Friday, 27 November 2009
The 'Api Wenuwen Api", the ever active programme for war heroes will launch the second grand housing scheme at Attidiya, Ratmalana shortly to benefit war heroes.
The 'Api Wenuwen Api" was mooted by Defence Secretary, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to help the war heroes and their families.
The scheme is also designed to boost the morale of the disabled soldiers who sacrificed their limbs to liberate the nation.
.................................................................................................................................
Gen.Fonseka given 100 security men and was a Four Star General - Military Spokesman
Friday, 27 November 2009
Retired General Sarath Fonseka’s request for adequate security has been already met by the Government and the number was one hundred in addition to the rank of a four star General with Fonseka being the only to enjoy that privilege while in office, claimed military spokesmen, Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara today (27).
Brig.Nanayakkara explained that security was provided in accordance to the ranks held by senior officers.
He pointed out that Fonseka had been given the highest rank of General and Sri Lankan Army strength was too small for positions like Field Marshall to be offered. "This is not even witnessed in India", he quipped.
He said that the security men provided by the Sinha Regiment had not been withdrawn and noted that such rumours were far from the truth.
The Bgrigadier pointed that nowhere retired high ranking Army official had been given the quantum of security afforded to Gen.Fonseka and Fonseka had been afforded the highest number for the tightest security as a retired officer.
The bullet proof vehicle given to the General is in good condition and he was using it, he said.
Speaking to the media at the Ministry of Mass Media and Information he said that the military did not make any surprise visit to the General's house at mid night as reported in the media but only visited at 11p.m after informing the security . “We had to go at that time at the night because that was the time the General was available and the vehicles that he used with out authorization were parked at his premises”, the Brigadier further said.
...............................................................................................................................
Individuals cannot take credit for war victory - Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe
Friday, 27 November 2009
Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe addressing 'Asidisi Vidwath Hamuwa' told the media today at a briefing held at the Minister the war against the LTTE ended up in victory as a collective responsibility of the Armed Forces and the people. "It is not fair for any individual to take credit for a national action perform unitedly", said Brigadier Samarasinghe.
Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe who recalled the war period before 2005 and then analyzed the period thereafter, said the dignity and respect of the Armed Forces was given due recognition by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. "This gave confidence and moral support to the battling troops", Samarasinghe pointed out.
Samarasinghe recalled that the establishment of the Defence Web site by Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Media Center for National Security (MCNS) helped the battling security forces to carry correct massages to the world.
The 'Api Wenuwen Api' concept of the Defence Secretary injected vigor to strengthen the morale of the Army,he added.
He said the largest housing scheme for the War Heroes was done under the 'Api Wenuwen Api' concept and that benevolent act was greatly appreciated.
................................................................................................................................
Presidential Election on January 26, 2010
Friday, 27 November 2009
The Presidential Election will be held on January 26, 2010; the Commissioner of Elections, Dayananda Dissanayake announced a short while ago.
Nominations will be accepted from December 17, 2009 between 9 am and 11 am, Commissioner's office further said.
................................................................................................................................
MI-24 aircraft on training crash over Buttala
Friday, 27 November 2009
A MI-24 aircraft on training purpose crashed over Buttala today, Military Spokesman, Brig.Udaya Nanayakkara told www.news.lk.
He said the details were awaited to find the cause of the mishap.
The military spokesman said the incident was now being probed
................................................................................................................................
No comments:
Post a Comment