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Christmas Message
Christmas, signifying the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ, is a noble religious feast that rejoices, bringing love and peace not only for Christians in Sri Lanka and across the world, but for all mankind.
Strict and prompt action being taken by the GoSL under the auspices of the
Ministry of Defence to combat Human Trafficking
Through a policy decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers in July this year, the Chairmanship of the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force was shifted from the Ministry of Justice to the Ministry of Defence,
7th UNMISS contingent in South Sudan completes its tenure
The 7th UNMISS contingent at SRIMED Level 2 UN Hospital in Bor, South Sudan marking its successful completion of the one-year mission in the UN presented a military parade to its Contingent Commander recently before arriving in Sri Lanka.
Press Release
Ministry of Defence denied the circulation of false details published on social media and certain media regarding alleged mining in the seas off the coast of Batticaloa by a barge that had been anchored a few days ago due to facing an emergency following a fuel shortage during the ship’s expedition from UAE to Bangladesh.
KDU opens Geospatial Laboratory to facilitate Spatial Sciences
A fully-fledged Geospatial Laboratory was declared open for the Department of Spatial Sciences of the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) at the Southern Campus, Sooriyawewa recently.
SLN renovates computer laboratory of Howpe Maha Vidyalaya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN)- renovated computer laboratory of Howpe Maha Vidyalaya was handed over to the School authorities recently.
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Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa Memorial Oration 2021
Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) organized the Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa Inaugural Memorial Oration on 16th of December 2021 from 1500hrs to 1700hrs at the auditorium of Suhurupaya building, Battaramulla with the participation of Mrs. Lali Kobbekaduwa and family members of late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, Secretaries to the Ministries, Navy Commander, Tri forces, Police, Intelligence Services, Defence Attaches to Sri Lanka, academia and resource pool of INSS. General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd.) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, Secretary - Ministry of Defence and the State Ministry of National Security graced the inaugural memorial oration as the Chief Guest.
SLAF women’s team wins 69th National Life Saving Championship
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) women’s team won the 69th National Lifesaving Championship organized by the Sir Lanka Lifesaving Association at the Lifesaving Headquarters in Mount Lavinia recently (Dec 18).
Air Force hands over aircraft to Moratuwa University
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has hand over a Mig-27 aircraft to the Moratuwa University. SLAF media reports, the aircraft was presented to the Moratuwa University with the view to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the Sri Lanka Air Force and the University of Moratuwa.
Inauguration of BRAC, a great leap forward in SL history
Fulfilling a long felt need in the country, Border Risk Assessment Centre (BRAC) in Sri Lanka was ceremonially inaugurated today (Dec 20) jointly by Australian Minister for Home Affairs Hon. Karen Andrews and Minister of Irrigation, State Minister of National Security and Disaster Management and State Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa at the Suhurupaya building complex in Battaramulla.
SLN plants 100,000 mangrove saplings
Sri Lanka Navy commenced planting of over 100,000 mangrove saplings along the lagoon area from Chilaw to Malwathu Oya covering estuaries and banks, last Saturday (Dec 18).
SLMA gifted the Nation with 316 new Officers
316 brave sons and daughters of the country received the President’s Commission during a dignified Passing Out Parade (POP) held today (Dec 19) at Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), Diyatalawa with HE the President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces Gotabaya Rajapaksa gracing as the Chief Guest.
Army Officer Career Development Centre renamed as ‘Army War College
Sri Lanka Army’s Officer Career Development Centre (OCDC) in Buttala has been renamed as the 'Army War College'.
Don’t ruin your lives through drugs or unnecessary acts – Defence Secretary requests students
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said that our children should be duly guided and prevented from falling prey to drugs, unnecessary affairs, misuse of mobile phones and social media while stating that over 3000 such cases are to be investigated. Legal action has been taken against 70 such cases during the last month alone.
PNS ‘Tughril’ departs island after successful naval exercise
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) ‘Tughril’ which arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit on 13th December 2021, set sail from the island after a successful naval exercise with Sri Lanka Navy on 16th December.
INSS holds inaugural Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa Memorial Oration
The inaugural Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa Memorial Oration organized by the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) was held at the Suhurupaya auditorium in Battaramulla today (Dec 16).
Navy-manufactured thalassemia infusion systems handed over to Ministry of Health
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne handed over Navy-manufactured thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health, during a simple ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters today (15th December 2021).
Head of JICA and DG Coast Guard met on-board
Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Sri Lanka Yamada Tetsuga met the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake at the SLCG Ship Samudra Raksha recently (Dec 14).
SL troops at UNIFIL honoured with medals
Sri Lankan (SL) contingent in Lebanon was honoured with medals during the Medal Parade of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) recently at its Headquarters in Naqoura for the exemplary dedication of SL troops.
Sri Lanka Armed Forces committed to ensure national security as well as for the development of the country
The Secretary of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne, says that Sri Lanka Armed Forces have played a vital role in ensuring national security as well as nation building process over the past two years.
SL and Japan looking for avenues to further strengthen Defence Cooperation
His Excellency Mizukoshi Hideaki the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Sri Lanka made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Dec 15).
Foreign fishing vessel held with heroin valued at over Rs. 2509 million street value and its suspects brought ashore
A special operation mounted by the Navy in international waters south of Sri Lanka recently, led to intercept a fishing vessel of foreign origin carrying about 250kg and 996g (including packages) of heroin with 06 suspects. The consignment of illegal drugs valued at over Rs. 2509 million street value and the 06 foreign suspects were brought to the port of Colombo this morning (15th December) by Sri Lanka Navy. Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne were also present at the Colombo harbour to inspect the apprehended haul of narcotics.
Air Force weightlifters shine at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021
Two Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) weightlifters managed to put the country’s name among the Medal Tally at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan recently.
Army in Mullaittivu reaches out to the needy
Army troops under Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu carried out a series of humanitarian and community oriented projects aimed at enhancing the living standards of low-income group families in the region.