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Army erects a new house for a deserving family in Thambalagamuwa
Sri Lanka Army troops erected a new house for a needy family at Thambalagamuwa recently and vested it in the family of Mr.Chitra Velayudham Lingeshwaram Sharma during a simple ceremony.
33rd IMBL meeting concludes on a successful note
The 33rd annual International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the representatives of Sri Lankan and Indian navies was held onboard INS Sumitra in the IMBL situated north of Kankesanthurai on Friday (Nov 03), says SL Navy media.
Met. Department says afternoon rains possible in most provinces
The Metrological Department in its latest weather forecast issued today morning (Nov. 6) predicts widespread showers or thundershowers in most provinces after 02.00 p.m.
NDC Research Symposium 2023
The ‘NDC Research Symposium - 2023’ of National Defence College was held at the Auditorium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU today (02 November 2023) under the theme of “Strategizing Security Challenges in a Dynamic Environment".
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under
Dodamgoda and Wakwella Bridges in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy on 02nd and 03rd November 2023 cleared the blockages under the Dodamgoda and Wakwella Bridges which are over Gin River in Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream.
Navy busts smuggling racket, over 02 kg of gold and 05 suspects held in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully dismantled a smuggling racket in the evening of 03rd November 2023, seizing about 02 kg and 150 g of gold, attempted to be smuggled from the country via sea, during a special operation mounted off Oluthuduwai, Mannar. The operation also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects, a dinghy, a motorcycle and a three-wheeler used for this illegal act.
Army troops donate blood for Polonnaruwa patients
Sri Lanka Army troops of the Security Forces Headquarters - East in close co-operation with the Blood Bank at Polonnaruwa Hospital donated blood during a blood donation programme recently held at the SFHQ-East.
Condolence message on the earthquake in Western Nepal
Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolences to the President and people of Nepal over the loss of lives and destruction in the devastating earthquake that shook Western Nepal. We stand in solidarity with the people of Nepal at this difficult hour.
Commander of the Navy attends Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2023
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera attended the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2023 hosted by the Indian Navy for the fourth time, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa from 29th to 31st October 2023.
Plans to establish a Social Intelligence Unit through the NCC
to protect students from drugs
The government initiated measures to establish a Social Intelligence Unit to ensure the protection and social security of the young generation through the creativity of the students and this would facilitate the students to rid themselves from the drug menace.
Met. Department forecasts widespread rain over several provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 02.00 p.m, says the Meteorological Department in its latest weather forecast issued today (Nov. 01).
Sri Lankan para athletes return home with glory
The Sri Lankan para athlete contingent that won several medals at the 4th Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China returned home amidst a rousing welcome at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Monday (Oct 30).
Colombo Defence Services College student excels in swimming
Buddhima Samadhi Damsarani Senarathne of Defence Services College (DSC), Colombo set a new record clocking 2:45:69 minutes in the under-18 Girls’ 200-meter backstroke event at the recently held All Island National School Games Swimming Championships.
SL Air Force drops seed bombs over the Labugasdamana forest reserve
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) dropped 80,000 seed bombs over an area of 50 acres under the 8th phase of its seed bombing project. An MI - 17 helicopter was utilized to drop these seed bombs over the target area in the Labugasdamana forest reservation in Anuradhapura over two days (Oct. 30 & 31), says SLAF media.
US Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Her Excellency Julie Chung met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne on Friday (Oct 27) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
‘Trinco Dialogue’ Maritime Symposium 2023 wraps up on successful note
The ‘Trinco Dialogue’ Maritime Symposium 2023 was successfully held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium, Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 27th October 2023. The event held under the able guidance of the Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddika Liyanagamage, was graced by the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest.
Defence Secretary graced 14th Asian Criminology
Conference 2023 at KDU
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the closing ceremony of the 14th Asian Criminology Conference 2023 held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana today (Oct 29).
JMSDF ship AKEBONO (DD 108) arrives at Trincomalee harbour
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer AKEBONO (DD 108) arrived at the Trincomalee harbour on an official visit today (28th October 2023). Upon her arrival, the ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.
Former Commander of the Army General L.P Balagalle (Rtd) Passes Away
General L.P Balagalle (Rtd) RWP RSP VSV USP ndc IG, the 16th Commander of the Army passed away Thursday morning (26 Oct) after a brief illness at the Colombo Army Hospital Narahenpita.
ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ arrives at port of Colombo
ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’, belonging to the Republic of Korea Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (26th October 2023) on a formal visit. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.
SLAF Assist to Conduct fire and Rescue Drill at the Lanka Hospitals Corportion
The Sri Lanka Air Force has conducted a fire and rescue drill at the Lanka Hospitals Corporation Narahenpita, Colombo 05 today (24 October 2023).
A Simulation Exercise of an Aeromedical Evacuation and
Transportation of a Critically Ill Patient
The Directorate of Health Services successfully conducted a simulation exercise of an Aeromedical evacuation of a critically ill patient in collaboration with the Trauma secretariat of the National Hospital Sri Lanka on 24 October 2023 at SLAF Base Ratmalana. This simulation exercise was an extended learning exposition to the lecture series conducted for the Consultants and Medical officers from the Ministry of Health, earlier this month by the SLAF Aviation Medical team.
Sri Lanka Army assists the Puthukkudiyiruppu Farmers
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 68 Infantry Division recently assisted farmers in Puthukkudiyiruppu and Sudandipuram areas in re-cultivating their abandoned paddy fields.
British HC calls on SL State Minister of Defence
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka H.E. Andrew Patrick made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Oct. 24).
Sixth high level meeting between Sri Lanka Coast Guard and
Indian Coast Guard
A high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was convened at the Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) in New Delhi on 18th October 2023.