News
Air Force Seed Bombing continues to the sixth wave
A MI-17 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force was utilized to drop approximately 65,000 seed bombs on the Wattegama Kebilitta Government Forest Reserve in the Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat on Tuesday (Nov 23).
Defence Secretary bids farewell to departing Russian Security Council Secretary
Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev who arrived to Sri Lanka on Monday left the country today (Nov 24).
SLN embarks on Kinniya ferry accident rescue mission
Following a tragic ferry accident reported in Kinniya today morning (Nov 23) Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has embarked on a rescue mission to locate the missing persons.
Secretary of the Security Council of Russia calls on President
Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (22).
Secretary of the Security Council of Russia arrives to Sri Lanka
Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday (Nov 22).
Secretary Defence graces 50th Bangladesh Armed Forces Day Ceremony
Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne graced the 50th Bangladesh Armed Forces Day ceremony as the Chief Guest at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo last evening (Nov 21).
SLCGS SURAKSHA left Colombo for Exercise “ DOSTI – XV ”
The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) ‘Suraksha’ sailed yesterday (Nov 18) for Maldives to participate in the 15th edition of trilateral Coast Guard Joint exercise ‘DOSTI’.
Unveiling of ‘Sandahiru Stupa’, a great tribute to War Veterans of our time
Offering the highest tribute to War Veterans of our time, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa vested the ‘Sandahiru Stupa’ in Ven. Maha Sanga during a religious ceremony organized in Anuradhapura at the invitation of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Nov 18).
Committee report of review of Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act presented to the President
The report of the Committee of Officers appointed to review the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (15).
Defence Secretary graces Remembrance Day ceremony
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne was the Chief Guest at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the War Memorial in the Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo today (Nov 14).
President declares open National Defence College
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared open the National Defence College, today (Nov 11).
Flood Warning – Maha Oya low-lying areas
Disaster Management Centre has warned on likely floods within next few hours in low-lying areas of Maha Oya indicating Alawwa, Divulapitiya, Mirigama, Pannala, Wennappuwa, Negombo, Katana, Narammala and Dankotuwa Divisional Secretariats.
Navy on standby for flood relief
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) is now on standby to reach flood affected folks during the showery condition experienced in several parts of the island.
UHKDU receives HIPEC machine for cancer treatments
The University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University (UHKDU) received a donation of ‘Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Machine’ worth 17 million rupees during a function held at the UHKDU today (Nov 08).
CDRD presents an array of inventions to the state-run systems
An array of innovative products spearheaded by the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) was handed over to the Military and respective State Departments under the direction of Defence Secretary and National Security and Disaster Management State Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the CDRD Head Office in Pitipana today (Nov 8).
Landslide warning issued for several areas
Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday 8.30pm (7), the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in several districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing showery conditions in the island.
Army athletes set three National Records
Sri Lanka Army’s three athletes set three records at the 2nd stage of the 99th National Athletic Championship held at Sugathadasa Stadium.
Defence Secretary graces Book Launching Ceremony
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced a Book Launching Ceremony held at the Auditorium of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment at Panagoda Army Cantonment today (Nov 6).
Army assists flood affected communities in Badulla
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops rushed to assist flood affected people in Badulla following torrential rains had caused disruptions to normal life there during the past several days.
Another plot of land released in Puthukkuddiyirippu
A plot of land in the Mullaithivu district that was used by the Army has been handed back. According to Army media sources, eleven (11) acres of land not belonging to the State was symbolically released to the Mullaittivu District Secretariat on Sunday (Oct 28) during a brief ceremony at the 682 Brigade Headquarters.
Poppy Flower pinned on Defence Secretary
Maj. Gen. Upul Perera (Retd), President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA), pinned a Poppy Flower on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 01).
Navy’s Gayanthika Abeyrathna sets new SL records
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Leading Women Sailor Gayanthika Abeyrathna set two new Sri Lanka records in women's 1500m and 5000m at the 99th National Athletics Championships held on 30th and 31st October at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.
Rainy weather to continue
The inclement weather condition being experienced in many parts of the country is expected to enhance further according to the latest forecasts by the Met Department.
First poppy flower pinned on President
The first Poppy flower to commemorate the Remembrance Day was pinned on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today (26).