Commander Appreciates Other Ranks' Role During Fellowship Dinner
“Your efforts to free the motherland from grips of terrorism that affected us for thirty years have borne fruits. In the future, you must fulfill all responsibilities entrusted to you We have a bigger share of administrative responsibilities to do although the war is over,” so said Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya during a dinner, hosted for all ranks in the Army at Anuradhapura Farm Garden Village Hotel Thursday (11).
The eternal monument of veneration for the memory of fallen War Heroes, the ‘Ranaviru Seya’ (pagoda dedicated for war heroes) at Anuradhapura, close to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, is to be a reality soon as ground preparations got underway on Thursday (11) after the first sod was cut for its construction. Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, from the sidelines of his participation at a function to felicitate War Heroes.....
One more pre-school in the hill capital, managed by the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) had its annual concert this morning (11) with the presence of Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President SVAB. The kids at Viru Kekulu pre-school in Kandy, had their day at Kandyan Art Association and Cultural Centre, Kandy, showcasing their playful fund-making skills and artistic talents. Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, Chief Guest.....
Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Headquarters, Battaramulla with the intention of further promoting educational interest among children of War Heroes, offered scholarships, valued at Rs 2,306,000/= among Ranaviru families during a function held Saturday (13), headed by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya. At the invitation of the Commandant Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Major General D. R. A. B. Jayatilake, the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya....
The “Remembrance Day,” the popularly called, 'Poppy Day', annually organized by the Ex-Servicemen's Association, in memory of fallen War Heroes in World Wars and Humanitarian Operations got underway at Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo on Sunday (14) morning, attended by a host of distinguished guests and service personnel, including Prime Minister Hon D.M. Jayarathne, Special Commissioner for Colombo Municipal Council, Diplomatic Corps, et al..jpg)
President Mahinda Rajapaksa told Muslims who were forcibly evicted from the North by the LTTE 20 years ago, that the Government would ensure that they are resettled in their places of origin with necessary help to lead happy and prosperous lives. The President said that the Government would do its utmost to restore their lost belongings. He noted the above addressing the 20th year commemoration.....
Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Minister D E W Gunasekera said that out of the 11,969 LTTE cadres who surrendered to the Security Forces, 5,400 cadres have been released after rehabilitation. He expressed these views on Saturday (13) at the meeting held in the Sri Lanka Leftists' Movement Batticaloa District Office.
Sri Lanka Army, as it ventures into more and more agricultural sphere is cultivating another 10 acre land in Ekala, Jaela as a model farm. The project, launched in joint collaboration with the Lakviru Sevana Vocational Centre for the slightly Disable and Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps under the auspices of Ven. Elle Gunawansa.....