Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

A series of Public Day programmes chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), were successfully conducted on 11 and 12 July in Nawalapitiya, Kotmale and Embilipitiya.

A special Public Day programme organised for the people of Nawalapitiya and Kotmale was held in Nawalapitiya, providing an opportunity for veterans, families of Tri-Forces personnel and members of the public to present their concerns and requests directly to the Deputy Minister. During the programme, matters related to land issues, pensions, compensation, welfare assistance, employment opportunities and administrative were discusse...