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SLAF Chief assumes office
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa assumed the office of the Commander of the Air Force on 01 July amidst blessings of the Venerable Maha Sanga.
Army troops join Point Pedro beach cleaning project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops together with residents of Point Pedro cleaned the beach area of Sathkotai and Urani recently and removed piles of trash and environmental pollutants.
5th CCC of the Army Leaves for UN Peacekeeping in Mali
One more contingent of well-trained and meticulously-prepared Army personnel in the 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali Saturday (July 01) evening as the first segment of 170 troops out of the full contingent of 243, set to leave in stages.
Vavuniya civilians get benefits through Army mediated health projects
Troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) responding to the request of the hospital authorities donated blood to the Blood Bank at Vavuniya District Hospital recently during arrangements made at the Army Field Hospital of the SFHQ-W.
Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana promoted to the rank of Air Chief Marshal
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 promoted Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from today (29 June 2023).
Air Force Chief makes a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence
The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon at the State Minister’s Office. (26 June).
Outgoing Air Force Chief meets Defence Secretary
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, who is completing his successful tenure as the Air Force Chief met the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne during the farewell call on, held at the Defence Ministry, yesterday (June 28).
Navy plants mangroves in eastern lagoon
Sri Lanka Navy personnel on Monday (Jun 26) organized a programme to plant 1000 mangrove plants in the lagoon area of Ullukkalei in Lankapatuna. This was carried out under the Navy’s mangrove conservation project encompassing all naval commands.
Acting Defence Minister attends National Industrial Exhibition
Acting Defence Minister Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended the final day proceedings of the National Industrial Exhibition at the BMICH today (June 25).
Acting Defence Minister meets stakeholders of DMC during a workshop to develop NEOP 2023-2028
Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended a workshop at Galadari Hotel in Colombo today (Jun 23) held to Develop National Emergency Operation Plan (NEOP) 2023-2028.
KDU further lining up to cater future higher education needs
The Kotelawala Defence University has made vast strides since its inception to become a University of repute and has continued to foster excellence in education and research, said Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne during a ceremony organized to open a series of newly built infrastructure facilities at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), today (Jun 23).
Sri Lanka remains in tier 2 as per the trafficking in
persons report 2023 issued by US Department of State
As the Chair of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) of Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce that Sri Lanka remains in Tier 2 of the Annual Ratings of the recently released Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report by the United States Department of State. Known as the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts, the US TIP Report also reflects the U.S. Government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue.
Bangladesh DSCSC Commandant meets Defence Secretary
The Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Bangladesh Major General Faizur Rahman met the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jun 22).
Acting Defence Minister visits Indian Submarine ‘INS Vagir’
Acting Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon made a visit to the Indian Navy Submarine ‘INS Vagir’ at the Colombo port on Wednesday (Jun 21).
SL Army builds house for needy family in Jaffna
Another house constructed by the Sri Lanka Army with donor assistance in Kaddaikadu in the Jaffna peninsula was handed over to the beneficiary family recently (Jun18).
‘Dupuy de Lôme’ arrives in Colombo
Making a formal visit the French Naval Ship ‘Dupuy de Lôme’ arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (Jun 21).
International Day of Yoga - 2023
Every year International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Acting Ambassador of Japan meets Acting Defence Minister
The Acting Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Kotaro Katsuki made a courtesy call on the Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Jun 20).
SLFPC Joins Exercise ‘Steel Storm I - 2023’ in Lebanon
The biannual ‘Exercise Steel Storm I - 2023’, the joint live firing Exercise among the United Nations Interim Force units in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) got underway in the firing range of South Naqoura camp in Lebanon during 05 - 09 June, intended to practise fire support procedures to be in line with UN laid guidelines.
Acting Defence Minister pays homage to Malwatu and Asgiri Chapters
Acting Defence Minister, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, paid homage to the Mahanayaka and Anunayaka Theros of the Malwatu and Asgiri Chapters and received religious blessings on Monday evening (19).
Indian submarine visits Colombo
The Indian Navy submarine ‘INS Vagir’ arrived in the country today (Jun 19). According to SL Navy media, ‘INS Vagir’ arrived at the port of Colombo making a formal visit.
End Corporal Punishment at Schools in Sri Lanka
The protection of child rights in Sri Lanka is a core issue that should be discussed in the present context. Schools are obliged to educate and maintain the discipline of the children.
School children get drinking water through SL Air Force initiative
Students of Wathawana Primary School in Imaduwa are benefitted by a drinking water system was installed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recently (Jun 15). According to SLAF media, the water supply system was installed under the 56th phase of the 'Guwan Mithudam' project, fulfilling a much needed facility of the school.
PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’ arrives at port of Colombo on official visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Tippu Sultan’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday (Jun 18). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
SLAF acquires Y-12 IV Aircraft
The official document acceptance ceremony to acquire two Y-12 IV aircraft for Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) took place between Director of the South Asia Department in China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation Mr. Liu Chuan and Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, recently.