Defender of the Nation
Defender of the Nation
MANNAR: SINNAODAIPPU sluice gates and its adjacent areas north of GIANT TANK in MANNAR were captured by troops from Tiger terrorists this morning (28) after a fierce fire fight that lasted till about 6.00 a.m.
Chief Guest Prof. Laksiri Fernando of the University of Colombo on Tuesday (1) opened the fifth Course on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (HR & IHL) for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers at Panagoda Army Cantonment.
Post-tsunami reconstruction and rehabilitation, the biggest ever challenge in post-independent Sri Lanka, blended together with a series of arduous tasks that includes meticulous planning and proper implementation, is now in full swing across the country with active support received from troops.
THE EPOCH-MAKING COMMEMORATION of Sri Lanka’s 58th Independence Day (National Day) with the participation of the Head of State and thousands of Sri Lankan citizens was marked on Saturday (04th February) at the salubrious Colombo Galle Face esplanade during a spectacular display, attended by many VIPs, service personnel, school children and a host of other foreign and local dignitaries.
Sri Lanka\'s 55th National Day (Independence Day) celebration at the historic Independence square in Colombo on Tuesday (4), by all standards, was reminiscent of the ancient grandeur, heroism and the sheer majesty that this island-nation has been proud of from time immemorial.
Sri Lanka’s 57th National Day (Independence Day) celebration at the historic Independence square in Colombo on Friday (February 04), by all standards, was reminiscent of the strength and the resilience of all Sri Lankans, a nation who has been proud of its ancient grandeur, heroism and the sheer majesty from time immemorial.
A UK DEFENCE MINISTRY SPONSORED international short study course on “The Governance & Management of Defence†under its Defence Diplomacy Scholarship Scheme, was declared open by Sri Lanka-based British High Commissioner His Excellency Steevan Evans this morning (6th February 2006) at a leading Colombo Hotel.
LTTE Abducted Principal Returns After Detention LTTE ABDUCTED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, attached to VALACHCHENAI Hindu College, Mr. MURUGARASU THAVARASA (56) on 04th February 2006 around 2.10 p.m. returned home after he was detained at KARADIYANARU LTTE camp for questioning after he was taken away by an LTTE cadre identified as ANBU.