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SLN assists COVID-19 vaccination drive in Eastern Province
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) extended their supportive hands to the healthcare sector in order to conduct a two-day COVID-19 vaccination drive which was planned for the Trincomalee based school children.
KDU offers bioequivalence studies for pharmaceutical companies
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) offers bioequivalence (BE) studies for pharmaceutical companies.
SL Army troops offer badminton training to northern students
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops in Kilinochchi conducted a badminton training workshop for a group of students and teachers in the region recently (28 Jun). According to SLA media, 77 students and 15 teachers from 6 schools in Kilinochchi had attended the workshop conducted at the Kilinochchi Stadium.
Third phase of Sea Vision training concludes on successful note
The third phase of Sea Vision training (Executive Course) conducted by the Office of the Defence Cooperation (ODC) of the Embassy of United States to Sri Lanka, successfully concluded at the Navy Headquarters today (29th June 2022).
Jaffna students received push bicycles through Army initiatives
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed 22 push bicycles among low-income group of schooling children and a stock of 50 dry ration packs to needy families in the Jaffna peninsula recently at the Cultural Centre, Chavakachcheri following sponsorship, extended by Mr Rajikaran Shanmugarathnam, a Canada-based philanthropist.
Army distributes essentials for infants in Mirusuvil
Army troops gifted needs for infants and other essentials to a group of fifty pregnant women at Mirusuvil recently as a gesture of goodwill that promotes reconciliation and co-existence.
Army inaugurates Stage 1 of Maize Cultivation Project in Niraviya Farm
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced the first stage of Maize Cultivation Project covering 100 acres of land at the Niraviya Army Farm in Thambuttegama yesterday (June 27) in line with the government's food security programme.
SLAF commemorates war heroes
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) organized ‘Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2022’ recently under the patronage of the SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the SLAF War Heroes Monument at Trade Training School Ekala.
Army troops donate blood to Kilinochchi Hospital
Sri Lanka Army troops of 57 Division under the Security Force Headquarters –Mullaittivu donated blood to Kilinochchi Hospital in response to the urgent need for blood for patients.
SLN clears debris clogged in Deduru Oya
Responding to a request of the Department of Irrigation in Puttalam, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged in Deduru Oya close to Anavilundawa area in Puttalam recently.
Coast Guard receives IT equipment from Australian Border Force
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) received a set of Information Technology Equipment which will be useful for future training and development programmes in the Coast Guard.
Message of Secretary of Defence issued on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Message of Secretary of Defence issued on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
KDU gets IQSSL accreditation
The (Honours) Degree in Quantity Surveying has gained the conditional accreditation of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL).
SLN assists COVID-19 vaccination drive in Eastern Province
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to the health sector for the successful conduct of a COVID-19 vaccination drive, carried out focusing the school children in Trincomalee of the Eastern Province. The Navy lent their helping hand for this timely effort, as part of its community service and social responsibility initiatives.
Army refurbished seven 25- pounder guns
Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Regiment refurbished seven 25 pounder guns and formally handed over recently to the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) Regiment at Panagoda for use during their ceremonial duties.
SL Army troops’ treat to preschool children in Wanni
Sri Lanka Army troops in Wanni extended their hospitality to a group of preschool children when they provided them with a sumptuous lunch during their sports festival recently.
Mannar civilians receive relief dry ration packs
Relief dry ration packs donation programme coordinated by the Sri Lanka Army facilitated the distribution of dry ration packs to needy civilians in Madu and Vengala, Settikulam areas in the Mannar District recently.
SL Navy gets new Chief of Staff
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral Upul De Silva as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, with effect from June 21, 2022.
New DSCSC Commandant calls on Secretary
The new Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Major General Lasantha Rodrigo made a call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (21 Jun).
Sri Lanka and Australia high level delegation discusses on transnational crime including maritime threats and human smuggling
A delegation led by the Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security of Australia Hon. Clare O'Neil MP met the Sri Lankan delegation headed by Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (June 20).
SL Navy takes hold of Kerala Cannabis worth millions
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) had taken into custody 543 kgs of Kerala cannabis on Sunday (19 June). According to SLN media sources, this haul of Kerala cannabis was found during a foot patrol in Periyapadu beach in Udappuwa in the early hours.
‘Sambuddha Raja Mandapaya’of Pepiliyana Sunethra Devi Pirivena
vested in Bhikkhus
The newly constructed ‘Sambuddha Raja Mandapaya’, the Pillared Structure for Lord Buddha of Pepiliyana Sunethra Devi Pirivena was vested in Venerable Maha Sanga under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne
Using the ability to save a life
Sri Lanka Navy organized a series of blood donation campaigns covering all Naval Commands on June 16 following the directives of the Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
SLAF inaugurates urban agriculture motivational programme
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) inaugurated an Urban Agriculture Motivational Programme covering all SLAF establishments under the patronage of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Charmini Pathirana on 16 June.
KDU to strengthen ties with National Defence University of Malaysia
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) participated in a bilateral meeting with the National Defence University of Malaysia (NDUM) in order to discuss joint collaborative activities and preparations for ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, Institutions Meeting (HDUCIM).