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Russian delegation meets Secretary

A delegation led by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, HE Mr. Yuri Materiy met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at his office, today (27 February).


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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Registration of Chainsaw Machines being carried out across the country will end tomorrow (28th February).


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'There is a reduction in spread of kidney disease due to strengthening of curing and prevention sectors in last 2 years' - President

President Maithripala Sirisena said that due to the broad programme launched within the past two years in preventing the kidney disease, which was a huge national tragedy, there is a reduction in the spread of kidney disease.


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President visits Gajaba Regiment HQ at Saliyapura

President Maithripala Sirisena made an observational tour of the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters at Saliyapura, Anuradhapura, today (Feb 25).


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New house for deserving family

Another house built with Army expertise was presented to a deserving family living in Jayapuram in the kilinochchi region, recently.


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Air Force constructs sanitary system for primary school

The commanding officer of the SLAF Station Ampara handed over a newly constructed sanitary system for Rajagala Primary School at Ampara recently.


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More assistance to Northern communities

Taking another step in their effort to uplift the living standards of the backward communities in the North and build better understanding and strengthen reconciliation, Sri Lanka Army troops had carried out several social welfare programmers in Jaffna


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A betterment of the effects of anti drugs campaign can be experienced by mid year, President

Rs.423 million to conduct the Gramashakthi People's movement in the Southern province


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Air Force to celebrate 68th anniversary with Air Tattoo at Hingurakgoda

The Sri Lanka Air Force has planned to celebrate its 68th anniversary next month (March) with a series of events including the Air Force Day Exposition and Air Tattoo - 2019. The "Air Force Day" falls on 02nd March.


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A National Fund will be established to protect children- President

President Maithripala Sirisena says a National Fund will be established within the next two weeks to take action towards ensuring the protection of the children.


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Army public welfare initiatives benefit underprivileged communities and disable people in the North

With a view to uplift the living standards of the underprivileged people living in the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri anka Army troops launched a project to build toilet facilities for a group of needy families there. Under the project, 27 new toilets were built with support from an expat living in Australia, states Army media.


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Sayurala attends IDEX 2019

Sri Lanka Navy Ship "Sayurala" arrived at the Port of Mina Zayid in Abu Dhabi to attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) - 2019 on Saturday (16 February).


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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Registration of Chainsaw Machines will commence from tomorrow (20th February). This is being carried out according to a decision taken by the Ministry of Defence on the orders of His Excellency the President, Maithripala Sirisena.


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The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run 2019

The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run 2019 was flagged off at the popular Galle Face promenade in Colombo, on Monday (18 February).


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"Sayurala" attends "AMAN 2019" Multinational Naval Exercise

The Sri Lanka Navy Ship "Sayurala" was among the naval ships and craft of 44 countries that attended the multinational naval exercise "AMAN 2019" in Karachhi, Pakistan. Sayurala had left for Pakistan to attend the five-day exercise representing the Sri Lanka Navy. AMAN is organized by the Pakistan Navy and was held from 08th to 13th of this month (February).


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Expat Tamil couple supports to build houses for disable Ware Heroes

Two disable War Heroes of the Sri Lanka Army were the beneficiaries of new houses built by the Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) with financial assistance from a Tamil couple resident in Oman.


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Injured fisherman brought ashore for treatment by Navy

An injured fisherman on a multiday fishing trawler was brought ashore for treatment with the assistance of the Navy on Saturday (16).


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Iranian ships in the island

Making a four-day training and goodwill visit, three ships of the Iraninan Navy arrived to the country on Friday (15 February).


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US Ambassador meets State Minister

Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, HE Ms. Alaina B. Teplitz made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (15 February 2019).


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Navy to Navy Staff Talks between SLN and JMSDF concludes successfully

The first ever Navy to Navy Staff Talks between the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) concluded on a successful note, today (15 February 2019).


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Press Release

On the order of His Excellency the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic and the Minister of Defence, Maithripala Sirisena, a decision has been taken by the Ministry of Defence in order to prevent the deforestation caused by the unauthorized cutting of trees, it is hereby informed that all Chainsaw Machines used by the public and private sector in the country should be produced to the nearest Police Station between the period of 20th to 28th February 2019 and a Registration License be obtained.


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KDU Vice Chancellor meets Secretary

The Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry on Thursday (14 February 2019).


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Troops in Jaffna arrange a three days training programme for students in North and South

A group of more than 750 students out of 30 Jaffna schools and 200 students of South-based schools, joined together for three days training programme organized by the Security Forces - Jaffna at Doraippa Stadium recently.


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Educational assistance to Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu students

A large stock of school Accessories was distributed among the flood affected students in the Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu districts, recently.


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Press release International Military Sports Council Day Run - 2019

CISM day run conducted annually by member countries of International Military Sports Council to celebrate its anniversary will be held on 18th February 2019 around the world.