Commemoration of “Parama Weera Vibushanaya War Heroes”

 

Establishment in 1981, the "Parama Weera Vibushanaya" (PWV) is the highest and most respected award for bravery to honour selected individuals of all ranks in the Army, Navy and Air Force of Sri Lanka. It is awarded to recognize individual acts of gallantry and conspicuous bravery of the most exceptional order in the face of the enemy, performed voluntarily whilst on active service and with no regards to the risks to one's own life and security, with the objective of safeguarding thereby, the lives of one's comrades or facilitating the operational aim of one's force.

 The aforesaid award is presented upon the recommendation of the Commander of the Army, Navy  or Air Force. The Gazette Extraordinary No 156/5 of 01/09/1981 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka states the terms an d conditions which mandate the presenting of this award.

 

At the  SUNFO Anniversary on May 22, 2016 -National Heroes Day held at  the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)  a website of Parama Weera Vibushanaya War Heroes was launched by  Hon. Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya (The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka & Patron-SUNFO)  together with Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi-Secretary, Ministry of Defense and Dr.Deshapriya S. Wijetunge –Director General of SUNFO publically.  This Website was designed by Mr.Rashitha Nalaranga  with the support of SUNFO Team and advise of  Mr.Prasad Polwatte (Author of the Book titled " 29 Immortal Soldiers" )

Immediate family members (Mother-Father-Wife-Children, Brothers & Sisters)  of PWV War Heroes participated the event and light a lamp remembering their bellowed ones. A silence honour was given by the entire audience while remembering these great heroes.

This initial WEBSITE will be further developed in coming months with more information about these heroes.

Link:   www.srilankapwv.com

 

National Heroes Day-SUNFO Appreciation

 Establishment in 1981, the "Parama Weera Vibushanaya" (PWV) is the highest and most respected award for bravery to honour selected individuals of all ranks in the Army, Navy and Air Force of Sri Lanka. It is awarded to recognize individual acts of gallantry and conspicuous bravery of the most exceptional order in the face of the enemy, performed voluntarily whilst on active service and with no regards to the risks to one's own life and security, with the objective of safeguarding thereby, the lives of one's comrades or facilitating the operational aim of one's force.

 The aforesaid award is presented upon the recommendation of the Commander of the Army, Navy  or Air Force. The Gazette Extraordinary No 156/5 of 01/09/1981 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka states the terms an d conditions which mandate the presenting of this award.

 

At the  SUNFO Anniversary on May 22, 2016 -National Heroes Day held at  the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)  a website of Parama Weera Vibushanaya War Heroes was launched by  Hon. Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya (The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka & Patron-SUNFO)  together with Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi-Secretary, Ministry of Defense and Dr.Deshapriya S. Wijetunge –Director General of SUNFO publically.  This Website was designed by Mr.Rashitha Nalaranga  with the support of SUNFO Team and advise of  Mr.Prasad Polwatte (Author of the Book titled " 29 Immortal Soldiers" )

Immediate family members (Mother-Father-Wife-Children, Brothers & Sisters)  of PWV War Heroes participated the event and light a lamp remembering their bellowed ones. A silence honour was given by the entire audience while remembering these great heroes.

This initial WEBSITE will be further developed in coming months with more information about these heroes.

Link:   www.srilankapwv.com

SUNFO 17th Anniversary Commemoration held on May 22- “National Heroes Day

Sri Lanka United Nations Friendship Organisation (SUNFO) was inaugurated on 22 May 1999  under the patronage of Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Dr.K.B.Rathnayake MP and with the blessings of United Nations Resident Coordinator His Excellency Mr.Peter Witham. 

SUNFO Commemorated its Seventeenth Anniversary (1999 - 2016) at  a  special ceremony held at the   Bandaranaike  Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, Sri Lanka  on 22 May, 2016. This ceremony was graced  by the    Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of  the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka /SUNFO Patron  Hon.Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya MP as the Chief Guest. The Secretary Ministry of Defense Eng.Karunasena Hettiarachchi was the Guest of Honour. Several special guests including Major General M.P.Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Chief of Staff Sri Lanka Army, Brigadier N.A.P.C.Napagoda USP IG, Director Veterans Affairs, Brigadier H.P.Ranasinghe RWP RSP- Center Commandants Special Force Regiment, Other Center Commandants and Senior  Officials of Sri Lanka Army, Air Force and Navy , Prominent Social Leaders and immediate family members of "Parama Weera Vibushanaya"(PWV) highest  War Heroes were  participated  for this commemoration ceremony as Guest invitees of  SUNFO.

During the interactive and consultation session at the event  was chaired by Prof.Lakshman Madurasinghe (Past President/Trustee-SUNFO)  and following  topics presented and discussed..

(a)"Parama Weera Vibushanaya"  War Heroes Supreme  life sacrifice by Mr.Prasd Polwatte (Author ,of the book titled 29 IMMORTAL SOLDIERS )

(b)Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for a better World in  2030  By Dr.Deshapriya S. Wijetunge (Director General-SUNFO, Asia Steering Committee Member of Post 2015, South Asian Board Member-GCAP)

At the Ceremonial Session ,Prof Lakshman Madurasinghe (Past President-Trustee) delivered   the  special presentation of 17 years journey of SUNFO . The Chief Guest SUNFO Patron Hon. Dshabandu Karu Jayasuriya MP, The Speaker of the Parliament presented the main  Key note Speech.

Several activities happened in the day including:

*  National Heroes' Day commemorated by launching a  unique website dedicated for Parama Weera Vibushanaya War Heroes Created by Mr.Rashitha Nalaranga  and team,

*  Anniversary Appreciation Award presentations,

 *Presenting the declaration of Campaign for a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly to the Hon Karu Jayasuriya .The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka by  Dr.Deshapriya S. Wijetunge - Director General 

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*Cultural items related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs in Plantation and cottage Industrial sectors)

 SUNFO Treasurer Ms.S.A.Zain delivered the Vote of Thanks.