Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), ceremonially launched the official history book of the 1st Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) on Wednesday (May 21). The launch was held at the SLLI auditorium in Panagoda in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the 1st Battalion of SLLI.
Upon his arrival, the Deputy Minister was accorded a warm welcome by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, along with the Regimental Commander of the SLLI, Major General Manada Yahampath.
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the Commander of Sri Lanka Army General Shantha Kottegod...