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Speech delivered by Secretary Defence at 'Uttama Pooja' Medal awarding Ceremony - Matale

Home-grown solutions to Lanka's issues    'Stand united to achieve equity':  [January 30  2012] 'In finding solutions to whatever issues the country faces, the government would always look for home-grown methods, that meet the aspirations and needs of the people, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.  Full Story

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESETTLEMENT Discover vertical rock climbs and giant Buddhas in a Sri Lankan idyll Indo-SL JWG fully committed working towards fulfilling mandate   Actions speak louder than words Army reformulating its doctrinal training modules establishes its first ARTRAC for future generations      [January 30  2012] Sri Lanka Army, taking one more great step forward in the reformulation of its training modules that cater to the needs of multifaceted present and future scenarios, established its first state-of-the-art Army Training Command (ARTRAC) Headquarters at Diyatalawa on Sunday (29) during a brief ceremony.   Full Story Deyata Kirula 2012 exhibition to commence in grand scale      [January 29  2012] Sri Lanka's biggest public exhibition Deyata Kirula is to commence in a grand scale for the 6th consecutive period at Tantirimale Oyamaduwa in Anuradhapura on 4th February afternoon.  Full Story More new Tourist Hotels in Pasikuda [January 28 2012] Deputy Minister of Economic Development Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene said that 14 new hotels are being constructed in the Pasikuda Tourist Zone by the private sector businessmen investing Rs. 6,530 Million for the construction of these hotels. Full Story 2012, another positive year for Sri Lankan tourism - BMI [January 28 2012] Business Monitor International (BMI) believes the outlook is still bright for Sri Lanka tourism and forecast a 55% rise in tourist arrivals to 1.42mn tourists over BMIs newly extended forecast period to 2016. Full Story Sri Lanka needs our support says Europe [January 28 2012] The European Parliament Members (MEPs) have generally agreed that Sri Lanka needs Europe's constructive support and encouragement, rather than constant harassment in overcoming problems and building a more prosperous and secure future for all Sri Lankans. Full Story Tourism earnings grew at healthy rate - CB [January 27 2012] During 2011, earnings from tourism grew at a healthy rate of 44.2 percent to US$ 830 million in 2011 compared to 2010, the Central Bank reported Wednesday in its External Sector Performance Reviews. Full Story US delegates visit Kilinochchi security forces headquarters [January 27 2012] A foreign diplomatic delegation, including US Deputy Assistant Secretary, South and Central Asian Affairs recently met Major General A.W.J.C. de Silva, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Kilinochchi with a view to receiving an update on various development and security roles of the troops. Full Story President opens a new building in Defence Services College     [January 26  2012] Newly built five storied building was ceremonially declared open by H.E. the President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Defence Services College premises this (26th January) morning. Full Story Colombo City Tour 2nd anniversary celebrations with children of war heroes [January 26 2012] The Colombo City Tour, Sri Lanka's first ever open deck sightseeing tour which is a venture of Sri Lanka Tourism and Ebert Silva Holidays will be celebrating its 2nd Anniversary on Saturday (28).  Full Story Youth camp held in Vavuniya [January 26 2012] Offering a novel experience to the youths in the North and the South based on mutual understanding, co-existence and confidence, a youth training camp was held recently held in Vavuniya organized and sponsored by the National Youth Services Council, at Vavuniya "Seva Lanka" Institute.  Full Story Colombo-Jaffna Domestic flights  [January 26 2012] Actions are afoot for the resumption of regular flights from Colombo - Jaffna. Accordingly, ExpoAir domestic aviation company in Sri Lanka has announced the resumption of regular flights.  Full Story LTTE brutal attack to the Temple of Tooth marks 14 years [January 25 2012] Today (25th January 2012) marks the LTTE brutal attack on the most Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic in the ancient city Kandy in 1998.  Full Story Jaffna students who passed the GCE(A/L) with highest marks are awarded [January 25 2012] Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SF-J) in association with Kokuvil-based Kavaloor Jeganathan Foundation awarded twelve students with valuable prizes appreciating their success in G.C.E. A / L Examination 2011.  Full Story Contributing towards the Veterans    [January 24  2012] The only permanent thing about life is that it is impermanent. At some point in time we all age & become elders. We are today enjoying the fruits of freedom as a result of the sacrifices made by our war heroes. Full Story National Conference on 'The Role of the Business Community in Reconciliation' commence [January 24  2012] The second secession of the national reconciliation conference commenced today (Jan 24), at the main auditorium of the Laxman Kadirgamar Institute for International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS).  Full Story Officer's Career Development Centre Inaugurates at Buththala  [January 24  2012] Adding another glorious chapter in Sri Lanka Army, Secretary to the Presedent Mr. Lalith Weerathunga unveiled a plaque and ceremonially opened its new Officers' Career Development Centre (OCDC) yesterday (23rd January)...  Full Story Sri Lanka showcased at U.S. Army War College - Pennsylvania [January 24  2012] Sri Lanka's culture, food, products and tourist attractions were brilliantly showcased at the U.S. Army War College International Fellows around the World 2012 held at the Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jan 21). Full Story Another batch of rehabilitated ex-combatants released [January 23  2012] The government yesterday, (22 Jan) reintegrated another batch of 78 rehabilitated former Tamil Tiger members to the society, after successful completion of their rehabilitation programme. Full Story A bridge to unity and life skills and progress [January 23  2012] The past five years has seen a record rise in the expansion and improvement of the country's road network. New roads have built at a pace never seen before in all regions of the country. Full Story 'Lankans abroad must help War Heroes' children' [January 23  2012] 'The majority of Sri Lankans are peace loving and hospitable. It is only a handful that create mischief and damage the country's image, Prime Minister D M Jayaratne said. Full Story US wants to enhance trade ties with Sri Lanka  [January 22  2012] 2012 declares as the year for Trilingual Sri Lanka  [January 22  2012] U.S. Students arrive in Sri Lanka for environmental studies  [January 22  2012] Govt to establish an Upper Chamber to devolve power [January 21  2012] Sri Lanka on path of development, says Krishna  [January 21  2012] Next UN Contingent Ready for Departure  [January 21  2012] Third Jaffna Trade Fair today [January 21  2012]