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Japanese Coast Guard and JICA to evaluate SLCG’s oil spill response skills
A delegation comprised of Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte yesterday (Feb 13) in order to discuss initial planning for oil spill exercises scheduled to be held from Feb 14 to 25 this year.
“SRSG commends SL troops Incredible Work” & “Excellent Professional Conduct”
Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Mr El-Ghassim Wane attended a formal Medal Parade held in recognition of the incredible work of the Sri Lankan Army's Combat Convoy Company (CCC) in Gao on Saturday (Feb 12).
KDU signs agreement with La Jolla Institute USA
The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) had signed an agreement with La Jolla Institute, USA to conduct collaborative research.
New Pakistan’s HC held discussions with Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (February 11).
Foreign Minister lectures NDC course participants
Foreign Minister Hon. Prof. GL Peiris delivered a lecture on ‘The Armed Forces, Human Rights Law and Geneva Process’ at the National Defence College (NDC) yesterday (10).
SLCOMM inaugurates 5th Annual Academic Session
The inaugural programme of the fifth annual academic session of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) commenced at the Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya yesterday (Feb 10).
Round Table Discussion on “Internal and External Dimensions of Economic Security”
Sri Lanka is in a great need of a comprehensive evidence-based analysis of the current economic situation in order to consider policy options to enhance the country’s economic security in the year ahead.
“Kapruka Ranaviru Pranama 2022” - Coconut saplings to War Heroes
In parallel with the 74th Independence Day celebrations the inaugural ceremony to distribute 5000 coconut saplings among war heroes was held at the Ranaviru Village in Dompe, Keragala in the Gampaha District. The island wide programme is organized jointly by the Coconut Cultivation Board and the Ranaviru Seva Authority.
Dry ration packs for needy Kilinochchi families
Sri Lanka Army troops in Kilinochchi yet again distributed a stock of dry ration packs to a group of needy families in the region recently. According to Army media, 42 deserving families living in Killinochchi were given dry ration packs at a programme held at the Kannan Church premises during the weekend (Feb 5).
Russian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Yuri Materiy, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 09).
Army troops work to eradicate dengue in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna conducted a 4-day long cleaning and awareness campaign covering Jaffna town area recently, in line with the National Dengue prevention programme of the health authorities.
KDU implements MATLAB campus-wide license
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has implemented the MATLAB campus-wide license recently in a bid to assist the students in their studies and the staff to undertake advanced simulations for high-end research projects.
Our Deepest Sympathies
I and staff of the Ministry of Defence along with all the members of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces convey deepest sympathies on the demise of iconic Indian singer Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.
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Navy apprehended Crystal Methamphetamine in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during an operation conducted at Erukkalampiddi, Mannar yesterday (Feb 04) with the assistance of Mannar Police nabbed about 01kg and 76g Methamphetamine (ICE) of more than Rs. 08 million street value.
Army troops donate blood to Jaffna Teaching Hospital
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 55 Division under the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) donated blood to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital Blood Bank recently in response to a request of the hospital for replenishment of blood stocks, needed for seriously ill patients.
The 74th Independence Day was celebrated with pride
The 74th Independence Day was celebrated with pride under the theme of 'An affluent tomorrow and prosperous motherland with challenges overcome' at the Independence Square, Colombo today (Feb 4).
Speech made by His Excellency President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 74th Independence Day
Throughout history, people of various nations have struggled, fought and made great sacrifices for their right to live as dignified citizens in a free country.
Minister of Justice Delivers a Lecture at NDC
Hon. M.U.M. Ali Sabry PC, the Minister of Justice was invited to deliver a lecture at the National Defence College on Thursday, 03 February 2022.
Rs. 10 million worth Electric Tricycles presented to differently able War Heroes
A group of differently able War Heroes of Tri Forces was presented with 50 Electric Tricycles in view of the forthcoming 74th Independence Day celebrations.
Navy foils another drug smuggling attempt in international waters
In a special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in coordination with Sri Lanka Police and intelligence agencies, another drug-carrying foreign vessel was intercepted in international waters south of Sri Lanka on 26th January 2022. This foreign multiday fishing trawler, remaining on high seas with a view to transfer the consignment to a local fishing vessel, had jettisoned about 200kg of heroin into sea, when it was approached by the Navy. During further search of the vessel, the Navy managed to recover about 250g of heroin and a satellite phone. Accordingly, the Navy nabbed 09 foreign suspects aboard in connection to this racket. The apprehended suspects along with the foreign vessel were brought to the port of Colombo for further investigations today (03rd February). The coordinated operation paved the way to thwart the influx of another large quantity of illegal drugs to the country.
Let’s celebrate 74th Independence Day with pride.
Let’s celebrate 74th Independence Day with pride.
Nigerian Defence Adviser calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Adviser of the Nigerian High Commission for Sri Lanka, Commodore Anthony Victor Kujoh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 2).
Defence Secretary witnessed Independence Day rehearsals
Defence Ministry Secretary and Secretary to State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management Gen. Kamal Gunaratne reviewed the rehearsals of forthcoming Independence Day parade at the Independence Square, Colombo today morning (Feb 2).