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Phase 1 of Kanugahawewa Renovation Project vested in the public by His Excellency the President
The Kanugahawewa Renovation Project which came to life as a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program conducted by the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kanugahawewa Village in Kebithigollewa, Anuradhapura on 30 December 2020 saw the completion of it first phase today. This project was taken over by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the 70th anniversary of the SLAF which was celebrated this year.
Army distributed school items to Mullaitivu students
In a bid to support educational upliftment, the Sri Lanka Army’s 59 Division distributed school accessories to a large number of students in Mullaitivu schools recently.
Army Troops raid one acre of Cannabis cultivation in Kataragama
The Sri Lanka Army’s 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops raided a one-acre extent Cannabis cultivation in the Weheragala reserve at Gonagan Ara, Kataragama recently.
SLAVF turns 140
The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) proudly marked its 140th year under the auspices of the SLAVF Commandant Maj. Gen. Sampath Kotuwegoda recently at the SLAVF Headquarters in Salawa, Kosgama.
MoD has strengthened security measures during the holy week
The Ministry of Defence has strengthened the security during the Holy Week and the Easter Sunday since the Easter Sunday is marked on April 04, 2021 while commemorating the victims of the Easter Sunday terror bombings took place in April 2019.
A Veterinary Hospital opens for Explosive Detection Dogs
A Veterinary Hospital for Explosive Detection Dog of the Sri Lanka Army was declared open at Field Engineer Brigade’s K9 Section in Boo Oya by Chief Field Engineer Maj. Gen. Nihal Amarasekara, recently.
The elite naval commandos
For seven decades the Sri Lanka Navy has secured our maritime domain. Apart from its ocean-going fleet the Navy has augmented its combat capability on land with elite Special Forces personnel.
KDU inaugurates Master’s Programmes 2021
The Master’s Programmes inauguration ceremony of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) for 2021 was successfully held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Auditorium on Mar 30.
Army nabs cannabis worth of Rs. 13.8 million
Sri Lanka Army nabbed a haul of Kerala cannabis of about 46 kilograms concealed near Pesalai beach in Mannar Island recently.
Jaffna families receive relief packs
Under privileged families in Jaffna received a consignment of donation including stationary and school items for students along with baby products and dry ration packs during an event organized at Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya, Kankesanturai recently.
Navy takes hold of 10219 illegally harvested sea cucumbers
Naval operations carried out in Eastern, Northern, Northwestern and North Central Naval Commands in the past 02 weeks led to the seizure of 10219 sea cucumbers illegally harvested through night diving and apprehension of a group of individuals and diving gear used for this illegal act.
SLAF provides welfare measures to Diulwewa residents
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under its welfare community programme officially handed over a drinking water project to the Diulwewa residents recently.
Sandahiru Seya sacred treasures ceremonially deposited
Around 29,000 Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and CSD soldiers sacrificed their lives to liberate the country from the crutches of terrorism. Over 60,000 soldiers were injured during the war and even today, over 14,000 are confined to a wheelchair or bed having been critically injured and rendered disabled. That is how they will have to spend the rest of their lives, but they are proud of what they have done for the liberation of the country. Hence, the President and Prime Minister embarked on a project to erect the ‘Sandahiru Seya’ in memory of all these valiant war heroes who gave their all for the country.