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UN delegation meets Secretary
A United Nations delegation headed by Mr. Ata Yenigun, met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry, today (05 April 2019).
New Zealand High Commissioner meets Secretary
The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, HE Ms. Joanna Mary Kempkers paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando, today (05 April).
GENERAL AMNESTY TO RECEIVE DISCHARGE FOR ARMY ABSENTEES DECLARED
HE the President in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence on the recommendations of the Ministry of Defence and the Commander of the Army has offered a General Amnesty period (22 April - 10 May 2019) to all Army absentees, enabling them to receive discharge from service under four categories.
Russian ship arrives on goodwill visit
Making a two-day goodwill visit the Russian naval ship, Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov arrived to the island on Wednesday (03rd April).
Royal Navy ship in the island
Making a goodwill visit, the Royal Navy ship HMS 'Montrose' arrived in the island on Tuesday (02 April).
State Minister Wijewardene visits Royal Navy ship
State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene made a visit to the Royal Navy ship HMS 'Montrose' at the Colombo harbor, today (03 April).
Stern rules will be imposed against those who use and keep toxin drugs - the President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that severe rules will be imposed against those who import, sell, and keep toxin drugs.
Ranaviruseva Authority conducts blood donation campaign
The Ranaviruseva Authority organized a blood donation campaign in Ampara recently. According to Authoriy's media, the blood donation campaign had been carried out at the Bollegama Raja Maha Viharaya in Mahaoya on Saturday (30 March).
Army organized Football Tournament provides fillip to ethnic harmony
An inter-league football tournament was organized by the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) recently. According to Army media, the 'Eastern Commander Champion's Trophy' football tournament was held at the Weber Stadium in Batticaloa on Sunday (31 March).
New house for civil employee
A civil employee working for the Army in Wanni is the beneficiary of a new house built by the Sri Lanka Army troops under Security Forces - Wanni.
Navy brings ashore critically ill fisherman
Sri Lanka Navy troops rendered assistance to bring ashore a critically ill fisherman on Sunday (31 March). According to Navy media, a Naval Fast Attack (FAC) Craft attached to the Southern Naval Command was sent to the location upon being alerted by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
Secretary graces Police Athletic Meet 2019
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando graced the closing ceremony of the annual Athletic Meet of the Sri Lanka Police on Saturday (30 March).
Navy conducts HADR programme
A joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exchange programme, combined with INDO-Pacific Endeavour 2019 was conducted at the Rapid Action Boats Squadron's Headquarters (RABS HQ) at Gangewadiya, Eluvankulama in Puttalam on Wednesday (27 March).
DEPLOYMENT OF SRI LANKA ARMY TROOPS IN UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS & OBTAINING OF HUMAN RIGHTS CLEARANCE FROM
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has rendered a significant contribution to United Nations peacekeeping missions and assisted the UN in its effort to maintain peace and security throughout the world.
More lands released in East
In keeping with the release of lands utilized by the security forces, another segment of land has been released in the Eastern Province.
Russian Ambassador meets State Minister
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation, HE Mr. Yuri Materiy made a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, today (28 March).
Abu Dhabi Special Olympic World Summer Games 2019 medalists felicitated
A group of children with special needs who had brought accolades to the country at the recently held Special Olympic World Summer Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) was felicitated by the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene during a function held at the Ministry on Monday (25 March).
Air Force wins Gold at National Productivity Awards
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) won the Gold Award in the Public Sector - Inter Department Category at the National Productivity Awards ceremony held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on Tuesday (26 March 2019).
Special Pola for retired service personnel entrepreneurs
A special 'Pola" (Trade Fair) was held at the Ministry premises for the benefit of retired service personnel entrepreneurs to market their agro based products, today (26 March).
Australian ships in the island
Four (04) ships of the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS "Canberra", HMAS "Newcastle", HMAS "Success" and HMAS "Parramatta" arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in the Indo-Pacific Endeavour -2019, on Saturday (23rd March).
'Exercise Mitra Shakthi - VI' to commence tomorrow
'Exercise Mitra Shakthi - VI' between the Indian Army and the Sri Lanka Army will begin at Diyatalawa 1 Gemunu Watch (GW) camp premises on Tuesday (26 March).
Annual Academic Session of SLCOMM held
The inaugural programme of the third annual academic session of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) commenced at the Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya on Friday (22 March 2019). The event was held under the patronage of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene.
Latest report of the forest cover in the settlement area under the Musali Pradeshiya Sabha on the North of Wilpattu National Park
With regard to complains made by environmental groups on the land areas allocated for the resettlement of Muslim families under the "Uthuru Wasanthaya" programme in the Musali Pradeshiya Sabha region, north of the 131,667.1 hectare Wipattu National Park, and taking into consideration the relevant settlements and the sensitive eco system, HE the President Maithripala Sirisena had taken a decision.
Religious ceremony held at National Media Centre in view of
A special religious programme was held at the National Media Centre in Colombo in view of the "Tiripitakabhivandana" week, today (22nd March).
"In order to realize the noble concept of the President, the Tripitaka should not only be a National Heritage and World Heritage but in the future it should also be taken as a personal heritage" says Ven. Hegoda Vipassi Thero.
A series of special religious programmes were held at the Ministry of Defence in view of the "Tiripitakabhivandana" week, today (22nd March).