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SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Navy cleared debris clogged under Wakwella and Agaliya bridges
Joint operation to bring the distressed Ship out of harm's way
The fire erupted on-board ‘X-PRESS PEARL’, was brought under control to a certain extent by a joint firefighting operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday (21).
'Deegawapiya Aruna' receives funds for brick production machine
The 'Deegawapiya Aruna' Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 550,000 from a donor at the Defence Ministry today (May 21).
War veterans remembered
The 12th National War Heroes commemoration ceremony was held at the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte under the auspices of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the country’s 5th Executive President and Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa a short while ago today (May 19).
President inspects ICC in Seeduwa
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (May 18) inspected the country's biggest COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) constructed by the Sri Lanka Army in Seeduwa.
Defence Ministry commences work from Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte
The Defence Ministry shifted to the newly constructed Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte commenced its office work auspiciously today (May 18).
SLAF produced ‘Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit' presented to the President
A 'Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit' (HHOT) manufactured by Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s Office recently.
Navy on standby for flood relief duties
Responding to the torrential rains experiencing in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed their Rapid Response Rescue & Relief Unit (4RU) at the flood prone areas in Nagoda and Thawalama Divisional Secretariats in the Galle District yesterday (May 13).
President's Ramazan Day Message
Sri Lankan Muslims join Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of Ramadan fasting with the hope that Allah would accede to their wishes. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I offer my best wishes with the expectation that all those virtuous wishes may come true.
A soldier renews South Asian High Jump record
Sri Lanka Army's (SLA) Private Ushan Thiwanka Perera has set a new South Asian and Sri Lankan High Jump record at the 2021 Lone Star Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, held in Texas recently.
More restrictions to get rid of the virus
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed the relevant authorities to impose travel restrictions between all provinces, cancel all gatherings and functions, limit the number of people who enter and stay in commercial establishments and to isolate the areas where infected people are identified in large numbers until May 30.
INSS raises concern into ‘Fake News’
Enhancing awareness on fake news and its apex threat to national security, the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security, conducted a Public Lecture recently.
Green Light for Sinopharm
The zoom discussion held between World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (07) was very successful, said the President Media Division (PMD).
Expedite COVID-19 vaccination - President
During a discussion held with the COVID-19 Committee today (07), which meets daily at the Presidential Secretariat, the President emphasized that the maximum number of COVID-19 shots should be given within a short period of time.
Defence Secretary praised SLAF swimmer
Corporal Roshan Abeysundara of the Sri Lanka Air Force who recently set the Asian Long Distance Swimming Record met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry today (May 6).
Journalist Rajapakse presents books written by him to Defence Secretary
A senior journalist and author D S N Rajapakse presented three books authored by him to Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) during a brief interaction at the Defence Ministry premises today (May 6).
‘War Heroes Commemoration Flag’ pinned on President
Declaring the month of War Heroes’ Commemoration, the National War Heroes Flag was pinned on His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today (May 4).
Cabinet nods to facilitate war hero dependents
“The Cabinet approval has been granted for the lifetime salary and allowances payment for war hero dependents” said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today.
Chinese Defence Minister departs
The Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe left Sri Lanka today morning (Apr 29) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on successful completion of his two-day official visit.
China-SL bilateral discussion concludes successfully
A bilateral discussion between Sri Lanka and People’s Republic of China (PLA) on the sidelines of official visit by Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe was held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo today morning (Apr 28).
Defence Secretary receives visiting Chinese Defence Minister
Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe arrived in Sri Lanka on a two day official visit a short while ago today (27 Apr).
Drug trafficking ring crippled - Defence Secretary
We have reformed the intelligence services to thwart the recurrence of tragic incidents similar to Easter Sunday bombings in the country, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) last evening (Apr 20).
New hopes with New Year for War Heroes
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) while addressing the Defence Ministry staffers prior to the commencement of the work after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year stated today (Apr 19), we all must be determined to work efficiently and to extend our maximum contribution towards the government’s development process while ensuring the national security in accordance with the vision statement, “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.
The New Year message
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) on behalf of the Defence Ministry wishes all Sri Lankans a peaceful, happy, healthy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Chinese envoy visits Defence Services College
A Chinese delegation accompanied by Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arrived at the Defence Services College in Malay Street, Colombo, today (09 Apr).