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Navy SVU launched tree planting programme
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) launched a command-wise tree planting campaign on the sidelines of the International Day of Forests.
Navy nabs cannabis worth over Rs. 71 million
During a special operation conducted at Veththalakerni in Jaffna yesterday (Mar 22), the Navy managed to apprehend 02 suspects for transporting about 239kg and 850g of Kerala cannabis by a tipper truck.
Treasure collection for Sandahiru Stupa ends on 27th
Devotees are now arriving at the Sandahiru Stupa in response to the recent announcement signifying the arrangements set up to collect treasures since the plans are afoot to deposit those at the Sandahiru Stupa Square Chamber.
SLGGA flag pinned on Defence Secretary
The Western Province Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Girls Guide Association (SLGGA) Mirani Dissanayake pinned the SLGGA’s 104th year celebration flag on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Ministry, today (Mar 22).
SLN’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), with effect from March 21, 2021.
Army rescues Passara bus accident victims
Sri Lanka Army troops and medical assistants rescued the injured passengers those trapped following a bus veered off the road and crashed into a precipice along Badulla- Bibile road in Passara yesterday (Mar 20).
Defence Secretary inspects Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) inspected the work in progress of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda today (Mar 21).
Army donates blood in a life-saving humanitarian project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) donated blood at the Army Base Hospital in Kilinochchi for regional civilian patients admitted to Kilinochchi hospitals under purview of the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) recently.
Housing dreams come true under ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ project
Two new houses constructed utilizing ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ funds along with the military labour involvement were vested on two war veterans in a bid to appreciate their gallant service rendered to the motherland, during a brief ceremony held at the Wewahamanduwa in Mathara today (Mar 20).
Offering of treasures for ‘Sandahiru Seya’ Square Chamber underway
Ven. Angulgamuwe Ariyananda thero of the Na Uyana Aranya Senasana handed over an array of treasures to be deposited at the sacred Sandahiru Seya today (Mar 19).
Sri Lanka and Pakistan Armies join Ex 'Shake Hands 1' at Saliyapura
Symbolizing long-standing bilateral and friendly relations, the Sri Lanka Army and Pakistan Army troops began a bilateral Exercise - 'Shake Hands - 1' recently at Saliyapura Gajaba Regimental Headquarters premises.
Army introduced eco-friendly, bus stop with digital facilities at Battaramulla
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) established ‘m stop’; a solar-powered, air conditioned and multi-functional bus halt in the ‘Diyatha Uyana’ area at Battaramulla was declared open for bus commuters, recently.
'Deegawapiya Aruna' receives Rs. 2.65 million
The 'Deegawapiya Aruna' Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 2.65 million from Dr. Priyangi Amarabandu yesterday (Mar 18).
SL troops in Mali recover IEDs and completes 21 escorts of CCEO
The Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC), under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), has so far conducted 21 Combat Convoy Escort Operations (CCEO) by 15 Mar and recovered 15 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the past few months.
Deegawapiya to host Eastern Province Poson Festival - Defence Secretary
This year’s Eastern Province Poson festival will be held at the sacred Deegawapiya temple premises while giving prominence to the Poson Poya rituals on full moon Poya Day on June 24, the Defence Secretary and the Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) revealed today (Mar 17).
Opportunity for devotees to deposit treasures at Sandahiru Stupa ‘Square Chamber’
The religious ceremony organized for the depositing of treasures at the Square Chamber of the Sandahiru Stupa will be held on 28 March, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (16 Mar).
Army buys produces of Jaffna farmers
Strengthening goodwill and reconciliation between farmers and Security Forces in Jaffna, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has initiated a project to sell Jaffna-grown vegetables and fruits directly to all Army personnel.
SLN continues mangrove plantation
Enhancing the awareness on marine plant ecosystem, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) planted 700 mangrove saplings in the Ponnalai Lagoon, yesterday (Mar 14).
Army Troops destroy 6 acres of cannabis cultivation
The Sri Lanka Army’s 1 Commando Regiment under the Security Force Headquarters - East raided a 6-acre extent Cannabis cultivation at Bakmitiyawa reserve in Ampara yesterday (March 14).