Ministry of Defence and Urban Development - Sri Lanka (MOD)

Sri Lanka Defense Secretary refutes allegation of extremist elements
Defense Secretary Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stoutly denied allegations that he was militarizing the Northern Province.
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Sri Lanka 64th year of independence celebrated by Embassy of Sri Lanka, Washington, D.C. and Sri Lankan community
The 64TH Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka celebration was held at the University of the District of Columbia Feb. 4, 2012, an event that featured traditional Sri Lanka dances and speeches and appearances by notable diplomats and U.S. government officials.
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Foundation laid for Rs 700 M hotel project in Jaffna
Prime Minister D.M Jayaratne and the Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa laid the foundation Stone for Jetwing Yarl hotel in Jaffna on Friday.
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Lanka's progress praiseworthy - Russian President
Sri Lanka has achieved significant results in securing sustainable economic and social development, consolidation of democratic state institutions, Russian President Dmitry A Medvedev in a message to President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sri Lanka's 64th Independence Day said.
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President lays ground level foundation stone for first monumental 'Sanda Hiru Seya' at Anuradhapura
President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is also the Commander-in -Chief of the Armed Forces, hours before the National Independence Day celebrations at Anuradhapura on Saturday (4), immortalized the memory of all fallen War Heroes by laying the ground level foundation stone for the maiden 'Sanda Hiru Seya' Stupa (pagoda), being erected as a tribute and appreciation of their invaluable contribution to the Nation.
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Deyata Kirula exhibition opened
President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday opened the sixth Deyata Kirula national exhibition at Oyamaduwa in Anuradhapura. It will be open to the public till February 10.
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Celebration of Independence and the National Day of Sri Lanka in New York
Celebration of the 64th Anniversary of Independence in New York, USA organized by the Sri Lankan Mission in New York was held on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at the Springer Hall of the College of Staten Island, New York.
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World leaders congratulate
Leaders of many countries congratulated President Mahinda Rajapaksa on taking tremendous strides towards development in the aftermath of the 30-year conflict which claimed the lives of thousands of people belonging to all communities.
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Rural people should be given the results of giant development works - President
We have to give the rural people who comprises 80% of our population the results of giant development works we have initiated in the country.
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'Great pleasure to see the steady consolidation of supreme independence'- President
"Our nation is fortunate to celebrate the 64th Independence Day with a genuine sense of dignity about freedom" stated H. E President and |C-in-C Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Department of Government Information Sri Lanka

SRI LANKA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATED IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
WASHINGTON, (Feb. 4, 2012) -- The 64TH Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka celebration was held at the University of the District of Columbia Feb. 4, 2012, an event that featured traditional Sri Lanka dances and speeches and appearances by notable diplomats and U.S. government officials.
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