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World Humanitarian Day
The Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka bestows its honour on humanitarian workers around the world and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives working for humanirarian causes.
West Troops Assist in Extinguishing a Major Fire at Homagama Industrial Estate
Around evening hours on Thursday (17 Aug), a Water Care Technology Chemical factory in the Homagama Industrial Estate caught a major fire, prompting the Army to step in and assist the firefighters to douse the outbreak.
Troops in the East renovate pre-school
A pre-school in Pudur, Kathiraveli was renovated by Sri Lanka Army troops after its plight was brought to their attention. According to SL Army media, 233 Infantry Brigade troops of the 23 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ - East (SFHQ-E) renovated the 'Saraswathi' preschool building in Pudur.
Ex-Servicemen privileged with a permanent office building
Fulfilling a long felt need of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne laid foundation stone for the proposed SLESA’s building at a reserved plot of land in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Aug 17).
Forging Stronger Ties: India and Sri Lanka Chart a Collaborative
Vision for the Future
A successor Donier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft was handed over to Sri Lanka by India at a ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base in Katunayake.
New Defence Advisor of Pakistan HC calls on the Secretary
The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq made his maiden call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Aug 16).
Army-Organized Eye Camp Provides Treatment & Spectacles
for Mullaittivu Civilians
Nearly 464 civilians, affected with various vision defects and eye ailments in Mullaittivu area had the rare chance of getting medical consultations and treatment during a mobile eye clinic arrangement, organized by 68 Infantry Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters- Mullaittivu (SFHQ - MLT) at Udayarkattu Maha Vidyalaya on Sunday (13 August).
Ranaviru Seva Authority offers Rs. 2.76 mn worth
scholarships for war hero children
The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) awarded Rs. 2.76 million worth scholarships to 23 children belongs to war veteran families, those have excelled at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination while obtaining 9 Distinctions, today (Aug 15).
Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum - 2023 begins in Colombo
The Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF) 2023, co-hosted by the US lndo- Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) commenced at Shangri-La Colombo today (14th August 2023). The inauguration of the forum, held in a dignified sequence,
Defence Secretary sheds light on thwarting human trafficking
The landscape of human trafficking is evolving, transforming into a ruthless business that preys on the vulnerable and exploits their desperation. This dark reality presents a complex challenge that threatens not just individual lives but our national security as well,
Austin Fernando enlightens NDC course participants
Mr. Austin Fernando recently delivered an informative lecture on a topic related to Geo - Politics and Strategy to the course participants of the National Defence College (NDC) that comprises Tri-Forces and Police senior officers.
CSD gets new DG
Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Biyanvila has been appointed as the new Director General of the Civil Security Department.
Indian Deputy HC assures fostering defence cooperation further
The newly appointed Deputy Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey assured his fullest support in furthering defence cooperation between the two countries today (Aug 11).
Don't politicize changes in natural environment and weather including drought
- State Minister Tennakoon
The dry spell that is being experienced in the country now is a seasonal phenomenon and nobody should attempt to take political mileage out of it, said the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at a press conference held today (Aug 9).
31st Death Anniversary of Lt. Gen. Kobbekaduwa and other war heroes marked
The 31st death anniversary of the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, late Major General Vijaya Wimalaratne, late Admiral Mohan Jayamaha and several other military officers who made the supreme sacrifice during the terrorist conflict was marked on Tuesday (Aug 8).
Navy assists to rescue stranded whale in the Puttalam lagoon
A Minke whale, stranded in the Puttalam lagoon was safely returned to the ocean with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy personnel on Tuesday (Aug 8).
Mankulam Students get Library Books through Army coordination
Students of Mankulam Maha Vidyalaya and Shanmugarathnam Primary school received a donation of library books through the coordination of the Sri Lanka Army in close cooperation with the donors of the Royal College.
PT-6 Crash in China Bay
A PT-6 trainer aircraft belonging to the No. 1 Flying Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay crashed this morning (07 August 2023) within the Academy premises.
SL Air Force training craft crashes in Trincomlee
A training aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed inside the Air Force premises in China Bay, Tricomalee today (Aug 8). According to SLAF sources, the aircraft had crashed several minutes after the take-off, a short while ago. The PT 6 type aircraft had crashed claiming the lives of the two officers onboard.
Army Troops douse fire in Engineering Faculty of Jaffna University
Sri Lanka Army troops doused a major bushfire that was fast spreading in the Engineering Faculty premises of the Jaffna University at Kilinochchi yesterday evening (04 Aug).
Escalation of Plastic Pollution; A Threat to Environmental Security
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the Ministry of Defence's premier think tank on national security, hosted a Round Table Discussion on "Escalation of Plastic Pollution; A Threat to Environmental Security" on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 1400hrs to 1600hrs (IST) via Zoom.
Special Mass Remembers Late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa & Team
A special Mass was conducted at St. Theresa's Church in Thimbirigasyaya on Thursday (3 August), coincident with the forthcoming 31st death anniversary of late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and his retinue,
SL Navy brings ashore sick fisherman
A local fisherman on a multiday fishing trawler was brought ashore by the Sri Lanka Navy after he fell sick while at sea. According to SL Navy media sources, the fisherman had ventured out to sea from the Kalamatiya fisheries harbour on Sunday (Jul 30) onboard the multiday fishing trawler 'Warshan Putha 03’ (Reg. No. IMUL-A-0872 MTR).
Navy rushes firefighting assistance to extinguish fire broke out in Wattala
The Sri Lanka Navy rushed a firefighting team of it to Wattala area following a sudden fire broke out at a house on the Church Road in the morning of 01st August 2023.