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Army distributes school accessories to Vishwamadu and Mannar students
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed free dry ration packs and school accessories among the needy civilians in Vishwamadu, Kilinochchi recently.
Children in all parts of the island work together without discrimination - Defence Secretary
The need for peaceful co-existence and unity among the races is felt more strongly than at any time in history, in our country where different races live together and children in all parts of the island are working together without discrimination, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said.
State Minister meets Indian defence top brass
State Minister of Defence Hon. Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon met several top brass of the Indian defence establishment during the sidelines of the ‘DefExpo 2022’ recently.
Two (02) Royal Australian Navy ships in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 arrive at the Port of Colombo
Two (02) ships of the Royal Australian Navy, namely; HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac which are engaged in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (25th October 2022). On their arrival, the visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.
Defence Secretary reviews Mihindu Maha Stupa restoration conducted by SLN
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne reviewed work of the ‘Mihindu Maha Stupa’ restoration project during a visit to the Mihintale Temple in Anuradhapura today (Oct 23).
The ‘Bell’, a new adding to ‘Sandahiru Seya’, vested on devotees
The driving force behind the Sandahiru Seya construction project, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne arriving at the Temple premises in Anuradhapura vested the newly constructed Temple ‘Bell’ on devotees amidst the religious blessings yesterday (Oct 22).
Army organizes Volleyball tournament for 7 Jaffna teams
1 Mechanized Infantry Regiment troops of the 552 Brigade on a conceptual guidance given by the General Officer Commanding, 55 Division, Major General Prasanna Gunaratne, organized an Inter-Grama Niladari Division Volleyball Tournament (15-16 October) with players of seven Grama Niladhari Divisions, in attempt to further foster civil-military relations in the Jaffna peninsula.
Coast Guard Ship Suraksha Cleans Galle Face Beach
Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha organizing series of events in view of her 5th anniversary which was celebrated on Oct 21 this year, conducted a beach cleaning programme at the Galle Face beach recently.
SL Navy hands over Thalassemia Infusion Systems to Health Ministry
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) handed 400 Thalassemia Infusion Systems to the Health Ministry recently.
12th Defence Services Games ceremonially opened
The 12th Defence Services Games 2022/2023 was ceremonially declared open by the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Indoor Sports Stadium of Panagoda Army Cantonment yesterday (Oct 19).
U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets Defence Secretary
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 19).
UN Civilian Protection Course at IPSOTSL Ends
The Sri Lanka Army’s training centre for UN assignments, the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) at Kukuleganga had its Comprehensive Protection of Civilians course (CPOC) - 2022 during 10 - 14 October 2022.
Relief work continues for distressed people - State Minister of Defence
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that the disaster relief work continues for the people affected by the bad weather.
Advisory for Heavy Rain & Landslide Early Warning
The current heavy rains are expecter to contiune, due to the influence of the Intertropical Covergence Zone (ITCZ - The region where the Northern
Dead Bodies of Mother & Son Found at Thumbaliyadda Landslide
Overnight rescue operations of 1 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) and 8 SLSR troops of the 611 Brigade at Thumbaliyadda in Anguruwella where a two-storied house with people alive were buried recovered dead bodies of the mother and the son of the family during small hours on Saturday (15).
'Poverty to Prosperity' book launched
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne attended as a special guests at the launching of the book ‘Poverty to Prosperity’ at the Government Information Department in Colombo today (Oct 14).
CMETSL to facilitate an environment for synergising the engineering efforts to
develop the country - Defence Secretary
Tri Forces at present are throwing their full weight behind national-level campaigns carrying out mammoth development projects predominantly by military engineers aiming at Nation Building and assisting in achieving Sustainable Development.
Inclement weather likely to continue further
The prevailing inclement weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is expected to continue according to the latest forecast of the Meteorology Department. The forecast issued this morning (Oct 14) predicts heavy rains are several parts of the island as the low-level atmospheric disturbance remains to persist in the vicinity of the island. The sky will be cloudy in most parts of the country.
Plan for disaster risk reduction and ease outlay for relief - State Minister of Defence
State Minister of Defence Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon today (Oct 13) disclosing the enormous outlay in response to disaster relief and resettlement stressed that we must look forward and plan for risk reduction.
Strong winds and lightning during thundershowers - Met Dept
Met Department’s weather forecast today (Oct 13) alerts the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers stating that heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Central, North-Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara district.
President instructs officers to celebrate the 75th Independence Day with dignity
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed officials to celebrate the 75th Independence Day in a dignified manner that reflects national and religious unity.
Egyptian ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of Egypt in Sri Lanka H.E. Maged Mosleh called on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (12 Oct).
Poppy pinned on State Minister of Defence
A group of representatives of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon and pinned a Poppy Flower on him today (12 Oct).
Maiden Copies of Keystone Doctrines & General Publications Presented to Secy Defence
The maiden copies of the Army Keystone Doctrines and twelve General Staff Publications, compiled by the Directorate of Research Concept and Doctrine at the Army Headquarters were presented this morning (11) to General G.D.H Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence as a segment of the 73rd Army Anniversary.
Outgoing Coastguard DG makes farewell call on
The outgoing Director General (DG) of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake made a farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (11 Oct).