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Turkish Ambassador meets Acting Defence Minister
Her Excellency R. Demet Sekercioglu, Ambassador of Turkey for Sri Lanka, made a courtesy call on Acting Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence today (Jul 21).
JMSDF ship SAMIDARE (DD-106) arrives at port of Colombo
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Destroyer SAMIDARE today (20th July 2023) arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit. Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.
CATAC presents threat assessment report on Jaffna International Airport
The Civil Aviation Threat Assessment Committee (CATAC) today (Jul 19) officially handed over its comprehensive Threat Assessment Report of the Jaffna International Airport (JIA) to the Chief of National Intelligence Major General Ruwan Kulathunga.
Deputy High Commissioner of India pays farewell call on
State Minister of Defence
Deputy High Commissioner of the Indian High Commission in Colombo Vinod Kurian Jacob paid a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon at the State Minister’s Office yesterday (Jul 18).
Community Service Project of SLAF Station Iranamadu
supports the needy civilians
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station Iranamadu providing support to low-income families in the area recently distributed essential dry ration packs to needy civilians and school uniforms for the children at the Primary School Kalmadunagar, Kilinochchi.
SL Army and Navy athletes shine at Asian Athletics Championships
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Navy athletes taking part in the Asian Athletics Championship (AAC) - 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand won several medals including gold, silver and bronze medals.
Defence Secretary graces ‘Colombo Open Archery International Tournament’
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne was the Chief Guest at the Colombo Open Archery International Tournament and world record attempt held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama yesterday (16).
Maj. Gen. Sanjaya Wanasinghe, new Army Chief of Staff
Major General Sanjaya Wanasinghe has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), effective from today (July 15).
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for National Security: Opportunities and Challenges in Sri Lanka
Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence, organized a Round Table Discussion titled “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for National Security: Opportunities and Challenges in Sri Lanka” on Wednesday, 12th of July 2023, from 1330hrs to 1530hrs (IST) via Zoom.
Deputy High Commissioner of India pays farewell call on Defence Secretary
The Deputy High Commissioner of the Indian High Commission in Colombo Mr. Vinod Kurian Jacob paid a farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jul 13).
Navy athlete Gayanthika Abeyrathne wins bronze medal in 1500m
at 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand
Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne of the Sri Lanka Navy today (12th July 2023) made her country proud by winning a bronze medal in women’s 1500m at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand. The Asian Athletics Championships is being held at the National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Colombo Security Conclave 2023 Commenced Virtually
The quadrilateral security consortium, the Colombo Security Conclave, which is aimed to foster a comprehensive and interlocking security architecture in the South Indian Ocean Region held its 7th version virtually yesterday, (12 July 2023).
Army troops build Vauniya Traders’ HQ Building
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops built two-storied administrative building complex of the Vavuniya Traders’ Association recently following a request in a gesture of reconciliation and solidarity.
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore fisherman with burn injuries
for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday, (11th July 2023) rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with burn injuries, sustained following an accident, while aboard a local multiday fishing trawler. The fisherman has experienced this unfortunate incident while at sea approximately 431 nautical miles (about 798km) off the coast of Galle, southwest of Sri Lanka.
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Indian Foreign Secretary meets the President
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his official visit to Sri Lanka this morning (11). The meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence and focused on enhancing bilateral relations and working towards future economic and social goals that would benefit both countries' populations.
New Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force Appointed
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal RS Wickremeratne as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Nearby Army Troops, First to Respond to Bus Accident
Army troops including those from the 12 Gemunu Watch and Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police near Kotaleeya bridge in Manampitiya were the first to rush and began rescuing the bus passengers fallen into the ‘Kotaliya Oya’ water passage last evening (9) around 7.30 p.m.
New Air Force Chief pays courtesy call on the Defence Secretary
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa upon commencement of his new appointment paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry of Defence, yesterday (Jul 06).
Society Needs to Use Religion to Counter Extremism
Political and religious extremism poses a significant threat to our contemporary world. Manifesting in various forms such as psychological, political, cultural, and religious extremism, it arises from factors including a lack of moderation, empathy, and understanding, as well as discrimination and isolation. Thus, there is an urgent need to mitigate and combat extremism.
Stricter laws to combat illegal human and drug trafficking -
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that strict laws will be implemented to curb illegal human and drug trafficking through the Indian Ocean.
New Air Force Chief pays a courtesy call on the State Defence Minister
Newly appointed Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence today (Jul 06).
Pakistan Defence Advisor makes farewell call on
The outgoing Defence Advisor of the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Muhammad Safdar Khan made his farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Jul 06).
Successful Completion of Training Program for Tri-Forces Officers on Human Trafficking and Smuggling
The two days programme on Human Trafficking and smuggling conducted for Tri-Forces officers from 04th July to 05th July at the Movenpick Hotel Colombo was successfully concluded.
Rainy weather with winds to continue
The prevailing showery and windy condition over the southwestern parts of the island is expected to continue, says the Met. Department.
A deserved family in Mullaittivu gets Army-built house
An Army-built new house was vested in recently for a deserving family in Valluwarpuram, Mullaittivu during a simple ceremony attended by Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu Major General M.K Jayawardena.