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New Army Commander meets Defence Secretary
The newlu appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (June 02).
CDS presents ‘Storm of Warriors’ to Defence Secretary
Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva presented a special Coffee Table Book titled ‘Storm of Warriors’ to the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, a short while ago (Jun 02).
New Army Commander Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage assumes duties
Lieutenant General H.L.V.M Liyanage assumed duties as the 24th Army Commander a short while ago (June 1) during a formal ceremony held at the Army Headquarters.
NBRO issues landslide warning for several areas
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings to Colombo, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matara, Nuwara Eliya and Rathnapura Districts which is valid until 4.30 p.m. today (June 01).
Navy relief teams in action as rains continue
With the rains showing no signs of slowing down Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed a number of relief teams to assist people affected by floods.
Major General Vikum Liyanage appointed as the Army Commander
Major General Vikum Liyanage has been appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
General Shavendra Silva appointed as Chief of Defence Staff
Acting Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva will assume duties as the new Chief of Defence Staff with effect from tomorrow (June 01).
Rainy weather to continue
Prevailing rainy weather is likely to continue for the next several days according to the weather bulletin issued by the Met Dept today May 31).
Golden Paradise Residence Visa programme for investors launched
The launching ceremony of the ‘Golden Paradise Visa Scheme’, a long term visa programme for foreign investors to invest, live and study in Sri Lanka, was held under the aegis of Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla today (May 30).
Service of Women’s Corps during battle is praiseworthy - Defence Secretary
Female soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army extended immense services to the country during the war against terrorism while making immense sacrifices.
Defence Secretary commemorates fallen UN peacekeepers
Today, the May 29, the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, I would like to commemorate and pay tribute to all the UN peacekeepers including the 11 Sri Lankans those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
Army’s Yupun Abeykoon sets New National & South Asian Record
Sri Lanka Army’s Staff Sergeant Yupun Abeykoon set a new South Asian Record finishing the 100m open event in German Open Athletic Championship in 10.06 seconds on Thursday (26)
US – SL Fulbright Commission assistance for language
skill development of KDU students
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) received an English Teaching Assistant through the United States – Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission.
Navy plants hundreds of mangrove saplings in littoral zones
A mangrove planting drive by the Sri Lanka Navy in the coastal areas of Mannar and Arugam Bay Lagoon saw navy men planting several hundred mangrove plants on two separate occasions. According to Navy media, 1200 mangrove saplings were planted in the coastal area of Mannar while another 250 mangrove were planted in the Arugam Bay Lagoon recently (20 & 21 May).
Students enter exam centres by SLN boats
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed flood relief teams to assist the exam candidates affected by floods in Kalawana area today (25).
Army facilitates flood-affected 156 GCE (O/L) students
Sri Lanka Army troops in Puttalam immediately evacuated flood-affected 156 GCE (O/L) students at St. Andrew’s Central College this morning (24) and swiftly arranged a safer place in the school for them to resume the exam.
Rough seas and fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm - Met. Department
The Met. Department says fairly heavy falls above 50 mm can take place at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts.
SLN thwarts illegal migration attempt
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 67 persons last evening (23), in an attempt to unlawfully migrate to an overseas country via sea.
100 Army troops left to serve in the United Nations Missions
A well-trained group of 100 Sri Lanka Army personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), left Sri Lanka yesterday (May 23) to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
Army provides booster jabs at Vihara Maha Devi Park
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Medical teams launched inoculation of the fourth stage of COVID-19 vaccination programme for civilians at Vihara Maha Devi Park recently at the request of health authorities.
Army troops fetch Sacred Ornaments to Nallathanniya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops joined bringing the symbolic statue of God Saman and sacred ornaments to Nallathanniya recently in a procession in accordance with long held traditions.
Navy plants mangrove saplings in coastal areas of North
As part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Navy, a mangrove planting drive was conducted in coastal areas of the Mandaitivu Island and Ponnalai Lagoon, Jaffna under the patronage of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on May 20.
SLCG releases more baby turtles
The Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Projects (CGTCP) recently released 283 turtle hatchlings hatched out from 465 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island.
Navy thwarts illegal migration attempt; a group of 40 held in Batticaloa seas and Kalawanchikudi beach area
Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend 40 individuals who attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a patrol conducted in seas off Batticaloa and in a special operation in the beach area of Kalawanchikudi, Batticaloa on 18th May 2022.
Tri forces personnel promoted to next rank on Victory Day
A total of 396 Army, 74 Navy and 450 Air Force officers were promoted to the next substantive rank by their respective commanders on the approval of HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence to coincide with the Victory Day.