Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
In order to observe first-hand the operations of the 'Ratama Ekata' National Programme and the Sri Lanka Navy's ongoing commitment, to the Government's flagship initiative aimed at ensuring a "Dignified Life - Secure Nation" for every citizen, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid a special visit to the Special Operations Centre at Navy Headquarters in Akuregoda today (21 April).
The visit was aimed at reviewing the Navy's active role in eradicating the drug menace that has gripped the country, obtaining briefings on operational progress, providing necessary guidance to further strengthen the p...