Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting the welfare of the veteran community today (13 January) at the Viru Sisu Pradeepa Scholarship Awarding Ceremony, where 25 students from families of war heroes were symbolically presented with educational scholarships.
The ceremony was graced by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as the Chief Guest, while the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended as the Guest of Honour.
The dignitaries were received by the President of the Ranaviru Seva Authority, Brigadier S. B. Kohona (Retd).For the 2023/2024 academ...