The“17th Invasion of Sri Lanka by India in the Island’s 2500 Year History.”
Harking back, one can conclude that 29th July 1987 was one of the darkest days in the history of Sri Lanka as it was the day on which India invaded Sri Lanka and forced the then Sri Lankan government to sign the infamous ‘Indo – Lanka Accord’.
United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian John Amaratunga was today appointed President of the Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya (JSS) by UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. The late Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena was its former president.
A rally organised in Maharagama today by the National Collective (Jathika Ekamuthuwa) which was a joint venture of the Jathika Sanga Samelanaya (JSS) and the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) to press for the abolishment of the Provincial Council (PC) system in Sri Lanka.
A viable National Security strategy needs to be aligned with the aspirations of the people, and it must have public support. This will ensure the safety of the nation. The government’s prime duty is ensuring the safety of the nation while guarding against various threats, states Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.
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