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SLNS ‘Shakthi’ and INS ‘Shakti’ set sail to Sri Lanka with medical grade oxygen
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi which departed the Trincomalee harbour on 17th August 2021 for a shipment of medical grade oxygen, arrived at the port of Chennai, India in the evening of 18th August.
Army road mending work from Ayagama to Kalawana
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has undertaken a 16.5 kilometre long road mending assignment from Ayagama to Kalawana under the government's 100,000 km alternative rural road development project.
SLNS Shakthi sailed to bring medical oxygen from India
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi commenced its passage from the Trincomalee harbour this morning (Aug 17) to reach the Port of Chennai, India to carry a shipment of medical grade oxygen to Sri Lanka.
Navy built High Dependency Unit at Wathupitiwala Base Hospital
Strengthening the government's initiative of expanding infrastructure facilities, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) built a High Dependency Unit (HDU) at Wathupitiwala Base Hospital and vested it in today (Aug 16) for treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Navy to promote water sports in Jaffna
With a view to promoting water sports in Jaffna, Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Canoe Association of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Life Saving, conducted a workshop on Dragon Boat racing and life-saving at sea. The two-week-long workshop held at the waterfront of Karainagar channel intended to train 8 instructors representing schools of Jaffna and the fishery community. Meanwhile, the certificate awarding of the programme was conducted under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera and with the attendance of Secretary of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affair in Northern Province, Mr. L.Ilaangovan at Fort Hammenhiel Resort, Karainagar on 14th August 2021.
Navy apprehends 03 suspects with Kerala Cannabis and Crystal Methamphetamine
A special foot patrol conducted by the Navy in Velvettithurai area, Jaffna this morning (14th August 2021) led to the seizure of about 126kg of Kerala cannabis and over 02kg of the drug Crystal Methamphetamine known as 'Ice'. Apart from these substances the Navy also managed to nab 03 suspects in connection to the incident and a cab used to transfer those items.
Army donates Oxygen Concentrators to hospitals
Sri Lanka Army yesterday (Aug 13) distributed 16 Oxygen Concentrators among Colombo National Hospital, Colombo South Teaching Hospital - Kalubovila, Colombo North Teaching Hospital - Ragama and Gampaha Base Hospital to use in an emergency.
Army launches mobile vaccination drive
Making a leap forward in the national vaccination drive, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) inaugurated a Western Province-based mobile vaccination program today (12) for elderly, sick, handicapped and feeble sections in the society with various needs who weren’t been vaccinated in the Province.
Religious procession of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle exposition leaves the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 12) amidst religious blessings.
New Zealand High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary
New Zealand High Commissioner (HC) to Sri Lanka His Excellency Michael Edward Appleton, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (August 11) at the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
Religious procession of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle exposition leaves Korathota Raja Maha Viharaya
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Korathota Raja Maha Viharaya today morning (Aug 11) amidst religious blessings.
Online service begins in issuing Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates
Fast, efficient and easy system of obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates for all citizens of the country has been created and the irregularities involved in the prevailed system will be eliminated with the introduction of the online system, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
Street parading of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle begins for third day
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle‘ and the 'Crest-Gem' of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya today morning (Aug 10) amidst religious blessings.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ now at Bellanwila Temple for public veneration
The procession of the Crest-Gem and the Sacred Pinnacle of Sandahiru Stupa which commenced the street parading in Colombo arrived at the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya today evening (Aug 08).
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ exposition inaugurates at Gangaramaya Temple
The exposition of the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ of Sandahiru Stupa for public veneration was inaugurated at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo amidst religious blessings of Maha Sanga, today (Aug 5).
SLAF-manufactured HHOT units handed over to Health sector
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over two Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units today (Aug 4) to health authorities at SLAF Headquarters to be used at Theldeniya Base Hospital and the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital for patients with COVID-19.
SLAF completes building new ward complex at Mulleriyawa Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed the construction of a new Ward Complex at the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital and handed it over to the Health Minister Hon. Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi yesterday ( Aug 3).
President marks maiden visit to new Army Headquarters
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Army Headquarters situated in Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte yesterday (Aug 3).
President observes vaccination drive
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made an observational visit to the vaccination centre established at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre in Colombo, yesterday (02).
SLN’s school development at the crowning touch
Amenities enhanced at the Roman Catholic College, Mandaitivu Island under the patronage of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) were vested in the College authorities yesterday (Aug 1).
Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. donates facemasks
Supporting Sri Lankan Defence Ministry’s initiative to fight against COVID-19, the Sri Lanka Branch of the Metallurgical Corporation of China Limited (MCC) handed over a consignment of facemasks to the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at a function held at the Ministry recently.
Defence Secretary lauds M2C - Military to Corporate Entrepreneurship transition
Nothing is impossible for a soldier as he is ready to take up any task ahead of him, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Aug 1).
Militarization of education at KNDU is a totally wrong picture - Defence Secretary
Thousands of children in our country have entered General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) to fulfill their higher educational dreams following the KDU has been open for everyone who deserves.
Army War Hero to represent Tokyo Paralympic Games
Sri Lanka’s differently able No. 1 Wheelchair Tennis player Sergeant D.H.R Dharmasena of the Army has been selected to participate in the Tokyo Paralympics Games - 2021.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ exposition to begin
Exposition of the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle' of Sandahiru Stupa around the country in a religious procession for public veneration will be commenced on Aug 8, 2021 said, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).