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Navy run COVID – 19 vaccination centres opened in Colombo and Welisara
Two Navy manned COVID-19 vaccination centres commenced operation at the Keththarama Maha Viharaya in Colombo and Nawaloka Ground in Welisara today (Jan 14). According to Sri Lanka Navy media, the two centres began the inoculation drive supporting the COVID-19 vaccination programme carried out by the Armed Forces.
Troops build houses for needy families in the East
Foundation stone for a new house to be built by Army troops for a deserving family in the East was laid recently (Jan 11). According to Army media, the house is to be constructed by troops under Security Forces HQ – East for a family living in Kandakadu, Welikanda.
The Army Engineers’ Contribution
During the war, the supporting regiments of the Army played a vital role in achieving victory. Different supporting regiments were allocated responsibilities in the theatres of war as per combat appreciations and estimates.
Thai Pongal Message
Thai Pongal is a special religious and cultural festival of Hindu devotees dedicated to pay homage to the Sun God for safeguarding their agricultural fields and providing a bountiful harvest. I am extremely pleased to extend my best wishes to our fellow Hindu brethren who celebrate this festival along with Hindu devotees across the world.
Happy Thai Pongal!
Happy Thai Pongal!
Leadership development among future military leaders to face emerging security challenges is vital – Defence Secretary
Leadership development among future military leaders is necessary in order to face the novel security challenges faced by our great nation said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Jan 13).
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US based Sri Lankans gifted a stock of PPEs and ICU Beds to the Army
Sri Lanka Army gifts a large stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 25 island-wide hospitals through the coordination of the Health Ministry and the Army Medical Corps.
Egyptian new Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The new Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maged Mosleh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 12).
Functioning North based green agriculture project
Senior officers of the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna visited the ‘Green Agriculture’ centred organic fertilizer production site in Jaffna recently to inspect the production process. They have also discussed avenues to improve the process further during the visit.
Army join hands for dengue control
In a bid to curb the spread of dengue fever within the Western Province troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - West conducted a special Dengue prevention project covering Gampaha, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara and Matara Districts recently.
Naval personnel volunteer to cleanup beach to coincide with VNF Annual Camp
A beach cleaning programme was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Uswetakaiyawa recently (Jan 09). According to Navy media sources, this environment protection cleanup programme was held to coincide with the Annual Camp of the Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force (VNF).
PM opens new Technology Faculty and Grand Entrance of KDU
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) establishing its 10th faculty inaugurated the ‘Faculty of Technology’ during a ceremony organized at the KDU auditorium, Ratmalana today (Jan 10). The ceremony commenced with the opening of the newly constructed grand entrance of the KDU.
Navy rescues fisherman after 18 hours adrift at sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued a fisherman fallen into sea from a multiday fishing trawler yesterday (Jan 09).
54 Division Troops Apprehend Ice Drugs from Train
Troops of 7 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under command to 54 Division recovered 350g of Crystal Meth Drugs (ICE) on 08 January 2022.
Pooneryn Troops with Sponsor Gift School Accessories to 100 Students
661 Brigade troops of the 66 Division in Pooneryn implemented one more civil-military cooperation project with sponsorship of the Hatton National Bank on Tuesday (4).
SLAF carries 6 tons of seized cannabis by air
An MI-17 helicopter belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was utilized to airlift 6 tons of seized Cannabis to Sahasraveli Special Task Force (STF) camp on January 05 and 06.
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Army grows cashew in 10 acres at Kuttigala
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched a project to plant 700 cashew saplings inside the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) camp compound at Kuttigala joining the ongoing governmental efforts to promote export crops at local level to earn foreign exchange.
SLAF sets up vaccination centre at BIA for Sri Lankans arriving
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has established a 24x7 COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), said the SLAF Spokesman Group Captain Dushan Wijesinghe today (Jan 07).
Oath taking ceremony for KDU new nursing undergraduates
The oath ceremony for nursing undergraduates of the 35th and 36th intakes was held at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Werahara last Tuesday (Jan 04).
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Army donates essentials to Children’s Homes in Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) with the sponsorship of ‘Loved Charity’ Organization donated a stock of accessories and essentials recently to Children’s Homes in Mullaitivu during a brief event graced by Commander Security Force Headquarters - Mullaitivu (SFHQ-MLT) Maj. Gen. Sanjaya Wanasinghe.
No 10 Fighter Squadron of Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates 26 years
COLOMBO (News 1st); No 10 Fighter Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force celebrated its 26th anniversary on Wednesday (5).
Army repairs Bakmeegama tank bund leak
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) repaired the Bakmeegama tank bund in Bakmeegama Grama Niladahari Division following the notice of a water leak.
Working towards making Sri Lanka free from drowning
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) continues to share commitments to improve public safety in and around waterfronts to make Sri Lanka free from drowning. Our work especially in the area of coastal drowning prevention and surf safety is only made possible by the passion and professionalism of Coast Guard Life Savers who are trained from Life Saving Training School (LSTS). The situation that prevailed in 2021 was not much conducive for beachgoers; however, with the successful progress of the vaccination process of the government, the people were freed steadily from the grip of COVID-19. Eventually, beaches have been started to outpour by locals and foreign nationals, showing a positive sign of restoring the tourism industry.
SLCG took over an offshore patrol vessel from SLN
The Sri Lanka Navy officially handed over an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 03rd January 2022 at the ceremony held at Galle harbour. The occasion was graced by Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayaka, Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard (DG SLCG), and Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage, Commander Southern Naval Area (CSNA), and senior officials from Naval headquarters.
Defence Secretary graces the first working day ceremonies of establishments under the purview of MOD
General Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary, Ministry of Defence and Secretary, State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management graced the official ceremonies organized to mark the commencement of work on the first working day of the new year, 2022 at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its key establishments.