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Army gets more awareness on organic fertilizer production
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in coordination with Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority conducted an awareness programme on production of organic fertilizer recently in Welioya.
United Nations’ fullest support to Sri Lanka …
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that the UN will provide its full support to Sri Lanka in moving forward to promote unity among different communities.
Donation of Blood to usher coexistence
The donation of blood is one of the best ways to help others in need. It is a painless and hassle-free noble act that any healthier person can do. Moreover, fulfilling the critical need for blood is an act of kind-heartedness and revelation of humanity irrespective of race, religion and nationality anywhere in the world.
“Confronting Cybercrime, Cyber Harassment and Cyber Defamation In a Surging Era of Technology”
Institute of National Security Studies, the premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence organized a virtual Threat Lens titled “Confronting Cybercrime, Cyber Harassment and Cyber Defamation in a Surging Era of Technology” which was held on the 17th September 2021 from 1400hrs to 1530hrs via ZOOM. The Chair of the event was Director General of Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD), Major General K. R. P. Rowel (Retd.) RWP VSV USP ndu psc USACGSC representing the Secretary, Ministry of Defence and State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management. The Guest Speaker for the event was Mr. Deenadayalan Nagaratnam, Information Security Engineer, Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT). Professor Rohan Gunaratna, Director General of INSS moderated the event.
SLCG enhances water safety knowledge of armed forces members
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) in view of improving water safety knowledge and drowning accident response skills among the members of armed forces, conducted a Basic level Life Saving Training course for Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel at Life Saving Training School, Balapitaya recently.
Navy brings two injured fishermen ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) brought two critically injured fishermen ashore from a multi-day fishing trawler at sea, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), recently.
SLN nabs 3,704 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during special raids conducted recently in beach areas of South Bar and Irukkalampiddi and in the seas off South of Mannar nabbed over 3,704 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric.
Sandbag waterway to facilitate Kantale Water Purification Plant
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) laid a sandbag bund in Kantale waterway to facilitate water from Mahaweli River to Kantale Water Purification Plant, following a request made by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) since the water level has lessen at the specific location below the pumping point.
SLAF concludes Jungle Warfare and Heli Borne Operations Course for foreign trainees
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted No 02 Jungle Warfare and Heli Borne Operations Course for six foreign trainees from Bangladesh, Maldives and Pakistan at the Regiment Special Forces Training School at Station, Morawewa recently.
No room for drug smuggling ring at any cost - Defence Secretary
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in coordination with the Sri Lanka Police and Intelligence Services arrested a foreign fishing vessel carrying over 170 kilos of heroin worth of Rs. 1,575 million along with nine suspects at the international waters, south of Sri Lanka and escorted to Colombo Harbour today on 18 Sep 2021.
SLN brings another Heroin loaded vessel ashore
The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) seized foreign vessel carrying another narcotics haul of ……kilos and …..grams, was brought to Colombo Harbour this morning (Sep 18).
Army Troops donated blood for Thalassemia patients
Sri Lanka Army troops with a view of saving precious lives donated blood to replenish blood stocks for Thalassemia patients in Kurunegala District recently.
Met. Dept. warns of strong winds and lightning amidst thundershowers
The Meteorology Department announced showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
KDU to expand infrastructure facilities
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) with a view to further expand its facilities has commenced the construction of a new accommodation building inclusive of modern amenities at Werahera yesterday (Sep 16).
SLN nabs another dried turmeric haul with two suspects
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized a large haul of dried turmeric of over 1,162 kilos attempted to be smuggled into the island, during a special raid conducted in Ma Oya estuary, Negombo yesterday (Sep 16).
Military Boxers to represent Sri Lanka at the World Military Games
Sri Lanka Defence Services boxing team which includes boxers from Sri Lanka Navy left for Moscow, Russia today (16th September 2021) to take part in the 58th World Military Boxing Championship.
Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka and Maldives, His Excellency Hussein El Saharty paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Sep 17).
No need to panic over ‘fake email’ received to BIA - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) referring to the standard security measures adopted at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport(BIA), affirmed that there is no requirement for general public to panic due to the information disseminating over a fake email of hostile nature received by the airport authorities.
Medal Awarding Ceremony of 6th Sri Lankan Aviation Contingent
in Central Africa
The United Nation Service Medal Awarding Parade of 6th Sri Lankan Aviation Contingent, Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was held on 14th September 2021 at the Contingent premises in Bria, Central African Republic with all necessary precautionary measures against the COVID 19 pandemic.
SLCG nabs Multi Day Fishing Vessel with illegally harvested shark flesh
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed a Multi Day Fishing Vessel with 7 fishermen in possession of illegally harvested 20 Kgs of dried Shark flesh recently.
SLAF Boxers to represent Sri Lanka at the World Military Games
Four female Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) players of the SLAF Women’s Boxing Team will leave Sri Lanka today (Sep 16) to Moscow, Russia to participate in the 58th World Military Boxing Championship.
Air Mobiles: The Nation’s Dazzling Future
The word ‘Air Mobile’ gives a wider meaning when it’s connected to military operations, correlating to different activities in battles, though it generally means the ability to mobilise in the air by means of aircraft, Helicopters etc. The concept of airmobile was initiated by the US military as a sling load mission during the Korean War on 13 September 1951. Since then, the airmobile concept has been implemented by all militaries in the world as a versatile, credible and a powerful military tool. The first recorded airmobile operation was conducted by 45 Commandos and Royal Marines in the Operation Musketeer on 5 November 1956 during the Suez Crisis.
Army raided cannabis cultivation in Balahuruwa
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops following a tip off from the Military Intelligence raided a hidden cannabis cultivation at the Balaharuwa in Thanamalwila recently (Sep 14).
KDU renews research and academic collaboration with the University of Karachi, Pakistan
Major General Milinda Peris, The Vice Chancellor of KDU and Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) and Coordinator General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Standing Committee on ...