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Our children are the future of the nation - President
In the face of the current global pandemic, the restrictions imposed on the imagination of the entire generation of children and their world are many. The
school classroom and the playground are still at a distance from our children...
Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike XI- 2021’ concludes
'Cormorant Strike Xl - 2021’, the annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) organized by the Sri Lanka Army concluded on a successful note in Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee, on Wednesday (Sep 29).
Defence Secretary delivers Guest Lecture at UNODC Workshop for Prison officials
The conduct of prison officials makes the difference between the incarcerated drug lords and underworld gangsters in prisons to continue operating their networks from within prisons or put a stop to all their sinister operations.
International Maritime Boundary Line meeting between Sri Lanka-Indian navies held virtually
The 31st International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the navies of Sri Lanka and India was held on a virtual setting at the Light House Galley, Colombo today (29th September 2021).
Jaffna Teaching Hospital receives medical equipment from SLAF
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over a consignment of medical devices to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital in a bid to brace ongoing COVID-19 treatments recently.
Press Release
The news circulating on social media platforms and electronic media sources stating a likely terror attack on Sri Lankan Churches was based on basic information which is neither analyzed nor confirmed by the respective authorities.
Army assists in renovation work of Buddhist temples
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops have extended their engineering expertise and labour towards the renovation of several Buddhist temples in the Trincomalee, Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts which had remained in a state of neglect for some time.
Planting a tree also plants a hope
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in association with the Department of Coast Conservation planted over 200 mangrove saplings in Nadathivu Lagoon in Muthur recently.
SL wins two Bronze medals at 58th World Military Boxing Championship
Lance Corporal Sajeewa Nuwan of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Leading Aircraftwoman Gayani Kaluarachchi of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) won bronze medals at the 58th World Military Boxing Championship in Russia held recently in Moscow.
INSARAG Search and Rescue training course held
A Basic Search and Rescue General-Training Course was conducted at the Disaster Management Training Centre (DMTC) at Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station in Mullaitivu and its certificate awarding ceremony was held recently using the Zoom platform.
SLN and SLCG bring injured fisherman ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) brought an injured fisherman ashore from a multi-day fishing trawler on July 26 and directed to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for further treatment.
NBRO issues landslide warning for several areas
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued 'level 1' landslide early warnings for several areas in five districts which is valid until 7.00 p.m. today (Sep 27).
Sri Lanka Army’s yeoman service to achieve 50 pc vaccination
With the spread of COVID -19 pandemic around the world, scientists and medical experts are committed to finding a solution to eradicate the Coronavirus or at least to minimize its spread by strengthening the human immune system which will help to reduce the death toll and further transmission of the virus.
Cannabis worth Rs. 27 million nabbed from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized over 91 kilos of Cannabis during two special operations conducted in the seas off Walaipadu, Mannar and the adjacent beach area on Sep 24.
Ranaviru Seva Authority dedicated to transform war heroes to organic warriors
As a result of the 30-year ethnic conflict, many soldiers lost their lives while some lost their limbs. The Ranaviru Seva Authority was established to look into the well-being of war heroes. In an interview Maj. Gen. Nandana Senadeera (Retd), Chairman of the Ranaviru Seva Authority talks about its mission.
Sandahiru Stupa will be vested in devotees in November, 2021 - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) denoting the culmination of Sandahiru Stupa construction process said this sacred Stupa would be vested in the public in November this year.
Army nabs 2350 kilos of smuggled turmeric
Sri Lanka Army troops apprehended a stock of smuggled 2350 kg of turmeric and 50 kg of cardamom during a search conducted in Wettakadu area recently.
Zestful rotary rangers in the blue skies
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has served the nation with dedication for seven decades. Today we discover one of the pioneer flying formations, the No.07 Helicopter Squadron.
Army conducts Disaster Response Training
The Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) in coordination with Disaster Management Centre (DMC) conducted the ‘International Search and Advisory Group’ (INSARAG) Training of Trainers Course recently in Gampola.
Australia and Sri Lanka to further strengthen defence related ties
Acting High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Amanda Jewell met Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Sep 23).
UN Resident Coordinator appreciates drugs prevention role
The UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer extended her appreciation for the continuous resounding efforts initiated by the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) through the Defence Ministry to cripple the illegal drug ring, which in turn reflects a positive impression on both Sri Lanka and to the entire region.
Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary
The outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General Muhammad Saad Khattak (Retd) made a farewell call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Sep 23).
KDU signs an industrial collaboration agreement
General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University (KDU) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Orel Corporation (Pvt) Ltd yesterday (Sep 22) with a view of establishing closer cooperation with local industries and securing more training opportunities for its undergraduates.
Sri Lanka as COVID-19 knowledge exchange regional hub – President proposes at UN
Sri Lanka proposed to establish a Regional Knowledge Hub in Colombo in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), to facilitate exchange of lessons learnt from COVID 19 and support countries to build back better.
Navy nabs over 68 million worth cannabis from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed over 228 kilos of cannabis abandoned in the beach area of Narivilkulam, during a special raid carried out yesterday (Sep 21).