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New Military Liaison Officer of MOD assumes office
Brigadier Dhammika Welagedara RSP USP psc IG, the newly appointed Military Liaison Officer (MLO) of the Ministry of Defence assumed office at the auspicious time a short while ago today (Mar 21).
The newly appointed commandant assumed duties
Major General DGS Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu the present Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army took office as the 2nd Commandant (Overlooking) of the National Defence College (NDC) recently (March 16).
Point Pedro community joins the Army in beach cleaning
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters (SFHQ) - Jaffna recently launched a beach cleaning programme in the coastal areas of Munai, Point Pedro, Supermadam and Sakkotai.
Army distributes stationeries among rural school children
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed exercise books and accessories among students of Periyamadhu Muslim School and Thachchanmaradamadu Government's Tamil Mixed School recently at the Periyamadhu Muslim School premises.
Widespread rains expected
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island during the afternoon or night.
DSCSC student officers visit MOD
The Student Officers of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) arrived at the Ministry of Defence at Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte for a familiarization visit today (Mar 17).
Tuskers in the Skies celebrates 30th anniversary
No. 6 Helicopter Squadron, SLAF Base Anuradhapura, celebrated its 30th anniversary today (15 March 2023). The squadron was formed on 15 March 1993, at SLAF Base Katunayake, with the arrival of Mil Mi-17 helicopters. The squadron then moved to SLAF Base Vavuniya on 29 April 1993 and later moved to Anuradhapura due to high operational requirements.
New Maldivian Envoy praises SL military training facilities
given to their armed forces
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka H.E. Ali Faiz commenting on the military training offered to Maldivian Defence Force by Sri Lankan military training institutes stated that Sri Lanka provides high standard and quality training for their Defence Force personnel.
Met Department forecasts rainy weather
According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met Department, the atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island.
Italian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Her Excellency Rita Giuliana Mannella, Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka and Maldives, met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Mar 15) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
SL Army troops donate much needed blood
More than 100 Sri Lanka Army troops serving under Security Force HQ- East and Security Forces-West donated blood during two separate occasions recently.
Human Security Implications of Online Hate Speech against Women:
The Barrier to Women’s Political Participation
Madam Sirimavo Bandaranaike, a Sri Lankan was the first female Prime minister in the world. Her beloved daughter, a Sri Lankan politician Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga served as the fifth executive President of Sri Lanka. Thereafter, there were no female presidents and female prime ministers elected. Even though the female population in Sri Lanka is high, female politicians are very less and this is a grave lacuna in leadership.
VBSS instructor course for SL Coastguard and Navy officers
A group of participants who followed the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Instructor Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was presented with certificates recently (Mar 10).
Army setup a water purification plant for Vadamarachchi students and villagers
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) installed a Water Purification Plant recently facilitating purified drinking water to students of Aliyavalai Church of Ceylon Tamil Mix School and villagers in the Vadamarachchi East.
Government Delegation Attend for an Interactive Session with Airmen and Women
A delegation consisting of the National Security Advisor, Hon. Sagala Ratnayake, the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon and the State Minister of Finance, Hon. Shehan Semasinghe, paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters yesterday (09 March 2023).
Army-built houses vested in two needy families in Mullaitivu and Jaffna
Jaffna and Mullative based Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops supported two deserving families in Jaffna and Mullative to realize their housing dreams and the fruition of the cause was recently seen by delivering the keys of the houses to the beneficiaries during house-warming ceremonies held separately.
Navy renders towing assistance to distressed local fishing trawler in eastern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered towing assistance to a distressed local multiday fishing trawler in eastern seas and guided it safely to the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour yesterday (10th March 2023). In coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo established at the Navy Headquarters, this SAR operation was mounted to rescue 06 fishermen on the fishing trawler which was in distress, due to a mechanical failure, about 54 nautical miles (about 100km) off the eastern coast.
West Troops Help to Maintain Essential Health Services in Hospitals
On a request made by hospital authorities, troops of the 14 and the 61 Infantry Divisions under the Security Force HQ-West on Wednesday (8) provided their emergency assistance to maintain essential health services after a trade union action of minor employees in hospitals affected the smooth conduct of their services.
Tri-Forces DIs receive commendations of Army Commander
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage awarded appreciative certificates to a group of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of Tri-Forces yesterday (March 08) at the Army Headquarters in recognition of their fine contribution at the recently held Presidential and Corps Colours Awarding Ceremony of the National Cadet Corps as Drill Instructors (DI).
International Women's Day 2023
"She is the pride of the Nation", reflecting the pride, honour and strength of women.
Netherlands ambassador meets State Minister of Defence
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherland to Sri Lanka Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach made a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo today (Mar 07).
US Defence Members Conduct a Knowledge-Sharing Session
for SLAF And SL Navy Officers
A special training programme on ‘Human Rights Mobile Training Team (MTT) and Maritime Law Institutional Capacity Building (ICB)’ was conducted recently at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay with the coordination of the US Embassy of Sri Lanka and the Directorate of Training at Air Force Headquarters.
14th SLFPC Peacekeepers Leave for UN Assignment in Lebanon
The 14th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) left for Lebanon early this morning on Thursday (02) amidst greetings and best wishes.
The Navy assists conduct of annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church
in Kachchativu on successful note
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu concluded on a successful note on 03rd and 04th March 2023. Kachchativu is an islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rt. Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillenayagam, and proceedings of the event had been organised under the guidance of the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. A Sivabalasundaram and with the support of Navy Christian Council. The annual festival was attended by a number of devotees from both India and Sri Lanka. On behalf of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the main mass was attended by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon.
KDU's Southern Wing hosts 460th Committee of VCs and Directors meeting
The 460th meeting of the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) was hosted by the Southern Campus of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) situated in Sooriyawewa, yesterday (Mar 04).