Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage reiterated today that Sri Lanka cannot be a soccer ground for geo -political powers to play considering the strategic location of the country in the Indian- ocean. Participating in a book launch titled ‘Comprehensive Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region’, Secretary Prof Colombage indicated that the government is in the process of formulating a marine foreign policy based on the national interests.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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