A Russian scientist presented an exclusive detective equipment which can sense explosives, radiations and chemicals presented to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s Office today (27).
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9th "Colombo Defence Seminar" concludes on a successful note
The 9th ‘Colombo Defence Seminar - 2019’, international conference which began on Thursday (29) at the BMICH, ended on a successful note on Friday (30). The two-day conference is the Sri Lanka Army’s flagship annual defence symposium and this year it was held for the ninth consecutive year.
"Colombo Defence Seminar" enters second day
The flagship international conference of the Sri Lanka Army, "Colombo Defence Seminar 2019" enters it second and final day, today (30).
President instructs to release lands without impeding national security
President Maithripala Sirisena instructed relevant officials to take steps to release lands without creating any hindrance to national security.
Navy conducts events under ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ programme in Jaffna
Following His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena's ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ concept, programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy was held in Jaffna and its island sector from 23rd to 26th August 2019.
‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ special programme conducted in Delft Island
A special programme organized in parallel to the ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ (Let’s Stand Together for the Country) which is currently underway in Jaffna district was conducted in Delft Island yesterday (27).
KDU Powerlifters emerge overall champions
Making their presence felt in the local powerlifting arena, the Powerlifting Team of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University emerged as the overall men’s champions in the “All Island Shakthi Open Powerlifting Competition -2019”, states KDU media. The competition was held on 11th &12th August at the Maithri Hall in Bandaragama.
INSSSL holds monthly Security Salon
Another segment in the monthly Security Salons conducted by the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) was held at the Defence Ministry auditorium on, Tuesday (27th August).
Adverse weather condition to continue
The prevailing adverse weather condition is expected to continue for the next few days according to a weather forecast issued by the Meteorology Department, this morning (28th August). The prevailing rainy conditions in the South-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent during the next few days.
INTERPOL Medal for President Maithripala Sirisena
INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock praised the steps taken by President Maithripala Sirisena, the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka Police and intelligence services for swiftly taking action to apprehend the criminals who were responsible for the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.
Road named after General Hamilton Wanasinghe
The road between Malwana and Dompe has been named as "General Hamilton Wanasinghe Mawatha" after the former Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe.
Navy ships set sail to foreign waters on training mission
Two ships of the Sri Lanka Navy left the country for ports in Bangladesh and Myanmar on training missions.
INSSSL holds Round Table Conference
A Round Table Conference was conducted by the Institure of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) at the INSSSL auditorium at Suhurupaya in Battaramulla on the 23rd August.
Dry ration for needy families
A group of needy families living in the Southern part of the country was the beneficiary of a Sri Lanka Army coordinated initiative to provide dry rations.
Army builds sanitary facilities for the needy
Sri Lanka Army troops in Wanni carried out another public welfare project to build three new sanitary facility units (toilets) for three low-income families in Sundarapuram area in Vavuniya.
Navy produced boat to run passenger service
A Sri Lanka Navy produced passenger boat was officially handed over to Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the McCallum Gate boat anchoring yard in front of Lake House in Colombo, on Thursday
Air Force provides educational assistance for students
A group of children were beneficiaries of educational scholarships awarded by the Sri Lanka Air Force under a welfare project of its Seva Vanitha Unit, recently. According to Air Force media, a ceremony was held at the Air Force Headquarters on Thursday
President Commissions Navy Ship
An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Sri Lanka Navy received its commission by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Maithripala Sirisena during a Commissioning Ceremony held at the Colombo harbor, this evening (22nd Thursday, August 2019).
New Army Commander assumes office
The newly appointed Commander of the Army Lieutenant General L H S C Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc officially took over duties, during a ceremony held at the Army Headquarters in Colombo, today (21 August 2019).
Appointment of Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army
With reference to comments that have appeared since the above appointment, the following is noted:
Former Army Commander promoted
The outgoing Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake has been promoted to the rank of General by President Maithripala Sirisena, with effect from 17 August 2019
Heart to Heart Fund delegation meets Secretary
A delegation of the Heart to Heart Fund met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp at the Ministry for a discussion on Monday (19th August 2019).
New Army Commander appointed
Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army today (19).
President confers Veerodhara Vibushana medals on two war heroes
President Maithripala Sirisena awarded Veerodhara Vibushana medals to two war heroes today. This highest gallantry medal awarded by the Commander-in-Chief for all the serving officers in Army, Navy and Air Force in recognition of their unmatched valour, dedication and unfailing commitment.
Opportunity will be created for government officials to perform their duties in a contented manner – President
President Maithripala Sirisena said it is his aspiration to create an environment where all government officials including Police officers to work in a contented manner.