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Sri Lanka Defense Secretary refutes allegation of extremist elements

Defense Secretary Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stoutly denied allegations that he was militarizing the Northern Province.  He has said that troops are maintaining only “absolutely essential” presence in all the districts in the country.   Responding to the charge by … Continue reading

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SRI LANKA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATED IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

WASHINGTON, (Feb. 4, 2012) — The 64TH Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka celebration was held at the University of the District of Columbia Feb. 4, 2012, an event that featured traditional Sri Lanka dances and speeches and appearances by … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka Defense Secretary refutes allegation of extremist elements

Defense Secretary Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stoutly denied allegations that he was militarizing the Northern Province.  He has said that troops are maintaining only “absolutely essential” presence in all the districts in the country.   Responding to the charge by … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka Ambassador updates national press club reporters on post-conflict reconciliation

WASHINGTON –Sri Lankan Ambassador in Washington Jaliya Wickramasuriya hosted a group of foreign correspondents here in a January 25 reception held at his residence, prompting a discussion of events in Sri Lanka since the end of the conflict against terrorism … Continue reading

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