"Mavilaren Thoppigalata" Presented to Army Commander Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence
9/7/2007
The
veteran defence columnist and defence author, Tissa Ravindra Perera
of 'Rivira' weekend newspaper presented his latest book, "Mavilaren
Thoppigalata" (From Mavilaru to Thoppigala) to the Commander
of the Army Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka at a function held
in the C.R.D Building in Colombo yesterday, September 06.
The
new book describes events that led to the capture of Mavilaru
and Thoppigala, giving a detailed dramatic chain of operations
and challenges.
Ven.
Ellawala Medhananda Nayaka Thero, the reputed historian and archaeologist
presided the function.
Lieutenant
General Sarath Fonseka after accepting the maiden copy made a
brief speech outlining the importance of media reportages at a
time when the country is faced with a war situation.
The
media while acting with responsibility at a time when there is
a war situation in a country should use their pen for the promotion
of morale of the troops. It does not mean that journalists should
not probe into any malpractices or corruption in the Army, the
commander noted.
The
veteran defence columnist and defence author, Tissa Ravindra Perera
of 'Rivira' weekend newspaper presented his latest book, "Mavilaren
Thoppigalata" (From Mavilaru to Thoppigala) to the Commander
of the Army Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka at a function held
in the C.R.D Building in Colombo yesterday, September 06.