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Sri Lanka Foreign Service
Invest further for a fruitful harvest
(This article is being written to commemorate the 58th
anniversary of Sri Lanka Foreign Service which fell on 1st October,
2007)
Sri Lanka Foreign Service commemorates its 58th
anniversary on first October, 2007. Sri Lanka Foreign Service which
commenced its activities independently on 1st October, 1949 with
five members. Viz. V. L. B. Mendis, H. O. Wijegoonawardena, A.
Basnayake. I. B. Fonseka and Y. Yogasunderam - has since grown up
substantially having undergone changes, challenges, disputes etc.
etc., and now has strength of 153 career personnel serving as
ambassadors, High Commissioners, additional secretaries, directors
general and directors.
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Iceland jigsaw puzzle
Two-pronged attack on West of Omanthai, South of
Mannar
The situation is now tense in Wanni. Both the
Security Forces and the LTTE is now in head on collision course in
their efforts to defend their positions defences in the Wanni from
any infiltrations in this crucial land mass estimated to be around
6,000 square kilometres as it has now become the decisive factor in
the North East conflict.
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Ecosystem at war with modernity
Weeds have always been a perennial problem to
farmers worldwide. Yet, never has the problem been so intense as
today. The intensity of urbanization and modern agricultural
practices itself have led to reducing numbers of the multitude of
natural enemies in the eco system.
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