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Senior U.S. State Department official visits Sri Lanka

Published on 03/07/2008 in Blogs, Money Matters, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

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July 03, Colombo: Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Evan Feigenbaum visited Sri Lanka June 30 and July 1 as part of the U.S. governmentA?A?A?s regular, ongoing consultations with the Sri Lankan Government, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo announced.

He participated with President Mahinda Rajapaksa in the ceremony to open the Arugam Bay Bridge on July 1.

An Embassy statement said during his visit, Feigenbaum also met with senior Government of Sri Lanka officials, including Acting Foreign Minister Hussein Bhaila, Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Foreign Employment and Defense Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella, Secretary of Defense Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, and Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona. He also met with representatives of Sri LankaA?A?A?s leading political parties.

Highlighting that the United States and Sri Lanka have long been partners, Feigenbaum said his meetings helped to further the ongoing dialogue between the two countries.

A?A?A?We continue to have strong concerns about human rights and pressures on the media,A?A?A? Feigenbaum said.

He noted, however, the formation of a ministerial committee to address concerns raised by journalists over their safety and independence. He commended the Government for its role in the release by the TMVP of nearly forty former child soldiers and stressed the importance of releasing all remaining underage combatants.

Reiterating his governmentA?A?A?s support Feigenbaum said the United States will continue to assist in Sri LankaA?A?A?s development, including in the East.

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http://www.colombopage.com/archive_08/July3113229SL.html

Sri Lankan helicopter hit by suspected rebel fire in country’s east

Published on 02/07/2008 in press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

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The helicopter was one of the two that escorted a third helicopter that was carrying President Mahinda Rajapaksa helicopter earlier in the day during an official visit to the area.

The helicopter was struck in Ampara district, 360 kilometres east of the capital, on Tuesday afternoon as it was heading to a nearby airbase for refueling after the president arrived at his destination safely.

Air force spokesman Janaka Nanayakkara confirmed that the helicopter had been hit by surface-based fire, but did not say whether rebels were responsible.

Rajapaksa was at a ceremony to open a bridge built with US government assistance in Arugambay when the helicopter was hit. He flew flew back to Colombo later in the day.

The Sri Lankan government has declared that the eastern province has been recaptured from the rebels, but journalists in the area say that small groups of rebels still operate in the area.

The military is currently carrying out operations in the northern province to clear rebel held areas.

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http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1414366.php/Sri_Lankan_helicopter_hit_by_
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Anyone can take a bullet

Published on 02/07/2008 in Blogs, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments
AN SLAF helicopter took ground fire which forced it to make an emergency landing due to fuel loss in Ampara today. This goes on to prove that having high-end electronic counter measures do not compensaste for operator negligence in any situation, and particularly when in a war. A few well placed shots from an old G3 rifle can easily bring down a helicopter, and the LTTE units often carry plenty of similar or even greater fire power.

The SLAF also carried out a heavy raid against a gathering of the Tamil Tiger air assets today. The extent of the damages caused to the Tigers in this attack and a number of other similar well targetted attacks over the past few days remain unknown while there is much guessing about a high ranking terrorist being either killed or disabled.

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Lanka leader’s helicopter shot at

Published on 02/07/2008 in press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments
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A helicopter that had just flown the Sri Lankan president to a ceremony and left him there was hit by gunfire soon after taking off again.

A statement from the army said the aircraft had to make an emergency landing, and was found to have a bullet-hole in one of its fuel tanks.

It is not clear who shot at the helicopter over the Ampara region, in the east of Sri Lanka.

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Police say that the incident happened shortly after President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been dropped off at a public rally to re-open a bridge that had been demolished by the 2004 tsunami.

A statement on the Sri Lankan army website said that the Bell 412 helicopter was engaged in “logistic work” when it was attacked, but managed to land safely thanks to a a “timely detection of the technical fault”.

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Meanwhile the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has withdrawn from the Omanthai crossing point between government and Tamil Tiger lines in the north of the island after what it called an explosion.

The ICRC says that it will resume work as soon as security in the area is assured.

Air force fighter jets had carried out several bombardments in the Vanni area – which includes Omanthai – on Tuesday and local officials said one bomb fell within 500 metres of the crossing point.

The air force says there was some bombing in the area, but it was 5km (three miles) away from the crossing.

Correspondents say that traffic and passenger movements in the area will come to a halt without the presence of the ICRC.

Tamil Tiger rebels have fought for a generation for an independent state for the Tamil minority in the island’s north and east.

About 70,000 people have been killed since the civil war began in 1983.

Violence in the island increased after the government formally pulled out of a ceasefire agreement in January.

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USAID Completes State-of-the-art Bridge in Sri Lanka

Published on 02/07/2008 in Blogs, Money Matters, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

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SRI LANKA – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today marked the end of its flagship tsunami reconstruction project with a new bridge across Arugam Bay Order procardia medication .

The $10 million span-constructed by USAID in partnership with Sri Lanka’s Road Development Authority under direction of the Ministry of Highways-is a gift from the American people, replacing the original bridge destroyed by the tsunami and the first of its kind in Sri Lanka.

Meetings with residents and community leaders in Pottuvil and Ulla to discuss the construction resulted in a modern steel-and-concrete structure common in the United States but never used in Sri Lanka. The design made the bridge less expensive, faster to build and more durable.

“For decades to come, this bridge over Arugam Bay will symbolize the commitment of the American people to help Sri Lanka rebuild and grow economically after the tsunami,” James R. Moore, the U.S. charge d’ affairs said at the opening ceremony. “It will bear witness to our support for stability, democratic governance, economic growth and development in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province.”

About 80 percent of the bridge’s workforce was recruited locally, providing jobs for the surrounding communities. It’s expected the new connection will boost the local economy by providing easier access to the 64 hotels in the Arugam Bay area, said Rebecca Cohn, USAID’s mission director. “We’re proud of the community involvement which showed all of us that by working together we could complete this very ambitious project.”

Sri Lanka’s President, Mahinda Rajapakse, T.B. Ekanayake, minister of highways and Hon. S. Chanrakanthan, chief minister of the Eastern Provincial Council, were among the dignitaries presiding at the bridge’s official opening.

For more information about the USAID and its programs in Sri Lanka, visit www.usaid.gov.

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Bell 412 shot in fuselage

Published on 02/07/2008 in Blogs, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

The bell 412 chopper that transported President Mahinda Rajapakse to Arugambay at around 12.30pm today made an emergency landing after it suddenly ran-out of fuel. It later transpired that the chopper’s fuselage was drilled by a few bullets resulting in the said loss of fuel in mid-air. President Rajapakse was not on board the chopper at the time of the incident.

The chopper was shot four times on one of its fuselages using an MPMG while it was flying over Kanjikudichchiaaru in Pottuvil after refueling at Ampara Airforce Base at Uhana. The 412 is used for VIP transport while the 212 is used for troop transport. Incidentally, 7 mortar bombs fell on the Sengamuwa STF camp today morning, fired also from Kanjikudichchiaaru.

Yesterday the 58 and 57 Divisions joined together at Pallimadu to commence the march towards Veduthalthivu. On Saturday, the Sri Lanka Army received a large quantity of arms and ammunition from a friendly country in Eastern Europe.

The stock included a large quantity of 122mm rockets used by RM-70 Czech-made MBRLs and a stock of ammunition and spare parts for BMP series APCs. The sale was secured following a visit last November.

A controversy arose over the procurement of another large stock of RM-70 Rockets a few months ago after a Human Rights group misinterpreted them for guided missiles. The rockets were by then removed from the said country and was later safely received by the Army.

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Government copter attacked

Published on 02/07/2008 in press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

B. Muralidhar ReddyCOLOMBO: A helicopter providing logistic support to Sri Lanka President Mahinda RajapaksaA?a??a??s aerial convoy to the eastern region took a A?a??E?hitA?a??a?? in Amparai district on Tuesday afternoon.

According to reliable sources, the helicopter made an emergency landing. It was part of a three-copter convoy carrying the President to Arugambay Cheap alesse reviews Purchase temovate e for opening a bridge connecting Pothuvil and Arukam Kudaa.

A?a??A?The President and his entourage have returned safely. The incident occurred when the helicopters were on their way back from a base for re-fuelling. It is immediately not clear what hit the helicopter that provided logistic support to the Presidential convoy. The claim by the pro-LTTE web site that the helicopter came under rocket fire is baseless. It could at worst have been hit by small arms fire.

A?a??A?The schedule of the President and his entourage was not affected. They returned to Colombo safely. It is true that as a matter of abundant caution the helicopter that carried the President returned to Colombo via the sea routeA?a??A?, a senior official told The Hindu.

The Sri Lanka Air Force claimed it pounded an LTTE base at Ampakaman area, eight km northeast of Mankulam junction on Tuesday morning. Air Force spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said eight fighter jets were used.

source:
http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/02/stories/2008070254601200.htm

VVIP Transport hit by small arms fire

Published on 02/07/2008 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, Money Matters, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

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VVIP Transport hit by small arms fire

A VVIP transport helicopter (Bell 412) was forced to perform an emergency landing in Ampara today, when it ran out of fuel in mid air. The unexpected fuel loss was caused by a bullet that is suspected to have been fired using a low caliber weapon. The damaged aircraft is said to be in repairable condition. The chopper was assigned to facilitate VVIP transport related to the President’s visit to Arugam Bay in the Eastern province.

Meanwhile 8 bombers of the SLAF launched an air attack on a special training base of the LTTE north east of Mankulam. The raid was conducted at 6am in the morning. Casualty details are not available as of now.

In other news, the Air Force has flown several night time missions using its bombers during the past 2 weeks. The bombers flew over Kilinochchci, the de facto capital of LTTE, at least 3 times but did not engage in any bombing raids.

Posted by DefenceNet at 7:20:00 PM

21 comments:

Pakka-Lanka said…
Thanks DN

Was any VVIP in the helicopter when the emergency landing took place?

July 1, 2008 8:38 PM
Pakka-Lanka said…
“The bombers flew over Kilinochchci, the de facto capital of LTTE, at least 3 times but did not engage in any bombing raids.”

DN,

Good to know that we are keeping up with day/night air attacks.

What is the purpose of bombers flying over ‘Nochchi without any raids? Is it to demoralise the enemy by demonstrating our air superiority? Or are they mere practice runs in the night before the fire works are dished out? Value your comments.

Cheers.

July 1, 2008 8:46 PM
Pakka-Lanka said…
If the chopper was damaged by small arms fire, it means there is a residue of LTTE activists in the liberated areas who could pose a significant threat. What if the chopper caught fire and was destroyed? We must act as if the chopper was destroyed and do whatever we can to rid the cleared ares of any residue of LTTE.

July 1, 2008 8:53 PM
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July 1, 2008 8:53 PM
ranilb5 said…
Mannar and Vavunia fronts are merged into a single battle front ranging over 75km according to Defence.lk

This is a great news I have been waiting to hear for a long time….
Now we are strong and have lesser chances to failures…

Looser fakakaran, our boys are coming!!!!

July 1, 2008 9:20 PM
abarip said…
pakkaya-lanka,
It was a VVIP chopper because it had a VVIP on board. If not it would have been a ‘nikang’ chopper!

July 1, 2008 9:26 PM
DefenceNet said…
“What is the purpose of bombers flying over ‘Nochchi without any raids?”

Perhaps for testing purposes.

July 1, 2008 9:36 PM
DefenceNet said…
“Was any VVIP in the helicopter when the emergency landing took place?”

No it was returning to the ceremony after re-fuelling.

“It was a VVIP chopper because it had a VVIP on board. If not it would have been a ‘nikang’ chopper!”

It was a VVIP chopper because it was assigned for VVIP transportation. That does not mean a VVIP has to be present inside the chopper all the time 🙂

July 1, 2008 9:43 PM
lankanews said…
DN,

Is it a Bell 212 or 412?
http://www.army.lk/fulsit.php?idx=989
says it is a Bell 412.

Thanx

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LKDOOD said…
DN thanks for the update

July 1, 2008 9:58 PM
Theraputtha said…
why 8 bombers? was the target area wide-spread? or SLAF wanted no near-death escape for any of enimies?

July 1, 2008 10:11 PM
Qrious said…
Thanks Defencenet,

At least we know what happened.

July 1, 2008 10:20 PM
Strategic Thinking said…
did anyone see the bbc article that one of the airforce bombers dropped one near the ICRC office in Omanthai?

July 1, 2008 10:24 PM
DefenceNet said…
“Is it a Bell 212 or 412?’

A 412 as mentioned in the article.

July 1, 2008 10:49 PM
lankanews said…
A 412 as mentioned in the article.
Thanx DN.

ICRC temporarly withdraw from Omanthei entry/exit point after SLAF attacked today evening.

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July 1, 2008 11:06 PM
LKDOOD said…
DW:

“..The chopper was shot four times on one of its fuselages using an MPMG while it was flying over Kanjikudichchiaaru..”

Army must flush out the attackers in Kanjikudichchiaaru

July 1, 2008 11:07 PM
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July 1, 2008 11:19 PM
silentknight said…
Thambapanniya,

welcome to DN!…

lets destroy these ltte MF’s using a collective technological knowledge base,…..

if SLAF needs help with a home varient of a “spooky” ,..count me in,…..

jolly good son!,….

July 2, 2008 12:09 AM
hemantha said…
Weapons captured in Mannar.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MSM15tklLQM

July 2, 2008 12:24 AM
LKDOOD said…
[tamilnet]

A9 gateway to Vanni closed after SLAF attack

Following the closure of the gateway, all transportation including civilian transportation and humanitarian supplies have come to a halt.

July 2, 2008 12:46 AM
LKDOOD said…
with the A9 closed

new front opening along the A9 ?

July 2, 2008 12:58 AM

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USAID Completes State-of-the-art Bridge over Arugam Bay

Published on 02/07/2008 in Blogs, Money Matters, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

Colombo, 02 July, (Asiantribune.com): The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today marked the completion of its flagship tsunami reconstruction project A?a??a?? the new bridge across Arugam Bay A?a??a?? in the presence of President Mahinda Rajapakse.

The $10 million Bridge is a gift from the American people to the people of Sri Lanka, and will replace the original bridge that was destroyed by the 2004 tsunami. The state-of-the-art bridge has been constructed by USAID in partnership with the Road Development Authority under the aegis of the Ministry of Highways.: Minister of Plan Implementation P. Dayaratne; U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Evan Feigenbaum; U.S. ChargA?A? dA?a??a??Affairs James R. Moore; President Mahinda Rajapaksa; Chief Minister of the Eastern Provincial Council Sivanasathurai Chandrakanthan; U.S. Agency for International Development Director Rebecca Cohn.: Minister of Plan Implementation P. Dayaratne; U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Evan Feigenbaum; U.S. ChargA?A? dA?a??a??Affairs James R. Moore; President Mahinda Rajapaksa; Chief Minister of the Eastern Provincial Council Sivanasathurai Chandrakanthan; U.S. Agency for International Development Director Rebecca Cohn.

While expressing gratitude to the US government President Rajapaksa pointed out that unity was essential in order to obtain the support of the international community and called upon everyone to set aside differences and join the common cause of ridding the country of terrorism and developing those areas that had already been liberated from the clutches of terrorists.

“The endeavour and commitment of the government is to ensure the victory of the people amidst any challenge,” said President Rajapaksa addressing the gathering.

“The government has initiated massive development programmes while liberating people from the clutches of terrorists and this development drive cannot be abandoned despite many conspiracies including attacks on journalists,” President added.

He said the Arugam Bay bridge is was milestone of the Nagenahira Navodaya (Eastern Awakening) development programme and this bridge brings many benefits to the communities engaged in agriculture, fisheries and other industries.

Speaking further President said that despite the difficulties confronted along the way, the Government was determined to continue the efforts until the ultimate goal is achieved. Arugam Bay BridgeArugam Bay Bridge

The US Embassy press release reveal that the design is a combination of steel and concrete, which made the bridge less expensive, faster to build, and more durable. This technology is often used in the United States, but has not previously been used in Sri Lanka. A?a??A?For decades to come, this bridge over Arugam Bay will symbolize the commitment of the American people to help Sri Lanka rebuild and grow economically after the tsunami,A?a??A? U.S. Charge dA?a??a?? Affairs James R. Moore said at the opening ceremony. A?a??A?It will bear witness to our support for stability, democratic governance, economic growth and development in Sri LankaA?a??a??s Eastern Province.A?a??A?

USAID Mission Director Rebecca Cohn highlighted the community involvement in completing this project in her opening remarks, explaining that approximately 80% of the workforce was recruited from the local communities of Drug delivery allopurinol Order serpina blood Pottuvil, Arugam Bay and Panama, giving local citizens direct economic benefits from this project.

In addition, numerous meetings with the people and community leaders in Pottuvil and Ulla were organized to discuss the bridge construction. A?a??A?We are proud of the level of community involvement, which showed all of us that by working together, we could complete this very ambitious project,A?a??A? Ms Cohn said. She also expressed hope that the new bridge will help boost the local economy by providing easier access for tourists to the 64 hotels in the Arugam Bay area.

– Asian Tribune –

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http://www.asiantribune.com/?q=node/12022

Bridge to the East

Published on 01/07/2008 in Blogs, Money Matters, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

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YesterdayA?a??a??s opening of the Price of plavix in canada Arugam Bay bridge by President Mahinda Rajapaksa marks yet another symbolic act of bridge building between the communities and could mark a cornerstone in the A?a??A?Eastern ResurgenceA?a??a?? project, now in its initial stages. It is set to gather momentum with the Election of a Provincial Administration in the East.

The bridge built at cost of US$ 10 million is a replacement for the original bridge that was destroyed by the tsunami and links Pottuvil, Panama and Fertomid price south africa Arugam Bay in the East.

The bridge would facilitate the free movement of people and would be a boon for commercial activity in the province.

No doubt it will be the wish of the Eastern population that more tangible benefits would come their way in the form of schemes and programmes that would uplift their lives transforming the miserable existence they were forced to undergo in the not too distant past.

The US Government should be thanked for its generosity of funding the project and hopefully more such aid would be forthcoming in a steady stream for rebuilding the East to bring it on par with the rest of the country.

The Government on its part should speed up the projects that have already been earmarked for the Province as a matter of urgency, for any delay could only result in the resurfacing of the frustrations of the Eastern population.

There is a vast field of activity that covers the redevelopment of the East including education, infrastructure, housing etc.

We hope this new bridge will open the gateway for an acceleration of development plans that have been earmarked for the East.

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http://www.dailynews.lk/2008/07/02/main_Editorial.asp

“Chopper hit by LTTE”

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An Air Force helicopter Bell 412 of the VIP Squadron was grounded by LTTE fire soon after it had participated in a flight carrying President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his party to the Arugam Bay bridge opening ceremony yesterday. At the time of the incident the only occupants in the helicopter were were the crew, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said.

Two helicopters had left for Arugam Bay from Colombo, transporting President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his entourage to the ceremonial opening of the reconstructed Arugam Bay bridge scheduled for yesterday afternoon.

Nanayakkara said the aircraft which developed mechanical problems was the helicopter which transported the Presidential aides.

Police said that the Bell 412 had been hit by gunfire from LTTE when it was returning over the Kanjikudichchhciaru jungles and made an emergency landing in Pottuvil.

According to eyewitnesses the gunfire had hit the under carriage of the aircraft and fuel was leaking from the tank.

“Prior to PresidentA?a??a??s arrival in Pottuvil, the Tigers had fired seven rounds of mortars at the Sengamuwa STF camp but no damage was caused,” a senior Police office said.

A team of investigators and engineers had left Colombo for Pottuvil at the tme this edition went to press.

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http://www.island.lk/2008/07/02/news1.html

Helicopter fired upon in Ampara

Published on 01/07/2008 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

* Update: Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter fired upon in Ampara
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July 01, Ampara: The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) says an unknown party fired upon an Air Force helicopter while it was flying across the Ampara area this afternoon.

According to sources, the US-built Bell 414 helicopter made an emergency landing at Arugam Bay due to a sudden loss of fuel detected by the pilots. Later, it was found that the helicopter had been hit with a few gunshots. The Air Force suspects that the helicopter had been fired upon while it was on its way from Ampara to Arugam Bay.

The MCNS said the helicopter had been deployed for logistic movements in connection with the opening ceremony for the newly constructed Purchase alavert Arugam Bay Bridge. It had been returning to Arugam Bay after being refueled at Ampara.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa today declared open the new Arugam Bay Bridge, which was reconstructed with aid from the United States.

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http://www.colombopage.com/archive_08/July1155152JR.html

President at Arugam Bay

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“We are determined to continue the efforts until the goal is achieved,” President

“The endeavour and commitment of the government is to ensure the victory of the people regardless of any challenge,” said President Rajapaksa said today (01).

The President, speaking at the occasion of declaring opening the newly constructed bridge at Arugam Bay, said that the government has initiated massive development programmes while liberating people from the clutches of terrorists and that this development drive cannot be abandoned despite many conspiracies including attacks on journalists.

He was referring to an incident that occured yesterday when a journalist and his friend were attacked in Colombo. The President categorically stated that this was yet another attempt to tarnish the image of the country at a critical time in its history and roll back the victories in the battlefield.

Speaking further President said that despite the difficulties confronted along the way, the Government was determined to continue the efforts until the ultimate goal is achieved.

He said the Arugam Bay bridge was milestone of the Nagenahira Navodaya (Eastern Awakening) development programme and noted that this bridge will bring many benefits to the communities engaged in agriculture, fisheries and other industries.

While expressing gratitude to the US government President Rajapaksa pointed out that unity was essential in order to obtain the support of the international community and called upon everyone to set aside differences and join the common cause of ridding the country of terrorism and developing those areas that had already been liberated from the clutches of terrorists.

The state-of -the-art bridge constructed at a cost of US $ 10 million, will replace the old bridge over Arugam Bay which was severely damaged in the tsunami.

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided financial assistance for the construction of the bridge which has been designed and built using US technology.

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Arugam Bay – PottuVille Bridge has been opened

Published on 01/07/2008 in From our own Correspondent, front page, people, press coverage and Security & Safety. 2 Comments

The new so-described- “High Tech” USAid bridge has officially been opened by Mr. President today, 1st July, 2008.
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Official Photos above.
Behind the scene snapshots submitted by Arugam Bay Surfer & Tourists:
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Security was VERY tight. Throughout the preceding week.
Some estimate the security personnel employed in nearby PottuVille and at AbaY to be around 4,000 men.
Teams specially drafted in from far afield as Badulla, Tangalle and even Chillaw…
There was no noticeable Press presence.
However, Tourists noted plenty of hardware such as Navy patrol boats, divers, amphibious vehicles instead.
A huge marquee had been erected; see photo gallery.
Here are some shots taken and posted here, by foreign visitors:
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There are some reports that one of the helicopters, an American “Bell 412EP” had been fired at.
Q.:
Is there a connection with “Lanka Bell”?
And the huge new telecon tower at AbaY?
Did the chopper just fly into this new ‘Lanka-LandMark’ and lost it’s fuel or what really did happen at Prevacid 30 mg price AbaY?

Has anyone got further information/confirmation/observation?

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Security Update

Published on 15/06/2008 in From our own Correspondent, front page and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

Arugam.info still promises to publish all relevant security information!
Q.: Following the end of the cease fire agreement, is Arugam Bay still safe as a destination?
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Travel to the East could not really be considered to be ultra safe these days.
Potential flash points are the airport, the capital city Colombo, Kandy and all large towns, in the West and South.

  • Do avoid public transport!
  • Try to drive yourself: Car or motorbike
    Avoid freshly dug up areas on any road
  • Avoid large gatherings!
  • Avoid large cities and army camp & any other military areas!
  • Identify yourself as a tourist
  • Do not pretend to be part of any NGO (they are no longer popular in some quarters)
  • Do not comment on political/ military matters to people you don’t know
  • Do not offer lifts to armed people of any group
  • Instruct your driver to refuse lifts of men with weapons – because your vehicle could be mistaken as a target

If you follow these simple, obvious rules we are sure that you will have a peaceful, very quiet and most memorable vacation on the super quiet East Coast – because everybody seems busy elsewhere these days…