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‘Sindurala’ adjudged best navy ship
Sri Lanka Navy Ship ‘Sindurala’ has been adjudged as the Best Ship in 2022 at the SL Navy’s annual Best Ship competition. According to SL Navy media sources, SLNS Sindurala, SLNS Mihikatha and P 414 have been named as the top performers in the major and minor vessel, and craft categories respectively at the competition.
Beach Volleyball training for Jaffna Youth
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna conducted a Beach Volleyball training session at Talaidy Beach recently for the youth in Vadamarachchi - East in the Jaffna peninsula.
Navy flaunts strength and readiness with successful conclusion of CONEX - 2023
The Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX) 2023 organised by the Sri Lanka Navy for the fifth (05th) time was held at the Colombo Harbour premises and off the western coast from 06th to 12th February 2023. The final exercise of CONEX 2023 was reviewed by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, on board SLNS Vijayabahu.
4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship 2023 ceremonially commences at SLAF base, Katunayake
The 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship 2023, where the world military members engage in sportsmanship, ceremonially commenced today (12 February 2023) at the Gymnasium premises in Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake with the gracious presence of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Roshan Biyanwila.
Army and Air Force extinguish fire in Katana factory
The Sri Lanka Army and Air Force firefighters doused a fire that broke out at a factory in Katana yesterday (12 February).
Coastguard nabs illegally harvested shark fish and fins
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabs a person in possession of illegally harvested shark fish and fins at the Fisheries Harbour in Dikovita yesterday (12).
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Army Farms Begin to Reap Vegetables and Paddy Harvest around the Country
The Army-managed island-wide farms are currently engaged in collecting the Maha season's paddy harvest and seasonal vegetables after they were cultivated in respective farms several months ago in order to support the government's food security programme.
Colombo Naval Exercise - 2023
The Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX) 2023 organised by the Sri Lanka Navy for the fifth (05th) time commenced on 06th February 2023. The naval exercise will be held off the western coast until 13th February.
Declaring a period to hand over unlicensed guns
Ministry of Defence has declared a grace period from 06.02.2023 to 15.03.2023 for persons who possess guns without license to hand over the guns to the Police, vide ref the government gazette No. 2318/02 on 06.02.2023.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff: Pakistan pledges continued training support to
SL military
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza NI (M) pledged Pakistan’s continued support for training of Sri Lankan military personnel, on Friday (Feb 10).
Army lends helping hand to the needy
A group of students in Udayarkattu in the Northern region was presented with new shoes by Sri Lanka Army personnel of the Security Force HQ-Mullaitivu recently (Feb 05). According to Army media, 6 Sri Lanka National Guard (6 SLNG) troops of the 682 Infantry Brigade of the 68 Infantry Division had graciously made financial contributions to reach out and lend a helping hand to these needy children.
Blockage in Attanagalu Oya cleared with military support
Sri Lanka Army troops following a request made by the Divisional Secretariat office at Attanagalla, removed a blockage of drain water that had carried tree branches, leaves and earth mounds in Mangalathiriya area above the Attanagalu Oya bund and clogged up, recently.
INSS set the stage to identify latest security developments - Defence Secretary
The research and related security studies conducted by the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) through excellence in research, education and networking, have paved the way in identifying the latest security developments in formulating National Security approaches for the Government of Sri Lanka, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said.
AGM of MOD Seva Vanitha Unit held
The Annual General Meeting (AGM 2023) of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was held at the Ministry Auditorium on Tuesday (Feb 07).
Chemsex is Threatening Health Security
The world has become more complicated day by day and people are trying to find new ways to enjoy their lives such as using drugs and liquor as external happiness tools. There are many new drugs that are not compatible with the human body causing changes to patterns of behavior. In the past few months, Sri Lanka has experienced several storms including an economic crisis, a political crisis, a change in leadership, protests and an increase in HIV cases. Now there is a new threat arising among young people that is known as Chemsex.
Army Cyclists Championed 'National Independence' Cycle Tour
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) cyclists secured the overall championship of the 75th National Independence Day cycle tour, recently organized by the Presidential Secretariat, together with the State Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Ministry of Sports .
KDU opens e-Library at FGS
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) launched an e-library at the Faculty of Graduate Studies premises (FGS) recently.
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SL Coastguard releases more Sea Turtle hatchlings to sea
The Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) released more than 140 sea turtle hatchlings to sea from Mirissa and Balapitiya recently.
Condolence Message
Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka and all members of the Armed Forces express their heartfelt
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence and all members of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces convey their heartfelt condolences
The 75th Anniversary of National Independence celebrated
under the patronage of President, PM
The 75th National Independence Day celebration was held under the theme “Namo Namo Mata – A Step towards the Century”, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena this morning (04) at Galle Face Green.
Ministry of Defence Commends the Independence Day Parade
The 75th National Independence Day celebration of Sri Lanka was successfully conducted with pride and glory under the theme “Namo Namo Matha-A step towards the century”, at the Galle Face Green in Colombo today (04 Feb).
Let’s celebrate the 75th Independence Day with pride
Let’s celebrate the 75th Independence Day with pride
Turkish Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye for Sri Lanka, Colonel Servet Okumus paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 3).
Nepal Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi Colonel Ram Chandra Khatry paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 3).