The Sri Lanka Army accorded a
guard of honour to its Commander Lt. General Jagath
Jayasuriya as it marked its Diamond Jubilee on October 10,
at the Army Headquarters. Army Commander Lt. General Jagath
Jayasuriya also addressed the troops at this occasion to
celebrate the 60th anniversary. The Army Commander also
participated at an event to open the new wing of the
Military Hospital in Narahenpita on Saturday along with the
senior officials of the Army.
Police intercept migrant boat to Australia
Indonesian police detained about 260 Sri Lankan
migrants in the Sunda Strait while attempting to make their way by
wooden boat to Australia.