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Sri Lanka Aviation Unit Partners With UNFPA for a Family Planning Awareness Event on International Women's Day
The 9th contingent of the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit at Central Africa Republic partnered with the United Nations Population Fund at Central African Republic (UNFPA CAR) and conducted a United Nations Civil-Military Coordination (UN-CIMIC) activity to mark International Women's Day yesterday (09 March 2024) at the Bria Prefecture conference hall.
Navy-made thalassemia infusion systems handed over to
Girls High School, Kandy for distribution
The Sri Lanka Navy in the first week of March 2024 symbolically handed over 15 thalassemia infusion systems to the Interact Club of Girls High School, Kandy, to be distributed among needy patients. Continuing the Naval Social Responsibility project, the Naval Research and Development Unit of the Navy produced these thalassemia infusion systems.
Army Troops Participate in United Nations FTE Exercise Shanti Prayas - IV in Nepal
The Field Training Event (FTE) Exercise SHANTI PRAYAS - IV was hosted by the Nepalese Armed Forces and co-sponsored by the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) under the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). It was held at the Birendra Peace Operations Training Center in Nepal from 20 February to 04 March 2024.
541 Infantry Brigade inaugurated Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System
Troops of the 541 Infantry Brigade recently inaugurated Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System at Brigade premises on 06 March 2024.
Newly appointed IGP meets Defence Secretary
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Mar 11).
Sri Lanka Army Rescues University Student at Alagalla Mountain
Troops of 8 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) of 611 Infantry Brigade on 10 March rescued a university student who had fallen down the treacherous slopes of Alagalla Mountain in Kegalle.
Trincomalee Naval Exercise (TRINEX) - 24 wraps up with resounding success
The Trincomalee Naval Exercise (TRINEX) - 24, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, took place in the Trincomalee harbour and eastern seas from 04th to 08th March 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera inspected the final day of the exercise embarked onboard SLNS Gajabahu.
IORA Day 2024 gets under way in Colombo
Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Sri Lanka, as the Chief Guest, graced the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day exhibition held at the Galle Face today (10th March 2024).
54 Infantry Division Troops Assist Devotees during Annual 'Pada Yathra' Pilgrimage
Troops of the 4 Gajaba Regiment and the 8 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment provided drinking water for devotees of the annual ‘Pada Yathra’ on 08 March 2024 at several locations during the journey.
Fourth Day of the 'Air Tattoo 2024' Graced By the State Minister of Defence
The fourth day of the 'Air Tattoo 2024' educational and technological exhibition commenced today (09 March 2024) at Muttraweli Ground in Jaffna, extending a warm invitation to the general public until 10 p.m. The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, extended a welcome to the Chief Guest upon his arrival.
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Attends Air Tattoo 2024 on Third Day
The third day of the 'Air Tattoo 2024' educational and technological exhibition kicked off today, (08 March 2024), at Muttraweli Ground in Jaffna, welcoming to the general public until 10 p.m. The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd.), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, adding prestige to the event. Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Air Force, warmly welcomed the Chief Guest.
Deputy Chief of OMIC – China meets Defence Secretary
Deputy Chief of the Office for International Military Cooperation (OMIC) of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Major General Zhang Baoqun met Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Mar 07).
State Minister of Defence meets Maldivian Chief of Defence Force
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Lieutenant General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef at the MNDF Headquarters in Male on Tuesday (Mar 05).
State Minister of Defence meets Maldivian Defence Minister
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met the Maldives Defence Minister Hon. Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon at the Ministry of Defence, Maldives yesterday (Mar 05).
Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond presented to Hon. President
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera presented the “Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond” to Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the Navy House in Naval Dockyard Trincomalee on 01st March 2024. The Navy introduced Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy-2030 in line with the government’s objective to guarantee the complete development of Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048. The strategy formulating team, comprising senior naval officers, was also present on this occasion.
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2nd Indo Pacific Regional Information Sharing Steering
Committee Meeting held in Colombo
The second (2nd) Indo Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Steering Committee Meeting commenced at the Kingsbury Colombo today (05th March 2024). The event was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest.
Successful Anti-Smuggling Operation in Chilaw Yields Major Kendu Leaves Haul
An operation conducted by the Intelligence staff of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station (CGS) Chilaw a significant breakthrough was achieved in the early hours of 06th March 2024. Acting on received intelligence, a combined effort with CGS Chilaw personnel resulted in the apprehension of three individuals and the seizure of an astonishing 1107 kilograms of Kendu leaves.
Eastern seas set the stage for TRINEX - 24
The Sri Lanka Navy’s “Trincomalee Naval Exercise (TRINEX) - 24” enters its second day after commencing at the Navy Dockyard in Trincomalee on Monday (Mar. 04). According to Navy media, this training exercise is aimed at continuously enhancing its operational efficiency.
25th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya flagged off in Colombo
“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2024”, the 25th edition of the cycle race organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in line with the 73rd Anniversary, commenced yesterday (03 March) at Gall Face Green, Colombo under the auspices of the Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.
15th Contingent of SLFPC Salutes Commander of the Army Before UNIFIL Mission
The 15th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) is set to embark on their peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). They presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, at the parade ground of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on Friday (01 March).
President vows action against economic rights violations
The President stressed that if the economic rights of Sri Lanka are harmed in the Red Sea, the country will stand up for them. He also stated that Sri Lanka will work to provide the necessary support to the United Nations organization whenever there are problems with peace in the region and the world.
President Wickremesinghe pledges to safeguard Sri Lanka’s
economic initiatives in the Indian Ocean
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the Sri Lanka Navy has been entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding Sri Lanka’s oceanic territories, including the Indian Ocean region. He underscored that the nation’s economic initiatives will not be permitted to suffer any harm in the Indian Ocean.
UNIFIL DFC Commends Sri Lankan Peacekeepers for
Dedication and Skill Development Efforts
The Deputy Force Commander (DFC) of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major General Chok Bahadur Dhakal, recently paid a visit to the 14 Sri Lankan Force Protection Unit (SLFPU) camp in Greenhill on 22 February 2024.
‘Let the spirit of camaraderie guide us towards discoveries that will leave a permanent mark on the landscape of global security’ - Defence Secretary
‘In acknowledging the role played by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in advancing global peace and security, we are proud to announce that Sri Lanka’s initiative to introduce a new Act and an online Chemical Monitoring and Regulatory System (CM&RS) dedicated to overseeing security-related chemicals’.
Sri Lanka Navy facilitates successful annual feast
at St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu was held on a successful note on 23rd and 24th February 2024. Kachchativu is an islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Rev. Fr. Josephdas Jebaratnam. The proceedings of the event had been organised under the guidance of the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. A Sivabalasundaram. The main mass was attended by the Secretary to the President, Mr Saman Ekanayake, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, distinguished invitees, a large number of devotees and a representative from the Indian government.