INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Defence Secretary General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne says plans are afoot to set up a fully-fledged permanent office building for Sri Lanka
pledged.Referring to the recent struggle and protests, he said it is saddening to see the disseminating of disgraceful video footages
undermining noble service of our young servicemen, under the guise of democracy.Thus, he requested the ex-servicemen to encourage the
(Honorary Service Medal) on several SLESA members during the programme and also handed over a few books authored by him, to SLESA as a
symbolic gesture.Established in 1944, the SLESA has developed to a remarkable position as of today with over 45,000 members in the 48
affiliated Armed Forces Associations.Secretary General of SLESA Lt
Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd) delivered the vote of thanks marking the culmination of the event.Army Commander Lt
Vikum Liyanage, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, former Tri-Forces Commanders, Military Liaison Officer of the Defence
Dinesh Nanayakkara, Secretary General of SLESA Lt
Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd), a large number of SLESA members and distinguished invitees were present at the event.
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