The Government categorically denies allegations emanating from certain quarters that Sri Lankan security forces have been shelling the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu, sacred to the Catholic community, and held in high esteem by all communities in Sri Lanka. Acting Foreign Minister, Hussein A. Bhaila met the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Monsignor Mario Zenari at the Foreign Ministry today (08 April 2008) and briefed him on the present situation at the Madhu Shrine.

President Rajapakse has vowed not give up the battle to crush LTTE terrorists who murder patriots. He underlined that he will not go down on the future initiatives against terrorism.

By Rizana Gazzali 

My Daughter the Terrorist reveals LTTE’s diabolical deception  

 “Terrorists are not terrorists without victims”, was an insightful comment made by a member of the audience, during a brief discussion at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, on April 4, 2008, following the screening of, “My Daughter the Terrorist,” a documentary on LTTE suicide bombers.