INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
All is set to pay the Nation tribute to the memory of patriotic fallen War Heroes in the series of ‘Dasawarshabhishekaya& (Decade of
Peace) ceremonies, scheduled to commence on 19th May and ends on 22nd May 2019, in which National War Heroes& Day (19 May) commemoration at
Battaramulla National War Heroes& Monument, Lighting of oil lamps, Issue of a new coin, first day cover plus a commemorative stamp,
Recognition of ‘Parama Weera Vibushanaya& (PWV) recipient War Heroes as National Heroes, Launch of ‘Uththamachara& book containing PWV
recipients& victorious warfare achievements, Award of ‘Vishishta Seva Vibushanaya& (VSV) medal to 65 senior tri-service Officers and
island-wide ‘Peace Walks& in all major cities have been planned with the participation of HE the President Maithripala Sirisena and
relatives of fallen War Heroes, so said Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayaka addressing a Media Conference on Thursday (16) at the Colombo
Sri Lanka Electrical Mechanical and Engineering (SLEME) Regimental Headquarters.
