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SLAF-renovated UAV R & D project opened
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana declared open a newly renovated Hangar Complex for UAV R & D project at SLAF Station Katukurunda recently.
Service personnel support to fulfill blood requirement
Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SLAFSVU) conducted a blood donation campaign in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service at the SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (Aug 5) to cater to the heavy demand for blood during the prevailing pandemic situation in the country.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ exposition inaugurates at Gangaramaya Temple
The exposition of the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ of Sandahiru Stupa for public veneration was inaugurated at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo amidst religious blessings of Maha Sanga, today (Aug 5).
SLN nabs about 820 kilos of sea cucumber in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 820 kilos of sea cucumber worth of Rs. 16 million, along with seven suspects and two dinghies in the beach area of Keerimundalama, Kalpitiya, yesterday (Aug 4).
'Colombo Security Conclave' further promotes region's maritime security
The 5th Deputy National Security Advisors’ (DNSA) Level virtual meeting, ‘Colombo Security Conclave’ (CSC), related to the region's maritime security was held yesterday (Aug 4) at the Army Headquarters with the participation of top level security officials from India, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
SLAF-manufactured HHOT units handed over to Health sector
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over two Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units today (Aug 4) to health authorities at SLAF Headquarters to be used at Theldeniya Base Hospital and the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital for patients with COVID-19.
SLAF completes building new ward complex at Mulleriyawa Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed the construction of a new Ward Complex at the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital and handed it over to the Health Minister Hon. Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi yesterday ( Aug 3).
President marks maiden visit to new Army Headquarters
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Army Headquarters situated in Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte yesterday (Aug 3).
President observes vaccination drive
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made an observational visit to the vaccination centre established at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre in Colombo, yesterday (02).
‘Sarupase Peraliya’, From Battlefield to Farm moves to Galle - RVSA
Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) led workshop under the theme of ‘Sarupase Peraliya’ was moved to Labuduwa Government Farm in Galle recently with a view of educating regional RVSA beneficiary families of the production of toxic free organic fertilizer.
No Tsunami threat to Sri Lanka- Met Dept.
National Tsunami Early Warning Centre of the Meteorological Department issuing a statement says that there is no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka at present with the effect of the earthquake of magnitude 6.5 Richter Scale, close to the Andaman Islands.
SLA troops extinguished forest fire
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops doused a forest fire that erupted due to dry weather in Bambaragala Kanda in Badulla District recently.
SLN’s school development at the crowning touch
Amenities enhanced at the Roman Catholic College, Mandaitivu Island under the patronage of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) were vested in the College authorities yesterday (Aug 1).
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Maritime Environment Protection
Enhancing the awareness on marine plant ecosystems, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a beach cleaning programme and planted mangrove saplings in the Talaimannar and Nachchikuda areas, last week.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 38 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
SLN nabs over 109 kilos of cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 109 kilos and 150 grams of Kerala cannabis worth of Rs. 32 million along with two suspects and a dinghy in seas off from Thondamanaru to Mamunei area, Jaffna yesterday.
SLCG nabs illegally harvested ‘Shark Fins’
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) at the Trincomalee Fishery Harbour nabbed a Multi Day Fishing Vessel and six fishermen for possessing unlawfully harvested Shark Fins and dried Shark flesh recently.
Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. donates facemasks
Supporting Sri Lankan Defence Ministry’s initiative to fight against COVID-19, the Sri Lanka Branch of the Metallurgical Corporation of China Limited (MCC) handed over a consignment of facemasks to the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at a function held at the Ministry recently.
Defence Secretary lauds M2C - Military to Corporate Entrepreneurship transition
Nothing is impossible for a soldier as he is ready to take up any task ahead of him, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Aug 1).
Vaccination of AstraZeneca 2nd dose begins
The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) teams commenced the vaccination of the second dose of AstraZeneca (Covishield) at the Viharamaha Devi Park Open Theatre, Colombo today (Aug 1) on the directives given by the President.
Militarization of education at KNDU is a totally wrong picture - Defence Secretary
Thousands of children in our country have entered General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) to fulfill their higher educational dreams following the KDU has been open for everyone who deserves.
"Regulating the Digital Educational and Religious Space"
Institute of National Security Studies, the premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence Sri Lanka organized a Closed Door Public Lecture titled “Regulating the Digital Educational and Religious Space” which was held on 29th July 2021 from 1400 hrs – 1600 hrs (IST) at the conference hall of INSS. The guest speakers for the event were Professor Rohan Gunaratna, Director General of INSS, Mr. S.H. Harischandra, Secretary, State Ministry of Dhamma Schools, Pirivenas and Bhikkhu Education and Mr. Shabry Haleemdeen, Chairman of Wakfs Board. Rear Admiral Dimuthu Gunawardena, Director (Communication and Publication), INSS moderated the event. He initially welcomed the guest speakers and opened the floor to a comprehensive dialogue on the regulating digital, educational and religious space. The audience was comprised of representatives from Ministries, tri forces, intelligence agencies and academics.
Army War Hero to represent Tokyo Paralympic Games
Sri Lanka’s differently able No. 1 Wheelchair Tennis player Sergeant D.H.R Dharmasena of the Army has been selected to participate in the Tokyo Paralympics Games - 2021.