20/05/2026
𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟭𝟳𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗔
The 17th National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony was held with dignified splendor at the War Heroes Monument in Battaramulla, under the patronage of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Amidst a solemn gathering of tri-forces commanders, senior military officials, and grieving families, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) proudly joined the nation in honoring the brave individuals who laid down their lives to safeguard the country’s sovereignty.
To honor their memory and the legacy of all fallen heroes, Major General APCR Premathilake RSP USP ndc, the Director of National Cadet Corps, laid floral wreaths at the base of the monument.
Representing the future generation of leadership and national unity, Corps Regimental Sergeant Major (Boys Cadet) E. Edwin Anorishan from Jaffna Hindu College and Corps Regimental Sergeant Major (Girls Cadet) HMJCS Herath from Bandarawela Central College also stepped forward. Their presence and floral tributes beautifully symbolized a united Sri Lanka, stretching from the North to the Central Highlands, standing together in gratitude, remembrance, and a shared commitment to a peaceful tomorrow.
