News
SL troops in Mali awarded 'Excellence' Badge for
'Adventurous Operations'
Sri Lanka Army troops serving the Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company (CCC), deployed under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were recently awarded 'Excellence in MINUSMA Sector East' Badge in recognition of Sri Lankan soldiers' 'adventurous operations with excellence'.
Heavy showers and landslide warnings in several areas
National Building Research Organization (NBRO), issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday at 10.00 p.m. ( Nov 7), has earmarked a few areas in several districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing showery conditions on the island.
Navy nabs a large haul of heroin
A special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Police Special Task Force and Police Narcotic Bureau off the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse Hambantota, led to the interception of a local fishing trawler carrying over 331kg of heroin (Including packages), worth around Rs. 6622 – 13244 million in gross street value
We also undertake religious work as part of nation building - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said that “As a part of the nation building process, we engage in restoration projects of sacred religious places also whenever possible."
Defence Secretary offers Katina robes to Ven. Maha Sangha at Sandahiru Seya
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne offered new Katina robes to Ven. Maha Sangha at the Sandahiru Seya premises accomplishing a longstanding religious custom of ‘Katina Wasthra Puja’ (the offering of robes to Buddhist priests) in Anuradhapura today (Nov 04).
Rainy weather predicted over most parts of the island
The Met. Dept. has predicted showers or thundershowers in the afternoon or night in places over most parts of the island.
South African Ambassador Calls at SFHQ-J
High Commissioner of South Africa to Sri Lanka His Excellency Sandile Edwin Schalk paid a courtesy visit to the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Monday (31) during a visit to the peninsula.
SL Coastguard joins the 'RESTART A HEART CAMPAIGN - 2022'
At the invitation of the College of Anesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka (COAISL), the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) jointly conducted a programme themed 'Restart a Heart Campaign - 2022' at the Lifesaving Training School (LSTS) in Balapitiya, recently.
Army supports a needy family to make a living
Sri Lanka Army’s 55 Division Headquarters of the Security Force HQ– Jaffna recently donated a sewing machine to a needy family at Kevil, Jaffna empowering to uplift the living condition of the family.
SL Army takes home Powerlifting Overall Championship title
Army powerlifters proved their grit at the recently held National Powerlifting Competition-2022 winning the overall championship title.
SL Navy’s latest addition arrives home
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) today (02 Nov) welcomed the latest addition to its expanding fleet, the offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 which arrived in Colombo this morning from the United States port of Seattle.
Chief of Defence Staff pays courtesy call on State Minister of Defence
Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) premises in Colombo today (Nov 02).
Met. Dept. forecasts more rain
According to the latest weather forecast of the Metrology Department, heavy rains of above 100mm can be expected at some places in many parts of the country including the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, Uva and Northern provinces while fairly heavy showers of above 50mm can be expected elsewhere.
US Embassy Delegate Makes Formal Visit to Wanni
The Deputy Chief of Mission in the US Embassy, Mr. Douglas Sonnek after his recent assumption of office paid his first courtesy visit to the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) on Monday (24).
SL Air Force assists to airlift mortal remains of accident victim to Colombo
The mortal remains of a deceased accident victim were flown in to the Sri Lanka National Hospital in Colombo from the Badulla General Hospital on a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) helicopter yesterday (31 Oct).
SL Air Force drops more seed bombs
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) dropped one hundred thousand (100,000) seed bombs in the Wattegama, Kebilitta Government Forest Reserve in the Siyamblanduwa Divisional Secretariat area recently (29 Oct).
SLN clears debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Agaliya, Wakwella and Dodangoda bridges of Gin Ganga in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.
Coast Guard lifesavers rescued a Russian couple
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) lifesavers on duty at Mirissa beach had rescued a drowning foreign couple at sea during a successful rescue mission conducted on Oct 29.
Poppy Flower pinned on Defence Secretary
A group of representatives of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at his office this morning at the Defence Ministry, today (Oct 28) and the SLESA President Maj. Gen Upul Perera (Retd) pinned a poppy flower on the Defence Secretary.
General amnesty for Tri Forces absentees
Ministry of Defence declares general amnesty for the Tri-Forces absentees, enabling them to receive a legal discharge from their respective services.
Defence Secretary reviews Ranaviru Seva Authority’s progress
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne reviewed the progress of Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) during a visit made to the RVSA Head Office in Colombo, today (Oct 28).
Coast Guard new DG receives the letter of appointment
Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana has been appointed as the 7th Director General (DG) of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) following the retirement of his predecessor Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake.
Army-grown paddy using organic fertilizer harvested
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops of 3 Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC) recently reaped the paddy harvest, grown using organic fertilizer at Hingurakgoda.
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.