Tribute to a National hero
Sincere condolences for the assassination of late Major General Janaka Perera who served our nation as a true hero. Major General Janaka Perera was one of the exceptional figures and one of the most successful military leaders in the history of Sri Lankan battlefield. During his military career, his leadership and endeavors to rescue the homeland from the terrorists are well known and praised by every peaceloving citizen. His leadership in rescuing the Jaffna peninsula at a crucial and decisive situation is one of his most successful and well known operations. Major General Janaka Perera also led the army in defeating the terrorist attacks of Weli Oya where his skills and intelligence were used effectively to overpower the terrorists. There were more than 300 terrorists killed and minimum damage to the army. A village was later named as Janakapura in Weli Oya for his contribution. He was awarded the medals of honour 'Rana Wickrama Padakkama','Rana Sura Padakkama', '...