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By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya reporting from Jaffna
Jaffna, March 11 (Daily Mirror) - More than 250 youths from Jaffna have applied to join the Sri Lanka Air Force during the 'Air Tattoo 2024' educational and technological exhibition, which was held in Jaffna in commemoration of the SLAF’s 73rd anniversary.
The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the ‘Air Tattoo’ from March 6 and concluded on a momentous note, marking a potential turning point in relations between the SLAF and the Jaffna community.
The event, held at the Muttraweli Ground, not only served as a platform for education and technological exploration but also witnessed a remarkable display of renewed interest in the Air Force from Jaffna's youth.
The final day of the 'Air Tattoo' was held yesterday, with the Senior Adviser on National Security to the President and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka attending the event as the Chief Guest. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, extended a welcome to the Chief Guest upon his arrival.
Addressing the media, Sagala Ratnayaka said that the SLAF conducted a recruitment programme in view of the programme for the first time in Jaffna, and over 250 young people from Jaffna applied to join the SLAF. "This surge in interest, with over 100 aspiring officers and 156 seeking other ranks, signifies a significant shift in the community's perception of the Air Force," he said.
He invites the people in Jaffna to join the Sri Lanka Air Force and to be part of the SLAF.
Meanwhile, the President's advisor thanked the SLAF for launching several programmes to help the school students in the area.
"The country had gone through difficult times, but now we have overcome that period. It is imperative to build a robust economy moving forward, with a particular emphasis on the North, especially the Jaffna area, taking a leading role," he said.
Sagala Ratnayaka said that the government is concentrating on developing tourism in the North and the East, as well as bolstering manufacturing industries.
He said the government is working hard to raise the living standards of all the people in the country."
Suhada malli Monday, 11 March 2024 09:00 AM
Sri Lanka should have 9 Subsidiary Balance sheets and Income and Expenditure accounts for the 9 provinces which will then get consolidated into one master account. If we look at developing Sri Lanka with this mindset and utilise the assets in each province for the development of that province including export potential for both goods and services, may be we can have 9 budgets under the accountability of the Provincial Heads who will also have the secondary house seat in the parliament. That way the airforce which has a few airstrips in various provinces and utilise those facilities to start engineering and flying schools. You serve the airforce for 6 years and you are free to join the commercial sector after paying back the remaining fees. Eventually look at international aircraft maintenance hubs which opens opportunity for 3000 aircraft engineers. It will be a PPP model of sorts.
Raj Monday, 11 March 2024 09:13 AM
Comedy and joke SAA. GALA We are not fools
Sathy Monday, 11 March 2024 09:48 AM
The only way to smash it all at once in ten more years
Observer of recruitments. Monday, 11 March 2024 10:10 AM
If Jaffna youths have the required qualification all of them should be recruited. However one is aware of racism in Sri Lanka and these youths stand no chance as in other government jobs. This is why one needs two states in one country. Let see whether the airforce publicly let us know later the number recruited ! Lol
Labby Monday, 11 March 2024 10:14 AM
Watch out for the trojan horse. It happened quite a few times during the war, didn't it?
Ranboda Monday, 11 March 2024 11:24 AM
This people has no idea about that application . They will learn from air force and later.......
Ganesh Mani Monday, 11 March 2024 03:03 PM
Will there be surveillance around them? The way former fighters are totured.
Concerned citizen Monday, 11 March 2024 04:29 PM
Vote catching at the possible expense of national security is questionable! Read between the lines of my comment.
Pathmanaban Tuesday, 12 March 2024 03:52 AM
What is the big deal, do not politicize every event in Northern Sri Lanka. They are Sri Lankans too, there should not be any differentiation between North, South, East and West. This advisor on something must not trivialize the enthusiasm shown by Sri Lankans living in Northern Part of the Island.
RR Tuesday, 12 March 2024 10:14 AM
SAGALA IS RANIL'S MANGO FRIEND
Mary Thiagarajah Tuesday, 12 March 2024 11:01 AM
It shows the development of the country. Everyone should contribute regardless of any differences because it’s our mother country.
VRAJ Wednesday, 13 March 2024 08:08 AM
WASTE OF LIFE BECAUSE THE SL AIRWAY IS GOING TO BE CLOSED.
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