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Army-built house vested in a needy family at Pottuvil
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters - East expanding its house construction project for needy civilians built one more new house and vested it in the family at Pottuvil recently.
Vavuniya Bogaswewa Maha Vidyalaya receives RO Plant
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its community welfare oriented services vested in another Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for water-stressed residents and students in Vavuniya Bogaswewa Maha Vidyalaya yesterday (Oct 25).
SLAF Judokas to leave country for World Military Games
Ten Judoka’s selected from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and Sergeant Nuwan Attanayake who is an International Judo Referee is scheduled to leave the island on Oct 27 for the 40th World Military Judo Championship which is scheduled to be held in Paris, France.
SLNS ‘Samudura’ takes part in naval exercise with HMS ‘Kent’
Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) ‘Kent’ - a Type 23 Frigate serves in the Royal Navy which arrived in the Port of Colombo for replenishment was engaged in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) off Colombo and departed yesterday (Oct 24).
Indian Navy Ships to commence bilateral naval exercise with SLN
Training ships of the 01st Training Squadron of the Indian Navy arrived in Sri Lanka for a bilateral naval exercise yesterday (Oct 24).
Sri Lanka Air Force Commences Production of Organic Fertilizer
The “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor” National Policy Framework put forward by the President affirms that, in order to produce a healthy and productive citizenry, the government must ensure the right of the people to access a non-toxic and balanced diet.
Army troops clean beach areas from Wadiduwag to Kokilai
The Sri Lanka Army troops recently engaged in cleaning the coastal belt from Wadiduwag to Kokilai with a view to create a clean and safe beach environment.
Army built four new houses in Mullaitivu vested in
Army built four new houses in Mullaitivu vested in
Coast Guard DG exchanges views on training with an Australian delegation
A delegation of the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka led by First Secretary Inspector Brett Zehnder, Australian Border Force (ABF) along with ABF Coordinator Shashika Perera met the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake recently.
New application form for firearm renewal introduced
A new application form has been introduced for renewal of firearm licenses. The application form is available in the Ministry’s website.
SLAF’s Air Power for Aerial Reforestation
The forest sustains life. Our nation has been embellished with tropical forests. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under the guidance of Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana together with the Forest Conservation Department and the Agriculture Faculty of the Peradeniya University initiated the fifth wave of aerial sowing.
Nature under Army’s protection
Nature, the phenomenon of the physical world, is invaluable to all human beings. All human activities are co-related to nature. At the beginning of civilisation, the life journey of man started with the blessings of nature. But gradually the nature was cursed by humans, with certain transformations in behaviour, such as the industrial revolution, the destruction of nature began in numerous ways.
Army troops plant ‘Kumbuk’ in the East
Sri Lanka Army’s East-based troops recently planted 1,600 'Kumbuk' saplings inside the Security Forces – East Headquarters compound as an alternative solution to improve water retention ability.
Another needy family in Udupiddy gets Army-built house
A new house built by the Sri Lanka Army troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna with its technical, engineering and manpower support was vested in another under privileged family in Imayanan, Udupiddy.
Navy plants 5,000 mangroves in Jaffna lagoons
A programme to plant 5,000 mangrove plants in the Jaffna peninsula by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) saw its successful culmination in the Ponnale lagoon recently (Oct 17).
President’s Message on Milad Un Nabi
Today is the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad, who showed to the world that benevolence and honesty are the two characteristics that needed for a person to be trusted by everyone.
Indian NDC Delegation calls on Defence Secretary
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation led by Maj. Gen. Hari B Pillai made a call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 18).
SLAF dry run to place Sandahiru Stupa Pinnacle
A Bell 412 helicopter belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has been assigned to place the ‘Pinnacle’ on the top of Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura, the SLAF sources said.
'Way Forward Strategy-2020-2025' Takes One More Milestone Step Forward Raising 1st Corps of SLA
The landmark unification of Reserve Strike Divisions, Special Operations Forces and elements of other arms in the Sri Lanka Army as 1 Corps of the Sri Lanka Army occurred this morning (17) during a formal ceremony at Saliyapura Gajaba Regiment Regimental HQ premises as promulgated in the Army Commander's 'Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025' for the organization.
Army-built new houses vested in needy families
Sri Lanka Army extending its community welfare projects constructed two more houses with the support of philanthropists and were recently vested in needy families.
A squadron of Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet arrives at port of Colombo
A squadron of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet which included the Corvette ‘Gremyashchy’ and submarines ‘B – 603’ and ‘B – 274’ arrived at the Colombo harbour today (16th October 2021). Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ships in precision with naval traditions as they arrived at the port of Colombo.
SLAF-manufactured HHOTs donated to Government Hospitals
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recently handed over Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units (HHOT) to government hospitals in Ampara, Badulla, Kalutara and Polgasowita to use in the treatment of COVID-19 patients on the instructions of the SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.
Defence Secretary laid foundation stone for Deeghawapiya ‘Pilgrims Rest’
Defence Secretary and Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed ‘Pilgrims Rest’ at the Deeghawapiya Raja Maha Viharaya premises amidst the religious blessings today (15 July).
‘Mitra Shakthi’ Boosts Strength & Friendship, Says Indian Army Chief Witnessing Final Mock Attack at Maduru Oya
The final mock demonstration of the largest-ever joint Exercise ‘Mitra Shakthi VIII’ that ushers in revitalized bonds of friendly goodwill and strong cooperation between the Sri Lanka Army and the Indian Army got underway this morning (15) in the presence of General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army as the Chief Guest and his host,
