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Nearby Army Troops, First to Respond to Bus Accident
Army troops including those from the 12 Gemunu Watch and Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police near Kotaleeya bridge in Manampitiya were the first to rush and began rescuing the bus passengers fallen into the ‘Kotaliya Oya’ water passage last evening (9) around 7.30 p.m.
New Air Force Chief pays courtesy call on the Defence Secretary
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa upon commencement of his new appointment paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry of Defence, yesterday (Jul 06).
Society Needs to Use Religion to Counter Extremism
Political and religious extremism poses a significant threat to our contemporary world. Manifesting in various forms such as psychological, political, cultural, and religious extremism, it arises from factors including a lack of moderation, empathy, and understanding, as well as discrimination and isolation. Thus, there is an urgent need to mitigate and combat extremism.
Stricter laws to combat illegal human and drug trafficking -
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that strict laws will be implemented to curb illegal human and drug trafficking through the Indian Ocean.
New Air Force Chief pays a courtesy call on the State Defence Minister
Newly appointed Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence today (Jul 06).
Pakistan Defence Advisor makes farewell call on
The outgoing Defence Advisor of the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Muhammad Safdar Khan made his farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Jul 06).
Successful Completion of Training Program for Tri-Forces Officers on Human Trafficking and Smuggling
The two days programme on Human Trafficking and smuggling conducted for Tri-Forces officers from 04th July to 05th July at the Movenpick Hotel Colombo was successfully concluded.
Rainy weather with winds to continue
The prevailing showery and windy condition over the southwestern parts of the island is expected to continue, says the Met. Department.
A deserved family in Mullaittivu gets Army-built house
An Army-built new house was vested in recently for a deserving family in Valluwarpuram, Mullaittivu during a simple ceremony attended by Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu Major General M.K Jayawardena.
SLAF Chief assumes office
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa assumed the office of the Commander of the Air Force on 01 July amidst blessings of the Venerable Maha Sanga.
Army troops join Point Pedro beach cleaning project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops together with residents of Point Pedro cleaned the beach area of Sathkotai and Urani recently and removed piles of trash and environmental pollutants.
5th CCC of the Army Leaves for UN Peacekeeping in Mali
One more contingent of well-trained and meticulously-prepared Army personnel in the 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali Saturday (July 01) evening as the first segment of 170 troops out of the full contingent of 243, set to leave in stages.
Vavuniya civilians get benefits through Army mediated health projects
Troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) responding to the request of the hospital authorities donated blood to the Blood Bank at Vavuniya District Hospital recently during arrangements made at the Army Field Hospital of the SFHQ-W.
Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana promoted to the rank of Air Chief Marshal
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from today (29 June 2023).
Air Force Chief makes a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence
The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon at the State Minister’s Office. (26 June).
Outgoing Air Force Chief meets Defence Secretary
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, who is completing his successful tenure as the Air Force Chief met the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne during the farewell call on, held at the Defence Ministry, yesterday (June 28).
Navy plants mangroves in eastern lagoon
Sri Lanka Navy personnel on Monday (Jun 26) organized a programme to plant 1000 mangrove plants in the lagoon area of Ullukkalei in Lankapatuna. This was carried out under the Navy’s mangrove conservation project encompassing all naval commands.
Acting Defence Minister attends National Industrial Exhibition
Acting Defence Minister Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended the final day proceedings of the National Industrial Exhibition at the BMICH today (June 25).
Acting Defence Minister meets stakeholders of DMC during a workshop to develop NEOP 2023-2028
Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended a workshop at Galadari Hotel in Colombo today (Jun 23) held to Develop National Emergency Operation Plan (NEOP) 2023-2028.
KDU further lining up to cater future higher education needs
The Kotelawala Defence University has made vast strides since its inception to become a University of repute and has continued to foster excellence in education and research, said Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne during a ceremony organized to open a series of newly built infrastructure facilities at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), today (Jun 23).
Sri Lanka remains in tier 2 as per the trafficking in
persons report 2023 issued by US Department of State
As the Chair of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) of Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce that Sri Lanka remains in Tier 2 of the Annual Ratings of the recently released Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report by the United States Department of State. Known as the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts, the US TIP Report also reflects the U.S. Government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue.
Bangladesh DSCSC Commandant meets Defence Secretary
The Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Bangladesh Major General Faizur Rahman met the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jun 22).
Acting Defence Minister visits Indian Submarine ‘INS Vagir’
Acting Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon made a visit to the Indian Navy Submarine ‘INS Vagir’ at the Colombo port on Wednesday (Jun 21).
SL Army builds house for needy family in Jaffna
Another house constructed by the Sri Lanka Army with donor assistance in Kaddaikadu in the Jaffna peninsula was handed over to the beneficiary family recently (Jun18).
‘Dupuy de Lôme’ arrives in Colombo
Making a formal visit the French Naval Ship ‘Dupuy de Lôme’ arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (Jun 21).