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Two Army soldiers who were on duty at the Battaramulla Parliament Junction during the time of the protest in the evening hours on July 13, 2022, were brutally attacked by a violent group who came to occupy the Parliament complex, using iron rods and poles, until they became unconscious and the T-56 automatic weapons with two filled magazines of those soldiers were stolen. The Ministry of Defence emphasizes that the stealing of the two weapons and the magazines is a serious illegal act and poses a serious threat to the safety of the public.
Coast Guard arrested a person with Narcotics
Coast Guard personnel attached to the Coast Guard Station Beruwala and Police together have arrested a person who was in possession of Heroin in the Beruwala Fishery Harbour on 12th July 2022.
Army troops extinguish bushfire in Wadinagala Area
The Sri Lanka Army troops serving the Wellawaya area promptly responded and brought a fast spreading bush-fire under control in the general area of Wadinagala Mountain range recently.
SLAF Passing Out Parade held at CTS Diyatalawa
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fall out parade was held at the SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) at Diyatalawa recently with the gracious presence of Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal MD Ratnayake as the Chief Guest.
COLOMBO SECURITY CONCLAVE JOINT PRESS RELEASE
The Member States of the Colombo Security Conclave comprising India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka, successfully concluded the 6th Deputy National Security Adviser level meeting held on 7 July 2022 hosted by the National Security Council Secretariat of India in Kochi. Delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers.
Defence Secretary appreciates service of departing Japanese Defence Advisor
Captain Gaku Fukaura, Defence/Security Advisor of the Japanese Embassy in Colombo who will be completing his tenure in due course, made a farewell call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (July 07).
Army donates Blood
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) following a request of the Central Blood Bank donated blood at a blood donation camp organized at the Vishaka Vidyalaya in Colombo recently.
Navy seizes a haul of cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy troops managed to seize a haul of cannabis in a special operation in Norachcholai today (6 Jul). According to SL Navy media, about 212 kg of Kerala cannabis was seized by naval troops while being transferred in a van. The Navy also arrested a suspect during the operation.
Navy promotes water sports in Northern Province
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a ‘Dragon Boat Championship’ at the Karainagar Channel recently (July 04). The sporting event was held with a view of enhancing civil-military relationship through sports in the region and boost awareness on water sports and lifesaving techniques among the communities.
Death of a Patriot
The late Gomin Dayasri declared he didn’t want to be a President’s Counsel. Appearing on Sirasa Pathikada, the outspoken lawyer said that there was no point in requesting such a title. Dayasri said so during a conversation with the late Bandula Jayasekera, who invited him on several occasions. Dayasri pointed out the absurdity in the process of appointing President’s Counsel.
All measures will be taken to ensure a high degree of security
A letter sent by the Inspector General of Police to the Defence Secretary regarding an intelligence information of a purported terrorist attack is presently seen circulating in the social media.
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A letter sent by the Inspector General of Police to the Defence Secretary regarding an intelligence information of a purported terrorist attack is presently seen circulating in the social media.
Hands on food security drive
North based troops of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) also embarks on food security drive by way of planting different varieties of banana and vegetable and also sowing paddy at their farms in the Jaffna peninsula.
SLN assists COVID-19 vaccination drive in Eastern Province
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) extended their supportive hands to the healthcare sector in order to conduct a two-day COVID-19 vaccination drive which was planned for the Trincomalee based school children.
KDU offers bioequivalence studies for pharmaceutical companies
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) offers bioequivalence (BE) studies for pharmaceutical companies.
SL Army troops offer badminton training to northern students
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops in Kilinochchi conducted a badminton training workshop for a group of students and teachers in the region recently (28 Jun). According to SLA media, 77 students and 15 teachers from 6 schools in Kilinochchi had attended the workshop conducted at the Kilinochchi Stadium.
“CHILD PROTECTION: AN APEX CHALLENGE TO HUMAN SECURITY”
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka organized a Public Lecture on “Child protection: An apex challenge to human security” which was held on Wednesday, 29th June 2022 from 1400 hrs to 1530hrs (IST) via Zoom.
Third phase of Sea Vision training concludes on successful note
The third phase of Sea Vision training (Executive Course) conducted by the Office of the Defence Cooperation (ODC) of the Embassy of United States to Sri Lanka, successfully concluded at the Navy Headquarters today (29th June 2022).
Jaffna students received push bicycles through Army initiatives
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed 22 push bicycles among low-income group of schooling children and a stock of 50 dry ration packs to needy families in the Jaffna peninsula recently at the Cultural Centre, Chavakachcheri following sponsorship, extended by Mr Rajikaran Shanmugarathnam, a Canada-based philanthropist.
Army distributes essentials for infants in Mirusuvil
Army troops gifted needs for infants and other essentials to a group of fifty pregnant women at Mirusuvil recently as a gesture of goodwill that promotes reconciliation and co-existence.
Army inaugurates Stage 1 of Maize Cultivation Project in Niraviya Farm
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced the first stage of Maize Cultivation Project covering 100 acres of land at the Niraviya Army Farm in Thambuttegama yesterday (June 27) in line with the government's food security programme.
SLAF commemorates war heroes
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) organized ‘Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2022’ recently under the patronage of the SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the SLAF War Heroes Monument at Trade Training School Ekala.
SLAF commemorates war heroes
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) organized ‘Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2022’ recently under the patronage of the SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the SLAF War Heroes Monument at Trade Training School Ekala.
Army troops donate blood to Kilinochchi Hospital
Sri Lanka Army troops of 57 Division under the Security Force Headquarters –Mullaittivu donated blood to Kilinochchi Hospital in response to the urgent need for blood for patients.
SLN clears debris clogged in Deduru Oya
Responding to a request of the Department of Irrigation in Puttalam, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged in Deduru Oya close to Anavilundawa area in Puttalam recently.