As a tribute to sacrifices:
President raises Forces’ salaries
President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced yesterday
that the salaries of the Security Forces personnel would be
increased with immediate effect. The President made this
announcement addressing war heroes who had engaged in the
humanitarian operation in the Vanni to defeat terrorism at the 651
Brigade Headquarters in Mulankavil in the Kilinochchi district.
While expressing his gratitude and tribute to the Security Forces,
the President emphasized that they had fought to defend the nation
during last three years with so much sacrifice but had never voiced
concern regarding the salaries/perks they received.
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