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Fire services within local authorities benefit from Navy's assistance in
conducting First Efficiency Bar Examination
At the request of the Chief Ministry of the Eastern Province, Trincomalee, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to conduct First Efficiency Bar Examination for fire services within the departments of local government. The practical examination will be held from 20th to 22nd August 2024 at the Naval and Maritime Academy.
USS O'kane arrives in Colombo
USS O'kane of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit 21st August 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.
US Acting Assistant Secretary meets State Minister Tennakoon
The United States Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Jennifer R. Littlejohn met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Aug 20).
Sri Lanka Coast Guard Receives All-Terrain Vehicles from
Australia to Enhance Maritime Security
On 14th August 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the history of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with the official handover of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) from the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Australia.
USS Spruance arrives in Colombo
USS Spruance of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (19th August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.
Defence Secretary inaugurates ‘Aegis Lexicon 2024’ Defence Cyber Exposition
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, as the Chief Guest, inaugurated the ‘Aegis Lexicon 2024’, the Defence Cyber Exposition held by the Defence Cyber Command (DCC), on August 08 and 09 at the Ministry of Defence.
World Humanitarian Day
We shall honour and raise support for the humanitarian workers who risk and sometimes lose their lives to help.
Government addresses key issues of the Civil Security Personnel
The Civil Security Department (CSD), operating under the Ministry of Defence, has significantly contributed to ending the three-decade-long war and continues to play a vital role in ongoing development projects and society's overall well-being.
Ship-in-a-Box maritime training simulator declared open at
Advanced Training Centre Kirinda
Marking a major advancement in bolstering the Sri Lanka Coast Guard's training capabilities, H.E. Julie Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, officially inaugurated a Ship-in-a-Box maritime training simulator at the Advanced Training Centre Kirinda of Sri Lanka Coast Guard today (15th August 2024). The ceremony, which signified the handover of the facility to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, was attended by Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.
Kotelawala Defence University hosts the
13th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2024
Sri Lanka’s prestigious General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) hosted the 13th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2024 (SLERC) recently (Aug 09).
New Zealand High Commissioner calls on Defence Secretary
New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Pine paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Aug 14).
Australian Border Force JATF Commander calls on Defence Secretary
An Australian delegation led by Commander, Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Rear Admiral Brett Sonter made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today morning (Aug 14).
Special disaster management preparedness programme
to be implemented during Presidential Election
Disaster Management Authorities have made arrangements to implement a special programme to ensure the voting of all people at the upcoming Presidential Election scheduled to be held on September 21st in the event of any disaster related emergencies.
SLAC holds Inaugural Memorial Oration of Lieutenant General
Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, as a Guest of Honour, attended the inaugural Memorial Oration of Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc, organised by the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) at the Cavalry Mess on 09 August 2024.
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USINDOPACOM LEADS WORKSHOP ON 'WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY' AS PART OF 'ATLAS ANGEL' EXERCISE
As part of the ongoing 'Atlas Angel' bilateral exercise, a significant workshop on 'Women in Peace and Security (WPS)' was recently conducted by a contingent of women from the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). The workshop, which highlighted the critical role of women in global peace and security efforts, took place over two days, yesterday (07 August 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake and today (08 August 2024) at SLAF Academy China Bay.
Defence Secretary Reviews Progress on New Hostel Construction at
Colombo Defence Services College
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne conducted a site visit to oversee the on-going construction of the four-story hostel building at the Colombo Defence Services College today (Aug 06).
INAUGURATION OF 'ATLAS ANGEL' BILATERAL EXERCISE AT
SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE AND SLAF ACADEMY CHINA BAY
The bilateral exercise, 'Atlas Angel,' led by the Montana National Guard, commenced today (05 August 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Academy China Bay. This comprehensive five-day training will be conducted in partnership with the US Pacific Air Forces, marks a significant collaboration between the United States and Sri Lankan military, with additional participation from the Maldives National Defence Forces and civilian experts from the Disaster Management Centre.
SL Defence Secretary urges Sri Lankans to refrain from seeking employment in Myanmar through illegal means
SL Defence Secretary urges Sri Lankans to refrain from seeking employment in Myanmar through illegal means
The Sri Lankan Government strongly advises its citizens to refrain from seeking employment in Myanmar through illegal foreign employment agents or persons and institutions involved in human trafficking. Alarming reports have revealed that a group of Sri Lankans who have illegally left for work in Myanmar are being forcibly detained for illegal activities in a camp in the cyber crime area operated by terrorist groups in Myanmar.
Defence Secretary graces Employee Appreciation Ceremony of
Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited
• Interview in progress for 500 Sea Marshal vacancies while thousands more to be available in future.
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the Employee Appreciation Ceremony held to felicitate retired military veterans serving in Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited (RALL) at the Suhurupaya Auditorium in Battaramulla last evening (Jul 31).
Justice Served for Disabled War Heroes
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Rtd) announced that the Ministry of Defence has implemented several measures, including allowances, medical rehabilitation, and lifelong care, to ensure justice for all soldiers disabled during the war.
Australia officially agrees to donate a Multi Beamer Echo Sounder,
essential for expanding SL hydrological survey
Assistant Secretary North and South Asia of the Australian Department of Defence, Ms. Karen Radford, met State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo today (Jul 30).
The 97th anniversary of the founding of
People's Liberation Army of China is celebrated
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to Sri Lanka hosted a reception yesterday (Jul 29) evening to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.
Navy's vital role in thalassemia patient support felicitated
In a significant acknowledgment of its magnanimous efforts, the Sri Lanka Navy's role in supporting thalassemia patients was felicitated by the Ministry of Health at its auditorium today (29th July 2024). The Navy is into their innovative approach in producing low-cost thalassemia infusion systems for the support of thalassemia patients.
SL Defence Secretary calls on Myanmar Prime Minister
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne called on the Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC), Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on July 26 at the Prime Minister's office.
Take all necessary measures to ensure the security of the entire country and the smooth conduct of the upcoming presidential election - State Minister Tennakoon
Since the Election Commissioner announced the upcoming presidential election, the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, instructed the security chiefs of the country to take measures to ensure the security for the presidential candidates, citizens and the entire country during that period.