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January - 1 
On January 1, two soldiers who were engaged in a search operation north of Muhamalai sustained injuries following explosion of a booby trap laid by the LTTE. One more soldier was wounded due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine left buried by the LTTE at Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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On January 1, two soldiers who were engaged in a search operation north of Muhamalai sustained injuries following explosion of a booby trap laid by the LTTE. One more soldier was wounded due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine left buried by the LTTE at Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 2 
On January 2 (today), four persons were killed and over 20 injured in a powerful bomb blast in Colombo. The Defence Ministry said the blast which occurred at about 9:30am opposite the Nippon Hotel, targeted an army bus carrying soldiers.
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On January 2 (today), four persons were killed and over 20 injured in a powerful bomb blast in Colombo. The Defence Ministry said the blast which occurred at about 9:30am opposite the Nippon Hotel, targeted an army bus carrying soldiers.
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January - 3 
Two soldiers were killed and three wounded when an army truck moving in the Sinhayaulpotha area of Vavuniya district hit a pressure mine laid by the LTTE on January 3.
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Two soldiers were killed and three wounded when an army truck moving in the Sinhayaulpotha area of Vavuniya district hit a pressure mine laid by the LTTE on January 3.
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January - 4 
The LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting the Special Task Force (STF) jeep moving between Lahugala and Hulannuge in the Ampara district. The vehicle was slightly damaged and one officer sustained injuries in the explosion that occurred near the 301-km post.
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The LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting the Special Task Force (STF) jeep moving between Lahugala and Hulannuge in the Ampara district. The vehicle was slightly damaged and one officer sustained injuries in the explosion that occurred near the 301-km post.
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January - 4 
Three soldiers were injured in anti personnel mine explosions in the Kutinchankulam and Periyakulam areas of the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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Three soldiers were injured in anti personnel mine explosions in the Kutinchankulam and Periyakulam areas of the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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January - 4 
Two soldiers were injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars towards the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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Two soldiers were injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars towards the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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January - 5 
A soldier trapped in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Thampane of Vavuniya succumbed to injuries. Troops in Kutinchankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Vilattikulam recovered six anti personnel mines and an IED during search operations.
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A soldier trapped in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Thampane of Vavuniya succumbed to injuries. Troops in Kutinchankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Vilattikulam recovered six anti personnel mines and an IED during search operations.
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January - 6 
The LTTE militants fired mortars at troops in the Kokkuthuduvai area and injured two soldiers. One more soldier was injured in the same area due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine.
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The LTTE militants fired mortars at troops in the Kokkuthuduvai area and injured two soldiers. One more soldier was injured in the same area due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine.
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January - 7 
On January 7, troops overpowered and killed an LTTE militant while he, disguised as a civilian, attempted to lob an explosive device on to the troops operating in the Vedamakilam area of Vavuniya district.
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On January 7, troops overpowered and killed an LTTE militant while he, disguised as a civilian, attempted to lob an explosive device on to the troops operating in the Vedamakilam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 8 
Suspected militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) killed Sri Lankan non-Cabinet Minister for Nation Building, D.M. Dissanayake, in a claymore mine blast near Rukmani Devi junction at Ja-ela on January 8 while he was proceeding towards Colombo to attend Parliament, reports Daily News
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Suspected militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) killed Sri Lankan non-Cabinet Minister for Nation Building, D.M. Dissanayake, in a claymore mine blast near Rukmani Devi junction at Ja-ela on January 8 while he was proceeding towards Colombo to attend Parliament, reports Daily News. A personal bodyguard of the Minister, identified as K.P. Rathnayaka, also succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. According to the Police, 13 people, including seven civilians, were injured in the incident.
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January - 9 
A day earlier, three soldiers sustained injuries when their tractor hit a pressure mine at Kandaperiyakulam in the Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, three soldiers sustained injuries when their tractor hit a pressure mine at Kandaperiyakulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 9 
In another clash between the two sides at Chettukulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed five LTTE militants and captured one bunker of the outfit. Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines during the clash.
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In another clash between the two sides at Chettukulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed five LTTE militants and captured one bunker of the outfit. Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines during the clash.
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January - 9 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) chief, Air Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke, narrowly escaped being caught in a bomb blast in Colombo, reported Hindustan Times. The SLAF commander had passed by the site of the blast in the Fort area of central Colombo, just three minutes before a parcel bomb placed in a r
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) chief, Air Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke, narrowly escaped being caught in a bomb blast in Colombo, reported Hindustan Times. The SLAF commander had passed by the site of the blast in the Fort area of central Colombo, just three minutes before a parcel bomb placed in a roadside public telephone booth went off, the media on January 9 quoted military officials as saying. Fitted with a timer, the bomb caused some minor damage to a building nearby. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 11 
On January 11, four soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE fire at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district. At Periyapandirichchan, two more soldiers were more injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti per
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On January 11, four soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE fire at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district. At Periyapandirichchan, two more soldiers were more injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti personnel mine. Elsewhere at Mudalkutti, troops carried out an attack on a militant hideout and injured an unspecified number of militants. One soldier also received injuries in the exchange of fire.
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January - 11 
One person was injured when an unattended parcel on a platform inside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo exploded on January 11-evening.
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One person was injured when an unattended parcel on a platform inside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo exploded on January 11-evening.
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January - 12 
Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti personnel mine in the Vavuniya district. One of the injured soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti personnel mine in the Vavuniya district. One of the injured soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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January - 13 
On the same day, two soldiers on clearing patrol in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine. Elsewhere at Thampanai, one more soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar fire towards troops.
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On the same day, two soldiers on clearing patrol in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine. Elsewhere at Thampanai, one more soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar fire towards troops.
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January - 14 
A day earlier, four soldiers were wounded due to the explosion of a booby trap in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, four soldiers were wounded due to the explosion of a booby trap in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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January - 14 
Another soldier on clearing operations at the Janakapura FDL of Vavuniya district was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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Another soldier on clearing operations at the Janakapura FDL of Vavuniya district was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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January - 14 
On January 14, the LTTE cadres triggered off a powerful claymore mine targeting one civilian vehicle moving in the Kudakachchikudi area of Vavuniya district. Two army soldiers and the driver of the vehicle were killed in the explosion while three soldiers and another civilian were injured. The soldi
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On January 14, the LTTE cadres triggered off a powerful claymore mine targeting one civilian vehicle moving in the Kudakachchikudi area of Vavuniya district. Two army soldiers and the driver of the vehicle were killed in the explosion while three soldiers and another civilian were injured. The soldiers were providing escort to the vehicle which was carrying some materials to a quarry.
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January - 15 
On January 15, two soldiers were injured due the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district.
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On January 15, two soldiers were injured due the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 15 
Unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a civilian’s house at Virandanachenai in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district .The owner of the house, his son and a neighbour sustained injuries in the explosion.
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Unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a civilian’s house at Virandanachenai in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district .The owner of the house, his son and a neighbour sustained injuries in the explosion.
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January - 16 
A group of four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, allegedly scurrying back into the jungles minutes after triggering a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus in the Buttala area of Moneragala district on January 16 in which 26 persons were killed (earlier reports put the
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A group of four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, allegedly scurrying back into the jungles minutes after triggering a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus in the Buttala area of Moneragala district on January 16 in which 26 persons were killed (earlier reports put the casualties figure at 23), reportedly shot dead five farmers in their paddy-fields at Dambeyaya in the Heentenna area, reports Sri Lanka Army. The same group of militants activated a claymore mine targeting a military Unicorn truck, about 2-km north of Galge, on the Buttala–Kataragama road and injured three soldiers.
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January - 16 
At least 23 civilians, including some school children and women, aboard a Central Transport Bus proceeding to the Buttala town of Moneragala district, were killed and 67 others injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Helagama area near Ell
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At least 23 civilians, including some school children and women, aboard a Central Transport Bus proceeding to the Buttala town of Moneragala district, were killed and 67 others injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Helagama area near Ella road on January 16 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. The bus was simultaneously fired upon by the militants immediately after the claymore mine explosion.
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January - 16 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, troops injured one militant. One soldier sustained injuries in the encounter. Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Eluttumadduwal.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, troops injured one militant. One soldier sustained injuries in the encounter. Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Eluttumadduwal.
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January - 16 
Four soldiers were injured in an LTTE booby trap explosion in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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Four soldiers were injured in an LTTE booby trap explosion in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 18 
Soldiers on duty at Chenkaladi in the Batticaloa district observed two LTTE militants laying a claymore mine beside the Main Supply Route on January 18 and opened fire, killing one on the spot. However, the other militant escaped after lobbing a hand grenade at the troops. Troops later recovered the
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Soldiers on duty at Chenkaladi in the Batticaloa district observed two LTTE militants laying a claymore mine beside the Main Supply Route on January 18 and opened fire, killing one on the spot. However, the other militant escaped after lobbing a hand grenade at the troops. Troops later recovered the dead body of the militant along with one claymore mine, one detonator, 16-m fire role, one hand grenade and one 9-V battery.
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January - 19 
One soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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One soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 19 
One soldier was killed after terrorists fired mortar towards the troops in the area south of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district.
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One soldier was killed after terrorists fired mortar towards the troops in the area south of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district.
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January - 20 
Five soldiers were injured in an explosion of a booby trap in Pallikkulam area of Mannar district. On the same day, three soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire and explosion of improvised explosive device in the Jaffna and Kilaly areas. One more soldier was injured in another LTTE fire in t
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Five soldiers were injured in an explosion of a booby trap in Pallikkulam area of Mannar district. On the same day, three soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire and explosion of improvised explosive device in the Jaffna and Kilaly areas. One more soldier was injured in another LTTE fire in the same area. Separately, one LTTE bunker in the Ponnar area of Mannar district was destroyed by the troops.
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January - 23 
One soldier was killed and five others injured when the LTTE militants detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting troops in the Vannakulam area of Mullaitivu district. Similarly, two more soldiers were injured in another explosion carried out by the LTTE militants in the same area.
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One soldier was killed and five others injured when the LTTE militants detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting troops in the Vannakulam area of Mullaitivu district. Similarly, two more soldiers were injured in another explosion carried out by the LTTE militants in the same area.
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January - 23 
The LTTE militants launched a mortar fire attack on the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured four soldiers.
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The LTTE militants launched a mortar fire attack on the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured four soldiers.
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January - 24 
In the Talaivankulam and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district on January 24, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar and anti personnel mine explosions.
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In the Talaivankulam and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district on January 24, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar and anti personnel mine explosions.
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January - 24 
One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a 60-mm mortar bomb in the Pullippankulam area of Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, another soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Marakayarkulam.
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One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a 60-mm mortar bomb in the Pullippankulam area of Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, another soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Marakayarkulam.
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January - 25 
In the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants on January 25. While one soldier was injured, damages to LTTE are yet to be ascertained. Another soldier was injured in the Vannakulam area when the LTTE militants launched a mortar attack on troops
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In the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants on January 25. While one soldier was injured, damages to LTTE are yet to be ascertained. Another soldier was injured in the Vannakulam area when the LTTE militants launched a mortar attack on troops.
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January - 27 
Three soldiers were injured due to improvised explosive device blasts in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Two of the injured soldiers died later.
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Three soldiers were injured due to improvised explosive device blasts in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Two of the injured soldiers died later.
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January - 28 
A day earlier, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries when an LTTE booby trap exploded in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Another was killed due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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A day earlier, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries when an LTTE booby trap exploded in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Another was killed due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 28 
Four soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap at Pantrichurichan. One soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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Four soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap at Pantrichurichan. One soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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January - 29 
17 civilians, including 11 children, were killed on January 29 in a claymore mine attack on a school bus in the Mannar district, reports Colombo Page. The military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) blamed each other for the incident. A military spokesperson said the forces did not oper
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17 civilians, including 11 children, were killed on January 29 in a claymore mine attack on a school bus in the Mannar district, reports Colombo Page. The military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) blamed each other for the incident. A military spokesperson said the forces did not operate in the area, adding, "The blame for the attack on the military is a cheap propaganda tactic by the Tigers cornered in the battlefield."
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January - 29 
The LTTE militants fired mortar rounds towards the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district killing two soldiers and injuring another.
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The LTTE militants fired mortar rounds towards the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district killing two soldiers and injuring another.
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January - 30 
Three soldiers were injured in an anti personnel mine (APM) explosion at Mullikulam area.
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Three soldiers were injured in an anti personnel mine (APM) explosion at Mullikulam area.
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January - 30 
Two more soldiers received injuries in an APM explosion in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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Two more soldiers received injuries in an APM explosion in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 31 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself at Thinnaveli in the Jaffna district on January 31-morning killing three civilians and injuring 17 others, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Authorities, however, said that the explosion was premature sinc
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself at Thinnaveli in the Jaffna district on January 31-morning killing three civilians and injuring 17 others, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Authorities, however, said that the explosion was premature since there was no target in the area.
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January - 31 
On January 31, a soldier sustained injuries due to the accidental APM explosion in the Pilimagala area of Hambantota district. Hundreds of soldiers backed by the police are combing the jungles to find out the LTTE militants who had perpetrated a number of assassinations and other criminal acts in th
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On January 31, a soldier sustained injuries due to the accidental APM explosion in the Pilimagala area of Hambantota district. Hundreds of soldiers backed by the police are combing the jungles to find out the LTTE militants who had perpetrated a number of assassinations and other criminal acts in the most recent past after they had infiltrated jungles, sources said.
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January - 31 
On January 31, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at the house of M. Liyabdeen, a Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) candidate for the local polls for Koralepattu in the Batticaloa district. The explosion damaged the house. The SLMC leader Rauff Hakeem speaking to the media said that the in
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On January 31, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at the house of M. Liyabdeen, a Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) candidate for the local polls for Koralepattu in the Batticaloa district. The explosion damaged the house. The SLMC leader Rauff Hakeem speaking to the media said that the incident is a clear indication that the local polls in Eastern Province will be extremely violent and it is the government’s duty to provide adequate security for the candidates of all the parties irrespective to their alliance to the government.
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February - 1 
Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap at Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap at Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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February - 1 
Three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine at Mullikulam and Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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Three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine at Mullikulam and Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 2 
Another soldier was injured due the explosion of an APM in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Another soldier was injured due the explosion of an APM in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 2 
At least 20 passengers aboard a bus were killed and 50 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated an explosive device at Dambulla bus stand in the Matale district on February 2 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. The bus was to play on the Kandy - Anuradhapura r
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At least 20 passengers aboard a bus were killed and 50 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated an explosive device at Dambulla bus stand in the Matale district on February 2 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. The bus was to play on the Kandy - Anuradhapura road. Initial reports quoting Dambulla police said that many Buddhist devotees on a pilgrimage to the sacred Anuradhapura city were among the dead and injured.
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February - 2 
Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine (APM) in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine (APM) in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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February - 3 
At least 12 persons were killed and around 100 injured, 10 of them critically, when an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) female suicide militant blew herself inside the Colombo Fort Railway Station on February 3, reports Daily News. The bomber who apparently arrived at the railway station in a
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At least 12 persons were killed and around 100 injured, 10 of them critically, when an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) female suicide militant blew herself inside the Colombo Fort Railway Station on February 3, reports Daily News. The bomber who apparently arrived at the railway station in a train blew herself opposite the station cafeteria on platform number three at 2.10pm. The head of the suicide cadre was lying on the platform along with a cellular phone connected to a handsfree kit. “They (LTTE) would have targeted Security Forces personnel who were returning to their bases after rehearsals at the Galle Face Green,” an unnamed military official said. Earlier, on January 11, an explosion had occurred near the same platform at Fort Railway Station, injuring one person.
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February - 3 
At least seven civilians, including two children, were injured in a low intensity grenade explosion inside the Dehiwala Zoological Garden on the outskirts of Colombo, The Hindu reported.
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At least seven civilians, including two children, were injured in a low intensity grenade explosion inside the Dehiwala Zoological Garden on the outskirts of Colombo, The Hindu reported.
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February - 3 
In Mullikulam, three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a trapped LTTE mine.
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In Mullikulam, three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a trapped LTTE mine.
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February - 3 
One more soldier received injuries due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 3.
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One more soldier received injuries due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 3.
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February - 4 
An explosion occurred at Dandeniyawatta in the Moratuwa area of Colombo District.
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An explosion occurred at Dandeniyawatta in the Moratuwa area of Colombo District.
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February - 4 
An improvised explosive device (IED) that had been planted at the foot of an electricity transformer at Wijesiriwardane Mawatha in the Mt Lavinia went off damaging the transformer. However, no casualties were reported in the incidents.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) that had been planted at the foot of an electricity transformer at Wijesiriwardane Mawatha in the Mt Lavinia went off damaging the transformer. However, no casualties were reported in the incidents.
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February - 4 
At least 13 persons were killed and 17 others inured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a civilian bus, plying from Parakaramapura to Janakapura, at Kobbekaduwa junction in Welioya, 200-metres away from the 223 Brigade headquarters on Febru
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At least 13 persons were killed and 17 others inured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a civilian bus, plying from Parakaramapura to Janakapura, at Kobbekaduwa junction in Welioya, 200-metres away from the 223 Brigade headquarters on February 4, reports Daily News. The dead include five soldiers and two women.
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February - 4 
On February 4, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine at Galge in the Buttala area of Badulla district. One of the inured soldiers died later.
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On February 4, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine at Galge in the Buttala area of Badulla district. One of the inured soldiers died later.
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February - 5 
The SLAF shelled one the LTTE "Area Commanders Office and Communication Base" in the area south of Karadiyabokku junction in the Kilinochchi district. Pilots confirmed the targets were neutralised successfully.
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The SLAF shelled one the LTTE "Area Commanders Office and Communication Base" in the area south of Karadiyabokku junction in the Kilinochchi district. Pilots confirmed the targets were neutralised successfully.
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February - 5 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighting craft bombed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) "Administrative And Operations Coordinating Centre" in the area west of Puthukudirippu at Keevelikulam in the Mullaitivu district on February 5, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The centre was used by
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighting craft bombed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) "Administrative And Operations Coordinating Centre" in the area west of Puthukudirippu at Keevelikulam in the Mullaitivu district on February 5, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The centre was used by the LTTE to give instructions on various administrative and operational matters.
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February - 6 
A soldier was killed due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Pokkaravani area.
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A soldier was killed due to the explosion of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in the Pokkaravani area.
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February - 6 
The LTTE cadres blasted an electricity transformer in front of the Rajakadaluwa Christian Church in the Arachchikattuwa area of Chilaw. However, no casualties were reported.
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The LTTE cadres blasted an electricity transformer in front of the Rajakadaluwa Christian Church in the Arachchikattuwa area of Chilaw. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 8 
Four soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a booby trap in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district on February 8.
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Four soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a booby trap in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district on February 8.
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February - 8 
LTTE militants hiding behind the Madhu Church premises, which have been declared a no-confrontation area, opened fire using 81-mm mortars towards the troops in the areas south of Madhu on February 8. However, no casualties were reported.
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LTTE militants hiding behind the Madhu Church premises, which have been declared a no-confrontation area, opened fire using 81-mm mortars towards the troops in the areas south of Madhu on February 8. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 8 
One soldier received injuries due to the LTTE mortar fire in the Karpiththanmoddai area.
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One soldier received injuries due to the LTTE mortar fire in the Karpiththanmoddai area.
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February - 8 
The LTTE militants launched mortar attacks on the densely populated Sampathnuwara village in the Vavuniya district on February 8, injuring one woman and a Home Guard.
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The LTTE militants launched mortar attacks on the densely populated Sampathnuwara village in the Vavuniya district on February 8, injuring one woman and a Home Guard.
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February - 8 
Two more soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of an APM at Periyapantrichurichchan in the Vavuniya district on February 8.
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Two more soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of an APM at Periyapantrichurichchan in the Vavuniya district on February 8.
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February - 9 
On February 9, six soldiers were wounded in the explosion of an LTTE laid anti-personnel mine (APM) and one booby trap in the Mullikulam and Talaivankulam areas of Mannar district.
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On February 9, six soldiers were wounded in the explosion of an LTTE laid anti-personnel mine (APM) and one booby trap in the Mullikulam and Talaivankulam areas of Mannar district.
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February - 9 
Three more soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire directed towards the troops at Kattikulam area in the Mannar district on February 9.
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Three more soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire directed towards the troops at Kattikulam area in the Mannar district on February 9.
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February - 11 
Further, on February 11, two police personnel, one Sub Inspector and one Constable, were killed due to the explosion of an LTTE claymore mine at Suduwendrapilaw in the Irattaperiyakulam area.
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Further, on February 11, two police personnel, one Sub Inspector and one Constable, were killed due to the explosion of an LTTE claymore mine at Suduwendrapilaw in the Irattaperiyakulam area.
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February - 11 
LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a police route clearing patrol in the Palleadyirakkam area north of Madhu Junction on February 11, injuring one trooper.
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LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a police route clearing patrol in the Palleadyirakkam area north of Madhu Junction on February 11, injuring one trooper.
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February - 11 
Three soldiers were wounded in a LTTE mortar fire towards the troops in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Another soldier sustained injuries in the same area due to the explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device.
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Three soldiers were wounded in a LTTE mortar fire towards the troops in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Another soldier sustained injuries in the same area due to the explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device.
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February - 12 
Three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a LTTE laid booby trap in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Three soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a LTTE laid booby trap in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 13 
On February 13, the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a group of soldiers who were on a route clearing operation in the Thaddankulam area, injuring two soldiers who died later.
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On February 13, the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a group of soldiers who were on a route clearing operation in the Thaddankulam area, injuring two soldiers who died later.
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February - 13 
The LTTE militants opened mortar fire towards troops in the Andankulam area. Troops later stormed an LTTE bunker being built in the area killing one militant while injuring two others.
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The LTTE militants opened mortar fire towards troops in the Andankulam area. Troops later stormed an LTTE bunker being built in the area killing one militant while injuring two others.
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February - 13 
Two soldiers were wounded due the explosion of an LTTE laid anti-personnel mine in the Andankulam area. One more soldier was injured when a LTTE militant opened fire towards him in the same area.
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Two soldiers were wounded due the explosion of an LTTE laid anti-personnel mine in the Andankulam area. One more soldier was injured when a LTTE militant opened fire towards him in the same area.
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February - 15 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 15 carried out aerial raids targeting a Sea Tiger [Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] training centre and the forward operations centre in the Nayaru area of Mullaitivu district, said SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Andi Wij
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 15 carried out aerial raids targeting a Sea Tiger [Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] training centre and the forward operations centre in the Nayaru area of Mullaitivu district, said SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Andi Wijesuriya, Daily News reported. The LTTE used this base to launch attacks on troops in the Weli Oya sector, sources said. "Apart from this the LTTE has also used this place as one of their Sea Tiger Training centres. The pilots have confirmed that the targets have been accurately taken during the air raid," the spokesman added. The SLAF fighter jets have carried out 19 air raids so far in 2008 using Kfir and MiG fighter jets, the spokesman added. Intelligence sources also confirmed that more than 50 LTTE militants, including some leaders, have been killed during these air raids.
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February - 16 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets pounded a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operation coordinating centre in Mannar on February 16, the Media Centre for National Security said, according to Colombo Page. The identified target located in the jungle was a threat to the current Army operatio
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets pounded a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operation coordinating centre in Mannar on February 16, the Media Centre for National Security said, according to Colombo Page. The identified target located in the jungle was a threat to the current Army operations in Vavuniya and Mannar districts, MCNS added. According to Air Force sources the target was completely destroyed.
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February - 18 
An army troop carrier unicorn vehicle was caught in an LTTE laid pressure mine when it was passing the general area of Mahakachchikudi on February 18. The explosion caused injuries to three soldiers.
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An army troop carrier unicorn vehicle was caught in an LTTE laid pressure mine when it was passing the general area of Mahakachchikudi on February 18. The explosion caused injuries to three soldiers.
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February - 19 
Supply of electricity to many residential areas of Mundalama in the Puttalam district was disrupted on February 19-morning when suspected LTTE militants destroyed a wayside transformer using explosives.
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Supply of electricity to many residential areas of Mundalama in the Puttalam district was disrupted on February 19-morning when suspected LTTE militants destroyed a wayside transformer using explosives.
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February - 19 
Two LTTE militants lobbed hand grenades towards police personnel on duty in the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district. Police personnel retaliated and killed one of the militants while the other managed to escape. One pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the incident site.
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Two LTTE militants lobbed hand grenades towards police personnel on duty in the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district. Police personnel retaliated and killed one of the militants while the other managed to escape. One pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 21 
On February 21, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed two LTTE artillery positions located in Mannar and Mullaitivu districts, the military said, according to Colombo Page. The first attack was conducted around noon in the Mannar area while the other attack was conducted at 1 pm in the
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On February 21, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed two LTTE artillery positions located in Mannar and Mullaitivu districts, the military said, according to Colombo Page. The first attack was conducted around noon in the Mannar area while the other attack was conducted at 1 pm in the Mullaitivu area, sources said. Fighter pilots confirmed that the targets were accurately hit. Defence authorities said the LTTE have been firing heavy artillery towards Mannar and Welioya FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) using those guns at the targeted locations.
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February - 22 
A soldier was killed in a LTTE mortar attack towards the troops in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. One LTTE militant was also killed in the same area by the troops in a separate incident.
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A soldier was killed in a LTTE mortar attack towards the troops in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. One LTTE militant was also killed in the same area by the troops in a separate incident.
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February - 22 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 22 bombed an inland Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base in the Kiranchi area of Kilinochchi district, the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said, according to Daily News. "The target was precisely taken by pilots based on inform
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on February 22 bombed an inland Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base in the Kiranchi area of Kilinochchi district, the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said, according to Daily News. "The target was precisely taken by pilots based on information from ground intelligence sources and air surveillance," Wing Commander Wijesuriya said, adding, "The LTTE was using the inland Sea Tiger base to plan and carry out their activities against the Security Forces." Meanwhile, the LTTE alleged that eight civilians, including three pre-school children, were killed and 10 others were injured, four of them critically, when the SLAF bombed a coastal civilian settlement in the Kiranchi area in Poonahari in the Kilinochchi district, adds The Hindu. However, the SLAF said it bombed "carefully identified" LTTE targets.
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February - 23 
18 passengers, including an 18-year-old girl, seven women and 10 men passengers were seriously injured in a LTTE-triggered parcel bomb inside a private bus at the centre of Mount Lavinia junction in the Galle district at about 11.15am on February 23.
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18 passengers, including an 18-year-old girl, seven women and 10 men passengers were seriously injured in a LTTE-triggered parcel bomb inside a private bus at the centre of Mount Lavinia junction in the Galle district at about 11.15am on February 23.
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February - 23 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed and neutralised an LTTE military base, 11-kms north east of Oddusudan, in the Mullaitivu district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed and neutralised an LTTE military base, 11-kms north east of Oddusudan, in the Mullaitivu district.
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February - 24 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets on February 24-morning carried out an air strike targeting a LTTE base in the Parappakandattan area of Mannar district, reports Daily News. “This is believed to be the base of the Mannar area LTTE leader. We are yet to receive confirmation about the damages cause
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets on February 24-morning carried out an air strike targeting a LTTE base in the Parappakandattan area of Mannar district, reports Daily News. “This is believed to be the base of the Mannar area LTTE leader. We are yet to receive confirmation about the damages caused to the LTTE base in the air strike,” military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said
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February - 24 
Two Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) cadres were killed as a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide cadre blew himself opposite the Kali Kovil (Temple) in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district on February 24-morning. The suicide cadre had reportedly jumped onto the motorcycl
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Two Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) cadres were killed as a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide cadre blew himself opposite the Kali Kovil (Temple) in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district on February 24-morning. The suicide cadre had reportedly jumped onto the motorcycle on which the two persons were travelling near Satyavilan road, some 17- kilometres from Batticaloa town. Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police N.K. Ilangakone told Daily News that police confirmed the suicide blast. “A woman passing by was also admitted to the hospital after sustaining injuries in the incident,” said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara. The TMVP spokesperson Asad Mawulana said the victims were canvassing for the party when they were attacked. The TMVP had organised a public meeting at Kalavanchchikudy, which a few TMVP candidates were due to attend. Meanwhile, the Officer in Charge of the Election Monitoring Unit in Batticaloa, where local body elections are scheduled to be held on March 10, I.P Sanath Ranjith, said that no complaint was received to the effect that the suicide blast has any connection with the forthcoming polls. “The situation remains calm in Batticaloa, despite this incident,” he said.
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February - 25 
At Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district, one soldier was wounded in a LTTE-triggered APM explosion.
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At Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district, one soldier was wounded in a LTTE-triggered APM explosion.
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February - 25 
One soldier was killed in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion at Karampaikkulam in the Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion at Karampaikkulam in the Mannar district.
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February - 27 
Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of a LTTE planted APM in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district.
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Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of a LTTE planted APM in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 28 
One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a LTTE booby trap during clearing operations at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district on February 28.
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One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a LTTE booby trap during clearing operations at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district on February 28.
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February - 28 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed and neutralized an LTTE artillery command centre and an underground bunker at Karampaikkulam, three kilometres southeast of Palali, in the Jaffna district on February 28.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed and neutralized an LTTE artillery command centre and an underground bunker at Karampaikkulam, three kilometres southeast of Palali, in the Jaffna district on February 28.
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February - 29 
One of the police man injured in the LTTE suicide blast at Modera in the Colombo district on February 29 reportedly succumbed to his injuries later the same day.
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One of the police man injured in the LTTE suicide blast at Modera in the Colombo district on February 29 reportedly succumbed to his injuries later the same day.
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February - 29 
Seven persons, including three police officers, were wounded when a suicide bomber triggered a bomb blast on February 29-morning when police knocked on a house door during an operation targeting LTTE militants in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, Associated Press reported. Police officers were searching
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Seven persons, including three police officers, were wounded when a suicide bomber triggered a bomb blast on February 29-morning when police knocked on a house door during an operation targeting LTTE militants in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, Associated Press reported. Police officers were searching an area in the northern part of Colombo for LTTE militants suspected of infiltrating the capital and had just knocked on a door of a house when the blast was triggered inside, military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara said. The blast killed the bomber and wounded seven persons, he stated.
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March - 2 
On March 2, one soldier was killed when the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine in the Pampaimadu area.
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On March 2, one soldier was killed when the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine in the Pampaimadu area.
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March - 2 
Six civilians, two police personnel and two Civil Defence Force members were injured when the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine at Sanasa junction. Elsewhere, one soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar attack targeting the troops at Periyapantrichurichchan.
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Six civilians, two police personnel and two Civil Defence Force members were injured when the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine at Sanasa junction. Elsewhere, one soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar attack targeting the troops at Periyapantrichurichchan.
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March - 3 
Fighter craft of the Sri Lankan Air Force bombed an LTTE transmission centre at Kulamirippu, about six km northwest of Oddusuddan junction in the Mullaithivu district on March 3. According to Air Force sources, the transmission centre with its tower was completely destroyed in the attack.
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Fighter craft of the Sri Lankan Air Force bombed an LTTE transmission centre at Kulamirippu, about six km northwest of Oddusuddan junction in the Mullaithivu district on March 3. According to Air Force sources, the transmission centre with its tower was completely destroyed in the attack.
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March - 3 
Three soldiers were wounded in a LTTE mortar attack at Kovilmoddai and in an anti-personnel mine explosion in Karampaikulam in the Vavuniya district on March 3.
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Three soldiers were wounded in a LTTE mortar attack at Kovilmoddai and in an anti-personnel mine explosion in Karampaikulam in the Vavuniya district on March 3.
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March - 4 
On March 4, Super Sonic jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force bombed the Kalmunai point in Pooneryn in the Jaffna district and its surrounding LTTE hideouts, from where militants used to direct artillery and mortar fire.
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On March 4, Super Sonic jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force bombed the Kalmunai point in Pooneryn in the Jaffna district and its surrounding LTTE hideouts, from where militants used to direct artillery and mortar fire.
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March - 5 
On March 5, one soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in an LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the Eluwankulama sector of the Puttalam sector.
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On March 5, one soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in an LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the Eluwankulama sector of the Puttalam sector.
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March - 5 
Two policemen were injured when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting police personnel who were engaged in a route clearing patrol on March 5 (today) morning at Madukanda in the Vavuniya district. The explosion also damaged the high-tension power distribution line providing electricity to
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Two policemen were injured when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting police personnel who were engaged in a route clearing patrol on March 5 (today) morning at Madukanda in the Vavuniya district. The explosion also damaged the high-tension power distribution line providing electricity to the area.
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March - 6 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) K. Siwaneshan, representing the Jaffna district was killed in an explosion in the Kanagarayankulam area on the Mankulam-Mallavi road of Kilinochchi district on March 6-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army. The pro- Liberation Tigers of Tam
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) K. Siwaneshan, representing the Jaffna district was killed in an explosion in the Kanagarayankulam area on the Mankulam-Mallavi road of Kilinochchi district on March 6-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army. The pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net, however, alleged that K. Siwaneshan was killed in a claymore mine attack carried out by the Sri Lanka Army’s Deep Penetration Unit on A-9 road, 30-minutes after he crossed into Vanni through Oamanthai / Puliyangkulam entry point on March 6. His driver was also killed in the attack. The military, however, said no operations were being carried out there at that time, adds The Hindu. “If the reports given by LTTE propaganda elements are correct, the location of the bomb blast is at least 25 km in the LTTE dominated area from our last [security forces’] bastion at Omanthai. How can we expect anyone, even a well trained commando group to enjoy a cakewalk that far on the heavily guarded A-9 road?” the defence ministry quoted an unnamed official as saying. Three of the TNA's 22 MPs have been killed since fighting between the government and the LTTE resumed in 2005. Joseph Pararajasingham, a representative for the eastern Batticaloa district was killed while attending a 2005 Christmas mass. His colleague, Nadarajah Raviraj, was killed in the capital, Colombo, in November 2006. The TNA blamed those two killings on government-backed paramilitary groups, a charge the authorities denied.
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March - 6 
Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a LTTE improvised explosive device (IED) in the south of Muhamalai region in the Jaffna district.
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Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a LTTE improvised explosive device (IED) in the south of Muhamalai region in the Jaffna district.
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March - 7 
Six soldiers were injured during separate confrontations between the two sides in the Adampan and Kaduthaddamalai areas of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured due to LTTE anti personnel mine explosion while the troops were conducting clearing operations in the areas closer to the Kilaly FDL
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Six soldiers were injured during separate confrontations between the two sides in the Adampan and Kaduthaddamalai areas of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured due to LTTE anti personnel mine explosion while the troops were conducting clearing operations in the areas closer to the Kilaly FDL in the Jaffna district.
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March - 8 
On March 8, three soldiers were injured the explosion of an LTTE claymore mine on the old Buttala road in the Moneragala district. One of the injured soldiers died later.
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On March 8, three soldiers were injured the explosion of an LTTE claymore mine on the old Buttala road in the Moneragala district. One of the injured soldiers died later.
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March - 9 
A day earlier, one soldier was killed while another sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, one soldier was killed while another sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district.
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March - 9 
Four more soldiers were injured due to LTTE fire and anti-personnel mine explosions in the Karampaikkulam and Udayantankulam areas of Mannar district.
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Four more soldiers were injured due to LTTE fire and anti-personnel mine explosions in the Karampaikkulam and Udayantankulam areas of Mannar district.
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March - 10 
On March 10 (today), one civilian was killed and four others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the Wallawatta area on Colombo-Galle road.
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On March 10 (today), one civilian was killed and four others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the Wallawatta area on Colombo-Galle road.
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March - 11 
One soldier was injured in mine explosion triggered by the LTTE in the Periyavalayankadukulam area of Mannar district.
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One soldier was injured in mine explosion triggered by the LTTE in the Periyavalayankadukulam area of Mannar district.
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March - 12 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter crafts on March 12 bombed three LTTE camps, from where the militants were directing heavy fire on to the advancing troops, in the area north and east of Madhu in the Mannar district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter crafts on March 12 bombed three LTTE camps, from where the militants were directing heavy fire on to the advancing troops, in the area north and east of Madhu in the Mannar district.
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March - 12 
Three soldiers were wounded due to the explosion of an improvised explosive device in the same area.
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Three soldiers were wounded due to the explosion of an improvised explosive device in the same area.
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March - 13 
10 militants were inured when the troops attacked a LTTE base in the Kokkutoduvai area. Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine in the Karampaikkulam area.
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10 militants were inured when the troops attacked a LTTE base in the Kokkutoduvai area. Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine in the Karampaikkulam area.
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March - 14 
Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines (APM) in the Koilmoddai and Karampaikkulam areas of Vavuniya district. Similarly, two more soldiers were injured in APM explosions at Periyakulam in the Mannar district and north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines (APM) in the Koilmoddai and Karampaikkulam areas of Vavuniya district. Similarly, two more soldiers were injured in APM explosions at Periyakulam in the Mannar district and north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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March - 15 
An army vehicle came under LTTE claymore mine attack while it was moving in the Murukattapallai area on March 15. One soldier was killed and four others sustained injuries in the blast.
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An army vehicle came under LTTE claymore mine attack while it was moving in the Murukattapallai area on March 15. One soldier was killed and four others sustained injuries in the blast.
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March - 15 
Five soldiers sustained injuries due to the LTTE Rocket Propeller Grenade and mortar fire in the areas north of Karampaikkulam in the Vavuniya district and Adampan in the Mannar district.
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Five soldiers sustained injuries due to the LTTE Rocket Propeller Grenade and mortar fire in the areas north of Karampaikkulam in the Vavuniya district and Adampan in the Mannar district.
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March - 17 
Two soldiers were injured in a LTTE attack at Adampan in the Mannar district. Another soldier sustained injuries due to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Sinapandivirichchan.
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Two soldiers were injured in a LTTE attack at Adampan in the Mannar district. Another soldier sustained injuries due to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Sinapandivirichchan.
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March - 18 
The troops attacked and neutralised a LTTE bunker in the jungles northwest of Kallikulam, killing three militants, identified as Kuilan, Virasailan and Kuvilmaran. One soldier was killed while two others sustained injuries when the LTTE militants triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a foot
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The troops attacked and neutralised a LTTE bunker in the jungles northwest of Kallikulam, killing three militants, identified as Kuilan, Virasailan and Kuvilmaran. One soldier was killed while two others sustained injuries when the LTTE militants triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a foot patrol of the troops in the Murunkan area of Mannar district.
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March - 18 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in an explosion in the Andankulam area. Another explosion in Kaddutaddamalai injured two more soldiers.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in an explosion in the Andankulam area. Another explosion in Kaddutaddamalai injured two more soldiers.
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March - 21 
Four soldiers were wounded in small arms fire and explosions of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and APM in the Villattikulam, Periyavalayankadduvankulam and Mantota areas of Vavuniya district on March 21. Two soldiers were injured in an IED explosion in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna
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Four soldiers were wounded in small arms fire and explosions of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and APM in the Villattikulam, Periyavalayankadduvankulam and Mantota areas of Vavuniya district on March 21. Two soldiers were injured in an IED explosion in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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March - 21 
One army officer and a soldier were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE planted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Pandivirichchen area.
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One army officer and a soldier were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE planted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Pandivirichchen area.
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March - 21 
One soldier got injured in an LTTE laid IED explosion in the Kilaly area. Similarly, another soldier got injured due to the explosion of an IED in the Ramanathankulam area.
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One soldier got injured in an LTTE laid IED explosion in the Kilaly area. Similarly, another soldier got injured due to the explosion of an IED in the Ramanathankulam area.
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March - 21 
One soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE laid anti personnel mine in the Janakapura area. One more soldier was injured in a LTTE fire in the Kiriibbanwewa area.
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One soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE laid anti personnel mine in the Janakapura area. One more soldier was injured in a LTTE fire in the Kiriibbanwewa area.
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March - 21 
One soldier who was wounded in an APM explosion in the area south of Malikaittidal later succumbed to his injuries while being taken to hospital on March 21.
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One soldier who was wounded in an APM explosion in the area south of Malikaittidal later succumbed to his injuries while being taken to hospital on March 21.
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March - 21 
Two soldiers were killed and six others injured when an army vehicle carrying troops was caught in an explosion of an LTTE pressure mine in the South Bar area on March 21.
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Two soldiers were killed and six others injured when an army vehicle carrying troops was caught in an explosion of an LTTE pressure mine in the South Bar area on March 21.
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March - 22 
A locally–built fast attack craft (FAC) of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was caught in a LTTE-triggered sea mine explosion in the Nayaru Sea, off Mullaitivu, when the SLN was conducting a sea patrol in the area on March 22. The SLN troops later rescued six sailors while a search was on to trace the 10 ot
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A locally–built fast attack craft (FAC) of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was caught in a LTTE-triggered sea mine explosion in the Nayaru Sea, off Mullaitivu, when the SLN was conducting a sea patrol in the area on March 22. The SLN troops later rescued six sailors while a search was on to trace the 10 other sailors who were aboard the damaged FAC.
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March - 24 
Three soldiers sustained injuries due to APM explosions in the Ramanathankulam, Koilmoddai and Karampaikkulam areas. Another soldier was wounded when a booby trap exploded in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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Three soldiers sustained injuries due to APM explosions in the Ramanathankulam, Koilmoddai and Karampaikkulam areas. Another soldier was wounded when a booby trap exploded in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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March - 25 
A cluster of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Tiger (LTTE) boats launched form the Nayaru area in Mullaitivu district proceeding towards Pulmude was intercepted and attacked by naval craft on March 25-morning, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The LTTE boats thereafter retreated under heavy
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A cluster of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Tiger (LTTE) boats launched form the Nayaru area in Mullaitivu district proceeding towards Pulmude was intercepted and attacked by naval craft on March 25-morning, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The LTTE boats thereafter retreated under heavy gunfire towards Nayaru. The intercepted communication among senior LTTE militants revealed that one boat was heavily damaged and was towed to the Nayaru lagoon. Meanwhile, the 11 sailors, who went missing when a locally–built fast attack craft of the Sri Lanka Navy was caught in a LTTE-triggered sea mine explosion in the Nayaru Sea on March 22, have died. As reported earlier, while six of the sailors aboard the craft had been rescued, others went missing following the explosion. Nayaru, an active LTTE hideout for Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) movement, has been used by the militants in the last several years to direct attacks against the security forces.
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March - 25 
Three soldiers were injured in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Ramanathankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Three soldiers were injured in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Ramanathankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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March - 26 
Two police constables were killed and four others injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion at Kanchurankuda on the Urasari road of Batticaloa district, reports SLA.
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Two police constables were killed and four others injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion at Kanchurankuda on the Urasari road of Batticaloa district, reports SLA.
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March - 26 
Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a LTTE booby trap in the area north of Janakapura in the same district.
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Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of a LTTE booby trap in the area north of Janakapura in the same district.
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March - 27 
At least nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured during encounter with troops in the north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district on March 27, Sri Lanka Army reports. One army officer was killed and three soldiers were injured during the encounte
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At least nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured during encounter with troops in the north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district on March 27, Sri Lanka Army reports. One army officer was killed and three soldiers were injured during the encounter. In the same area, two soldiers were injured in two separate LTTE-triggered anti personnel mine explosions.
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March - 27 
Four soldiers were killed and eight others sustained injuries following accidental explosions of anti-personnel mines in the Sulanamaruthamadu, Adampan and Koilmoddai areas of Mannar district while they were clearing the areas.
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Four soldiers were killed and eight others sustained injuries following accidental explosions of anti-personnel mines in the Sulanamaruthamadu, Adampan and Koilmoddai areas of Mannar district while they were clearing the areas.
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March - 27 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised an LTTE training camp and a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) command post in two separate air raids on March 27-moring, the SLAF Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said, according to Daily News. The SLAF fighter jets bombed the training camp at K
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised an LTTE training camp and a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) command post in two separate air raids on March 27-moring, the SLAF Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said, according to Daily News. The SLAF fighter jets bombed the training camp at Kalmadukulam in the North East of Iranamadu jungle of Kilinochchi district. "According to intelligence, the newly recruited LTTE cadres had been receiving training at this location," Wijesuriya said. The fighter jets also shelled a Sea Tiger Command base and a radar system in the North Eastern coast of Wallaipadu and South of Devil-point. "LTTE cadres used the location to coordinate and execute sea Tiger activities in the area," Wijesuriya stated.
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March - 28 
At the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line), the troops neutralised two LTTE bunkers and killed two militants while injuring four others. Further, the LTTE militants opened fire and killed a soldier in the same area. Another soldier was killed due to the explosion of an LTTE laid booby trap in the a
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At the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line), the troops neutralised two LTTE bunkers and killed two militants while injuring four others. Further, the LTTE militants opened fire and killed a soldier in the same area. Another soldier was killed due to the explosion of an LTTE laid booby trap in the area south of A-9 road in the Kilaly region.
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March - 29 
Two soldiers on clearing operations in the general area of Karampaikkulam sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE laid booby trap.
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Two soldiers on clearing operations in the general area of Karampaikkulam sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE laid booby trap.
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March - 30 
One soldier got injured in a LTTE-triggered anti personnel mine explosion (APM) in the area northeast of Madhu in the Mannar district. Another explosion of an LTTE laid APM in the area northwest of Kiruchuddan Kulam injured one soldier. Separately, another soldier received injuries when LTTE militan
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One soldier got injured in a LTTE-triggered anti personnel mine explosion (APM) in the area northeast of Madhu in the Mannar district. Another explosion of an LTTE laid APM in the area northwest of Kiruchuddan Kulam injured one soldier. Separately, another soldier received injuries when LTTE militants opened fire on the troops in the Kathankulam area.
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March - 30 
The troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the north of Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district and killed two militants. Two militants were also injured in the incident.
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The troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the north of Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district and killed two militants. Two militants were also injured in the incident.
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April - 1 
A pro-LTTE Website claimed that the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran met his "elite" Black Sea Tigers suicide squad before they triggered an explosion on a Sri Lankan Navy craft that killed 10 sailors in Mullaitivu on March 22, reported The Hindu on April 1. The three militants identified by th
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A pro-LTTE Website claimed that the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran met his "elite" Black Sea Tigers suicide squad before they triggered an explosion on a Sri Lankan Navy craft that killed 10 sailors in Mullaitivu on March 22, reported The Hindu on April 1. The three militants identified by the Website as ‘Lt’ Anbumaran, ‘Major’ Niranjan and ‘Major’ Kananeela were photographed with Prabhakaran before the operation.
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April - 1 
Three soldiers were wounded due in APM and IED explosions triggered by the LTTE in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Kattikulam.
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Three soldiers were wounded due in APM and IED explosions triggered by the LTTE in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Kattikulam.
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April - 1 
Two soldiers were killed while an equal number of them were wounded in anti-personnel mine (APM) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) explosions in the Periyavalayankadu, Karampaivillu and Karampaivillu areas.
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Two soldiers were killed while an equal number of them were wounded in anti-personnel mine (APM) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) explosions in the Periyavalayankadu, Karampaivillu and Karampaivillu areas.
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April - 2 
Troops in the Sulanamaruthamadu and other areas of Vavuniya and Mannar district killed 12 LTTE militants. Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of LTTE laid booby traps.
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Troops in the Sulanamaruthamadu and other areas of Vavuniya and Mannar district killed 12 LTTE militants. Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of LTTE laid booby traps.
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April - 6 
Three sustained injuries in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Madhu and Puliyankulam areas
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Three sustained injuries in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Madhu and Puliyankulam areas
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April - 6 
Two Ceylon Electricity Board electric transformers at 8th milepost of Arambepura, on the Kandy – Matale road, in the Kandy district were blown up with explosives by suspected LTTE militants, Colombo Page reported.
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Two Ceylon Electricity Board electric transformers at 8th milepost of Arambepura, on the Kandy – Matale road, in the Kandy district were blown up with explosives by suspected LTTE militants, Colombo Page reported.
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April - 6 
Two persons were injured in an LTTE triggered claymore mine explosion at Halmillawetya in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district that targeting a combined route clearing team of the Special Task Force and Civil Security Officers, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Two persons were injured in an LTTE triggered claymore mine explosion at Halmillawetya in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district that targeting a combined route clearing team of the Special Task Force and Civil Security Officers, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a Special Task Force (STF) route clearing patrol at Urasari in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district on April 7, Sri Lanka Army reports. The STF personnel, however, escaped unhurt and in retaliation kille
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a Special Task Force (STF) route clearing patrol at Urasari in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district on April 7, Sri Lanka Army reports. The STF personnel, however, escaped unhurt and in retaliation killed the two militants involved in the explosion. During subsequent search operations, the STF personnel recovered one hand grenade, one pistol and one motor bicycle.
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April - 8 
At Janakapura, the troops captured one LTTE bunker and killed two militants. One soldier was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during the operation. The SFs later recovered 76 anti-personnel mines and two used IEDs from the incident site.
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At Janakapura, the troops captured one LTTE bunker and killed two militants. One soldier was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during the operation. The SFs later recovered 76 anti-personnel mines and two used IEDs from the incident site.
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April - 8 
The troops neutralised three LTTE bunkers in the Thirukethiswaram and another in the Villattikulam area. Later, one soldier engaged in a reconnaissance mission in the area was injured in an APM explosion. Another soldier was injured during a clash with the LTTE militants at Janakapura. One more sold
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The troops neutralised three LTTE bunkers in the Thirukethiswaram and another in the Villattikulam area. Later, one soldier engaged in a reconnaissance mission in the area was injured in an APM explosion. Another soldier was injured during a clash with the LTTE militants at Janakapura. One more soldier was wounded when an APM exploded in the Chinnavittu area.
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April - 9 
The Periyakulam area of Mannar district, the SFs destroyed a heavily fortified house occupied by armed LTTE militants. However, no loss of life was reported. Separately, the troops captured two LTTE trenches in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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The Periyakulam area of Mannar district, the SFs destroyed a heavily fortified house occupied by armed LTTE militants. However, no loss of life was reported. Separately, the troops captured two LTTE trenches in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 9 
Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Madhu and Palampiddi areas of Mannar district sustained injuries in explosions of anti-personnel mines and Improvised Explosive Devices.
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Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Madhu and Palampiddi areas of Mannar district sustained injuries in explosions of anti-personnel mines and Improvised Explosive Devices.
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April - 10 
Armoured tanks deployed in and around Ariyalai point in Jaffna after observing the presence of about seven Sea Tiger boats directed 100-mm fire rounds on April 9-morning between 10:20-10:30am, causing one of the boats to explode. The boats were reportedly on a reconnaissance mission with loaded expl
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Armoured tanks deployed in and around Ariyalai point in Jaffna after observing the presence of about seven Sea Tiger boats directed 100-mm fire rounds on April 9-morning between 10:20-10:30am, causing one of the boats to explode. The boats were reportedly on a reconnaissance mission with loaded explosives. Less than an hour later, the troops detecting one more LTTE boat in the Jaffna lagoon area opened heavy fire on it. However, troops restrained from further firing since the LTTE boat managed to creep into fishing boats in the seas. Later, the dead body of a suspected LTTE militant was found washed ashore, Colombo Page reported.
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April - 10 
One soldier was killed and another wounded in two LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosions in the Madhu area of Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed and another wounded in two LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosions in the Madhu area of Mannar district.
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April - 10 
Three soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar attack in the Sirukulam area. Similarly, another soldier was injured in an LTTE attack in the Madhu area.
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Three soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar attack in the Sirukulam area. Similarly, another soldier was injured in an LTTE attack in the Madhu area.
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April - 11 
Five soldiers of a route clearing team advancing from their new defence line in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district sustained injuries due to the explosion of LTTE laid anti personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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Five soldiers of a route clearing team advancing from their new defence line in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district sustained injuries due to the explosion of LTTE laid anti personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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April - 11 
One soldier was injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars at the troops in the Ramathankulam area.
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One soldier was injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars at the troops in the Ramathankulam area.
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April - 12 
The LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade targeting troops at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier while injuring another.
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The LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade targeting troops at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier while injuring another.
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April - 13 
One more LTTE militant was killed and two of the outfit’s bunkers were neutralised by the troops during two encounters in the area north of Welioya in Vavuniya district. Three soldiers and two militants sustained injuries in the attack. Three more soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and the expl
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One more LTTE militant was killed and two of the outfit’s bunkers were neutralised by the troops during two encounters in the area north of Welioya in Vavuniya district. Three soldiers and two militants sustained injuries in the attack. Three more soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and the explosion of an anti-personnel mine in the same area.
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April - 14 
One soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in an LTTE mortar fire attack at Ilantaivan.
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One soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in an LTTE mortar fire attack at Ilantaivan.
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April - 15 
Four soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and anti-personnel mine explosions in the Palampiddi, Karampaivillu and Madhu camp areas of the Mannar district.
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Four soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and anti-personnel mine explosions in the Palampiddi, Karampaivillu and Madhu camp areas of the Mannar district.
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April - 15 
Two civil security officers were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on April 15, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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Two civil security officers were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on April 15, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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April - 17 
Suspected LTTE militants are reported to have destroyed two power transformers in Kandy. The transformers supply power to Yakgahawewa and Panwila areas in Kandy covering over 25,000 households.
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Suspected LTTE militants are reported to have destroyed two power transformers in Kandy. The transformers supply power to Yakgahawewa and Panwila areas in Kandy covering over 25,000 households.
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April - 18 
A woman, identified as Vinayagamoorthi Rajeswari, was injured and five houses were badly damaged in the artillery fire triggered by the LTTE, from un-cleared (area not under government control) areas of Palali and Sorampattu, towards the civilian-dominated Ushan village in Jaffna district.
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A woman, identified as Vinayagamoorthi Rajeswari, was injured and five houses were badly damaged in the artillery fire triggered by the LTTE, from un-cleared (area not under government control) areas of Palali and Sorampattu, towards the civilian-dominated Ushan village in Jaffna district.
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April - 18 
Three soldiers sustained injuries during a clash between the two sides in the same area. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district.
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Three soldiers sustained injuries during a clash between the two sides in the same area. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district.
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April - 19 
The LTTE-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a police route clearing patrol in the Pokurani area on Kanniya – Thambalagamuwa road in Trincomalee district. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported.
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The LTTE-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a police route clearing patrol in the Pokurani area on Kanniya – Thambalagamuwa road in Trincomalee district. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported.
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April - 20 
A Roman Catholic priest and human rights activist, Father Karunaratnam, chairperson of the North East Secretariat on Human Rights, was killed in a roadside bomb blast at Ambalkulam in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory while he was travelling towards Kilinochchi on April 20,
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A Roman Catholic priest and human rights activist, Father Karunaratnam, chairperson of the North East Secretariat on Human Rights, was killed in a roadside bomb blast at Ambalkulam in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory while he was travelling towards Kilinochchi on April 20, reports Colombo Page. The LTTE in a statement accused the Deep Penetration Unit of the Sri Lankan Army for the attack. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, however, rejected the outfit’s claims denying any involvement in the event and said the military is not responsible for what is happening in the LTTE controlled areas.
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April - 21 
Three more heavily armed Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats were bombed and destroyed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter planes in the seas off Alampil, about 10-kms south of Mullaitivu centre. Daily News quoted Air Force Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya as saying, "The Air Force fighters
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Three more heavily armed Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats were bombed and destroyed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter planes in the seas off Alampil, about 10-kms south of Mullaitivu centre. Daily News quoted Air Force Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya as saying, "The Air Force fighters reached the Alampil beach before two sea Tiger boats touched the shore and bombarded the LTTE boats when they were stranded on the beach", adding the SLAF jets also observed from the air surveillance another heavily armed Sea Tiger boat in the Alampil sea and destroyed it. "Pilots confirmed that a huge explosion had been seen from three LTTE boats which caused heavy damages to the sea Tigers", he further added.
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April - 22 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE attacks in the Palampiddi and Thachchanamarudamadu areas of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured in LTTE mortar fire in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE attacks in the Palampiddi and Thachchanamarudamadu areas of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured in LTTE mortar fire in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 23 
The SFs neutralised nine LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed one militant while injuring two others. Five soldiers involved in the attack sustained injuries in explosions of APMs and booby traps planted by the militants around the bunkers.
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The SFs neutralised nine LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed one militant while injuring two others. Five soldiers involved in the attack sustained injuries in explosions of APMs and booby traps planted by the militants around the bunkers.
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April - 25 
24 civilians, including 17 males and seven females, were killed and 40 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a bomb inside a Ceylon Transport Board (CTB) bus parked at the public bus stand in Piliyandala suburb of Colombo, at around 7:00 pm on April 25,
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24 civilians, including 17 males and seven females, were killed and 40 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a bomb inside a Ceylon Transport Board (CTB) bus parked at the public bus stand in Piliyandala suburb of Colombo, at around 7:00 pm on April 25, reports Colombo Page. The explosion took place when the bus stopped at the bus stop during the evening rush hour and was about to leave the bus stand. According to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports, it was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion detonated through a time device.
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April - 25 
Two LTTE cadres were injured after the SFs opened fire in a group of five militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was also injured in an anti personnel mine explosion in the same area.
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Two LTTE cadres were injured after the SFs opened fire in a group of five militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was also injured in an anti personnel mine explosion in the same area.
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The death toll in the LTTE-triggered bomb blast in the Piliyandala area, a Colombo Suburb, on April 25 has risen to 26.
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The death toll in the LTTE-triggered bomb blast in the Piliyandala area, a Colombo Suburb, on April 25 has risen to 26.
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April - 28 
One civilian, identified as U. Jayawardhana, was killed when his motorbike hit a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) laid claymore mine at Yakawewa in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on April 28, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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One civilian, identified as U. Jayawardhana, was killed when his motorbike hit a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) laid claymore mine at Yakawewa in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on April 28, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 28 
One soldier was killed in explosions of mines and improvised explosive devices in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At Chinnavalayankaddu, the SFs shot dead one LTTE militant while he was trying to infiltrate the general area (area under Government control). The troops also killed one milit
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One soldier was killed in explosions of mines and improvised explosive devices in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At Chinnavalayankaddu, the SFs shot dead one LTTE militant while he was trying to infiltrate the general area (area under Government control). The troops also killed one militant in Minukkap.
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April - 28 
The police recovered a powerful bomb from the central bus stand at Galgamuwa area in the Kurunegala district.
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The police recovered a powerful bomb from the central bus stand at Galgamuwa area in the Kurunegala district.
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April - 29 
Colombo Page reports that unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a house of a candidate, contesting from the Eeleawar Democratic Front in the provincial council elections in the Eastern Province scheduled to be held on May 10, in the Pooncholai area of Batticaloa district. Three persons, i
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Colombo Page reports that unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a house of a candidate, contesting from the Eeleawar Democratic Front in the provincial council elections in the Eastern Province scheduled to be held on May 10, in the Pooncholai area of Batticaloa district. Three persons, including two women, inside the house sustained injuries due to the explosion. However the candidate was unharmed.
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April - 29 
Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations were injured in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district, reports SLA.
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Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations were injured in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district, reports SLA.
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April - 30 
At least 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including a leader, were killed and several others wounded as the troops captured the outfit’s 18-Base in the Veppankulam and Kallikulam areas of Mannar district on April 30-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Six soldiers were inju
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At least 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including a leader, were killed and several others wounded as the troops captured the outfit’s 18-Base in the Veppankulam and Kallikulam areas of Mannar district on April 30-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Six soldiers were injured in the operation. Subsequently, two MI-24 fighter crafts of the Sri Lanka Air Force providing aerial cover to the advancing ground troops bombed two LTTE camps in the Karukkakulam and Chalampaikulam areas. The operation was continuing till last reports came in.
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April - 30 
One soldier engaged in clearing operations was injured in an improvised explosion device explosion in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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One soldier engaged in clearing operations was injured in an improvised explosion device explosion in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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April - 30 
One soldier was injured in an anti personnel mine explosion in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district. Another soldier was injured in an IED explosion in the Janakapura area. Also, an Army tractor hit an LTTE laid pressure mine in the Pannichchankulam area. However, no casualty was reported.
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One soldier was injured in an anti personnel mine explosion in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district. Another soldier was injured in an IED explosion in the Janakapura area. Also, an Army tractor hit an LTTE laid pressure mine in the Pannichchankulam area. However, no casualty was reported.
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April - 30 
The SFs in an ambush killed five LTTE militants in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops attacked a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Separately, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive
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The SFs in an ambush killed five LTTE militants in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops attacked a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Separately, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the same area.
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May - 1 
Similarly, one SF personnel was injured in an APM explosion in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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Similarly, one SF personnel was injured in an APM explosion in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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May - 1 
Two soldiers were injured in anti personnel mine (APM) explosions in the Velankulam and Kandaperiyakulam areas of Vavuniya district. Two more soldiers engaged in clearing operations were injured in an explosion in the Pullekyarkulam area.
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Two soldiers were injured in anti personnel mine (APM) explosions in the Velankulam and Kandaperiyakulam areas of Vavuniya district. Two more soldiers engaged in clearing operations were injured in an explosion in the Pullekyarkulam area.
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May - 1 
Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel engaged in route clearing operation were killed in an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion at Dutuwewa 17th mile post in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on May 1, reports Sri Lanka Army. In the subsequent re
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Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel engaged in route clearing operation were killed in an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion at Dutuwewa 17th mile post in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on May 1, reports Sri Lanka Army. In the subsequent retaliatory fire, the STF personnel killed two militants while some others managed to escape. Two T-56 weapons were later recovered by the STF.
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May - 2 
Two Sri Lankan Air Force MI-24 fighter crafts neutralised two attacks on an LTTE concentration position in the area west of Palampiddi in Mannar, SLA reports. Pilots confirmed that both attacks were successful.
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Two Sri Lankan Air Force MI-24 fighter crafts neutralised two attacks on an LTTE concentration position in the area west of Palampiddi in Mannar, SLA reports. Pilots confirmed that both attacks were successful.
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May - 3 
One Special Task Force soldier and a Civil Security Officer were injured when the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine using a remote controller at Kelepuliyankulama in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district.
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One Special Task Force soldier and a Civil Security Officer were injured when the LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine using a remote controller at Kelepuliyankulama in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district.
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May - 3 
The LTTE militants triggered another claymore mine explosion targeting a team of Civil Security Officers (CSOs) on foot patrol in the Aluthhalmillewa area on Palamoddai – Bogashandiya road without causing any casualty. The CSOs opened fire towards the militants who managed to escape.
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The LTTE militants triggered another claymore mine explosion targeting a team of Civil Security Officers (CSOs) on foot patrol in the Aluthhalmillewa area on Palamoddai – Bogashandiya road without causing any casualty. The CSOs opened fire towards the militants who managed to escape.
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May - 4 
On May 4, two soldiers were injured in an LTTE triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the area south of Muhamalai in Jaffna district. Both the soldiers later succumbed to their injuries.
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On May 4, two soldiers were injured in an LTTE triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the area south of Muhamalai in Jaffna district. Both the soldiers later succumbed to their injuries.
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May - 5 
10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two area leaders, were killed and 52 others injured by the security forces when a fierce fight erupted between the two sides at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district on May 5, said military spokesman Brigadier Uday
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10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two area leaders, were killed and 52 others injured by the security forces when a fierce fight erupted between the two sides at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district on May 5, said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Daily News. "A fierce battle erupted when the LTTE launched mortar fire towards the Security Forces out post at around 9.45 a.m. The Security Forces manning the Muhamalai FDL’s 53 and 55 divisions initially fired small arms backed by heavy artillery. Intercepting Tiger communication intercepts revealed that 10 LTTE cadres were killed including two area leaders while 52 others were injured," he added. The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) report adds that two soldiers were killed and 14 others sustained injuries in the LTTE attack. One soldier, meanwhile, was reported missing.
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May - 5 
A vehicle carrying a sick Buddhist monk, Kahatagasdigiliye Chandrananda Thero, from Mannar junction to Yaya-7 in the Vilachchiya area was targeted by the LTTE with a claymore mine explosion. While the monk escaped unhurt, the driver of the vehicle was wounded.
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A vehicle carrying a sick Buddhist monk, Kahatagasdigiliye Chandrananda Thero, from Mannar junction to Yaya-7 in the Vilachchiya area was targeted by the LTTE with a claymore mine explosion. While the monk escaped unhurt, the driver of the vehicle was wounded.
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May - 5 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in an LTTE mortar attack in the Palali area of Jaffna district. At Nagarkovil, the troops clashed with a group of LTTE militants and injured one of them. Some more clashes occurred between the troops and militants in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil area. However, no casu
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in an LTTE mortar attack in the Palali area of Jaffna district. At Nagarkovil, the troops clashed with a group of LTTE militants and injured one of them. Some more clashes occurred between the troops and militants in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil area. However, no casualty was reported.
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May - 6 
The troops captured the Palampiddi Bridge in the LTTE-held area of Palampiddi in the Vavuniya district following a fierce gun-battle, according to Colombo Page. Providing support to the ground troops the Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed an LTTE target located one-km north of Palampiddi juncti
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The troops captured the Palampiddi Bridge in the LTTE-held area of Palampiddi in the Vavuniya district following a fierce gun-battle, according to Colombo Page. Providing support to the ground troops the Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed an LTTE target located one-km north of Palampiddi junction in the same area. Citing intercepted LTTE communication, defence sources said the outfit suffered heavy casualties though the details are yet to be ascertained.
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May - 6 
Two civilians were killed and other sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered remote controlled claymore mine explosion in the general area (area under Government control) of Vavuniya district on May 6, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Two civilians were killed and other sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered remote controlled claymore mine explosion in the general area (area under Government control) of Vavuniya district on May 6, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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May - 9 
11 persons, including two women, were killed and 29 others injured in a bomb blast at the City Cafe Hotel near the Ampara Clock tower in Ampara town on May 9-evening, reported Daily News. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police N.K. Illangakoon, the hotel’s second level collapsed and adjacen
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11 persons, including two women, were killed and 29 others injured in a bomb blast at the City Cafe Hotel near the Ampara Clock tower in Ampara town on May 9-evening, reported Daily News. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police N.K. Illangakoon, the hotel’s second level collapsed and adjacent buildings were badly damaged due to the explosion. The blast occurred at around 5.40pm on the eve of the commencement of voting for the Eastern Provincial Council Elections on May 10 (today). Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said "This attack aimed at innocent civilians was a heinous act to derail the Eastern Provincial Council Election which will pave the way for the restoration of democracy in the Province." The hotel was reportedly frequented by senior politicians involved in electioneering from the morning.
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May - 9 
Two soldiers were injured in LTTE laid booby trap explosion in the Palampiddi area. The injured soldiers died later.
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Two soldiers were injured in LTTE laid booby trap explosion in the Palampiddi area. The injured soldiers died later.
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May - 10 
Further, on May 10 (today), an underwater explosion occurred at an empty merchant vessel that was moored at the Trincomalee harbour, according to Colombo Page. The Sri Lankan navy said the MV Invincible A-520 logistic vessel sank due to the explosion adding that the LTTE bombed the 213-foot cargo sh
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Further, on May 10 (today), an underwater explosion occurred at an empty merchant vessel that was moored at the Trincomalee harbour, according to Colombo Page. The Sri Lankan navy said the MV Invincible A-520 logistic vessel sank due to the explosion adding that the LTTE bombed the 213-foot cargo ship with an underwater explosion at about 2:15am. "No lives were lost due to the explosion," the Defence Ministry said. The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed their Sea Tigers (the sea wing of the LTTE) launched a pre-dawn attack while the ship was loaded with explosives to be transported for troops operating in the island's north.
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May - 10 
On May 10, some LTTE militants fired seven rounds of mortar fire from an undisclosed hideout to the north of Ampara towards Pannalagama, a remote village in one corner of the Ampara district. Four villagers, including one child, were injured in the firing.
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On May 10, some LTTE militants fired seven rounds of mortar fire from an undisclosed hideout to the north of Ampara towards Pannalagama, a remote village in one corner of the Ampara district. Four villagers, including one child, were injured in the firing.
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May - 10 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE artillery gun position north of Nedunkerni in the Mullaitivu district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE artillery gun position north of Nedunkerni in the Mullaitivu district.
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May - 13 
Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was injured in the incident. Separately, a soldier sustained injuries in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the same area. At Eluttumadduwal, the troops killed one
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Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was injured in the incident. Separately, a soldier sustained injuries in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the same area. At Eluttumadduwal, the troops killed one LTTE militant and also recovered a claymore mine and 25 hand grenades from the area.
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May - 13 
SFs attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The militants, however, managed to escape leaving behind two T-56 magazines, one terrorist pouch, fifty rounds of T-56 ammunition and a few other items. At Palamoddai, the troops attacked two LTTE bunkers u
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SFs attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The militants, however, managed to escape leaving behind two T-56 magazines, one terrorist pouch, fifty rounds of T-56 ammunition and a few other items. At Palamoddai, the troops attacked two LTTE bunkers using Rocket Propeller Grenades and small arms.
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May - 14 
Another soldier was killed in an LTT-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion at Palampiddi in the Vavuniya district. Separately, the SFs killed another LTTE militant in the same area.
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Another soldier was killed in an LTT-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion at Palampiddi in the Vavuniya district. Separately, the SFs killed another LTTE militant in the same area.
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