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Flood Warning – Maha Oya low-lying areas
Disaster Management Centre has warned on likely floods within next few hours in low-lying areas of Maha Oya indicating Alawwa, Divulapitiya, Mirigama, Pannala, Wennappuwa, Negombo, Katana, Narammala and Dankotuwa Divisional Secretariats.
Navy on standby for flood relief
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) is now on standby to reach flood affected folks during the showery condition experienced in several parts of the island.
UHKDU receives HIPEC machine for cancer treatments
The University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University (UHKDU) received a donation of ‘Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Machine’ worth 17 million rupees during a function held at the UHKDU today (Nov 08).
CDRD presents an array of inventions to the state-run systems
An array of innovative products spearheaded by the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) was handed over to the Military and respective State Departments under the direction of Defence Secretary and National Security and Disaster Management State Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the CDRD Head Office in Pitipana today (Nov 8).
SLAF unveils the pinnacle of Kanugahawewa Abinawaramaya Temple
The Pinnacle unveiling of Abinawaramaya Temple in Kanugahawewa, Kebithigollewa took place at the auspicious time under the patronage of Sri Lanka Air force (SLAF) recently.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris collected under the narrow bridges of Mulkada, Agaliya and Dodangoda of Gin Ganga in Galle during the showery condition in a bid to prevent potential floods in the region.
Landslide warning issued for several areas
Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday 8.30pm (7), the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in several districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing showery conditions in the island.
Sandahiru Stupa opening scheduled on Nov 18 – Defence Secretary
Sandahiru Seya will be vested on Venerable Maha Sanga while opening the sacred site for devotees on November 18, 2021, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Nov 07).
Army athletes set three National Records
Sri Lanka Army’s three athletes set three records at the 2nd stage of the 99th National Athletic Championship held at Sugathadasa Stadium.
Defence Secretary graces Book Launching Ceremony
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced a Book Launching Ceremony held at the Auditorium of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment at Panagoda Army Cantonment today (Nov 6).
Indian Air Force Delivers Nano Nitrogen Fertilizer Consignment To Sri Lanka
On the instruction of the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana contacted the Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari by telephone in order to arrange the immediate air freight of the second consignment of Nano Nitrogen Fertilizer from India to Sri Lanka. As a materialization of this endeavor, two C-17 Globemaster aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force landed at the Bandaranayake International Airport during the early hours of today (04 November 2021).
Army: In the forefront of organic fertilizer drive
The prolonged use of chemical fertilizer has destroyed the natural richness of the ground soil. The consumption of a poisonous diet has led to an ailing society. The country has also lost a large sum of foreign exchange with the import of chemical fertilizer.
Shelter from “Protectors of the Nation”
According to the Cambridge dictionary, the word “house” means ‘a building that people, usually one family, live in.’ “Home” is the place where you live or the location where you feel you belong.
KDU Becomes the Co-Host for 25th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) for 2022
KDU has been invited to become the co-host of 25th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, Institutions meeting (HDUCIM), which is to be held in September 2022 in Malaysia.
UNODC-sponsored VBSS Instructor Course begins at Mirissa
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) commenced a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Instructor Course for Sri Lanka Navy and SLCG personnel recently at Weligambay Villas Resort, Mirissa.
Troops gift house to deserving family
Continuing its Social Responsibility initiatives the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has yet again gifted a newly built house to a deserving family in Minneriya.
Army assists flood affected communities in Badulla
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops rushed to assist flood affected people in Badulla following torrential rains had caused disruptions to normal life there during the past several days.
Coast Guard trains Navy Marines on RHIB handling
A Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) handling training programme for Sri Lanka Navy Marines was conducted by the Advanced Training Center (ATC) of the Sri Lanka Coast (SLCG) recently.
Another plot of land released in Puthukkuddiyirippu
A plot of land in the Mullaithivu district that was used by the Army has been handed back. According to Army media sources, eleven (11) acres of land not belonging to the State was symbolically released to the Mullaittivu District Secretariat on Sunday (Oct 28) during a brief ceremony at the 682 Brigade Headquarters.
Administering of Booster Dose against COVID-19 Begins from Colombo Army Hospital
The national vaccination drive, spearheaded by members of the armed forces as recommended by the Ministry of Health, commenced one more progressive phase on Monday (1) by providing the 3rd dose or the booster dose to frontline health workers including tri-service men, Policemen, health and tourism sector personnel and other selected front liners.
Poppy Flower pinned on Defence Secretary
Maj. Gen. Upul Perera (Retd), President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA), pinned a Poppy Flower on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 01).
Navy’s Gayanthika Abeyrathna sets new SL records
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Leading Women Sailor Gayanthika Abeyrathna set two new Sri Lanka records in women's 1500m and 5000m at the 99th National Athletics Championships held on 30th and 31st October at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.
“The impact of Sand Mining; a threat to National Security”
Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka organized a Round Table Discussion titled, “The impact of Sand Mining; a threat to National Security'' on the 29th of October 2021, from 0900hrs to 1100hrs via Zoom.
Army built another house to a needy family in Mulankavil
Sri Lanka Army troops constructed a new house for another needy family in Mulankavil, Vellankulam and vested it in the family of Mrs Muththu Kumar Yaseeda recently.