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President graces glamorous ‘Bakmaha Ulela’ organized by Defence Ministry
Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival (Bakmaha Ulela) organized by the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex premises in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (19).
MOD SVU sets up an RO Plant to facilitate rural community
The Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit (MOD SVU) extending its community services recently established a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant facilitating safe drinking water for the water stressed residents of Dambulla, Alakolaweva village and the Alakolaweva Primary School students.
Defence top brass joins Ministry staff to partake in New Year sweetmeat table
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon along with the Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Mr. Sagala Rathnayake and the Defence Ministry Staffers gathered at the Ministry premises to partake in the New Year sweetmeat table at the invitation of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne and Ministry’s Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Mrs. Chithrani Gunaratne, today morning ( April 17).
President's New Year Message
The dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year subsequent to the transition of the Sun from the house of Pisces to Aries, is considered as an extremely momentous occasion by the Sinhala and Tamil communities in the country.
We wish you a peaceful and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year!
We wish you a peaceful and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year!
Maldivian Envoy meets State Minister of Defence
High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka H.E. Ali Faiz paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence in Sri Lanka Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (April 12).
New Addl. DG of Civil Security Department meets State Minister of Defence
Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana, the new Additional Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD) paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon today (April 12).
Air Force archers shine at National Archery Championship 2023
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) women archers took home several medals at the recently held 21st National Archery Championship 2023. According to SL Air Force media sources, the SLAF Women’s Team emerged top in the 70m Recurve Team event at the championship held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama on 06th April (2023).
Navy joins Kankasanthurai harbour facility expansion to commence new ferry service between Sri Lanka and India
The government of Sri Lanka launched a project for a passenger ferry service between the port of Kankasanthurai, Sri Lanka and Pondicherry, India to provide a more affordable and convenient mode of transportation. In support of this project, the Sri Lanka Navy has commenced facility expansion of the Kankasanthurai harbour, with a view to accommodate more traffic and provide better infrastructure.
Army riders clinch places at Magastota hill Climb
Several Sri Lanka Army (SLA) riders managed to enter the medals tally at the recently held Magastota Hill Climb race in Nuwara Eliya.
Rains predicted over several provinces while sun is directly above Sri Lanka
Rains are predicted over several places in the several Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces. According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Metrological Department showers or thundershowers are forecasted over Kandy, Nuwara-eliya, Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night as well.
State Minister commends students excelled at 07th
Navy Shooting National Championship
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon commended the school participants who had excelled at the 07th Navy Shooting National Championship.
Defence Ministry Seva Vanitha Unit presents dry ration packs to employees
The Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) organized an event at the Ministry today (11 Apr) to present dry ration packs to civil minor staff members.
Two deserving Jaffna families receive Army-built houses
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under Security Force HQ - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) completed construction of two new houses with the support of donors and vested them in needy families during simple ceremonies recently held at Thunnalai and Kattudai in Jaffna.
Seva Vanitha 'Avurudu Pola' held at the Ministry
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne visited the special 'Avurudu Pola' (Festival fair) organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry at the Ministry premises, today (10 Apr).
SLINEX-23 wraps up on successful note
The Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23 came to a successful conclusion in Colombo seas on 08th April 2023. Commenced on 03rd April, SLINEX -23 marked yet another milestone in the maritime cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
Air defence legacy at SLAF Palavi
The history of Ceylon is bestowed with chapters involving the British military. In December 1941, Ceylon was transformed from a backwater into a key Allied military base when Japan went to war.
State Minister Tennakoon calls for unity and harmony among people
for national development
People are now beginning to enjoy the economic benefits of the government’s special effort to recover from the recent severe economic crisis and in order to forge ahead all people should unite and work in harmony for the sake of national development, the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said while attending an ‘Ifthar’, Islamic breaking of Ramazan fast ceremony in Beruwela last evening (Apr 05).
126th Birth Anniversary of General Sir John Kotelawala
The 126th birth anniversary of General Sir John Kotelawala, the third Prime Minister of Independent Sri Lanka and the benefactor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University fell on 04th April, 2023.
State Minister Tennakoon visits Indian Navy Ships
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon visited the Indian Navy Ships taking part in the SLINEX-23 joint naval exercise, at the Port of Colombo, today (Apr 05).
Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana (Retd) appointed as the new Additional DG of CSD
Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana (Retd) has been appointed as the new Additional Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD).
SLINEX - 23 commences in Colombo
The harbour phase of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23 commenced on Monday (3 Apr) and will go on till Wednesday (Apr 5) at the port of Colombo.
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
“Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home”
Awareness will save lives and limbs and it will also promote efforts to eradicate landmines and unexploded ordnance that cause harm to people especially the youth and children.
Tri-Service Drill Instructors Refresh Knowledge with UK Experts
A group of 48 selected Tri-Service Drill Instructors (DI) recently participated in a ten-day long Basic DI Refresher programme at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) from 20th March to 30th with expert assistance of a team of handpicked professional DIs of the School of Ceremonial in the United Kingdom.
INSS invites essays for ‘Defence Review 2023’
Articles must relate to National Security and we welcome scholars who explore debates in the areas of Geopolitics, Separatism and Terrorism, Religious Extremism, Military (Physical) security, Maritime security, Narcotics and organized crime, cyber security, Environment, Economic and Energy security, Health, Food and Human security with regional and global comparisons.