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Landslide early warnings Issued to Galle, Kalutara, Kegalle and Ratnapura Districts...
INS ‘Delhi’ arrives in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (01st September 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval tradition.
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara, new KDU Vice Chancellor
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), today (Aug 01).
Army’s 5th CCC leaves for Mali
The Sri Lanka Army’s 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali on Tuesday (29 Aug) evening at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
Indian NDC delegation meets SL State Minister of Defence
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation led by Rear Admiral Sanjay Sachdeva called on State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo, today (Aug 28).
Defence Secretary extends good wishes to Indian NDC delegation
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation led by Rear Admiral Sanjay Sachdeva called on Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne today morning (Aug 28) at the Defence Ministry.
From Insight to Action: Destruction and Trafficking
of Cultural Property in Sri Lanka
Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence, organized a Round Table Discussion titled “From Insight to Action: Destruction and Trafficking of Cultural Property in Sri Lanka” on Thursday, 24th of August 2023, from 1400hrs to 1530hrs (IST) via Zoom.
Defence Secretary awards ‘ARFRO Masterminds’ winners
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the ‘Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers’ (ARFRO)-organized ‘Masterminds Competition-2023’, as the Chief Guest, at the Golden Rose Hotel in Boralesgamuwa on Saturday (Aug 26).
Lt Colonel (Dr) K. Sutharshan at Army Hospital Bags American's
Inspiring Urologist of the Year Award
The Consultant Genitourinary Surgeon at the Colombo Army Hospital, Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) Kugadas Sutharshan who has earlier entered the Guinness Book by removing the world’s largest and heaviest kidney stone (calculus) has been nominated for ‘American’s Inspiring Urologist of the Year’ award, presented by United Research Council of the USA on Wednesday (23 August).
State Minister of Defence concerns on increased forest fires
A discussion was held yesterday (August 22) at the office of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon on the prevailing dry weather and the increase of forest fires in the country.
UK based Cross Ethnic Community offers Rs 1.2 mn
scholarships for Ranaviru Children
Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) awarded educational scholarships worth Rs. 1.2 million for 10 students belonging to war hero families who had excelled with 9 ‘A’ passes at the last G.C.E Ordinary Level Exam, over a period of two years in order to facilitate their G.C.E Advanced Level education.
Defence State Minister extends good wishes to new CSD DG
Newly appointed Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD), Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Biyanvila made a courtesy call on State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the Defence State Ministry in Colombo, today (Aug 23).
Army accepts 6.2 million USD state-of-the-art
military communication vehicles
The Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon officially accepted a 6.2 million US Dollar worth ‘Emergency Command and Communication System Vehicle Fleet’ (11 automobiles) from the Chinese Ministry of National Defence, during a ceremony organized at the Army Headquarters premises, today (Aug 22).
New CSD DG meets Defence Secretary after taking over duties
Newly appointed Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD), Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Biyanvila made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Aug 22).
State Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon
appointed as Acting Minister of Defence
Four State Ministers including the State Minister of Defence have been appointed as Acting Ministers, during the President's visit to Singapore for two days with effect from today (21).
Comprehensive assessment of the country’s national security, currently underway
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the critical need for a comprehensive review of the country’s national security strategy. This review will encompass a broad range of factors, including emerging economic trends and the impacts of climate change.
World Humanitarian Day
The Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka bestows its honour on humanitarian workers around the world and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives working for humanirarian causes.
West Troops Assist in Extinguishing a Major Fire at Homagama Industrial Estate
Around evening hours on Thursday (17 Aug), a Water Care Technology Chemical factory in the Homagama Industrial Estate caught a major fire, prompting the Army to step in and assist the firefighters to douse the outbreak.
Troops in the East renovate pre-school
A pre-school in Pudur, Kathiraveli was renovated by Sri Lanka Army troops after its plight was brought to their attention. According to SL Army media, 233 Infantry Brigade troops of the 23 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ - East (SFHQ-E) renovated the 'Saraswathi' preschool building in Pudur.
Ex-Servicemen privileged with a permanent office building
Fulfilling a long felt need of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne laid foundation stone for the proposed SLESA’s building at a reserved plot of land in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Aug 17).
Forging Stronger Ties: India and Sri Lanka Chart a Collaborative
Vision for the Future
A successor Donier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft was handed over to Sri Lanka by India at a ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base in Katunayake.
New Defence Advisor of Pakistan HC calls on the Secretary
The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq made his maiden call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Aug 16).
Army-Organized Eye Camp Provides Treatment & Spectacles
for Mullaittivu Civilians
Nearly 464 civilians, affected with various vision defects and eye ailments in Mullaittivu area had the rare chance of getting medical consultations and treatment during a mobile eye clinic arrangement, organized by 68 Infantry Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters- Mullaittivu (SFHQ - MLT) at Udayarkattu Maha Vidyalaya on Sunday (13 August).
Ranaviru Seva Authority offers Rs. 2.76 mn worth
scholarships for war hero children
The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) awarded Rs. 2.76 million worth scholarships to 23 children belongs to war veteran families, those have excelled at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination while obtaining 9 Distinctions, today (Aug 15).
