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SL aviation contingent at MINUSCA commended for the act of bravery
On 17 June 2022, heavily armed rebel group called CPC (Coalition of Patriots for Change) made a surprise attack against a position held by a company of the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic in OUANDA-DJALLE, more than 800 km northeast of Bangui which they overrun after a fierce firefight. They then literally forced the civilian population to leave and hide in the bush.
Coast Guard nabs illegally harvested shark flesh
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed two multiday fishing vessels along with 14 fishermen in possession of illegally harvested Shark flesh, dried Shark fins and fish recently.
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as President
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 8th Executive President of Sri Lanka before the Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Parliament complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (21 July, 2022).
Sri Lanka upgraded to Tier 2 as per the US TIP Report 2022
The Ministry of Defence, as the Chair of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) of Sri Lanka, is pleased to announce that the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report 2022 released on 19 July 2022 by the United States Department of State has upgraded Sri Lanka to Tier 2.
SLN foils another Cannabis smuggling racket
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed Cannabis worth over Rs 172 million with two suspects during a special raid carried out at seas off Old Casuarina Beach, Karainagar in Jaffna yesterday (July 19).
Army dowses bush fire at Wellawaya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops attached to the Wellawaya areas doused a bush fire at the Devagiri Mountain range in Mahagoda Yaya in Wellawaya recently.
Navy nabs Cannabis in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed about 30 kilos of Cannabis, during a special operation, while it was floating at the seas off Kachchativu Island yesterday (July 18).
Navy extinguishes fire in Hunupitiya, Wattala
The Sri Lanka Navy’s firefighting team extinguished a sudden fire erupted yesterday evening (16 July) at a place where scrap metal is collected in Wattala Hunupitiya .
Acting President Wickremesinghe visits Army Hospital to see injured soldiers
The Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (15 Jul) visited the Army Hospitals at Narahenpita, Colombo and inquired into the health of the Sri Lanka Army personnel who had sustained serious injuries after being brutally assaulted by a group of protestors on Wednesday (13) while on duty near the Parliament complex in Battaramulla.
Defence Secretary inquires health of Army soldiers
injured near the Parliament Complex
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne made a visit to the Colombo Army Hospital today morning (July 15) and inquired about the health of the Sri Lanka Army soldiers who sustained serious injuries after the protesters brutally attacked them on Wednesday while they were on duty near the Parliament complex.
Hambantota Hospital receives Medical Accessories through Army mediation
The Government Hospital in Hambantota recently received a consignment of urgently-required medical equipment through the mediation of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in order to uplift health facilities of the people in Hambantota.
Press Release
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.
PRESS RELEASE
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.