Omanthai checkpoint removed

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The military checkpoint at the Omanthai in Vavuniya has been removed with effect from today (29), officials said. “The checkpoint is now open for free passage,” a senior government official said.

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Comments - 34

Raja Sunday, 30 August 2015 12:44 PM

Preparations for Geneva. it will be reintroduced after that via DM Android App

Bala Saturday, 29 August 2015 10:42 PM

Everyone knew where it wasand I passed throught it recently. Just took down the name. Did not serve any purpose current situation.

Gamini Sunday, 30 August 2015 03:00 AM

Modawansa where are you?, You can eat Lemon puff

Waco Sunday, 30 August 2015 04:10 AM

When the government is going to re-settle the Sinhala Families in North and East???

Cheers Sunday, 30 August 2015 04:15 AM

Positive signs until it backfires and never trust and politicians in the past took the same positive decisions and had the war for 30 years could never trusted the Tamil Tigers and also TNA. This is the influence of India and USA shame

GC Sunday, 30 August 2015 05:37 AM

Why is the sign not in Tamil also? As a Sinhalese, I am very surprised and cannot believe this is how the peace was going to be won.

diss Sunday, 30 August 2015 06:19 AM

good move wha ths yahapala is there no barriers in island why Omanthe via DM Android App

Ella Kolla Sunday, 30 August 2015 07:01 AM

No. Our security will be breached. that was the last defence. What a foolish comment!

Saman Sunday, 30 August 2015 08:02 AM

Dear President please implement strict laws on all aspects ,then you can save this country and also you can save billions by reducing crimes and other unlawful things

Ganesha Saturday, 29 August 2015 10:36 PM

Where is the national unity and undivided Sri lanka when the army name board does not have Tamil which is said to be official? Did Vasudeva and the government think the first language of Tamils is English ? What has the present regime done in this regard so far ?

Rikaz Sheriff Monday, 31 August 2015 09:41 AM

For those of us that crossed it on a regular basis this is a significant milestone. May God keep Sri Lanka safe!

Wasalaya Monday, 31 August 2015 10:27 AM

The difference is Sinhalees does not walk around with bombs strapped to the chest.

KK Monday, 31 August 2015 10:31 AM

@cheers you and your little world, I seriously pity people like you

wasalya Monday, 31 August 2015 10:33 AM

Learn to read or go back to school

Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 31 August 2015 11:40 AM

Step in the right direction. We cannot be eternally suspicious. Hope the Tamil brethren too will take it in the right spirit and refrain in unsavoury actions.

thilina Monday, 31 August 2015 11:49 AM

Now we should updated Kaspersky virus guard because all island coverage will coming soon there..then can attack any virus to us not LTTE

Ravi Monday, 31 August 2015 03:40 PM

Veddawansa where you? Go to your jungle Where you came from.

Angel Saturday, 29 August 2015 09:18 PM

Too bad. My parents and of my sisters are no longer with us to see the changes. Thank you Mr. President and thank you PM

yahapala Saturday, 29 August 2015 07:52 PM

Will our security safe after removing check point?

gobbaya Saturday, 29 August 2015 08:00 PM

modawansa where are you....the country is being handed over to the tigers....where is the panchayuda of the nation......to save the nation.... via DM Android App

Bippity Boppity Boo Saturday, 29 August 2015 08:06 PM

Well done my "Great President" and "Prime Minster". You are now bring dignity to all of us in Sri Lanka irrespective of race, religion and the philosophy we follow. My I bow down humbly in appreciation for this great deep.

Prometheousa Saturday, 29 August 2015 08:10 PM

Positive signs. Ohoma yang, Ohoma yang!

Bippity Boppity Boo Saturday, 29 August 2015 08:10 PM

Go sleep in your backyard.

proudman Saturday, 29 August 2015 08:18 PM

The sign post is only in sinhala and English NO TAMIL.IS it not clear indiction tat tamil does not exist in the ministry of defense.

Punchirala Saturday, 29 August 2015 08:37 PM

The Green check point allows the Blue Bus to go unchecked.

rajiv Saturday, 29 August 2015 09:04 PM

now only the real reconciliation and trust will be on both sides. people like gobbayas please dont destroy the country help to develop the country via DM Android App

Amila Saturday, 29 August 2015 07:49 PM

One key indication of peace in north. Good move.

Sinhaya Saturday, 29 August 2015 09:31 PM

Yes, your security is going to be at risk.. Give me your details....

Ravi Saturday, 29 August 2015 09:47 PM

How come if keep jn the south security point every village and disturbing the public? Tamils are not slaves they should enjoy the same life as Sinhalese.

Anil Saturday, 29 August 2015 09:47 PM

is there alliance living past Omanthai ?

Jeff Saturday, 29 August 2015 09:50 PM

Good move. let North and Eastern tamil enjoy the same life and right as others in the south.

Piyasoma Saturday, 29 August 2015 09:51 PM

No matter what you remove, come September, diaspora will be tarnishing our image in Geneva

Sikuru Saturday, 29 August 2015 10:07 PM

Is that your justification for continuing the "War mentality" after end of war?

Sikuru Saturday, 29 August 2015 10:09 PM

True peace can only be achieved when the "war mentality" ends, Tamils should feel the difference now so they can enjoy peace

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