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HAPPY BITHDAY: J K Rithesh (Actor/Producer)

HAPPY BITHDAY: J K Rithesh (Actor/Producer)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Nassar (Actor/Singer/Director)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Nassar (Actor/Singer/Director)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Selvaraghavan (Director/Lyricst/Singer)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Selvaraghavan (Director/Lyricst/Singer)

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Harmanpreet leads rout of Gujarat Giants in WPL opener

Harmanpreet leads rout of Gujarat Giants in WPL opener

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Koththigoda rattles DSS as Richmond record fifth win

Koththigoda rattles DSS as Richmond record fifth win

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CP asks whether CIA chief was among US officials who visited Colombo on the sly

CP asks whether CIA chief was among US officials who visited Colombo on the sly

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SLASA asked to submit proposals on measures to increase productivity and efficiency of Public Administration sector

SLASA asked to submit proposals on measures to increase productivity and efficiency of Public Administration sector

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President on inspection tour of LIOC’s Lower Tank Farm in Trincomalee

President on inspection tour of LIOC’s Lower Tank Farm in Trincomalee

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Apparel producers decry 400% off-peak electricity price hike

Apparel producers decry 400% off-peak electricity price hike

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By Saman Indrajith The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) would downsize while ensuring that national security would not compromised, Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, said yesterday, taking part in a TV talk show. The SLAF chief said that the number of its personnel had been reduced to 30,000 from 35,000. “I don’t consider the money we spend on troops as an expense; it is more of an investment. If you look at the Air Force, most troops receive some technical skill. They will develop skills, and expertise, as pilots, engineers, mechanics, etc. These are much-sought-after technical skills. They can easily find jobs here and overseas,” he said. Air Marshal Pathirana said that there was a public debate on the defence expenditure. Sri Lanka had to reduce the burden on taxpayers, but it was essential to maintain an adequate number of armed forces personnel to ensure national security. “We have held a number of discussions with the President, and the Defence Secretary, on rationalising troop numbers. We will reduce troop numbers while ensuring that we can provide safety. One must remember that we need to have a military to combat drugs, crime, ensure that threats from terrorists are met, disaster relief, etc. We can reduce defence expenditure but every country spends significant amounts of funds on security and they do it for a reason,” he said.

By Saman Indrajith The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) would downsize while ensuring that national security would not compromised, Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, said yesterday, taking part in a TV talk show. The SLAF chief said that the number of its personnel had been reduced to 30,000 from 35,000. “I don’t consider the money we spend on troops as an expense; it is more of an investment. If you look at the Air Force, most troops receive some technical skill. They will develop skills, and expertise, as pilots, engineers, mechanics, etc. These are much-sought-after technical skills. They can easily find jobs here and overseas,” he said. Air Marshal Pathirana said that there was a public debate on the defence expenditure. Sri Lanka had to reduce the burden on taxpayers, but it was essential to maintain an adequate number of armed forces personnel to ensure national security. “We have held a number of discussions with the President, and the Defence Secretary, on rationalising troop numbers. We will reduce troop numbers while ensuring that we can provide safety. One must remember that we need to have a military to combat drugs, crime, ensure that threats from terrorists are met, disaster relief, etc. We can reduce defence expenditure but every country spends significant amounts of funds on security and they do it for a reason,” he said.

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