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SLAF sports men and women honoured at
Air Force Colour Awards Ceremony - 2022 to 2023
The Air Force Colour Awards Ceremony 2022-2023 was held yesterday (05 July 2024) at a gala ceremony at the Eagle's Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall. The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd) along with his lady Mrs. Chitrani Guneratne graced the occasion.
State Minister Tennakoon joins the Kataragama Pada Yatra
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon joined the annual Kataragama foot pilgrimage (Pada Yatra), this year. The State Minister completed the pilgrimage for the sixth consecutive year.
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolence to the President and people of India on the tragic loss of lives in a stampede at a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
New Maldivian High Commissioner calls on SL Defence Secretary
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka H.E. Masood Imad paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (02 Jul).
Chemical Weapons Convention mentorship program between
Sri Lanka and Malaysia held in Colombo
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) mentorship program between Sri Lanka and Malaysia was successfully conducted from June 24 to 28 in Colombo with the active participation from a range of relevant stakeholders in Sri Lanka.
The President presided over the book launch
by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presided over the launch of the book “The Army Commander’s Promise to the Nation – I will not leave this war to the next Army Commander,” authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, former Army Commander, Member of Parliament, renowned for his exceptional leadership in ending the thirty-year war. The event took place today (28) at Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo.
Navy celebrates World Hydrography Day
In celebration of World Hydrography Day (21st June), the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service marked the occasion at Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara today (28th June 2024). At the invitation of the Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event was graced by Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, the State Minister of Defence, as the Chief Guest.
Special discussion on stipends of War Heroes retired from
service on medical grounds
A group of disabled war heroes retired on medical grounds while in active service met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on June 26 to discuss several issues they face.
Second Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) sub-group on Human Trafficking
Sri Lanka hosted the second meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectorial Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) subgroup on Human Trafficking on the 26th and 27th of June, 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Survey conducted to identify potential landslide sites in
Badulla and Passara areas
According to Sri Lanka Air Force ( SLAF) media reports, personnel of the SLAF Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Team ably assisted to conduct a comprehensive survey and mapping operation utilizing LiDAR technology to investigate suspected landslide areas in Badulla and Passara areas, recently ( Jun 25).
Sri Lanka Achieves Historic Third Consecutive Tier 2 Status in US TIP Report
Sri Lanka has made history by achieving Tier 2 status in the U.S. Department of State's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the third consecutive year. This notable accomplishment underscores the country’s sustained efforts to combat human trafficking and protect its victims.
“Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone” lights up the sacred precincts at Anuradhapura
The opening ceremony of the ‘Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone’ was held with the gracious presence of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Sandahiru Stupa precincts in the historic Anuradhapura sacred city last evening (June 21).
Defence Ministry organized series of special Poson Poya Day programs
commences in Anuradhapura
A series of religious events scheduled to be held at the Sandahiru Stupa in Anuradhapura commenced today (Jun 21), the Poson Poya Day, to commemorate and invoke blessings on the War heroes who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland and those injured in the war and also for peace to all Sri Lankans.
Happy Poson Day
"Let's not look at what others have done and look at what we have done"
SL Coast Guard receives spare parts worth USD 1.2 million from ICG
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet arrived in Colombo on Wednesday (Jun 19) for a two-day visit during which it delivered essential spare parts worth USD 1.2 million on gratis for Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Suraksha.
Defence Secretary lays Foundation Stone for DHQC Welfare Amenities Complex
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne laid the foundation stone for the new Welfare Amenities Complex at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (June 20).
Army’s new Chief of Staff appointed
Major General Rohitha Aluvihare has been appointed as Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army with effect from June 20.
‘Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone’ begins on Poson Poya Day at Anuradhapura
‘Sandahiru Maha Se Poson Zone’ organized by the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni in coordination with the Ministry of Defence will be opened in the evening on Poson Poya day on June 21 at Anuradhapura Sandahiru Stupa premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne. The event is conducted under the supervision of the Army Commander and all arrangements have been made to continue the Poson Zone until June 30.
Navy seizes local fishing trawler carrying about 131kg of heroin, valued over Rs. 3250 million, concealed in secret chambers of its hull
Based on intelligence information received from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a local multi-day fishing trawler, on suspicion of smuggling drugs, during a special operation carried out about 356 nautical miles (700km) off the Dondra Head, in southern waters. The Navy deployed SLNS Parakramabahu for this special operation in which 06 suspects in connection to the illegal act were also held. The fishing trawler was escorted to Galle harbour, where a thorough inspection led to the discovery of 131 kg 754 g of heroin concealed in secret chambers of its hull. The seized narcotics have an estimated street value exceeding Rs 3250 million. Meanwhile, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera inspected the haul of narcotics at the Galle harbour on 15th June 2024.
The President's Hajj Message
To achieve spiritual and worldly success, individuals must abandon selfishness and embrace a life of sacrifice and harmony. Muslims celebrate the Hajj festival each year with this noble aim in mind.
Round Table Discussion on “Sri Lanka's economic security
in 2024 - evaluating the outlook and risks”
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) organized a closed-door Round Table Discussion (RTD) on “Sri Lanka’s Economic Security in 2024 - Evaluating the Outlook and Risks” on Thursday, the 06th June 2024, from 1600 to 1800 at the Nandimithra Auditorium, Ministry of Defence. Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the event as the Chief Guest.
US embassy donates equipment to SL military
Marking the 76th Anniversary of US-Sri Lankan Diplomacy, the United States transferred a stock of equipment to the Sri Lankan Air Force on Wednesday (Jun 12), says SL Air Force media sources.