the army said in a press release.
Mr. Sivamaharajah is a former parliamentarian (Tamil United Liberation Front) and a senior member of Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK), the main constituent party of the pro-rebel Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
21 August 2006 (New Delhi)
Police sources confirm that a senior politician and former parliamentarian belonging to the pro-rebel Tamil National Alliance, TNA , Sinnathamby Sivamaharajah, 68, was shot and killed in Jaffna. He was shot at from close range with a pistol by unidentified assailants.
The pro-rebel TamilNet reports that Sivamaharajah was shot at his temporary residence inside the High Security Zone, HSZ of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Tellippalai Sunday night around 7:20 p.m (IST).
However, the Sri Lankan army has denied that he was killed within the HSZ. An Army Press release says he was shot inside his residence at Tellippalai, 14 kilometers north-east of Jaffna town.
"It is significant to note that there are no civil residences-temporary or permanent-in the HSZ. As such, the victim who is also a former Parliamentarian had actually been a resident in DHURGAPURAM outside the HSZ.In this context, the attempt to show the killing to have taken place in the SLA controlled HSZ is absurd. " the army said in a press release.
Mr. Sivamaharajah is a former parliamentarian (Tamil United Liberation Front) and a senior member of Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK), the main constituent party of the pro-rebel Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
He was also the Managing Director of the local Tamil newspaper ‘Eelanadu.’
Fresh Supplies to Reach Jaffna by Wednesday : SL Government
Government to Send Food and Medical Supplies to Jaffna
21 Aug 2006 (New Delhi)
A government spokesman has told this writer that a ship carrying 4000 tonnes of food, medical supplies and other provisions from Colombo will leave on Monday. He said it is expected to reach Jaffna on August 23.
The supplies are being sent for the first time since August 11, when fierce fighting broke out around Jaffna between the army and Tamil tiger rebels.
Essential supplies have been in short supply and prices of food and medicines have gone up many times in Jaffna. Curfews imposed to maintain law and order by the police too have led to disruption in supplies.
Supply through road has been cut off since the crucial A9 road was closed because of the fighting.
" There was a delay in loading food items and other provisions on to the ship due to bad weather. Supplies are now being loaded.The Government Agent of Jaffna, Mr. K. A. Ganesh has confirmed that there is sufficient food till the 24th of this month. There will be no shortage of food items and other relief supplies from 23rd onwards as the Government has made arrangements to dispatch supplies to the Jaffna peninsula. " a press release issued by the government read.
The Sri Lankan government claimed that there is no shortage of petroleum products in Jaffna as fresh fuel supplies have already been sent. It claimed that electricity supply has also been restored in the Jaffna Peninsula. However, most phonelines across the peninsula continue to be down since August 11.
21 Aug 2006 (New Delhi)
A government spokesman has told this writer that a ship carrying 4000 tonnes of food, medical supplies and other provisions from Colombo will leave on Monday. He said it is expected to reach Jaffna on August 23.
The supplies are being sent for the first time since August 11, when fierce fighting broke out around Jaffna between the army and Tamil tiger rebels.
Essential supplies have been in short supply and prices of food and medicines have gone up many times in Jaffna. Curfews imposed to maintain law and order by the police too have led to disruption in supplies.
Supply through road has been cut off since the crucial A9 road was closed because of the fighting.
" There was a delay in loading food items and other provisions on to the ship due to bad weather. Supplies are now being loaded.The Government Agent of Jaffna, Mr. K. A. Ganesh has confirmed that there is sufficient food till the 24th of this month. There will be no shortage of food items and other relief supplies from 23rd onwards as the Government has made arrangements to dispatch supplies to the Jaffna peninsula. " a press release issued by the government read.
The Sri Lankan government claimed that there is no shortage of petroleum products in Jaffna as fresh fuel supplies have already been sent. It claimed that electricity supply has also been restored in the Jaffna Peninsula. However, most phonelines across the peninsula continue to be down since August 11.
Meanwhile, sources in Jaffna say closure of banks because of the escalating violence has led to a shortage of cash. The situation is worsened by the rush of people at banks to make emergency withdrawals.
Many banks have reportedly fixed limits on withdrawals allowed per day. Large queues outside banks have become a common feature outside many banks in Jaffna during business hours.
(Photo : Tamil Net)
Sunday, August 20, 2006
LTTE Fighters Take Oath Before Deployment at FDL
These is a picture of LTTE fighters taking oath, before deployment at undisclosed locations on the Forward Defence Line. The Picture taken by the Photo Unit of the Liberation Tigers (PULT) was released by TamilNet on the 20th.
Latest Pictures From the Frontline Released by the Rebels
Tamil Tiger Rebel fighters at an undisclosed location. Pictures released on the 20th by TamilNet, shot by the Photo Unit of the Liberation Tigers (PULT).
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SL MOD claims Kfir Jets Destroy Two Rebel Artillery Guns at Poonaryn
20 August, 2006 (New Delhi)
In a release on its website the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence has claimed that Kfir jets of the Sri Lankan Air Force have destroyed two 130 mm heavy artillery guns positioned at Poonaryn in North Sri Lanka. The air strikes were carried out at 1:30 pm (IST) on August 19.
The guns were positioned at a location known as Kalmunai point or K point.
"Fighter jets took an accurate hit on the gun positions," said a military official.
The Rebel military spokesman was not immediately available for comments
In a release on its website the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence has claimed that Kfir jets of the Sri Lankan Air Force have destroyed two 130 mm heavy artillery guns positioned at Poonaryn in North Sri Lanka. The air strikes were carried out at 1:30 pm (IST) on August 19.
The guns were positioned at a location known as Kalmunai point or K point.
"Fighter jets took an accurate hit on the gun positions," said a military official.
The Rebel military spokesman was not immediately available for comments
SL Government Press Release on SLMM Restructuring
(Full Unedited Text)
Government Press Release
Saturday, 19 August 2006
Sri Lanka Welcomes Decision by Iceland to Increase SLMM Monitors
The Government of Sri Lanka strongly welcomes the decision by the Government of Iceland to increase the Icelandic contingent to the SLMM by more than double its present strength in order to meet the current situation.
The Government of Iceland has remained steadfast in its commitment to the Sri Lankan peace process and the decision to increase the contribution by Iceland is a further demonstration and confirmation of its continued support to peace in Sri Lanka.
The Government appreciates the efforts taken by the Royal Norwegian Government to reinforce the institutional structure of the SLMM which is a critical element in maintaining the current Ceasefire.
The Government of Sri Lanka recognizes the significant contributions made by Sweden, Finland and Denmark in the evolution of the SLMM over the last four years. The Government notes with great appreciation that these three countries will continue to contribute towards the operations of the SLMM, though they have been prevented from contributing personnel by an arbitrary decision of the LTTE.
It is important to recognize as a matter of principle that Sweden, Finland and Denmark did not withdraw its personnel from the SLMM because they are members of the European Union. The decision by these countries to withdraw its personnel was taken because the LTTE arbitrary withdrew the security guarantee to a selective group of countries in the SLMM.
In terms of Article 3.9 of the Ceasefire Agreement, both the GOSL and the LTTE provided a comprehensive security guarantee to the SLMM. In terms of the Ceasefire Agreement the comprehensive security guarantee can not be withdrawn in a selective or fragmented manner to any specific group or country. It is therefore deplorable that the LTTE created such a situation resulting in the regrettable decision of some Monitors having to leave the SLMM.
The Government will continue to support the work of the strengthened SLMM and continue to provide security guarantees for all members of the SLMM including those from EU countries. The Government calls upon the LTTE to desist from using extraneous political and propaganda issues to undermine the operations of the SLMM.
Anusha Palpita
Director of Government Information
Government Press Release
Saturday, 19 August 2006
Sri Lanka Welcomes Decision by Iceland to Increase SLMM Monitors
The Government of Sri Lanka strongly welcomes the decision by the Government of Iceland to increase the Icelandic contingent to the SLMM by more than double its present strength in order to meet the current situation.
The Government of Iceland has remained steadfast in its commitment to the Sri Lankan peace process and the decision to increase the contribution by Iceland is a further demonstration and confirmation of its continued support to peace in Sri Lanka.
The Government appreciates the efforts taken by the Royal Norwegian Government to reinforce the institutional structure of the SLMM which is a critical element in maintaining the current Ceasefire.
The Government of Sri Lanka recognizes the significant contributions made by Sweden, Finland and Denmark in the evolution of the SLMM over the last four years. The Government notes with great appreciation that these three countries will continue to contribute towards the operations of the SLMM, though they have been prevented from contributing personnel by an arbitrary decision of the LTTE.
It is important to recognize as a matter of principle that Sweden, Finland and Denmark did not withdraw its personnel from the SLMM because they are members of the European Union. The decision by these countries to withdraw its personnel was taken because the LTTE arbitrary withdrew the security guarantee to a selective group of countries in the SLMM.
In terms of Article 3.9 of the Ceasefire Agreement, both the GOSL and the LTTE provided a comprehensive security guarantee to the SLMM. In terms of the Ceasefire Agreement the comprehensive security guarantee can not be withdrawn in a selective or fragmented manner to any specific group or country. It is therefore deplorable that the LTTE created such a situation resulting in the regrettable decision of some Monitors having to leave the SLMM.
The Government will continue to support the work of the strengthened SLMM and continue to provide security guarantees for all members of the SLMM including those from EU countries. The Government calls upon the LTTE to desist from using extraneous political and propaganda issues to undermine the operations of the SLMM.
Anusha Palpita
Director of Government Information
Friday, August 18, 2006
SL MOD releases Video Clip of "Orphanage" Allegedly shot before Kfir bombardment
Sri Lanka MOD Releases Classified Video in Support of Its Claim
The Sri Lankan ministry of Defence has released classified video footage of the area in rebel held Mullaithivu district in North Sri Lanka which was bombarded by SL Air force Kfir jets on the 14th of August.
The Tamil tiger rebels claim that the targeted area was an orphanage, where 200 students from adjoining schools had gathered for first aid training. They say 61 students were killed and more than 100 injured in the attack.
Sri Lankan military has said that the target was a rebel military facility. They have released this classified video in their defence.
Go to the link below to see the video released by the Sri Lankan army.
http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20060815_08
The Sri Lankan ministry of Defence has released classified video footage of the area in rebel held Mullaithivu district in North Sri Lanka which was bombarded by SL Air force Kfir jets on the 14th of August.
The Tamil tiger rebels claim that the targeted area was an orphanage, where 200 students from adjoining schools had gathered for first aid training. They say 61 students were killed and more than 100 injured in the attack.
Sri Lankan military has said that the target was a rebel military facility. They have released this classified video in their defence.
Go to the link below to see the video released by the Sri Lankan army.
http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20060815_08
Army Releases Pictures of Dead Rebel Fighters In Mahamalai
The Media Center for National Security has released these pictures of what it claims to be dead rebel fighters in Mahamalai, Jaffna, North Sri Lanka. 
Army Claims 150 Rebels Killed in Kilali Releases Pictures
Pictures released by the Media Center for National Security, Colombo this morning. The pictures are claimed to have been shot after the fierce fighting in Kilali early Thursday morning.The Army Claims to have killed 150 rebel fighters in the fighting at Kilali.
However, the rebel rubbish this claim and say only 4 of their fighters were killed.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Sri Lanka Army Release on Kilali Fighting
( Full Unedited Text)
As at UTC 1100 (1630) 17 August 2006
98 LTTE Dead Bodies Recovered From Kilaly Lagoon AreaJAFFNA: REPORTS REACHING COLOMBO indicate that troops have recovered 98 dead bodies of LTTE (Tamil Tiger) terrorists who were killed by troops during confrontations in KILALY, JAFFNA Wednesday (16). About 30 to 40 LTTE sea tiger boats were destroyed as they reached the KILALY lagoon with LTTE sea tigers.
Latest offensive by LTTE commenced around 6.30 p.m. Wednesday (16) with a heavy volume of direct and indirect fire by the LTTE concentrated on Security Forces Forward Defence Line (FDL) in KILALY but alert troops fought with valour and repulsed the attack.
The terrorist suffered deaths and heavy casualties before the remaining cadres withdrew from the scene with some dead bodies and casualties. Arrangements are underway to handover the dead bodies to LTTE through ICRC.
During confrontation 03 Security Forces members were killed and 15 others were injured.
Two Civilians Killed & One Injured
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Featuring Aabhas Bhai, Dilli Ka Sabse Bada Bhai
Aabhas Bhai Pandya and I go back a long way. We got our degrees in journalism from the same college in Delhi University. He got his some years later.
As a student Aabhas...was quite a dude. Always wanted to be a business journalist.
He is now counted among the best business journalists in Delhi. With years of experience working with top publications, research houses and television channels like "The Financial Express", "Aaj Tak", "Value Research" and "Crisil Market Wire."
He is currently the much loved Delhi Bureau Chief at Crisil Market Wire.
Aabhas is married and the proud father of Shrishti.
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