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Organizational Membership agreement between KDU & BCS
The Faculty of Computing of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has established the Organizational Membership with the British Computer Society (BCS), the Charted Institute for IT.
Navy nabs cannabis worth over Rs.52 million from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 175 kilos of Cannabis during a special raid carried out in the seas off Oluthuduwai, Mannar yesterday (Mar 18).
Army Rowers Win Gold & Silver in Junior National Rowing Championship-2022
The Junior National Rowing Championship - 2022 concluded recently at the Diyawannawa Rowing Centre after three days of intense competitions.
Navy brings ashore an ill fisherman for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman and transfer him to hospital for treatment on the night of 16th March 2022. The fisherman was suffering from chest pain while aboard a local multiday fishing vessel which was about 24 nautical miles (approx. 44km) east of Hambantota.
Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maged Mosleh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Mar 16).
State Minister of Defence Assumes Office at Defence Ministry
State Minister of Defence Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa assumed office at the Ministry of Defence at Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (March 16) during a simple ceremony amidst religious blessings of the Ven. Maha Sangha.
Colombo Security Conclave, the 5th NSA-Level Meeting concludes in Maldives
The Fifth National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting hosted by the Republic of Maldives was successfully held on 09 and 10 March 2022 with the participation of the delegations of the founding members of Colombo Security Conclave: Maldives, India and Sri Lanka and the newest member of the Conclave, Mauritius. Delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers.
SLCG gains more skills
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted a collaborative programme to provide training on Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) handling with the assistance of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) recently.
Invoking of religious blessings on SLAF Flags
The Flag Blessing ceremony of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was held on Mar 10 at the ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’ premises in Anuradhapura in line with the 71st SLAF anniversary celebrations.
Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet of Indian Navy meets Army and Navy chiefs
The Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet of the Indian Navy, Rear Admiral Sameer Saxena called on the Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva and Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne on separate occasions at the Army Headquarters and the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (Mar 10) respectively.
Army re-constructs collapsed swinging bridge at Matara
Sri Lanka Army troops are engaged in urgent repairs related to the damaged swinging bridge that connects the Pigeons Island with Matara town while undertaking the construction of the temporary alternative bridge.
Four foreign Navy ships arrive to Sri Lanka
Four ships belonging to the French, Bangladesh and Indian navies arrived at the Colombo and Hambantota ports making official visits on 08th and 09th (March 2022).
SL Air Force presents medical equipment to Akuressa Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over a Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) to the Akuressa District Hospital recently. According to SLAF media, the HHOT produced by the Air Force was presented to the Director of the Hospital Dr . M. Vidanapathirana on Tuesday (Mar 08).
Women's Day Message
Women play a pivotal role in the development of any society. They have in the past and in the present continue to rub shoulders with their male counterparts to uplift the living standards of fellow Sri Lankans be that in the paddy fields, factories, schools, hospitals or the battlefield. They have etched their contribution in the annals of this blessed land.
SL Air Force organized “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2022” successfully held
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) organized cycling race “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2022” was held for the 23rd consecutive year from 04th to 06th (March). According to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) media, the men’s race was held in three stages from 04th to 06th covering a distance of 412 km.
Defence Secretary lauds measures taken by BMVSS
to provide artificial limbs
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced the concluding ceremony of ‘Artificial Limb Fitment Camp’ conducted for war veterans and their families, organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA), at the Ragama Ranaviru Sevana today (Mar 07).
“Sayurala” attends MILAN-2022 naval exercise in India
Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) “Sayurala” took part at the MILAN-2022 multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy recently. According to Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) media, the 11th addition of MILAN was held at the Visakhapatnam Port and in the eastern seas of India from 25th February to 04th March.
SL Coast Guard to provide more training opportunities to Army and Air Force personnel
A team of surf lifeguard and pool lifeguard personnel of Coastguard, Army and Air Force were presented with certificates after successfully completing a lifeguard training programme at the SLCG Life Saving Training School (LSTS) in Balapitiya recently (Mar 05), reports Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) media.
Sacred relics deposited in the Deegawapiya Stupa today
The depositing of omniscient relics in the hemispherical dome of the Deegawapiya Maha Stupa was held in Ampara Deegawapiya Raja Maha Vihara premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, today (Mar 06).
28 Peripheral Buddha Statues of Sandahiru Seya unveiled today
The sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues were placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises in Anuradhapura amidst the religious blessings of Ven. Maha Sanga during a ceremony held under the patronage of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today evening (Mar 5).
Procession with peripheral 28 Buddha Statues left Na Uyana to Anuradhapura today
The religious procession carrying sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues scheduled to be placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises commenced its journey from Melsiripura Na Uyana Aranya Senasana today morning (Mar 4).
SLCG turns 12
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) proudly celebrates its 12th anniversary today (Mar 04).
Iranian Ambassador calls on Sri Lanka Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sri Lanka His Excellency Mr. Hashem Ashjazadeh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (March 03).
South African HC meets Defence Secretary
South African High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Sandile Edwin Schalk paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (March 03).