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Heart to Heart Fund delegation meets Secretary
A delegation of the Heart to Heart Fund met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp at the Ministry for a discussion on Monday (19th August 2019).
New Army Commander appointed
Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army today (19).
President confers Veerodhara Vibushana medals on two war heroes
President Maithripala Sirisena awarded Veerodhara Vibushana medals to two war heroes today. This highest gallantry medal awarded by the Commander-in-Chief for all the serving officers in Army, Navy and Air Force in recognition of their unmatched valour, dedication and unfailing commitment.
Opportunity will be created for government officials to perform their duties in a contented manner – President
President Maithripala Sirisena said it is his aspiration to create an environment where all government officials including Police officers to work in a contented manner.
23.5 More Acres Used by the Army Released to Kilinochchi District Secretariat
Kilinochchi troops in another gesture of goodwill and reconciliation took steps to release a land patch of 23.05 acres including the buildings, owned by government permit holders in Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi during a simple ceremony on Thursday (15).
Special Forces Regiment honoured with President's
His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena graced the "Rana Parshuwa" Awarding Parade which is awarding the President and Regimental Colors to Sri Lanka Army Special Forces Regiment at the Special Forces Headquarters in Naula Matale, today (16 August 2019).
Annual “Esala Perahera” concludes successfully
The annual “Esala Perahera”, the grand historical pageant that is held to pay homage to the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha drew to a successful conclusion.
Troops to build new house for deserving family
Work on a new house for a needy civilian family in the Wanni region, constructed under the Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Army commenced on Thursday (08 August).
Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial
Ebola may soon be a "preventable and treatable" disease after a trial of two drugs showed significantly improved survival rates, scientists have said.
Lifesaving workshops for civilian communities in Gampaha
With a view to educate the civilians, especially the fishing communities on water safety, drowning prevention and first aid, a series of lifesaving and drowning prevention awareness workshops was conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School, recently.
Troops assist to upgrade Preschool in Mullaithivu
Sri Lanka Army troops in Mullaithivu extended their support to develop the outdoor play facility of the pre-school in Kaleiwanai.
MLO chairs Defence Attachés meeting
The bi-annual Defence Attachés meeting was held at the Ministry of Defence on 08th August (2019).
The President’s Hajj Message
Hajj pilgrimage marks the concluding event of the compulsory religious practices of Islam 'Hajj means visiting a sacred place. This can be called as the global congregation of all Islam devotees bonded in peace ant brotherhood .
Navy's contribution to maintain a clean and beautiful coastal line
As another step of beach cleaning, a cleaning campaign was conducted along the Thalaimannar beach on 10th August 2019.
Secretary visits East
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu arrived in the East making an inspection visit with a view to look into the security forces deployment and the prevailing situation in the Eastern region on, today (10 Saturday August 2019). This is his first official visit to the region since assuming office as Secretary Defence.
INSSSL conducts Round Table discussion
A round table discussion was conducted by the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) at its Auditorium at Suhurupaya in Battaramulla, Friday evening (09 August 2019).
China on red alert as Typhoon Lekima bears down on east coast
Typhoon Lekima is currently battering Taiwan with winds of more than 190km/h (120mph) and is due to make landfall in China's Zhejiang province on Saturday.
President meets Prime Minister of Cambodia
President Maithripala Sirisena, who is on a state visit to Cambodia, held a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Mr. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Pakdei Techo HUN SEN today (08th) afternoon.
Weather reports forecast strong winds
The Department of Meteorology has warned of possible sudden increase in winds in several parts of the country
Delegation meets Secretary for discussion on the operation of drones
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu met a delegation for a discussion on the operation of drones at the Ministry, last evening (08th August 2019).
Secretary meets delegation of domestic aviation sector
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu met a delegation of domestic aviation sector including representatives of the Owners and Operators Association for a discussion at the Ministry, last evening (08th August 2019).
President receives grand welcome at Cambodian Royal Palace
Cambodia stands firmly together with Sri Lanka in further cementing bilateral relations in economic, trade, social as well as the renaissance of Buddhism, His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boronmeath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia said.
President commenced state visit to Cambodia
On an invitation extended by the Government of Cambodia, President Maithripala Sirisena began his four-day state visit to the Southeast Asian nation today (7) with the aim of further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
27th Death Anniversary of late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa
The 27th death anniversary of the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa falls today (08th August).
Kilinochchi troops extend hospitality to devotees making
A group of pilgrims making the "Paada Yathra" to attend the annual feast at Matha Church in Mulankavil were received by troops of Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi upon its arrival in Kilinochchi.