Third Cavalry Supercross Excites & Thrills Sports Racing Enthusiasts
The thrilling third Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) organized ‘Cavalry Supercross’ stormed the Pangolla racing track at Kurunegala Sunday (3), amidst a sea of racing enthusiasts, headed by Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, the pioneer of the event who graced the occasion as Chief Guest. This third ‘Cavalry Supercross’, a novel experience project of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps on this 60 ft wide 1.4 km long gravel track with 5 corners....
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Ministry of Defence initiated ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’, the wellness resort for life-time care of dependent War Heroes at Attidiya, Dehiwala, turned one year old on May 30, 2012. A series of commemorative programmes to mark the milestone in its life span, got underway Wednesday (30) evening, giving pride of place to an all-night Pirith Chanting, religious rites and rituals. 
One more phase of the ‘Sanda Hiru Seya’ (pagoda dedicated for fallen War Heroes), now under construction at Anuradhapura sacred area, close to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises, commenced Tuesday (5) morning with the participation of the project’s pioneer, Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban Development as the Chief Guest, together with tri-service Commanders and the IGP. The day’s auspicious ceremony saw the cornerstones for erection of the Salapathala Maluwa (layer paved with stone slabs) of the Pagoda were laid and a marble-made Buddha statue with a tray for offerings was unveiled for public veneration in the Sanda Hiru Seya Bo tree premises by distinguished guests for the occasion. The Buddha statue was a gift from the resident Burmese monk at Anuradhapura, following coordination done by Ven. Pallegama Siriniwasabhidana Nayaka Thero.....
Sri Lanka’s success in rehabilitating former terrorists would make it the best model for other countries which face similar conflicts and also in the rehabilitation of ex-cadre, said the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation, Brigadier Darshana Hettiarachchi. In an interview with the Sunday Observer, he said “Nearly 11,000 ex-tigers are back with their families and living peacefully.
Nearly 100 students of Jaffna’s Navatkuli Sakalakalavallavan Vidyalaya, Navatkuli Maha Vidyalaya and Kovilakkandy Government Tamil Mixed School, situated in the 523 Brigade area, added an unforgettable day to their school career a few days back when all of them were taken on an educational trip by the Army.
People in the area, ahead of the 56 Division Headquarters along the A-9 road in Vavuniya were treated to Kottamalli (Coriander) drinks on account of the Poson Full Moon Poya Day after a special Dhamma sermon was organized with the participation of Kokkeliya village devotees. Officers and other ranks enthusiastically contributed to the conduct of the Dansela throughout the whole evening. A large number of people enjoyed the hospitality and generosity of the Army troops.
A special ‘Poson’ Zone, organized in the Kilinochchi Madya Maha Vidyalaya playground drew a record gathering of spectators and students in the area. ‘Poson’ Zone, comprised of a pandol, rice and ice cream Dansel, presentation of devotional songs, display of lanterns and a replica of the Mihinthale rock, etc adorned the premises on Poya day (4).
US based ‘Namaste’ organization in coordination with the Colombo Rotary Club have come forward to introduce and award an interest free loan to resettled villagers, living in Ichchankulam, Vellankulam, Parakatukallu, Kalmadu, Marathamadu and Iranailuppai areas. Under the programme, Mr S. Rathnasingham, a well-known donor....jpg)
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of People’s Republic of China (PRC) is prepared to provide Sri Lanka with any assistance whatsoever in case of any emergency, catastrophe or otherwise, so said General Lisng Guanglie, Minister of National Defence, PRC during a meeting held at the PLA General Headquarters on Thursday (7) with Sri Lanka’s Army Chief currently in Beijing. This is the first time in the Sri Lankan military history an incumbent Commander of the Army had the rare distinction of having a separate meeting with a......jpg "Click to magnify/shrink")
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