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Rains predicted amidst heat advisory
The latest forecasts of the Met. Department issued today morning (Mar 28) predicts possible showers or thundershowers in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and North-western provinces after 2.00 p.m.
Two-day programme on enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness
in the Indian Ocean Region held
A programme on enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indian Ocean Region was held in Colombo. The two-day programme co-hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) commenced at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo on Tuesday (Mar. 26), reports SLN media.
New two-storied building handed over to children
at Ilukpitiya Kanishta Vidyalaya
A newly built two-story building constructed with Sri Lanka Army (SLA) expertise at Ilukpitiya Kanishta (Junior) Vidyalaya, Kotapola was handed over to school authorities at a simple ceremony on Monday (Mar. 25). According to SLA media, the ceremony was graced by the Chief of Staff and Senior Adviser to the President on National Security Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka.
SL Air Force and Arthur C Clarke Institute sign MoU
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) to acquire technical consultancy and cooperation, training, data sharing, joint Research & Development (R&D) collaboration and resource sharing.
We have a global responsibility - State Minister Tennakoon
It is imperative to have a proper plan to face natural and other emergencies within the country and also build capacity to assist other countries faced with such calamities, said State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon making a visit to CBRN Response Regiment at Mattegoda.
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolences to the President and people of the United States following the tragic ship collision on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland and the families of those affected by this devastating accident.
Defence Secretary graced the NACWC awareness programme for top
officials of the Ministry of Defence
The Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne presided over the awareness programme focusing on countering the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) through Know Your Customer (KYC) and customer due diligence as the Chief Guest conducted by the National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) today (Mar 26).
Indonesian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Indonesian Ambassador, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing paid a courtesy visit to Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne today (Mar 25) at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte.
Defence Secretary inspects construction work at
Defence Headquarters Complex Project
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne conducted an inspection visit to the construction site of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda today, March 25.
CSD-built two-story building at Naminioya
Monty Gopallawa Model Primary School vested in school authorities
A two-story building of Naminioya Monty Gopallawa Model Primary School, Wilgamuwa built utilizing Rs. 7.6 million of the Central Provincial Council funds on the request of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon was declared open and vested in the school authorities by the State Minister today (Mar 25).
Birthday Wishes
From the State Minister of Defence, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Staff
235 Acres Returned to Jaffna Farmers
The Sri Lanka Army handed over another 235 acres situated in the Palaly High Security Zone back to its owners during a brief ceremony on 22 March 2024. The event was graced by His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolences to the President and people of Russia over the loss of lives in the terrorist attack at the Moscow concert hall. We strongly condemn such brutal attacks on innocent civilians. We stand in solidarity with the people of Russia at this difficult hour.
Major General Udaya Herath (Retd) new Director General of
Disaster Management Centre
Maj. Gen. Udaya Herath (Retd) has been appointed as the Director General of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
We will do everything possible to ensure welfare of war heroes - Defence Secretary
The decision to pay salaries of disable War Heroes for their and the lifetimes of their spouses and measures to overcome issues pertaining to the salaries of War Heroes and disable War Heroes are some of the welfare initiatives taken for the benefit of those who sacrificed their life and limb for the country, said the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne while speaking to a large gathering of War Heroes and their families at the Tower Hall Theatre in Colombo today (21 Mar).
State Minister of Defence enlightens student officers of DSCSC
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon addressed the student officers of Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) on Wednesday (Mar 20).
Col Nalin Herath speaks at Defence and Strategic Dialogue in India
The 3rd Defence and Strategic Dialogue, organized by the Centre for China Analysis and Strategy (CCAS) in collaboration with the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DDSS) and the Centre for Advanced Strategic Studies (CASS) India was held at Sant Dnyaneshwar Hall, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), India recently (18 and 19 Mar).
Sri Lanka Army emerges as the champions with flying colours
Sri Lanka Army dominates by securing the championship of the 18th National Wushu Competition organized by the Sri Lanka National Wushu Federation from March 11 to 13 at the National Youth Centre, Maharagama as well as the overall championship of the 84th Two-Mile Sea Swim Championship, hosted by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) on March 15 and 16 at Mount Lavinia Beach, Army media says.
‘Your presence on the battlefield has boosted our combatants' morale, as they were aware that their health was being taken care of.' - Defence Secretary
‘I am extremely happy that the College has selected a timely theme this year: “Diversity and Inclusion towards Excellence in Military Medicine.” I firmly believe that striving for excellence in military medicine cannot be achieved by merely being knowledgeable and developing skills in military medicine but by creating and fostering an attitudinal and behavioural change, which is implied by the theme you have selected’.
Defence State Minister comments to the media on the current
dry weather conditions and forest fires
State Minister for Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon held a media brief yesterday (March 13) in Colombo to comment on the dry weather conditions prevailing in the country and the increase in forest fires in dry weather conditions.
U.S. Department of Defence Conducts ISR Aircraft Demonstration to Enhance Sri Lankan Maritime Domain Awareness National Security Capabilities
A significant training programme commenced at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (12 March 2024), facilitated through collaboration between the United States Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Embassy in Colombo and the Sri Lanka Air Force. This programme will continue until 14 March 2024. The primary objective is to provide comprehensive briefings and conduct Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) flight demonstrations, with an emphasis placed on enhancing Sri Lanka’s capabilities in Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) missions.
Met. Department warns on hot weather: Cautions on
increased temperature felt on the human body
The temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘caution level’ (amber) at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Southern provinces today (Mar 14), warns the Meteorological Department in its latest weather forecast issued on Wednesday (Mar 13).
Special Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment
under Chinese Grant Delivered to Army
The Sri Lanka Army this morning (13 Mar) gratefully accepted a stock of special Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment, which had been gifted to the Ministry of Defence under the Chinese Military Grant scheme during a simple formal ceremony, headed by His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka and General Kamal Gunaratne (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence at the Army Headquarters.
State Minister of Defence Addresses SF-J Troops
Honourable Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, the State Minister of Defence, took some time off to speak to troops of the Security Forces - Jaffna (SF-J) at the Palaly Airport on 09 March 2024, en route to the Air Force ‘Tattoo’ in Jaffna.
SLAF Empowers Youth with Aviation Experience
Under the esteemed guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and the diligent supervision of the Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, an exclusive opportunity was extended today (11 March 2024) to schoolchildren who showcased a profound interest in aviation during the Air Tattoo 2024. This opportunity entailed a comprehensive briefing on the AN-32 aircraft along with a close view. During this interaction, students engaged in productive discussions with pilots, enriching their knowledge base.