By L.B. Senaratne
The book launch of “Sir, the Parade is Concluded”, authored by Rear Admiral Palitha Weerasinghe, chronicling his life and career in the Sri Lanka Navy was held on Saturday (7) at the Central Bank’s conference hall in Rajagiriya, in the presence of a distinguished audience.
In addition to this memoir, Rear Admiral Weerasinghe also unveiled a collection of Sinhala short stories inspired by his naval service.
As part of the event, ceremonial book presentations were made to the Commander of the Navy, Priyantha Perera, and Lal Dissanayake, the principal of the Ananda College, Colombo, author’s alma mater.
Professor Sarath Wijesooriya delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the significance of Rear Admiral Weerasinghe's contributions to literature and service.
A copy of the memoir was also presented to the author’s wife, Mrs. Upeka Weerasinghe, as a tribute to her unwavering support and patience throughout his writing journey.
Commander of the Navy Priyantha Perera receives a commemorative copy from Rear Admiral Palitha Weerasinghe
Upeka Weerasinghe receives her husband’s memoir in tribute to her support
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
The Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he wholly rejects the Batalanda Commission report and that it was appointed wholly with the intention slinging political mud at him.
Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) and one time Propaganda Secretary of the JVP Wimal Weerawansa accused the Government of bringing back the “Batalanda Commission” for a media spectacle instead of a genuine concern for those who suffered during the 1988-1990 period.
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