President defends Security Forces

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday stressed he will never betray the Security Forces and is ready to face any accusation on behalf of the Security Forces that made tremendous sacrifices for the nation. The President was addressing representatives of over 64 Trade Unions at Temple Trees yesterday.

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Army Chief rejects false allegations

Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya addressing Army officers and troops at a ceremony to handover tokens of honour to troops from all Army regiments yesterday vehemently rejected false allegations made by certain elements against the victory of war heroes.

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Jaffna a tourist hub soon

The picturesque beach fronts in Karainagar and Kayts island in the Jaffna Peninsula will be developed to attract tourists, said Northern Governor Major General G. A. Chandrasiri.

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