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Tri Forces, Police and CSD musical bands felicitated
A felicitation ceremony was held at the Ministry Auditorium to appreciate and acknowledge the services of the Tri Forces, Police and Civil Defence Department (CSD) bands, musical and cultural troupes at the recently held ‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza.
New bicycles to Jaffna students
A group of needy students in Jaffna were presented with new bicycles during a ceremony held at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Saturday (21).
Troops clean herbal garden
A group of Sri Lanka Army soldiers attached to Security Forces Headquarters - West, responding to a request involved in a clean up programme to clean the 'Osu Uyana' (Herbal Garden) in Meegoda, on Thursday (19).
Wanni troops initiate social welfare projects
More than 300 civilians with visual impairments were benefitted by a special eye clinic organized by Army troops in Wanni, recently.
Navy brings ashore injured seaman
A Navy Fast Attack Craft (FAC) was dispatched to bring ashore an injured seaman onboard an oil tanker, on Thursday (19September). The FAC was rushed to retrieve the patient after information received from the International Ship and Port Facility Security(ISPS) unit of Colombo Port.
Mock operations to raid terrorists’ drug den
Troops involved in the ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike X-2109’, rehearsed several mock operations raiding drug distribution locations of terrorists, on Thursday (19).
Deputy Indian High Commissioner calls on Secretary
The Deputy High Commissioner of the Indian High Commission, Mr. Vinod K Jacob made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (20 September).
Subcommittee Report on disable War Hero pay issues in its final stages
A special press briefing was held at the MoD Media Centre in Kollupitiya, today (18 September) to inform the progress of the Subcommittee Report on the salaries and allowances paid to members of the Tri Forces and Police, disabled or died during the war till the age of 55, to be paid to the dependents of the deceased personnel for life time and continued to be paid to the disable personnel for life.
Clarification on False News Published in Media
A news of an attack similar to the Easter Sunday incident to be launched with the assistance of some Army personnel is now circulating in the internet, print and electronic media.
Navy cleans beach in view of ‘National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Week’
Putting its weight behind the ‘National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Week’, the Sri Lanka Navy had organized a beach clean-up programme at the Galle Face in Colombo, on Tuesday (17th September).
Australian delegation meets Secretary
An Australian delegation met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, for a discussion at the Ministry, today (18 September).
Wet weather to continue
Weather forecasts of the Met Department has predicted the prevailing wet weather to continue further.
Navy take hold of 04 suspicious fishing vessels at sea
Sri Lanka Navy ships patrolling in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) had detected 04 Sri Lankan multiday fishing vessels named ‘Danuji’, ‘SubaPathum 4’, ‘LakpriyaDehi’ and ‘Nalin 10’ engaging in fishing activities in waters belonging to the Maldives.
Sri Lankan ships return after ‘SLINEX 2019’
The two Sri Lanka Navy ships which left home shores to take part at the Sri Lanka - India Naval Exercise-2019, (SLINEX -2019) returned to the country during the weekend.
President declares open ‘Lotus Tower’
Turning a new leaf in the modern history of the country, the ‘Lotus Tower’ was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena during a ceremony, today (16th September 2019).
Members of the National Force for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes and members of the Maha Sangha including Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero meet Secretary Defence
Members of the National Organization for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes who are staging a protest apposite the Fort Railway Station in Colombo and a group of Members of the Maha Sangha led by Ven. Athuraliye Ratana met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General (Retd) Shantha Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry for a discussion, today (16 September).
RSF Challengers Sink Lion Hearts to Clinch the Second CPL T-10 Cricket Title
The Colombo Premier League -2019 (CPL T-10) Cricket Tournament held at the Rifle Green Grounds was organized by SLAF Station Colombo for the second consecutive year from 20th August to 10th September 2019.
Two injured in gas leak explosion
An explosion had occurred at a house at Mahavila Road in Dematagoda, Colombo 9 due to a gas leak, today (15 September).
‘Udarai Oba’ unveiled at the Nelum Pokuna
It was an unforgettable evening of an enchanting musical journey when curtains were drawn for the much awaited musical extravaganza, ‘Udarai Oba’, held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre, this evening (14 September).
‘Udarai Oba’ at the Nelum Pokuna today
‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza will be held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre, at 6.30 pm, this evening (14th September). The show, organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence will feature some of the top artists in the local musical arena.
Troops distribute plants of economic value to Northern communities
Putting their weight behind the country’s development drive towards achieving sustainable economic standards and adding strength to the national green drive, the Sri Lanka Army once again facilitated the distribution of a large number of plants with economic value among the people in Kilinochchi region, recently.
Mock operation launched in Colombo to free hostages held by terrorists
The ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike X- 2019’ Field Training Exercise saw one of its segments (mock operations) reach Colombo on Friday (13) after intelligence reports indicating an enemy terrorist infiltration at the Central Bank who had then begun to fire indiscriminately killing and wounding civilians.
‘Cormorant Strike X - 2019’ mock operation liberates civilian hostages from terrorist custody
Tri Forces troops launched a successful operation to free a group of Tourist Board officials held captive by a band of terrorists in a remote location along the Dambulla - Kurunegala main road during the ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike X - 2019’, Field Training Exercise (FTX) on Thursday (12 September).
President instructs to expedite process of introducing new laws to prevent terrorism
President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to expedite the process of amending the rules and regulations and introducing new laws to prevent terrorism.
Momentum gathers as ‘Udarai Oba’ draws closer
The eagerly awaited musical extravaganza ‘Udarai Oba’ will make its premiere at the Nelum Pokuna theatre at 6.30 pm on Saturday (14th September). The show, organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence will feature a host of top end artistes in the local entertainment scene.