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The Sri Lanka Army is the national army of Sri Lanka. It is one of the world's oldest militaries, with a history dating back to the 3rd century BC. The army is responsible for defending the country from external threats and maintaining internal security..
The Arali point monument of the legendary War Hero of our contemporary times, late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa received a facelift and renovation, following an initiative taken by Major General Dharshana Hettiarachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna.
Aug 12, 2020 · The 28th commemoration of war heroes killed at Arali Point in Jaffna was marked on Saturday with the participation of Army, Navy and Air Force. On that fateful day, 28 years ago, Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa, Maj. Gen. Wijaya Wimalaratne, Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha, Lt. Col. H.R Stephen, Lt. Col. G.H. Ariyaratne, Lt. Col. Y.N Palipana, […]
Jan 29, 2021 · Late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha was a renowned Navy war veteran who was victimized untimely to an LTTE attack at the Arali Point of Kayts in Jaffna on 08th August 1992, while on a military assignment. Recalling the memories of this true son of the nation, Sri Lanka Navy erected this memorial statue at Weera Mohan Jayamaha Maha Vidyalaya, with ...
Point Arali, Kayts Island, Sri Lanka: Allegiance: Sri Lanka: Service/ branch Sri Lanka Army: Years of service: 1962-1992 † Rank: Major general (posthumously promoted) Unit: Gajaba Regiment, Gemunu Watch: Commands held: Security Forces – Jaffna, Amphibious Task Force, Garrison Command Colombo, 1st Brigade, 1st Gajaba Battalion: Battles/wars ...
Aug 6, 2017 · There is an old Norse legend that a rider named Valkyrie, mounted on a winged black horse used to swoop on battlefields at night and take home the brave soldiers in ancient times. Be that as it may, our nation has produced some of the finest military heroes over the past three decades.One of these men by his unblemished altruism is remembered today as a great officer and gentleman, and we all ...
Aug 11, 2023 · The Araly Point Monument in Kayts on Tuesday (8 August) recalled the undying memories of the country’s one of the finest legendary military leaders, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc and several other military War Heroes who laid their lives in an LTTE landmine blast at Araly Point on 8 August 1992.
