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‘Colombo Air Symposium 2019’ begins
The Sri Lanka Air Force organized ‘Colombo Air Symposium- 2019’ commenced at the Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall in Attidiya, this morning (24th October).
SVU conducts workshop on social etiquettes, ethics, communication and capacity building
A workshop on social etiquettes, ethics, communication and capacity building for members of the Ministry staff was organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence, recently.
Navy builds preschools in Jaffna islets
As a part of its commitment to fulfilling community welfare initiatives of the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to construct two pre-schools in the Northern peninsula.
Police pugilists collect Silver and Bronze at Eindhoven Box Cup 2019 in Netherlands
Sri Lanka Police representatives to the Eindhoven Box Cup 2019 in the Netherlands had managed to win a Silver and a Bronze medal.
Sri Lanka Army Special Forces team wins accolades at ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2019’ in England
The Sri Lanka Army ‘Special Forces Team’ that took part in the British Army’s international ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol’, had won a Bronze medal.
Turkey Syria offensive: Trump lifts Turkey sanctions after deal
The US is lifting sanctions imposed on Turkey nine days ago over its offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, President Donald Trump says.
President attends the Enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor
The Enthronement ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito took place in the presence of several world leaders and other dignitaries today (22) at State Hall of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Secretary holds discussion to develop Police Medical Service Division (PMSD)
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, chaired a meeting with Police top brass at the Ministry auditorium to discuss Police welfare matters, especially its medical services, on Friday (18th October).
Navy and Air Force conduct joint exercise operation
A joint Helicopter Deck Landing Exercise was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force at the Trincomalee harbor, on Sunday (20th October).
Army assists Northern students
With the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination round the corner, the Sri Lanka Army has commenced to conduct educational assistance programmes for the children who are getting ready to face this important examination in December.
Poppy Flower pinned on Secretary
A delegation of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at his office, today (23rd October)
‘Colombo Air Symposium-2019’ to begin tomorrow
The ‘Colombo Air Symposium- 2019’ will be held this year on 24th and 25th of this month (October 2019).
Special Media Release
It has been reported to me certain state institutes and individuals had used the circular bearing PS/SP/SB/C/14/2019 issued by me on April 23, 2019 in order to ensure the security at State Institutions and other venues with national importance following the Easter Sunday attacks, to mislead the public on an imminent security threat.
Deputy Chief of US Mission meets Secretary
The Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Colombo, Mr. Martin T Kelly made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, today (22nd October
Naruhito: Japan's emperor to ascend throne in ritual-bound ceremony
Japan's Emperor Naruhito is set to formally ascend the throne in an elaborate ceremony on Tuesday.
‘Galle Dialogue- 2019’ International Maritime Conference begins in Colombo
The ‘Galle Dialogue- 2019’, the 10th Annual International Maritime Conference of the Sri Lanka Navy commenced in Colombo, today (21st October).
President leaves for Japan to attend the Enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor
President Maithripala Sirisena left for Japan this morning (21) to attend the Enthronement ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito.
''Galle Dialogue 2019'' begins tomorrow
Sri Lanka Navy's flagship international Maritime conference, the "Galle Dialogue 2019" is set to begin at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, tomorrow (21st October).
Educational and livelihood assistance to families of former combatants
A group of children of former LTTE combatants were provided with educational assistance at a ceremony organized by the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), on Friday (18 th October).
Army handover 150.15 More Acres in Kilinochchi to public without Compromising Security Interests
Making his first visit upon his assumption as the Army Chief, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army attended a brief ceremony at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), to formally release one more land amount of 150.15 acres, State and private, today morning (18 October).
President declares open Jaffna International Airport
Turning a new page in the country’s aviation history, President Maithripala Sirisena declared open the Jaffna International Airport (JIA) in the presence of Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, today (17 October).
Secretary leads delegation to 6th Joint Working Group Meeting on People Smuggling and Transnational Crime in Australia
The 6th Sri Lanka - Australia Joint Working Group Meeting on People Smuggling and Transnational Crime was held in Canberra, Australia on the 11th October (2019).
Coastguard conducts lifesaving awareness programmes for Southern communities
A series of life savings and drowning prevention awareness workshops for civilians and school children in the Southern region was conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), recently.
President instructs to provide maximum security to Presidential candidates
The National Security Council headed by President Maithripala Sirisena today (15) decided to provide maximum security to all the candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Presidential election.
Notify The Public Not To Get Misled By Rumours
There was a rumour spreading, about a bomb in Keppetipola Maha Vidyalaya at Miriswatta in Gampaha and in St. Mary's Church at Mattakkuliya in Modara in the morning today (16th October).