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Bangladesh and Nepal Foreign Ministers arrive in Sri Lanka
Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh and Nepal arrived in the country today (Feb 02).
Saudi Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia in Sri Lanka Staff Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Mohammad Essa H Alhrbi, made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Feb 02).
Army troops douse fire in paddy field stretch at Weragama
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) together with fire fighters in the Fire Brigade, Kalutara and civilians controlled spreading and doused a fire that erupted in a paddy field stretch at Weragama recently.
Lives lost in war cannot be restored but income lost in economic
war can be restored – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that although lives lost during the war cannot be regained, the income lost during the economic war could be regained.
Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe appointed as Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe as the Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) effective from 27th January 2023.
Met Department predicts heavy rains in many areas
Heavy rains have been predicted in the Northern, Eastern, North-Central and Uva provinces and in Matale and Hambantota districts today (Jan 31).
INSEE Cement to provide cement at concessionary rates for military personnel
INSEE Cement Sri Lanka signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Defence and entered into an agreement today (Jan 30) at the Defence Ministry to provide cement bags under a concessionary price to the Tri Service personnel.
KDU welcomes the new Chancellor
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) bade farewell to the outgoing Chancellor of the KDU General Gerard Hector de Silva (Retired) and warmly welcomed the newly appointed KDU Chancellor General Shantha Kottegoda (Retired) during a simple ceremonial function held recently at the KDU.
SL Navy installs own built 951st water treatment plant at Sella Kataragama
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant built by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) will provide easy access to safe drinking water to around 450 families in Sella Kataragama fulfilling a long-felt need.
Indian Peace-Keeping War Heroes Commemorated In Jaffna
Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) who fought against LTTE terrorists during 1987-1990 in Sri Lanka were commemorated and their sacrifices were remembered at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Monument in Palaly on Thursday (Jan 26) to coincide with India's Republic Day.
Admin Building of Sandahiru Seya declared open
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne declared open the new administrative building of the Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura today (28 Jan).
SL Army Contingent ready for departure to take UN assignment
in South Sudan
The 9th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) received greetings from the Army Commander Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage at the SLAMC Regimental Headquarters ground at Werahera on Wednesday (Jan 25) prior to their leave for the United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to serve the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital on 2 February.
Instructions from the President to celebrate the 75th Independence celebration
with pride, at minimal cost
A pre-discussion was held this morning (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding the Independence Day celebration being held in a grand and proud manner, but maintaining minimum cost.
CARAT – 2023 concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) – 2023 bilateral exercise successfully concluded in Sri Lanka on 26th January 2023. Hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet in partnership with the Sri Lanka Navy, CARAT – 2023 Exercise was held in Colombo, Trincomalee and Mullikulam from 19th to 25th January.
NBRO to be strengthened further with more regulatory powers
- Defence Secretary
The coming year will strengthen the ‘National Building Research Organisation’ (NBRO) with further regulatory powers with the enactment of the proposed National Building Research Institute Act, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said.
KDU explores educational avenues with Vineyard Education
The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and Vineyard Education recently had discussions to find ways to promote cooperation and collaboration including the potential for establishing educational programs for international students and undertaking international joint ventures, says KDU media sources.
New Director - NCC Meets State Minister
The newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Brigadier G.S. Fonseka made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon MP at the State Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (25 Jan).
300 West Troops Offer Blood to Save Lives
A record 300 Army personnel working under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) on Monday (23) volunteered to give their blood for the benefit of patients during a blood donation arrangement, held at Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya.
Army gifts badminton court to Nandikadal students
Troops of the 652 Infantry Brigade at the request of school authorities constructed a badminton court for students studying at Government's Tamil Mixed School in Nandikadal, Manthai as it remained a need for students, interested in the sport and declared it open on Wednesday (Jan 18).
Sea phase of CARAT - 2023 successfully held in western seas
Taking part in the sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise 2023, SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Samudura of the Sri Lanka Navy and ‘USS Anchorage’ of the U.S. Navy successfully conducted a series of naval exercises off Negombo on 22nd and 23rd January 2023.
Final year project exhibition of KDU Engineering Faculty held
The Final Year Project Exhibition (FYPE) of the Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), organized by the Engineering Faculty’s Research Cell (EFRC) was held at the Faculty of Engineering recently.
HADR exercise of CARAT – 2023 gets underway
The Marine Exercise (MAREX) of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, commenced in Mullikulam on 21st January 2023 and it was augmented by personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps, Sri Lanka Navy Marines, Special Boat Squadron, Rapid Action Boat Squadron, and Naval Infantrymen.
Army troops in action at Radella accident
A large contingent of 112 Infantry Brigade troops of the 11 Division under the Security Force HQ-Central were among the firsts to reach Radella on being informed that a bus with 41 Grade 10 students, 8 teachers and parents after a collision with a van and a three wheeler along Nuwara Eliya - Hatton road around 7.00 pm on Friday (20) evening had slid into a precipice of more than 75 ft in depth.
Ratnapura War Veteran family’s housing dream became a reality
through ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ project
A new house constructed utilizing Defence Ministry’s ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ funds was vested in a war veteran family today (Jan 21) during a brief ceremony graced by the Defence Secretary as the Chief Guest at Alupola, Wewalwatta in Ratnapura.
Commanding Officer of the “USS Anchorage” welcomes Defence Secretary on board
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne visited the United States Navy Ship ‘USS Anchorage’ at the Colombo harbour today (Jan 20).