No room to divide Motherland
As I hoist the national flag today, I recall the
cry of victory raised by the entire nation waving the national flag
throughout the country one year ago. For the first time in the
history of our nation the proud roar of being brought under a single
national banner was taken to the entire world by our people. Our
national flag fluttered on that occasion in the last breath of those
heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the land. Each
day, as the sun rises I remember these heroes of war who laid down
their lives for the country
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Victory over terrorism
New strength to democracy and good foreign
relations:
[On My Watch - Luden Rajakarunanayake]
The first anniversary of Victory Day was of
special significance for Sri Lanka for an abundance of good results
that the defeat of terrorism had brought to the country. President
Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing the Victory Day celebrations at Galle
Face had the highest words of praise for the troops who brought
about this victory and paid the nation’s tribute to those who
brought freedom back to the country and nation.
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The world is made of humiliation and insult
The Morning Inspection - Malinda
There are times when I feel the world is made of
advertisements. Look around you. So many people, so many ideologies,
so many businesses, each of them with something to sell, each of
them trying to persuade us to make a purchase of one kind or
another. Blank out all signs, all words, all visuals and all subtle
appeals whispering ‘buy me, buy me’ and it’s still a lot of
advertising. Look around and try counting the number of walking CVs
you encounter. It’s a world of like me’, love me, hold my hand, feel
my pain, let’s make a deal, I am better than he/she, I am pretty, I
am honest, I am strong, I am sensitive etc.
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