tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post616125338011102800..comments2024-03-11T12:43:36.294+05:30Comments on DefenceWire: For the sake of future operationsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-23028711730687506812008-07-26T19:29:00.000+05:302008-07-26T19:29:00.000+05:30Dear Amma Gahai/Gahawi,"pls recommend few books ec...Dear Amma Gahai/Gahawi,<BR/><BR/>"pls recommend few books ect for a good read on my way to work on the train! And if possible where to buy them too."<BR/><BR/>All books below are either in English or English translations:<BR/><BR/>War<BR/><BR/>1. Read anything by UTHR (www.uthr.org). You can print out the various reports from their website. They're the most unbiased (although still has some bias...) and informative source about the conflict that I've come across.<BR/><BR/>2. Sri Lanka: Voices from a War Zone by Nirupama Subramaniam. A good overview of various people events from Eelam War III. I did not like one chapter on the Buddhist Sangha, but there were a number of very good chapters on Razeek, the Central Bank bombing, and the situation at a refugee camp in the north. It should be available on amazon.com for a non-expensive price.<BR/><BR/>Tamil culture<BR/><BR/>1. Manimekalai by Sithalai Sattanar. Tamil Buddhist epic from about 2nd-4th century CE. This is a story about a daughter of a court dancer who wants to leave the dancing life and learn about Buddhism. I think this is the 1st book Sinhalese should read to get a glimpse of Tamil literature due to the Buddhist link. Type "Manimekhalai" on amazon.com and you can find an ok (not terrific) translation for a cheap price. <BR/><BR/>2. Evolution of an Ethnic Identity by K. Indrapala. ***Highly recommended*** book on the history of Sri Lankan Tamils up to 1215 CE. I don't agree with all of Indrapala's conclusions (particularly on linguistics), but he is the greatest and most credible scholar of SL Tamil history.<BR/><BR/>Let me know when you read these, and I'll tell you about some other books.wijayapalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346419630040677390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-63032349989861407242008-07-25T15:24:00.000+05:302008-07-25T15:24:00.000+05:30Wijayapala .Great post .Wijayapala .Great post .Suranimalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251896505827112799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-63810457870699878252008-07-25T07:04:00.000+05:302008-07-25T07:04:00.000+05:30Dear Wijayapala, Thanks for the comments and if u ...Dear Wijayapala, Thanks for the comments and if u can pls recommend few books ect for a good read on my way to work on the train! And if possible where to buy them too. I got Gorilla from "Random House India" and it is damm cheap too. Bought the book online and DHL to Melb: Total cost was about A$5 something. If ur heading up Melb way then pls let me know.Amma Gahai/Gahawihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750771501562569264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-61797708468184378662008-07-25T04:23:00.000+05:302008-07-25T04:23:00.000+05:30Dear amma gahai/gahawi,"Pardon me of my arrogance ...Dear amma gahai/gahawi,<BR/><BR/>"Pardon me of my arrogance and my stupidity of not reading Tamil literature and my lack of knowledge on that. I recently read the book (it is a shame to say but I have to admit that it is the first time I read any Tamil literature) "Gorilla" by Shobasakthi and I felt absolutely amazed how things are so same and different on two ends of SL! I felt wonderful and miserable on the same time!"<BR/><BR/>I did not see any arrogance in your post. As for not being familiar with Tamil literature, that is clearly not true as you mentioned that you have read "Gorilla." I have not yet read it and am very much looking forward to it. I have heard great things about it.<BR/><BR/>You probably know a million times more about Tamil literature than the average diaspora Tamil (although there are some who are really cool and taught me a lot about Tamil culture). I am looking forward to peter's response.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately I am not in the Melbourne area, but if I come your way I will definitely give you a heads up.wijayapalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346419630040677390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-46924447371421475612008-07-24T19:58:00.001+05:302008-07-24T19:58:00.001+05:30DW/ DA/ noltte=peace/ tropical storm/GE etc,just w...DW/ DA/ noltte=peace/ tropical storm/GE etc,<BR/><BR/>just want your views on an a few ideas I had on the navy in the future, specially since we are a vital maritime link and the Indian Navy expanding her surface fleet and amphibious warfare capability and Naval air capability not to mention china’s desire to move in to the Indian ocean. And our new found/to be found oil in the mannar basin will attract some unwanted attention to us. <BR/><BR/>On account of the rapidly unfolding situation, we could see major confrontation come to a close towards the first or second quarter on the next year depending on the current thrust (my estimates. I could be well wrong) and we could probably see guerrilla /urban terrorist and classic tiger terror and espionage operation for some time to come.<BR/><BR/>But as an island state, we have to gain a strong naval capability, while reviewing our littoral warfare capability and tactics (ensurering that the next generations of sailors don’t forget the painful lessons learned by the navy in FAC/ small boat operations and costal dominance) we should collectively move to build a base line class of OPV's , which has room for future upgrades or war time refit. Plus a fast auxiliary ship for RAS/supply/ ro-ro type work. <BR/><BR/>I would think at least 4-6 of them(OPVs); 80m+ in length, 1800~2000dtw and twin screws, with a top speed of around 26~29kt, but a range of around 2200 Kt miles at 15kt, with a endurance of around 18~22 days, with a heli-deck/hanger for a.. lets say 6~8 ton heli, and full spectrum armament and C4I package), A small fleet air arm would also be useful, if cost is a problem, we could ask uncle sam for Sea Eagle UAVs (around $100k a package) which could be launched from ships/boats and recovered by the ships them selves. <BR/><BR/>We should try to acquire or build a small fleet of costal/sea Minesweepers or MCV because protecting our harbors and the shipping lanes is vital for SL. <BR/><BR/>And upgrade our FACs and start a river operations unit (so that we can take advantage of all our lagoons and inter connecting water ways) <BR/><BR/>I think underwater warfare will have to wait till the economy really pics up some time later. But we can start with a sub school, and a submersible or two. But a strong ASW capacity in a must! This is where the Fleet air arm would play a vital part. <BR/><BR/>In support of the Navy, the AF could get a few dedicated long range MPA, with ASW capability. A good coastal maritime surveillance radar system would be a vital part of SL’s defense in the future.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777902112139093143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-77270884001155112042008-07-24T19:58:00.000+05:302008-07-24T19:58:00.000+05:30Great post Wijayapala!Great post Wijayapala!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777902112139093143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-34492017251270885482008-07-24T19:36:00.000+05:302008-07-24T19:36:00.000+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241823277948524807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-76393762429876048162008-07-24T19:22:00.000+05:302008-07-24T19:22:00.000+05:30wijayapala,Excellent post. Well done!wijayapala,<BR/><BR/>Excellent post. Well done!Defencewirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358848115700373983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-30928720480507280912008-07-24T19:08:00.000+05:302008-07-24T19:08:00.000+05:30what is described as ....100 x mortar rounds.... i...what is described as <B>....100 x mortar rounds.... </B><BR/>in the defence.lk?<BR/>Is it mean 100s of Mortars or what?<BR/>Any guess?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241823277948524807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-88622893482428971662008-07-24T17:41:00.000+05:302008-07-24T17:41:00.000+05:30this may be a little out of the subject though.."w...this may be a little out of the subject though..<BR/><BR/>"with help from China and Pakistan. China is currently the largest supplier of weapons and armaments and has replaced Japan as the largest single donor to Sri Lanka."<BR/>DW<BR/><BR/>i thought that Iran was the largest donor to SL replacing Japan this year. that is mainly due to the Uma Oya funds given to the SL. but all of those funds were non military funds i guess.Virus alerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987393023433516460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-54739255587427097862008-07-24T16:57:00.000+05:302008-07-24T16:57:00.000+05:30Sorry the National Post link:http://network.nation...Sorry the National Post link:<BR/><BR/>http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/07/23/national-post-editorial-board-sri-lanka-s-black-july-riots-25-years-later-and-the-rise-of-the-tamil-tigers.aspxNOLTTE=Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767248674450054730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-69113349370213952942008-07-24T16:54:00.000+05:302008-07-24T16:54:00.000+05:30This National Post Editor has been bombarded by th...This National Post Editor has been bombarded by the LTTE coolies! <BR/><BR/>Any patriots to counter their false propaganda?NOLTTE=Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767248674450054730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-85389211325860980852008-07-24T14:34:00.001+05:302008-07-24T14:34:00.001+05:30THE COUNTRY MUST BE PUT ON A WAR FOOTING SOON.THE COUNTRY MUST BE PUT ON A WAR FOOTING SOON.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118064410234882605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-36968978776062931522008-07-24T14:18:00.000+05:302008-07-24T14:18:00.000+05:30I think the one of the most important parts od thi...I think the one of the most important parts od this DW article is the following<BR/><BR/><I>"If the Tigers fail to do this within the next month or two, the Army will definitely capture Kilinochchi. <B>From there</B>, they will surround Mullaithivu and Pooneryn"</I><BR/><BR/>Although some might think Killinochchi is gonna be the last to capture, there is a good chance that it will be the next major town that Army is going to capture.<BR/><BR/>Capturing Killinochchi using the same thrust that we have now, will make life easy for SLA to take whatever the avenue to Pooneryn or Mullativ.<BR/><BR/>The moment we capture Killinochchi, terorrists can not hold onto Mullativ and Pooneryn as all the links between the areas are occupied by the army.<BR/><BR/>This seems very promising to me. My two cents ..<BR/><BR/>Well done and good luck SLA..!Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081985955968751549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-79397649510130896292008-07-24T13:28:00.000+05:302008-07-24T13:28:00.000+05:30Is Praba preparing to flee? A vertical dam is bei...<I>Is Praba preparing to flee?<BR/><BR/> <BR/>A vertical dam is being constructed around what is thought to be Prabhakaran’s bunker in the Wanni in order to construct a deep underground railway tunnel, as an escape plan in the event the security forces capture Killinochchi, intelligence sources told The Daily Mirror yesterday.<BR/><BR/>According to intelligence sources, tension now exists in Wanni as several escape routes are being constructed around LTTE bunkers in the event the security forces make their entrance into the area.<BR/>- DN</I><BR/><BR/>Looks like the fat oily fuck is looking to escape on choo choo train.Jambudipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894590544311665214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-64421349705305670852008-07-24T10:59:00.000+05:302008-07-24T10:59:00.000+05:30wijayapala, U r post is simply astonishing! My hat...wijayapala, <BR/><BR/>U r post is simply astonishing! My hats off to u ! Not because of any other thing but only because of ur knowledge! <BR/><BR/>Brother, if u r in Melb/Aus in any chance, may I have the honour of having a beer (or anything else u like) with u? <BR/><BR/>Must be the best ever post by miles by the knowledge, facts, analysed and presentation and …. I lost for words. <BR/><BR/>Pardon me of my arrogance and my stupidity of not reading Tamil literature and my lack of knowledge on that. I recently read the book (it is a shame to say but I have to admit that it is the first time I read any Tamil literature) "Gorilla" by Shobasakthi and I felt absolutely amazed how things are so same and different on two ends of SL! I felt wonderful and miserable on the same time!<BR/><BR/>I sent ur post to few of my friends and fingers crossed they will read it!<BR/><BR/>Again, thank you very much!Amma Gahai/Gahawihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750771501562569264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-66435439603805007552008-07-24T10:41:00.001+05:302008-07-24T10:41:00.001+05:30Tt,"probably pointless now, but actually a satelli...Tt,<BR/>"probably pointless now, but actually a satellite can "hover" if its geostationary cant it?"<BR/><BR/>Nope! Geostationary means it stays fixed relative to a point on (and above) the equator.hemanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075005485723598181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-74741415804842331722008-07-24T10:41:00.000+05:302008-07-24T10:41:00.000+05:30wijayapala,I enjoy your post very much. Please kee...wijayapala,<BR/><BR/>I enjoy your post very much. Please keep it up. Your kind of people are rare breed now. <BR/><BR/>You have factually evaporated LTTE brain-washing liquid into thin air. <BR/><BR/>Great post!NOLTTE=Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767248674450054730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-82875208864040967702008-07-24T10:08:00.000+05:302008-07-24T10:08:00.000+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241823277948524807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-87922972521623857412008-07-24T09:54:00.000+05:302008-07-24T09:54:00.000+05:30probably pointless now, but actually a satellite c...probably pointless now, but actually a satellite can "hover" if its geostationary cant it?<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geostationary_orbitTThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562816043094314769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-11795419603070218162008-07-24T09:38:00.001+05:302008-07-24T09:38:00.001+05:30Sinhalese with LTTE identity card arrested in Anur...<B>Sinhalese with LTTE identity card arrested in Anuradhapura</B><BR/><BR/>tamilnetLKDOODhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426997279106115254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-36945122835971029342008-07-24T09:38:00.000+05:302008-07-24T09:38:00.000+05:30Sinhalese with LTTE identity card arrested in Anur...<B>Sinhalese with LTTE identity card arrested in Anuradhapura</B><BR/><BR/>tamilnetLKDOODhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426997279106115254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-69783877209204247532008-07-24T09:23:00.000+05:302008-07-24T09:23:00.000+05:30I saw the Madhu statue, But it seems the Bullet pr...I saw the Madhu statue, But it seems the Bullet proof Casing is missing....<BR/>May be left behind as now Army is there to Protect it.<BR/>:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241823277948524807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-72126264532120662272008-07-24T09:03:00.000+05:302008-07-24T09:03:00.000+05:30Peter says,.....Neither the Eelam Tamils nor the S...Peter says,<BR/><I>.....Neither the Eelam Tamils nor the Sri Lankans...</I><BR/><BR/>So What kind Are you then?<BR/>For a Start, What is typed on your Passport?<BR/>Now dont tell me that you hold Canadian Passport etc...<BR/>There is only Sri Lankan type & it will always be that way.Just enjoy the <B>beauty of a Rainbow</B> with different shades & colours...<BR/>:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241823277948524807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899907675904775235.post-70133451328572212752008-07-24T08:57:00.000+05:302008-07-24T08:57:00.000+05:30"that the seat of the first Sangam was a historica..."that the seat of the first Sangam was a historical city"<BR/><BR/>Can we use non-Sanskrit names please! Its not "Sangam", but "Chankam". Apparently the Tamil name boards of Sri Lanka are full of such mistakes.Jambudipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894590544311665214noreply@blogger.com