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School children educated on Drowning Prevention
A Drowning Prevention awareness programme for school children was conducted by the Sri Lanka Coastguard, recently.
Kotelawala Defence University’s KDU+ website launched
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, officially launched the KDU + website of the Kotelawala Defence University, during a ceremony held at the Ministry on Wednesday evening (30 October 2019).
Stranded civilians evacuated to safety
With the rains continuing to lash out over the island, several areas in the country have experienced localized flooding and landslides. People from all walks of life are experiencing difficulties in getting about their day to day lives with the weather showing little sign of improvement.
Air Force and Navy green efforts recognized at Presidential Environmental Award – 2019
The Presidential Environmental Awards -2019 ceremony was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Nelum Pokuna Theater in Colombo on Tuesday (29 October 2019).
Police takes initiative to plant trees along Kaluganga
An environment protection initiative to plant Kumbuk trees (Terminalia arjuna) along the banks of the Kaluganga (River) was carriedout by the Sri Lanka Police together with the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, ReForest and a group of undergrad students of the University of Kelaniya, recently.
Troops clear blocked roads and restore vehicular movement
With the adverse weather condition presently prevailing over the island bringing in more rains over most parts of the country, the day to day lives of the people have been affected in numerous ways.
Navy relief teams on standby to face weather related emergencies
The Sri Lanka Navy has taken steps to mobilize relief teams to areas identified as vulnerable due to the prevailing weather conditions as a precautionary measure.
Humanitarian assistance to a deserving family
Showing humanitarian concern to the wellbeing of a deserving family, Sri Lanka Army troops of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) provided a modified three-wheeler to an elderly person, on Friday (25).
EU EOM delegation meets Secretary
A delegation of the European Union Election Monitoring Mission (EU EOM) met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, today (28th October 2019).
‘Abhimansala’ inmates visit Nagadeepa Viharaya
A group of disable inmates of the "Abimansala" wellness resort in Kamburupitiya were facilitated with sea transport to visit the Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya, on Saturday (26th October).
Kilinochchi troops donate blood
Sri Lanka Army troops in Kilinochchi made their voluntary presence to donate much needed blood to replenish stocks at the Kilinochchi Blood Bank, on Saturday (26).
Police lifesaving point established at Kantale tank
A lifeguard point, established at the Kantale tank by the Sri Lanka Police was declared open, recently.
Rainy weather to continue further
The Met Department predicts more rains with the atmospheric disturbance in the southwest Bay of Bengal to the South of Sri Lanka likely to move to the sea area to the west of the island through the Southern sea area today.
Troops join with civilians to clean irrigation canal
Sri Lanka Army troops in the North joined hands with the civilians to clean and regularize the water flow in the Kanagarayan Aru, on Monday (21).
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Annual Inter Department Cricket Tournament 2019
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc graced the MOD Annual Inter department Cricket Tournament 2019, held at the Air Force ground in Colombo, today (26).
Navy plants trees in the North
Sri Lanka Navy troops in the Northern Peninsula carried out a tree planting campaign, recently.
Secretary attends SLLI anniversary War Hero commemorative ceremony
A ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment and commemorative ceremony for its fallen War Heroes were held at the SLLI Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda today (25th October).
Navy builds preschools in Jaffna islets
As a part of its commitment to fulfilling community welfare initiatives of the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to construct two pre-schools in the Northern peninsula.
Police pugilists collect Silver and Bronze at Eindhoven Box Cup 2019 in Netherlands
Sri Lanka Police representatives to the Eindhoven Box Cup 2019 in the Netherlands had managed to win a Silver and a Bronze medal.
Sri Lanka Army Special Forces team wins accolades at ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2019’ in England
The Sri Lanka Army ‘Special Forces Team’ that took part in the British Army’s international ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol’, had won a Bronze medal.
Secretary holds discussion to develop Police Medical Service Division (PMSD)
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, chaired a meeting with Police top brass at the Ministry auditorium to discuss Police welfare matters, especially its medical services, on Friday (18th October).
Navy and Air Force conduct joint exercise operation
A joint Helicopter Deck Landing Exercise was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force at the Trincomalee harbor, on Sunday (20th October).
Army assists Northern students
With the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination round the corner, the Sri Lanka Army has commenced to conduct educational assistance programmes for the children who are getting ready to face this important examination in December.
Poppy Flower pinned on Secretary
A delegation of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at his office, today (23rd October)
‘Colombo Air Symposium-2019’ to begin tomorrow
The ‘Colombo Air Symposium- 2019’ will be held this year on 24th and 25th of this month (October 2019).