{
  "id": 10994341,
  "title": "“Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals presented under President’s patronage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/vishishta-seva-vibhushana-medals-presented-under-presidents-patronage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T15:44:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/vishishta-seva-vibhushana-medals-presented-under-presidents-patronage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On this day, the \"Vishishta Seva Vibhushana\" medals were awarded to senior officers of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, and Air Force. The presentation took place at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.\n\nPresident Dissanayake stated that the recipients have made exceptional contributions to the country and its people. He highlighted their unwavering commitment to their duties, regardless of circumstances such as day or night, weather conditions, or personal risk. He emphasized the country's need for a strong public service and acknowledged the recipients' role in strengthening it.\n\nA total of 57 serving and retired officers were presented with the \"Vishishta Seva Vibhushana\" medals. The President joined the medal recipients for a group photograph following the ceremony.\n\nPresident Dissanayake emphasized the importance of self-discipline in both professional and personal lives. He noted that maintaining self-discipline is crucial for the country's progress, even when it contradicts societal norms or values. The President called upon the recipients and the nation to uphold this value, as it is essential for overcoming challenges and moving forward together.",
  "summary": "The presentation of the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals, awarded in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the regular forces of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, was held this afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The President stated that the senior […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}