School for Ranaviru children impetus for Forces' welfare

President opens new college for Armed Forces and Police personnel's children:

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that the inauguration of a school for the children of the three Armed Forces and the Police personnel, fulfilled a long-felt need which will enable Forces and police personnel to overcome terrorism with peace of mind.

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LTTE has misused help extended by foreign countries, NGOs - Defence Spokesman

The recently captured LTTE camps in the East are a clear demonstration of the fact that some foreign states, INGOs and NGOs had knowingly or unknowingly supported the LTTE, Government Defence Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday.

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Rock has not properly substantiated allegations against Forces - Defence Spokesman

Allan Rock in his report to the UN has failed to provide the much needed credible evidence to prove his allegations against the Security Forces, Government Defence Affairs Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday.

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