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Funeral of former Air Force Commander late Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis held with full military honours
The former Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis (Retd), who passed away on Tuesday (Jan 18), was laid to rest with full military honours on Wednesday (Jan 19). According to Air Force media, the final rites were conducted at the ‘Nisala Sewana’ Cemetery in Dehiwala – Mount Lavinia.
Bangladesh Navy Chief meets Defence Secretary
Chief of the Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal paid a courtesy call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 19).
SL Navy conducts exercises with German and JMSDF ships in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted naval exercises with a German Navy’s frigate and two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships which arrived in Colombo and Trincomalee respectively on official visits recently.
KDU establishes Faculty of Criminal Justice
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne ceremonially inaugurated the Faculty of Criminal Justice of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana today (Jan 19). The landmark ceremony also saw the opening of the Stage II of the KDU Press.
Combat Firing Meet at MSTS, Now in Full Swing
The integral components, essential for ‘soldiering’ are the ‘discipline’ and ‘commitment’ which overlap with the physical and mental toughness of the soldier with which he would be all the time prepared to undertake combat firing when the need necessitates which also in turn qualifies him to be a full-fledged military man.
'Jaya Pritha' to be held on Jan 26 to invoke blessings on country and people
‘Jaya Piritha’ annually organized by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is scheduled to be held on Jan 26 this year under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said while addressing media personnel at a media brief held at the Ministry today (Jan 18).
KDU launches International Research Journal in Computing
The Volume 01, Issue 01 of the International Journal of Research in Computing (IJRC) published by the Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was launched at the KDU premises recently.
Army gifts school shoes for 100 Mullaitivu students
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) gifted shoes suitable for school attendance for 100 needy students in Mullaitivu district recently.
Deegawapiya relics placed in Temple ‘Relic House’
The sacred relics unearthed recently at the Deegawapiya Stupa site were ceremonially placed in a specially built “Relic House” at the Deegawapiya temple premises amidst religious blessings of Ven. Maha Sanga today (Jan 17).
Lahugala ‘Neelagiri Stupa’ to stand tall again
The ‘Neelagiri Maha Seya’ restoration process commenced at the historical Neelagiri Temple premises today (Jan 16) under the auspices of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne.
Army Squash Players Win Novices Men & Women Events
The senior national squash tournament and the PSA (Professional Squash Association) satellite event got underway during 6-9 January at the SSC squash court
Navy run COVID – 19 vaccination centres opened in Colombo and Welisara
Two Navy manned COVID-19 vaccination centres commenced operation at the Keththarama Maha Viharaya in Colombo and Nawaloka Ground in Welisara today (Jan 14). According to Sri Lanka Navy media, the two centres began the inoculation drive supporting the COVID-19 vaccination programme carried out by the Armed Forces.
Troops build houses for needy families in the East
Foundation stone for a new house to be built by Army troops for a deserving family in the East was laid recently (Jan 11). According to Army media, the house is to be constructed by troops under Security Forces HQ – East for a family living in Kandakadu, Welikanda.
The Army Engineers’ Contribution
During the war, the supporting regiments of the Army played a vital role in achieving victory. Different supporting regiments were allocated responsibilities in the theatres of war as per combat appreciations and estimates.
Thai Pongal Message
Thai Pongal is a special religious and cultural festival of Hindu devotees dedicated to pay homage to the Sun God for safeguarding their agricultural fields and providing a bountiful harvest. I am extremely pleased to extend my best wishes to our fellow Hindu brethren who celebrate this festival along with Hindu devotees across the world.
Happy Thai Pongal!
Happy Thai Pongal!
Leadership development among future military leaders to face emerging security challenges is vital – Defence Secretary
Leadership development among future military leaders is necessary in order to face the novel security challenges faced by our great nation said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Jan 13).
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US based Sri Lankans gifted a stock of PPEs and ICU Beds to the Army
Sri Lanka Army gifts a large stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 25 island-wide hospitals through the coordination of the Health Ministry and the Army Medical Corps.
Egyptian new Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The new Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maged Mosleh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 12).
Functioning North based green agriculture project
Senior officers of the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna visited the ‘Green Agriculture’ centred organic fertilizer production site in Jaffna recently to inspect the production process. They have also discussed avenues to improve the process further during the visit.
Army join hands for dengue control
In a bid to curb the spread of dengue fever within the Western Province troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - West conducted a special Dengue prevention project covering Gampaha, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara and Matara Districts recently.
Naval personnel volunteer to cleanup beach to coincide with VNF Annual Camp
A beach cleaning programme was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Uswetakaiyawa recently (Jan 09). According to Navy media sources, this environment protection cleanup programme was held to coincide with the Annual Camp of the Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force (VNF).
PM opens new Technology Faculty and Grand Entrance of KDU
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) establishing its 10th faculty inaugurated the ‘Faculty of Technology’ during a ceremony organized at the KDU auditorium, Ratmalana today (Jan 10). The ceremony commenced with the opening of the newly constructed grand entrance of the KDU.
Navy rescues fisherman after 18 hours adrift at sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued a fisherman fallen into sea from a multiday fishing trawler yesterday (Jan 09).
54 Division Troops Apprehend Ice Drugs from Train
Troops of 7 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under command to 54 Division recovered 350g of Crystal Meth Drugs (ICE) on 08 January 2022.