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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.
KDU enrolls students from UGC
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) held its inauguration ceremony for 'Day Scholars' enlisted to the Intake 39 of the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Management, Social Sciences & Humanities at the KDU Auditorium, yesterday (Jan 20).
SLN’s Volunteer Naval Force Annual Camp concludes
The Annual Camp of the Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) concluded with the inspection of Divisions by the Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the SLNS Lanka parade ground in Welisara on Thursday (Jan 20).
Defence Secretary graces Anniversary Pirith chanting ceremony at DSC
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced an all-night 'Pirith' chanting ceremony at the Defence Services College (DSC) in Colombo last evening (Jan 19).
Funeral of former Air Force Commander late Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis held with full military honours
The former Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis (Retd), who passed away on Tuesday (Jan 18), was laid to rest with full military honours on Wednesday (Jan 19). According to Air Force media, the final rites were conducted at the ‘Nisala Sewana’ Cemetery in Dehiwala – Mount Lavinia.
Bangladesh Navy Chief meets Defence Secretary
Chief of the Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal paid a courtesy call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 19).
SL Navy conducts exercises with German and JMSDF ships in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted naval exercises with a German Navy’s frigate and two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships which arrived in Colombo and Trincomalee respectively on official visits recently.
KDU establishes Faculty of Criminal Justice
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne ceremonially inaugurated the Faculty of Criminal Justice of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana today (Jan 19). The landmark ceremony also saw the opening of the Stage II of the KDU Press.
Combat Firing Meet at MSTS, Now in Full Swing
The integral components, essential for ‘soldiering’ are the ‘discipline’ and ‘commitment’ which overlap with the physical and mental toughness of the soldier with which he would be all the time prepared to undertake combat firing when the need necessitates which also in turn qualifies him to be a full-fledged military man.
'Jaya Pritha' to be held on Jan 26 to invoke blessings on country and people
‘Jaya Piritha’ annually organized by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is scheduled to be held on Jan 26 this year under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said while addressing media personnel at a media brief held at the Ministry today (Jan 18).
KDU launches International Research Journal in Computing
The Volume 01, Issue 01 of the International Journal of Research in Computing (IJRC) published by the Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was launched at the KDU premises recently.
Army gifts school shoes for 100 Mullaitivu students
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) gifted shoes suitable for school attendance for 100 needy students in Mullaitivu district recently.
Deegawapiya relics placed in Temple ‘Relic House’
The sacred relics unearthed recently at the Deegawapiya Stupa site were ceremonially placed in a specially built “Relic House” at the Deegawapiya temple premises amidst religious blessings of Ven. Maha Sanga today (Jan 17).
Lahugala ‘Neelagiri Stupa’ to stand tall again
The ‘Neelagiri Maha Seya’ restoration process commenced at the historical Neelagiri Temple premises today (Jan 16) under the auspices of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne.
Army Squash Players Win Novices Men & Women Events
The senior national squash tournament and the PSA (Professional Squash Association) satellite event got underway during 6-9 January at the SSC squash court