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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.
Students hooked on water sports
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) had organized a water sports competition for the students and teachers of Tissa Vidyalaya, Trincomalee recently.
Meeting war veterans on public day
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) resolved various issues of the war veterans and their families while meeting them on the public day (07 Apr) at the Defence Ministry.
Defence Secretary visits Defence Services College
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) made a visit to the Defence Services College at Malay Street, Colombo, today (05 Apr).
Military Exercises
The Sri Lanka Army's Special Force parachutists displayed their skills with the Pakistan's Armed Forces during the Pakistan Day celebrations held recently in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Humanitarian Projects
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under its welfare community programme officially handed over a drinking water project to the Diulwewa residents last week.
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.
