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Turkish Military Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Military Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey for Sri Lanka, Colonel Can Gokcen Gokkaya paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 2).
Army medical teams provide booster during 'Vaccination Week'
Sri Lanka Army’s mobile medical teams have commenced the booster vaccination programme across the country during the current 'Vaccination Week' announced by the government.
SLAF No 5 Fighter Squadron turns 31
The No 5 Fighter Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) celebrated its 31st anniversary on Tuesday (Feb 1).
INSS discusses on “Combatting the Financing of Terrorism to Affirm National Security”
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), held a Closed Door Round Table Discussion titled “Combatting the Financing of Terrorism to Affirm National Security” recently. Discussions were held on a remote platform via ZOOM with top experts from security, intelligence and finance spheres in attendance.
Combatting the Financing of Terrorism to Affirm National Security
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence organized a Closed Door Round Table Discussion titled “Combatting the Financing of Terrorism to Affirm National Security” on the 25th of January, from 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs via ZOOM.
Army-manufactured innovative Unicob - MRAPV unveiled
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has manufactured a Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle (MRAPV), 'Unicob' which is built with a Diesel powered six cylinder engine.
All set for 74th Independence Day celebrations
All arrangements are set in place for the 74th Independence Day Celebrations under the patronage of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Independence Square, Colombo on February 4, 2022, said Minister of Irrigation, State Minister of National Security and Disaster Management and State Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa today (31).
SL contingent with women soldiers to leave for UN duties in Lebanon shortly
Lebanon-bound Sri Lanka’s Force Protection Unit (SLFPU) contingent saluted the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva during the Passing out Parade at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Headquarters at Panagoda yesterday (Jan 30).
Foreign national regains health after treatment at SLN medical facility
A foreign national was successfully treated for Decompression Sickness by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recentry. According to SLN media, a German woman was admitted to the Naval Hospital in Trincomalee (Jan 28) after suffering from Decompression Sickness while diving off Hikkaduwa in Galle.
HIGHEST NUMBER OF OFFICERS IN THE HISTORY OF SLAF COMMISSIONED AT SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE
It was a moment of utmost pride and glory for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the Commissioning and Wings Parade this morning (29 January 2022) of the No. 59, 61, 62, 63, 64 Intakes of Officer Cadets, No. 13 14, 15, 16 Lady Officer Cadets Intakes, the No 34th and No 35th Kotelawala Defence University Intakes comprising of a total of 153 Male Officers and Lady Officers which is the highest in history.
Memory of Fallen IPKF War Heroes Honoured on India's Republic Day
The memory of fallen IPKF War Heroes who laid their lives in Sri Lanka while fighting against LTTE terrorists, hand in hand with Sri Lankan Armed Forces was refreshed at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) monument in Palaly, Jaffna on Wednesday (26) to coincide with the commemoration of the 73rd Republic Day of India.
UN Special Representative Tweets Saying Sri Lankan Contingent in Mali "a Tremendous Asset"
Mr El Ghassim Wane, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) during a meeting with a visiting Sri Lankan delegation early this week has expressed appreciation for the Sri Lanka Army Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC) serving in landlocked Mali, tweeting that "LKACCC is a tremendous asset for United Nations MINUSMA" and that he appreciates "excellent performance of LKACCC members in protecting MINUSMA convoys in a challenging environment".
Army-built house vested in a deserving family in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna as a part of its community-oriented roles built a new house for an underprivileged family in Alvai, Jaffna and gifted to the family recently.
Foundation laid for new state of the art SLAF Hospital
Foundation stone was laid for a new state of the art hospital for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (Jan 27).
Chanting of ‘Jaya Piritha’ concludes with Alms Giving
The chanting of Jaya Pirith presided over by Ven. Maha Sangha including Maha Nayaka and Anu Nayaka theros on Wednesday evening (26), to invoke blessings on the country, its people, fallen war heroes and differently-able war veterans and to get the country rid of current pandemic spread, came to an end following an alms-giving at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today morning (27).
‘SPEAT Force’ introduced for Prisons to thwart corruption and misconduct
- Defence Secretary
‘Sri Lanka Prisons Emergency Action and Tactical Force’ (SPEAT Force) was introduced to thwart corruption and misconduct in Prisons and to control such issues in a more transparent approach said the Defence Secretary ...
Plans are afoot to destroy illegal drugs soon after seizure – Defence Secretary
New laws will be introduced to destroy illegal drug hauls in front of a judicial officer immediately after the seizure while retaining a sample for legal proceedings, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (25 Jan).
Artificial limbs worth of Rs. 10 million will be provided to 167 war heroes
The Rana Viru Seva Authority (RVSA) has taken the initiative to provide artificial limbs worth of Rs. 10 million to 167 differently-able war veterans.
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Navy seizes heroin valued over Rs. 3300 million
A special operation conducted by the Navy in international waters south of Sri Lanka, led to intercept a local fishing trawler carrying over 330kg of heroin (including packages), with a gross street value of over Rs. 3300 million. The operation also made way to the apprehension of 11 local suspects and another local fishing vessel in connection to this illegal act. The two arrests were made on 17th and 22nd January 2022, as an extension of Navy’s anti-drug operations.
Navy cleans Galle beach
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a cleaning programme in Galle beach area recently.
Defence Secretary graces the ceremony of title conferment to
Ven. Kolamunne Sumanawansa thero
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne offered a Vijinipatha (a traditional fan) to the Kolamunne Sri Bimbarama Temple Chief Prelate Ven. Kolamunne Sumanawansa thero during a religious reception held at the Kolamunne Sri Bimbarama Temple premises in Piliyandala today (Jan 23).
Defence Secretary arrives at Anuladevi Cetiya in Mihintale
Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province Gen. Kamal Gunaratne arrived at Mihindu Maha Seya at the Mihintale Monastery during a visit made to several sacred places of worship in Anuradhapura today (Jan 23).
SLN foils Rs. 24 million worth cannabis racket
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in a joint operation with Police nabbed 80 kilos and 500 grams of cannabis worth Rs. 24 million along with a suspect at the Chulipuram area, Jaffna on last Friday evening (21).
Army to continue countrywide Booster Vaccination
The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) continues to carry out the national vaccination drive against COVID-19 pandemic around the island by providing Pfizer booster dose for all above 20 years.