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Troops recovered remains of two reported missing in Welu Oya
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recovered the remains of father and his son today morning (Apr 16) reportedly went missing last evening while they were bathing at the Welu Oya in Haldummulla.
Roshan Abyesundara elevated to the next rank
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana promoted Leading Aircraftsman Roshan Abeysundara to the rank of Corporal yesterday (Apr 15).
Indian Navy ship arrives at Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Ranvijay’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a three-day visit yesterday (Apr 14).
The New Year message
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) on behalf of the Defence Ministry wishes all Sri Lankans a peaceful, happy, healthy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Army vested new home for a Jaffna family
The Sri Lanka Army-built new house in Grand Bazaar, Jaffna was vested in a deserving family during a brief ceremony of Hindu rites and rituals yesterday (April 12).
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.
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 34 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
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.
Army’s 'Kukuleganga Speed Climb 2021' Racing Spectacle concludes
Inaugural two-day-long 'Kukuleganga Speed Climb 2021', organized by the Sri Lanka Army Motor Sports Association (SLAMSA) and the Motor Racing Association of Sri Lanka (MRASL) concluded yesterday evening (Apr 11) at Kukuleganga.
Empowering ground operations
Aircraft are synonymous with a nation’s Air Force. However there are many other sections which work behind the scenes to augment the overall role and task of the Air Force. Today we discover the great but silent contribution of the SLAF Regiment (also referred to as the Rock Apes) the largest component of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Operating under the Directorate of Ground Operations, this command has 31 specialized regiment wings that have consistently enhanced the SLAF’s mission in achieving the overall national security objective.
An Airman sets a new swimming record
Airman Roshan Abeysundara of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has set a new record while swimming from Mannar to Danushkodi and returning within 28 hours, 19 minutes and 43 seconds, the SLAF said today (11).
Creating wonders in depths
‘Underwater Gallery Nilwella’ in Nilwella beach situated in the southern coast constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was vested in public yesterday (10).
Artificial limbs for former combatants in CSD
In another humanitarian gesture of the Sri Lanka Army, initiatives commenced at Anuradhapura ‘Abimansala-1’ to provide 64 former LTTE combatants now serving the Civil Security Department (CSD) new artificial legs and limbs, free of charge.
Chinese envoy visits Defence Services College
A Chinese delegation accompanied by Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arrived at the Defence Services College in Malay Street, Colombo, today (09 Apr).
Press Release for salaries and allowances paid to war hero families
Issuing a Press Release with regard to the salaries and allowances paid to the families of the disabled war heroes, the Defence Ministry said today (April 9) that a Cabinet paper has been submitted to the Cabinet seeking approval to pay lifetime salaries and allowances to dependents during the rest of the life upon death of the disabled war heroes.
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Defence Secretary visits 'Ranaviru Seva Authority'
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) pledged Defence Ministry's fullest support to the families of war heroes during his visit to the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) today (09).
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met under the patronage of President
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Sri Jayewardenepura Parliamentary Complex today (08).
Army well-made for hostage rescue missions
A large number of officers and other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army’s Commando Regiment (CR) received their insignia during the graduation ceremony held yesterday (7 April) at the Regimental Centre in Ganemulla upon successful completion of Hostage Rescue and Counter Terrorism Induction Course and Advanced War Dog Course.
SLN foils illegal migration attempt
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) apprehended 20 persons and foiled an illegal migration attempt during a special operation conducted in Kondachchikuda, Silawathura on 06 Apr.