The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of United States of America in Sri Lanka Lieutenant Colonel Travis R. Cox made his maiden call on Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Air Force Headquarters yesterday. Discussions cenrtred around matters of mutual interest. The Attaché delivered a personal congratulatory note from General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Commander of the Pacific Air Forces. The Commander of the Air Force also presented a memento to the Defence Attaché to mark the visit.
Heavy rains caused severe damage to a house in the Gonangoda Pattiyagama area in Deltota on Tuesday. Five people, including three children, were in the house at the time and no one was injured. Many items including furniture have been damaged and there is a risk of the wall collapsing. Residents have informed the Deltota Divisional Secretariat and the Galaha Police in this regard. Pictures by Galaha Group Corr.