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LTTE receives heavy beating at Mullaittivu front

9 LTTE terrorists were killed and 16 others confirmed wounded Tuesday (Aug 26) during heavy fighting ensued between troops of the 57 Division and LTTE in general area Alankulama, North of Thunukkai in Mullaittivu.
Troops mounted continuous artillery and mortar fire inflicting heavy damages to LTTE military said, as fighting was reported in the area since 6AM, till 6PM. 2 soldiers have laid their lives while 8 others were evacuated for medical treatment after receiving injuries in the confrontation, military sources said. LTTE casualty figures are expected to soar, exceeding the numbers already verified, military sources further asserted.
Troops are now consolidating defences in the area, according military.

I will retire soon - Susanthika

Upon returning to the country today morning from the Beijing Olympics sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe stated that she would retire from athletics very soon.

LTTE terrorists launch abortive air raid at Trincomalee navy camp

LTTE terrorist have carried out an abortive air raid attempt at the naval base Trincomalee short while ago. According to the available information, the terror aircraft have dropped two improvised bombs and fled the area.

LTTE aircraft dropped bombs near Trinco Navy Base and harbour - SLN

Sri Lanka - Navy sources confirmed that an LTTE aircraft had dropped bombs near the Trincomalee Navy base and harbour causing slight damages. The Navy had retaliated by firing at the aircraft upon which the aircraft had withdrawn.

Heavy explosions in Trinco - Azad Moulana

Sounds of heavy explosions in Trincomalee for the last half an hour, TMVP spokesman Azad Moulana reported. Electricity has been cut off and it is alleged that LTTE are behind the attack.