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Medical camp for Ministry staffers
The Welfare Association of the Ministry of Defence organized a medical camp for the Ministry staffers today (Oct 05). The two-day medical camp commenced today morning at the Ministry premises.
Army Athletes in Asian Games Make New Records Winning Bronze Medals
Sergeant Nadeesha Ramanayake of Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps competing in the ‘Asian Games’ in China clinched a Bronze medal in the 4 x 400 m relay run (Women) on Wednesday (4 October) afternoon.
Army troops douse fire in Thambalagamuwa Divisional Hospital
Sri Lanka Army troops recently doused a sudden fire that broke out in the drug store and the laboratory building at Thambalagamuwa Divisional Hospital.
Meteorological Department celebrates 75th Anniversary
The 75th anniversary celebration of the Department of Meteorology, a leading government institution with a strong impact on many economic sectors, was held today (Oct 04) under the auspices of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the Met. Department premises.
Defence Secretary donates artificial limb to a commando war hero
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne donated an artificial limb to war hero Sergeant Major R.P.C. Dharmapriya at the Ranaviru Seva Authority head office today (Oct. 4). Sgt. Maj. Dharmapriya lost his right leg due to a terrorist landmine during the Operation ‘Akunu Pahara’ launched in the Welioya area.
Army Athlete wins Silver in Javelin Throw in 'Asian Games'
Sri Lanka Army’s Sergeant Nadeesha Lekamge of 2 (V) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) won the Silver Medal in Javelin Throw in the ‘Asian Games’ China with a new Sri Lankan record.
Met. Department forecasts wet weather to prevail
The Metrological Department says the prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country is expected to continue further.
Outgoing DG - INSS pays farewell call on Defence Secretary
Acting Director General and the Director (Communications and Publications) of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) Rear Admiral (Retd) Dimuthu Gunawardena paid a courtesy farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 3).
Swift relief measures to all people affected by adverse weather
- State Minister of Defence
All government agencies are geared in all respects to face the prevailing adverse weather condition around the country, the State Minister of Defence Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon said in a news brief held at the State Ministry in Colombo today (Oct 02).
National AML / CFT Policy and NRA Report
National Policy on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism of Sri Lanka 2023 – 2028 ( AML / CFT Policy) and National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment of Sri Lanka 2021 / 2022 (NRA Report)
Mullaittivu Commander Joins UN International Day of Peace Ceremony
Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, Commander, Security Forces – Mullaitivu (SF-MLT), together with Hon K. K Masthan, Minister of State for Rural Development attended the United Nations International Day of Peace ceremony as chief guests, organized by the Universal Peace Federation at the Mullaittivu Town Hall on Thursday (21 Sep).
Rainy weather to prevail
According to the latest forecast of the Met. Department issued at noon today (Oct 01) showers or thundershowers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
A formal investigation into the shooting at Sita elephant with rubber bullets
As elephants from different parts of the country participate in the annual Mahiyangana Perahera, the chief prelate of the Mahiyangana temple has made a request to the Wildlife Department to establish a wildlife team in the temple to drive out wild elephants as there is frequent roaming of these animals in the area.
Happy World Children's Day !
The most precious thing in the world is a smile on the face of a child.
Inclement weather to continue further- Met. Department
The Met. Department says the prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country is expected to continue further.
Condolence message on the suicide attack in the Pakistani province of Balochistan
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka and members of the Armed Forces express their deepest condolences
Navy relief teams on high alert for possible flood emergency
As the inclement weather is looming, the Sri Lanka Navy today (28th September 2023) deployed relief teams in certain areas in the Southern Province, to provide assistance and support to those who may be affected by flood.
‘Mihidan Nowu Minisa' launched in Colombo
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne gracing a book launching ceremony held at the Auditorium of the Rock House Camp, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Mattakkuliya yesterday (Sep 28) unveiled ‘Mihidan Nowu Minisa’ a literary triumph of a serving military officer Brig. Ranjan Wijedasa.
President's Milad-un- Nabi Message
My greetings to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world, observing Milad Un Nabi, being the auspicious occasion commemorating the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam.
RENEWAL OF FIREARM LICENSE AND PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS REGISTRATION-2024
The renewal of firearm license of individuals/ institutions for the year 2024 will be carried out from 01 October 2023 to 31 December 2023. Required details can be downloaded from the Defence Ministry’s website www.defence.lk. Firearm license renewal for 2024 will not be carried out after 31 December 2023. It is also informed that possession of a firearm without a valid license is a punishable offense under provisions of Section 22 of the Firearms Ordinance.
Rainy weather to enhance during the coming days - Met. Department
The Department of Meteorology in its latest weather forecast issued this morning (Sep 27) has predicted heavy rains in several areas in the country. The report indicates the present showery condition in the South-western parts of the country may enhance up to some extent during the next few days.
Hundreds of SL Coast Guard personnel join hands on
HACGAM Beach Cleaning Day
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted a beach cleaning programme spanning four Coast Guard Regions in parallel to the Head of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) Beach Cleaning Day recently (Sep 23) says the coastguard media.
Poppy Flower pinned on State Minister of Defence
A Poppy Flower was ceremonially pinned on State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon by President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) Major General Upul Perera (Retd), today (Sep 25).
Outgoing Bangladesh Defence Attaché meets SL Defence Secretary
Commodore M.D. Shafiul Bari, Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Bangladesh for Sri Lanka, paid his courtesy farewell call to the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Sep 25).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Address at the UNGA: Sri Lanka’s Journey to Rebuild Trust and Global Solidarity
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday (21) which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges.