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The Gajaba Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army paid tribute to fallen comrades at a ceremony held at its Regimental Headquarters at Saliyapura yesterday. Corporal P. H. S. Upashantha, who was killed in action, was posthumously honoured with the Ranaviru Padakkama. The late soldier’s wife and son were present to collect the award. Pic. by Athula Bandara

President Mahinda Rajapaksa unveiled a monument at the Parliament grounds yesterday to commemorate the security personnel killed in the conflict. Here some armed forces officers take a closer look at the monument on which are inscribed the names of all security personnel who sacrificed their lives. Pic by Sanka Vidanagama.

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