Unnachchiya Tank Regains its Glory
THE UNNACHCHIYA Tank which was totally destroyed as a result of the 30 year long war was renovated by the government after humanitarian operations in the Eastern Province. The height of the tank bund was increased to 33 ft and its capacity was increased up to 58,000 acre feet. The tank can feed about 13,000 acres. A project to provide drinking water to the people in Batticaloa area using water stored in the tank is also underway. An irrigation canal for about 23 kms, a requirement of the farmers in the area,.....
THE ACRONYM ‘IDP’ (Internally Displaced Persons) is soon going to be history in Sri Lanka as more and more war-affected civilians in the northern Wanni region are either fast returning to their new abodes or new dwelling places, perhaps sooner than they expected. In other words, thousands of poor Wanni people who fell prey to the Eelam monster within boundaries of their own areas of residence and forced to seek shelter elsewhere will no longer be labeled as IDPs. 
COMMANDER of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, all Senior Officers and soldiers in the Army wish all our readers a very happy and prosperous New Year 2010.
COMMANDER of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya in a special message issued to mark the New Year 2010 calls upon all Army personnel to work harder to achieve more victories in the years to come. Here is the full text of the message: Happy New Year! The overwhelming victory, ever recorded in the most recent history of Sri Lanka over the three-decade long ruthless cycle of terrorism that plagued our beloved motherland which boasts of an unblemished 2500 year old reputation, was mainly attributable to professionalism, untiring efforts.....
THE ARMY Headquarters (AHQ) had its customary New Year celebrations attended by a host of senior Army officers including Chief of Staff Major General Mendaka Samarasinghe. Hoisting of the Army flag amidst rhythms of auspicious drums (Magul Bera) inaugurated the day’s brief proceedings. National anthem and the Army song that rent the air added colour to the occasion.
MAJOR General A.W.J Chryshantha De Silva assumed duties on Friday (January 1st) as new Military Secretary in the Army. He succeeds Major General Milinda Peiris who is to continue as the Vice Chancellor at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Sri Lanka, Kandawala, Ratmalana. Major General De Silva of Sri Lanka Engineers Regiment.....
THE PUBLIC are requested to use the telephone facility 114 if they need to inform the Security Forces of any suspicious items or parcels or activity that would affect peace within city limits in Colombo or in the suburbs. Such information will be treated highly confidential, the Army Headquarters announced.
THE PRINCIPAL at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo Mrs. Kalubowila with contributions received from the students and members of the Old Girls’ Association (OGA) collected a stock of school equipment for distribution among students at Kanakarayankulam Vidyalaya in the North. The items gifted last week included school books, school uniforms and various other educational equipment. Among the participants for the occasion were Mrs Kalubowila,.....