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Weather update-low-level atmospheric disturbance moving away
According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met Department at noon today (12), the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is moving away from the Island.
SL Navy troops bust another drug smuggling attempt
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) troops while on a patrol in seas off the Delft Island in the Northern region apprehended about 01kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) along with 03 suspects on Monday morning (Apr 11).
Special Statement made by Secretary of Defence
Refuting baseless allegations of an alleged National Security Council (NSC) meeting convened over the violent protests in Mirihana, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, contrary to media reports, stated that no such meeting had taken place.
SL Air Force renovates school playground
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has renovating the playground of Kebithigollewa Central College as a part of the Kanugahawewa model village project. According to SLAF media, the renovated playground was vested for the use of the students recently (Apr 5).
Army builds house for a needy family
Army troops vested a new house on a needy family in Parakramapura, Thonigala recently. Wanni troops embarked on this noble project with the financial support received from the Padaviya Divisional Secretariat under the ‘Saubhagya Housing Programme’, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said.
INSS calls for Interns
The Institute of National Security Studies, the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence has invited eligible individuals to join its team as Interns (Research).
Needy students receive educational support through Army mediation
Sri Lanka Army donated school accessories to a group of 47 students in the Sacred Heart Family Convent in Mullaitivu recently to encourage them in studies.
Coast Guard releases more turtle hatchlings to sea
Another batch of turtle hatchlings were released to sea by the Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) recently.
SLAF rotates MI-17 helicopters in UN Mission
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) dispatched two MI-17 helicopters to SLAF Aviation Contingent in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) as part of the rotation process during which three MI-17 helicopters deployed in MINUSCA returned to Sri Lanka after completion of its operational tenure recently.
SLCG seizes a haul of 66.6 kg cannabis in Northern waters
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) seized 66.6 kg of Kerala cannabis in the Northern Sri Lankan seas and nabbed three suspects along with a dinghy today (Mar 31).
Secretary Defence declares open water treatment plant
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne virtually declared open the 100th Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant installed under the ‘Shraddha Pivituru Pen Pooja Punya Project’ at the Kimbulawala Civil Security Department (CSD) Camp premises in Medirigiriya, Polonnaruwa during a ceremony held at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte on March 30.
Defence Secretary graces Pakistan’s 81st National Day celebration
High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Sri Lanka celebrated the 81st National Day of Pakistan at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo under the patronage of Pakistan’s envoy in Colombo, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki, last evening (Mar 29).
Press Release
The recently signed maritime security pacts with the Government of India will neither result in hindrance nor threat to the national security of Sri Lanka, as misinterpreted by several print and electronic media.
SL and Indian Navies held Bilateral Naval exercise
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Indian Navy together with a group of personnel from Sri Lanka Air Force commenced a bilateral Naval exercise in seas off Colombo on Mar 26 which will continue until 29 March.
Army secures medals in Asian Cross Country Championship in India
Sri Lanka Army’s Sergeant R.M.S Pushpakumara of 5 Sri Lanka Artillery won the Silver medal in the Asian Cross-Country Running Championship, held recently at Nagaland, India.
Facilities of Information Fusion Centre at Navy Headquarters expanded
The official handing over of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) equipment to the Information Fusion Centre (IFC - Colombo) established at Navy Headquarters was held with the distinguished presence of the Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, HE Mizukoshi Hideaki and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (25th March 2022).
More turtle hatchlings released to sea by SL Coast Guard
More than 600 turtle hatchlings were released to sea on two separate occasions during last week by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG).
3rd SLN-USN Staff Talks & Joint Maritime Talks concluded on successful note
The 3rd edition of Navy to Navy Staff Talks between Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and United States Navy (USN), held at the Navy Headquarters over two days, terminated on a successful note on 23rd March 2022
SL Army Team secured Silver Medal in the PATS Competition - 2022
The Sri Lanka Army team participated in the 5th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition 2022 held from 3 - 13 March in Pakistan’s Army National Counter-Terrorism Center in Kharian and won a Silver medal.
5TH AIRMAN TO AIRMAN STAFF TALKS BETWEEN SLAF AND USAF CONCLUDE ON A HIGH NOTE
The 5th Airman to Airman Staff Talks (AAST) between the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the United States (USAF), assembled yesterday (22 March 2022) at Air Force Headquarters. The Sri Lankan delegation was led by Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Director Air Operations of SLAF and United States delegation was led by Air National Guard Assistant to Commander of the Pacific Air Force, Major General David Burgy.
SL Navy assists sailing boat in distress
Sri Lanka Navy troops rushed to assist a sailing boat in distress in seas south of Hambantota recently. According to Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) media, the sailing boat ‘Adamant II’ had set sail from Trincomalee to the Maldives on 19th March and en route had broken down after developing technical failure.
SLN nabs cannabis worth over Rs 12 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized 41 kilos and 540 grams of Cannabis at the Mampuri Beach, Norochcholai yesterday (22).
23 Division Troops Coach Youngsters
Awarding the first opportunity for students to receive Cricket coach training, 233 Brigade HQ of the 23 Division under the Security Force HQ - East spearheaded a coaching session at Vakarai Maha Vidyalaya on Tuesday (15).
Polish Defence Attaché calls on the Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi for Sri Lanka Colonel Radoslaw Grabski made a farewell courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry complex today (March 21).
Chess training workshop for Jaffna students
A workshop for Chess training, conducted by a well-qualified instructors of the Sri Lanka Army led by Head coach, Sanjula Ravinath was held in Tamil language for 62 students of 10 schools in Jaffna recently.