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July - 1 
Another 1,200 people from 339 families from Ananda Coomaraswamy and Kadirgamar Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps were resettled, said Resettlement Minister Gunaratne Weerakoon, reports Daily News. "So far 255,238 people have been resettled in t
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Another 1,200 people from 339 families from Ananda Coomaraswamy and Kadirgamar Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps were resettled, said Resettlement Minister Gunaratne Weerakoon, reports Daily News. "So far 255,238 people have been resettled in the Northern Province and the rest will be resettled by year's end,” he said, adding, “President Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed the authorities to expedite the resettlement process.”
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July - 1 
The Commander of Sri Lanka Army Eastern Command Major General Boniface Perera in a discussion on July 1 warned the armed groups in the Eastern Province to suffer unless they surrender their weapons, according to Colombo Page. He said that military ha
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The Commander of Sri Lanka Army Eastern Command Major General Boniface Perera in a discussion on July 1 warned the armed groups in the Eastern Province to suffer unless they surrender their weapons, according to Colombo Page. He said that military had identified the persons carrying weapons in the area and warned them to surrender cautioning that they would be followed otherwise. Paramilitary groups that surrendered their weapons earlier were called for this discussion participated by the senior defence officials of the area.
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July - 2 
Former international wing leader and chief arms procurer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP said on July 2 that his main aim was to help the war affected Tamil community in the North and that an Eelam Stat
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Former international wing leader and chief arms procurer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP said on July 2 that his main aim was to help the war affected Tamil community in the North and that an Eelam State was not the need of the hour. Pathmanathan said that priority would be given to helping the war affected Tamils through his new humanitarian agency and that he would not discuss politics or think about it at present.
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July - 3 
The final stage of the resettlement process of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Jaffna peninsula was completed on July 3 under the patronage of Economic Development Minister, Basil Rajapaksa. The resettlement of 863 displaced families took plac
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The final stage of the resettlement process of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Jaffna peninsula was completed on July 3 under the patronage of Economic Development Minister, Basil Rajapaksa. The resettlement of 863 displaced families took place in Kevil village in Jaffna at a function head with the participation of Minister Rajapaksa as the chief guest.
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July - 4 
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) lifted the imposed pre-travel approval to the North, exclusively for foreign passport holders with effect from July 4, reports Daily News. According to military liaison officials, foreign passport holders are no longer r
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) lifted the imposed pre-travel approval to the North, exclusively for foreign passport holders with effect from July 4, reports Daily News. According to military liaison officials, foreign passport holders are no longer required to produce a MoD travel approval document at Omanthai entry/exist point in Vavuniya District.
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July - 5 
Government was preparing to bring a resolution to set up a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a political solution to the ethnic issue on July 5, reports Colombo Page. Leader of the House and Minister of Irrigation and Water Resource Manage
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Government was preparing to bring a resolution to set up a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a political solution to the ethnic issue on July 5, reports Colombo Page. Leader of the House and Minister of Irrigation and Water Resource Management Nimal Siripala de Silva will table the resolution.
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July - 5 
The Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratna on July 5 said that some Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, who fled during the final stages of the war, are still at large and search operations are underway to locate them, reports Colombo Page. Jayar
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The Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratna on July 5 said that some Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, who fled during the final stages of the war, are still at large and search operations are underway to locate them, reports Colombo Page. Jayaratna told the parliament that even though the war against the LTTE was over there are attempts by some groups to revive the conflict once again. The Prime Minister also expressed fear that separatist groups may attempt to convince the rehabilitated ex-combatants to take up arms again.
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July - 6 
Rajiva Wijesinha, Member of Parliament and Adviser to the Sri Lankan President on Reconciliation, on July 6 accused the British media of conducting a hostile campaign against the Sri Lanka Government singling out The Times and Channel 4 for what he d
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Rajiva Wijesinha, Member of Parliament and Adviser to the Sri Lankan President on Reconciliation, on July 6 accused the British media of conducting a hostile campaign against the Sri Lanka Government singling out The Times and Channel 4 for what he described as their attempts to falsify facts, reports The Hindu.
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July - 7 
A Tamil Minister in the Sri Lankan Government said on July 7 that the political solution to the ethnic issue would be based on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, reports Colombo Page. Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises Minister Douglas
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A Tamil Minister in the Sri Lankan Government said on July 7 that the political solution to the ethnic issue would be based on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, reports Colombo Page. Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises Minister Douglas Devananda told parliament that there would be devolution of power under the 13th Amendment.
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July - 7 
The Government will hold another round of talks with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on July 7, reports Colombo Page. Government sources said that the written response to the TNA proposals on solving the ethnic problem would be submitted to the dis
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The Government will hold another round of talks with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on July 7, reports Colombo Page. Government sources said that the written response to the TNA proposals on solving the ethnic problem would be submitted to the discussion. The Government delegation was also to talk about the power devolution units.
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July - 7 
The Sri Lankan government on July 7 called on the opposition political parties to render their support to find a political solution to the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Page. Leader of the House and Minister of Irrigation and Water Resource Managemen
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The Sri Lankan government on July 7 called on the opposition political parties to render their support to find a political solution to the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Page. Leader of the House and Minister of Irrigation and Water Resource Management Nimal Siripala de Silva observed that the government was committed to finding a political solution. The Minister said that the political solution would not be based on a federal system but the Government was for a sustainable negotiated solution by talking to all parties and seeking their views
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July - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 8 discovered a boat manufacturing centre in the Kilinochchi District, suspected to be operated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page.
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 8 discovered a boat manufacturing centre in the Kilinochchi District, suspected to be operated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page.
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July - 8 
Sri Lanka Ministry of Prison Reforms and Rehabilitation said that 302 former LTTE will sit for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in August from the places where they are detained now.
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Sri Lanka Ministry of Prison Reforms and Rehabilitation said that 302 former LTTE will sit for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in August from the places where they are detained now.
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July - 10 
Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on July 10 officially handed back land to 247 families in Thanankilappu area in Jaffana District on the Chavakachcheri-Pooneryn road after it was cleared of landmines by the Army, reports Daily News. T
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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on July 10 officially handed back land to 247 families in Thanankilappu area in Jaffana District on the Chavakachcheri-Pooneryn road after it was cleared of landmines by the Army, reports Daily News. The minister said that the Government gave top priority to uplift the living conditions of the people who were badly affected by the 30 year war. “The displaced people have now been fully resettled in the Jaffna District. Once the mine clearing in certain places in Mullaitivu is completed, they too would be resettled soon,” he said.
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July - 10 
Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) leader, Ranil Wickremasinghe said on July 10 that his party would participate in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government to find a solution to the ethnic issue, repo
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Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) leader, Ranil Wickremasinghe said on July 10 that his party would participate in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government to find a solution to the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Page.
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July - 12 
Chief Minister of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan said that the Northern and the Eastern Provinces should not be re-merged under any circumstance, Colombo Page reported on July 14. Chandrakanthan commented th
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Chief Minister of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan said that the Northern and the Eastern Provinces should not be re-merged under any circumstance, Colombo Page reported on July 14. Chandrakanthan commented this during a visit to the Southern Provincial Council on July 12. However, Provincial Councils should be vested with powers outlined in the 13th Amendment to Constitution.
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July - 12 
The former Sri Lanka Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, who is serving a jail term, was brought to court regarding the Hicorp arms deal on July 12, reports Colombo Page. The Colombo High Court Judge Deepali Wijesundara heard a case filed against the ex-A
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The former Sri Lanka Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, who is serving a jail term, was brought to court regarding the Hicorp arms deal on July 12, reports Colombo Page. The Colombo High Court Judge Deepali Wijesundara heard a case filed against the ex-Army Commander. The Judge postponed the hearing for November 14. Fonseka and his private Secretary Senaka de Silva are accused of employing a group of deserted Army soldiers to rally against the government.
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July - 15 
Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) accused the Government of using Security Forces personnel to carry out undemocratic activities in the North during the local Government election period. JVP Central Committee member Ramalinga
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Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) accused the Government of using Security Forces personnel to carry out undemocratic activities in the North during the local Government election period. JVP Central Committee member Ramalingam Chandrasekar told a press conference in Jaffna District that the party activists who were engaged in election campaign work were constantly targeted and that they are unable to carry out their campaign work as a result.
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July - 15 
The Sri Lanka Army demining unit on July 15 recovered a large haul of weapons in a toilet pit of a makeshift hospital building marked with a Red Cross logo in Northern Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The Army troops engaged in demining operations r
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The Sri Lanka Army demining unit on July 15 recovered a large haul of weapons in a toilet pit of a makeshift hospital building marked with a Red Cross logo in Northern Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The Army troops engaged in demining operations recovered 21 60-mm mortar bombs, 10 60-mm Para mortar bombs, 954 81-mm mortar bombs, 1,555 120-mm mortar bombs, 3,000 86-pounder bombs, 50 130-mm projectiles, 3 claymore mines, 10 boxes of 7.62x59 mm ammunition, 20 boxes of T-56 ammunition, 26 boxes of 12.7 mm ammunition, 10 air bombs weighing about 250 kg each, one torpedo, 100 152-mm artillery shell and 2,000 rounds of Multi-Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition.
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July - 18 
A website close to the Government coalition party National Freedom Front reported on July 18 that major opposition United National Party (UNP) was likely to offer a party deputy leader post to the former Army Commander Genera (retired) Sarath Fonseka
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A website close to the Government coalition party National Freedom Front reported on July 18 that major opposition United National Party (UNP) was likely to offer a party deputy leader post to the former Army Commander Genera (retired) Sarath Fonseka who is now in jail, reports Colombo Page.
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July - 18 
Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka withdrew an application against the appointments of the judges into the second military tribunal against him. The counsels appearing for the ex-Army Commander informed the Supreme Court that another case was filed
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Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka withdrew an application against the appointments of the judges into the second military tribunal against him. The counsels appearing for the ex-Army Commander informed the Supreme Court that another case was filed in a lower court on the same matter.
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July - 18 
Northern Province is preparing to restore democracy as local government elections, to elect members for 23 local bodies, are scheduled to be held on July 23 after a lapse of three decades. Elections will be held for 16 Pradeshiya Sabhas and three Urb
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Northern Province is preparing to restore democracy as local government elections, to elect members for 23 local bodies, are scheduled to be held on July 23 after a lapse of three decades. Elections will be held for 16 Pradeshiya Sabhas and three Urban Councils in the Jaffna District, three Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Kilinochchi District and one Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mullaitivu District. All major political parties, ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UFPA), major opposition party United National Party (UNP) and major Tamil party Tamil national Alliance (TNA) are contesting for all local bodies.
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July - 18 
Sri Lanka Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) produced the leader of the women's political wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Subramaniam Shivathai alias Thamilini, before Colombo Magistrate Court on July 18 and informed
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Sri Lanka Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) produced the leader of the women's political wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Subramaniam Shivathai alias Thamilini, before Colombo Magistrate Court on July 18 and informed that the investigations regarding Subramaniam Shivathai are still underway, reports Colombo Page. The CID requested more time for investigations and further detention. The Colombo Chief Magistrate Rashmi Singappuli accepted the appeal and directed to produce the suspect in court again on August 01. Subramaniam Shivathai alias Thamilini, the leader of the women's political wing of the LTTE surrendered to the Security Forces in May 2009 following the annihilation of the Tamil rebel movement.
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July - 18 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Kayts Island in the Jaffna peninsula as a part of his tour to the North to inspect the progress of ongoing development projects in the region and boost the ruling party's campaign for the upcoming loc
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Kayts Island in the Jaffna peninsula as a part of his tour to the North to inspect the progress of ongoing development projects in the region and boost the ruling party's campaign for the upcoming local Government polls in the Northern Province. While, addressing the large gathering at a public rally held in Welanai Junction in Kayts, the President pledged to provide all necessary facilities for the development in the North to bring the region to the same standards as the rest of the country.
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July - 18 
The detained LTTE cadres who started a hunger strike in Vavuniya prison in Vavuniya District demanding their legal procedures quickened, suspended their hunger strike.
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The detained LTTE cadres who started a hunger strike in Vavuniya prison in Vavuniya District demanding their legal procedures quickened, suspended their hunger strike.
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July - 18 
The newly-appointed Head of the United Nations in Sri Lanka made his first visit to the conflict-affected Northern Province on July 18. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Subinay Nandy arrived in Vavuniya District on a two-day mission to g
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The newly-appointed Head of the United Nations in Sri Lanka made his first visit to the conflict-affected Northern Province on July 18. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Subinay Nandy arrived in Vavuniya District on a two-day mission to get a first-hand look on the post-war progress in the region.
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July - 19 
President Mahinda Rajapakse on July 19 handed over 100 new houses built entirely by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Keeramalai in Jaffna District to the needy families.
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President Mahinda Rajapakse on July 19 handed over 100 new houses built entirely by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Keeramalai in Jaffna District to the needy families.
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July - 19 
Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is touring the conflict-affected Northern Province pledged on July 19 to rebuild everything the public in the North lost during the three-decade long war with the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (
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Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is touring the conflict-affected Northern Province pledged on July 19 to rebuild everything the public in the North lost during the three-decade long war with the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTTE), reports Colombo Page. The President said he was ready to serve for everyone in the country as their President without any discrimination.
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July - 20 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said on July 20 that the party was working at building a political solution within the framework of a united and undivided country, reports Colombo Page. According to the TNA, such a political solution would enable
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said on July 20 that the party was working at building a political solution within the framework of a united and undivided country, reports Colombo Page. According to the TNA, such a political solution would enable Tamil people to live in security and dignity, fulfilling their legitimate political, economic, social and cultural aspirations.
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July - 20 
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the United States was looking at some innovative and creative ideas to enable the Sri Lankan Tamils in camps to get back to their own homes. Secretary Clinton, who met the Chief Minister of I
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United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the United States was looking at some innovative and creative ideas to enable the Sri Lankan Tamils in camps to get back to their own homes. Secretary Clinton, who met the Chief Minister of Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Jeyaram Jayalalithaa, in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, India) said that she shares the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister concern over the plight of internally-displaced Sri Lankan Tamils living in camps.
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July - 21 
Daily News reports that Prison Reforms and Rehabilitation Minister Chandrasiri Gajadeera on July 21 said that the Rehabilitation Authority has taken steps to integrate former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres into society with immediate
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Daily News reports that Prison Reforms and Rehabilitation Minister Chandrasiri Gajadeera on July 21 said that the Rehabilitation Authority has taken steps to integrate former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres into society with immediate effect. A number of rehabilitated cadres and those who are ill have been released by now. Around 2,700 former cadres are being rehabilitated in six rehabilitation centres in the country. The ministry has taken steps to conduct this rehabilitation programme successfully, he said.
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July - 21 
Minister of Human Resources D.E.W. Gunasekera said that international groups looked at the situation in the country from the viewpoint of the LTTE, reports Colombo Page. He said that since the international groups view the situation in Sri Lanka like
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Minister of Human Resources D.E.W. Gunasekera said that international groups looked at the situation in the country from the viewpoint of the LTTE, reports Colombo Page. He said that since the international groups view the situation in Sri Lanka like the LTTE, their viewpoints would be different from the real situation.
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July - 22 
Security arrangements in the Northern Province were beefed up to ensure a free and fair. Around 1,500 Police personnel together with the Special Task Force (STF) have been deployed in the Jaffna District for election duties and two police personnel w
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Security arrangements in the Northern Province were beefed up to ensure a free and fair. Around 1,500 Police personnel together with the Special Task Force (STF) have been deployed in the Jaffna District for election duties and two police personnel will escort each ballot box, reports Daily News.
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July - 22 
Sri Lankan voters will go to polls again on July 23 to elect members to 65 local government institutions across the country but the main focus will be on the Northern Province where the elections are held after a lapse of 20 years, reports Colombo Pa
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Sri Lankan voters will go to polls again on July 23 to elect members to 65 local government institutions across the country but the main focus will be on the Northern Province where the elections are held after a lapse of 20 years, reports Colombo Page. Elections will be held for 16 Pradeshiya Sabhas and three Urban Councils in the Jaffna District, three Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Kilinochchi District and one Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mullaitivu District. All major political parties, ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UFPA), major opposition party United National Party (UNP) and major Tamil party Tamil national Alliance (TNA) are contesting for all local bodies.
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July - 23 
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Media Spokesman Major General Ubhaya Medawela on July 23 denied media reports that the Army lost a training opportunity in an Indian military academy in Tamil Nadu due to protests of Tamil groups supporting Sri Lankan Tamils' iss
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Media Spokesman Major General Ubhaya Medawela on July 23 denied media reports that the Army lost a training opportunity in an Indian military academy in Tamil Nadu due to protests of Tamil groups supporting Sri Lankan Tamils' issues, reports Colombo Page. The Army said a military delegation of trainee officers at Sapugaskanda Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) are currently visiting India on a 10-day long study tour as an integral part of their training curriculum. They are scheduled to visit Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia in addition to India.
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July - 23 
Sri Lanka's ruling party United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) secured a comfortable victory at the election held on July 23 for 65 Local Government bodies, reports Colombo Page. In the Northern Province out of the 20 local bodies the ruling UPFA w
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Sri Lanka's ruling party United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) secured a comfortable victory at the election held on July 23 for 65 Local Government bodies, reports Colombo Page. In the Northern Province out of the 20 local bodies the ruling UPFA won only the Kayts, Velanai and Delft Pradeshiya Sabhas in Jaffna district and the Illankai Thamil Arusu Katchchi (ITAK), a constituent party of Tamil national Alliance (TNA) won the rest.
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July - 23 
War-weary Tamils in Northern Sri Lanka opted for more autonomy and rights with casting an overwhelming majority of their votes to the candidates of the major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA). Despite the massive campaign launched by the rul
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War-weary Tamils in Northern Sri Lanka opted for more autonomy and rights with casting an overwhelming majority of their votes to the candidates of the major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA). Despite the massive campaign launched by the ruling party United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) in the Northern districts promising a better future with the development of the war-battered region, the majority of the Tamils voted for the TNA in Jaffna peninsula.
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July - 24 
Former President of Sri Lanka Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga on July 24 said that although the war has been won, the country has not even begun to win the battle for peace, reports Colombo Page.
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Former President of Sri Lanka Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga on July 24 said that although the war has been won, the country has not even begun to win the battle for peace, reports Colombo Page.
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July - 26 
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), affiliated Socialist Youth Union (SYU) of Sri Lanka, said on July 26 that it would compile a list of Tamil youth who disappeared in the North and those who were arrested, reports Colombo Page. Head of the SYU Bima
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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), affiliated Socialist Youth Union (SYU) of Sri Lanka, said on July 26 that it would compile a list of Tamil youth who disappeared in the North and those who were arrested, reports Colombo Page. Head of the SYU Bimal Ratnayake told a press conference that the union would compile the list and release it to the parliament shortly through the party's parliamentarians.
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July - 27 
Former parliamentarian of Sri Lanka Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Bimal Ratnayake said at a media briefing on July 27 that the JVP would hold a protest demonstration in Colombo to demand the release of Tamil political prisoners, Colom
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Former parliamentarian of Sri Lanka Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Bimal Ratnayake said at a media briefing on July 27 that the JVP would hold a protest demonstration in Colombo to demand the release of Tamil political prisoners, Colombo Page reported.
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July - 27 
Radio Netherlands claimed on July 27 that Rehabilitated Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are ready to fight again if life doesn't improve reports Colombo Page. A Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW) team who visited Sri Lanka recently inte
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Radio Netherlands claimed on July 27 that Rehabilitated Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are ready to fight again if life doesn't improve reports Colombo Page. A Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW) team who visited Sri Lanka recently interviewed a group of nine rehabilitated combatants, six men and three women, in a walled-compound of an unnamed NGO in the Eastern city of Batticaloa. The group complained to the RNW team about lack of freedom referring to many military checkpoints they have to go through in the North. The ex-fighters told that they have to sign a monthly 'good behavior report' and the Police are suspicious of them.
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July - 28 
The major Tamil political party in Sri Lanka, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on July 28 said the decision of the Elections Department to reduce the number of parliamentary seats allocated to the Jaffna District, from ten to six, was unfair, report
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The major Tamil political party in Sri Lanka, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on July 28 said the decision of the Elections Department to reduce the number of parliamentary seats allocated to the Jaffna District, from ten to six, was unfair, reports Colombo Page. TNA parliamentarian Suresh Premachandran told the media that the decision to reduce the parliamentary seats was not a fair decision.
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July - 29 
On July 29, a Canadian court released on bail four Tamil Sri Lankan asylum seekers accused of smuggling refugees on a ship to British Columbia shores, according to Colombo Page. British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Gregory Bowden ordered the releas
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On July 29, a Canadian court released on bail four Tamil Sri Lankan asylum seekers accused of smuggling refugees on a ship to British Columbia shores, according to Colombo Page. British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Gregory Bowden ordered the release of four men on bail pending their trial, Canadian media reports said.
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July - 29 
Quoting the Attorney General's Department Colombo Page reported that the Sri Lankan Government had resettled over 11,000 families in Thelippalai just outside the Palali high security zone (HSZ) in the North. The Attorney General's Department has info
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Quoting the Attorney General's Department Colombo Page reported that the Sri Lankan Government had resettled over 11,000 families in Thelippalai just outside the Palali high security zone (HSZ) in the North. The Attorney General's Department has informed the Supreme Court that 11,879 families consisting of 38,637 members have been re-settled in ValiKamam North, when only 6,928 families consisting of 25,114 members were to be re-settled there.
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July - 29 
The United Nations on July 29 called for a speedy investigation and prosecution into the murder of a Sri Lankan human right activist whose body was found 17 months after his abduction in the East, Colombo Page reported.
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The United Nations on July 29 called for a speedy investigation and prosecution into the murder of a Sri Lankan human right activist whose body was found 17 months after his abduction in the East, Colombo Page reported.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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