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

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

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 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 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] Sri Lanka's impressive economic growth is motivating the U.S. Department of Commerce to urge their companies to have a second look at the island nation, a top official said Friday. Full Story 2012 declares as the year for Trilingual Sri Lanka [January 22  2012] President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared 2012 as the Year for a Trilingual Sri Lanka today. Full Story U.S. Students arrive in Sri Lanka for environmental studies [January 22  2012] A group of American students and professors from the University of Dubuque in Iowa arrived in Sri Lanka recently as environmental tourists, taking part in a curriculum that includes a two-week field course in Sri Lanka. Full Story Govt to establish an Upper Chamber to devolve power [January 21  2012] The government is planning to establish an advisory body to formulate legislation on the devolution of power. Full Story Sri Lanka on path of development, says Krishna [January 21  2012] Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on his return from a four day official visit to Sri Lanka has said that Sri Lanka has paved the way for development as evident from Colombo's commitment on the rehabilitation, resettlement and the welfare of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) belonging to the ethnic Tamilian community. Full Story Next UN Contingent Ready for Departure [January 21  2012] The 15th UN contingent, expected to leave for Haiti shortly on UN Peace Keeping Missions, had their passing out parade at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) Training School at Puttalam. Full Story Third Jaffna Trade Fair today [January 21  2012] The third Jaffna International Trade Fair (JIFT) 2012 will open today (Jan.20) at the Alfred Durayappah Stadium in Jaffna and conclude on 22. Full Story 'Uttama Pooja Tribute' medals awarded for Rana Viru families- Matale [January 20  2012] Foundation stone for Colombo Lotus Tower laid today [January 20  2012] President assures pension for Civil Defence Dept members [January 19  2012] MoD SVU - Colombo Rotary Club donates house for war hero [January 19  2012] Govt - TNA dialogue, a way for political settlement - Indian External Affairs Minister [January 19  2012] India will provide more assistance to the North [January 18  2012]