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Army Athlete wins Silver in Javelin Throw in 'Asian Games'
Sri Lanka Army’s Sergeant Nadeesha Lekamge of 2 (V) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) won the Silver Medal in Javelin Throw in the ‘Asian Games’ China with a new Sri Lankan record.
Met. Department forecasts wet weather to prevail
The Metrological Department says the prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country is expected to continue further.
Outgoing DG - INSS pays farewell call on Defence Secretary
Acting Director General and the Director (Communications and Publications) of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) Rear Admiral (Retd) Dimuthu Gunawardena paid a courtesy farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 3).
Swift relief measures to all people affected by adverse weather
- State Minister of Defence
All government agencies are geared in all respects to face the prevailing adverse weather condition around the country, the State Minister of Defence Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon said in a news brief held at the State Ministry in Colombo today (Oct 02).
Rainy weather to prevail
According to the latest forecast of the Met. Department issued at noon today (Oct 01) showers or thundershowers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
A formal investigation into the shooting at Sita elephant with rubber bullets
As elephants from different parts of the country participate in the annual Mahiyangana Perahera, the chief prelate of the Mahiyangana temple has made a request to the Wildlife Department to establish a wildlife team in the temple to drive out wild elephants as there is frequent roaming of these animals in the area.
Happy World Children's Day !
The most precious thing in the world is a smile on the face of a child.
Inclement weather to continue further- Met. Department
The Met. Department says the prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country is expected to continue further.
Condolence message on the suicide attack in the Pakistani province of Balochistan
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka and members of the Armed Forces express their deepest condolences
Navy relief teams on high alert for possible flood emergency
As the inclement weather is looming, the Sri Lanka Navy today (28th September 2023) deployed relief teams in certain areas in the Southern Province, to provide assistance and support to those who may be affected by flood.
‘Mihidan Nowu Minisa' launched in Colombo
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne gracing a book launching ceremony held at the Auditorium of the Rock House Camp, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Mattakkuliya yesterday (Sep 28) unveiled ‘Mihidan Nowu Minisa’ a literary triumph of a serving military officer Brig. Ranjan Wijedasa.
President's Milad-un- Nabi Message
My greetings to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world, observing Milad Un Nabi, being the auspicious occasion commemorating the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam.
Rainy weather to enhance during the coming days - Met. Department
The Department of Meteorology in its latest weather forecast issued this morning (Sep 27) has predicted heavy rains in several areas in the country. The report indicates the present showery condition in the South-western parts of the country may enhance up to some extent during the next few days.
Hundreds of SL Coast Guard personnel join hands on
HACGAM Beach Cleaning Day
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted a beach cleaning programme spanning four Coast Guard Regions in parallel to the Head of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) Beach Cleaning Day recently (Sep 23) says the coastguard media.
Poppy Flower pinned on State Minister of Defence
A Poppy Flower was ceremonially pinned on State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon by President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) Major General Upul Perera (Retd), today (Sep 25).
Outgoing Bangladesh Defence Attaché meets SL Defence Secretary
Commodore M.D. Shafiul Bari, Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Bangladesh for Sri Lanka, paid his courtesy farewell call to the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Sep 25).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Address at the UNGA: Sri Lanka’s Journey to Rebuild Trust and Global Solidarity
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday (21) which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges.
Slim Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd donates 500 Face Shields
The Slim Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd donated a package of Anti-Fog Face Shields to the Defence Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne symbolically at a function held at the Ministry, yesterday (Sep 21).
Met. Department forecasts more rain
The latest weather forecast of the Meteorology Department issued today morning (Sep 20) predict showers at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts while fairly heavy showers above 50mm can be expected at some places.
Poppy Flower pinned on Defence Secretary
The Poppy Flower was ceremonially pinned on Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne by President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) Major General Upul Perera (Retd) today (Sep 19).
Navy brings ashore 03 distressed local fishermen stranded in Indian waters
following mechanical failure in fishing vessel
The Sri Lanka Navy today (17th September 2023) brought ashore 03 distressed fishermen who were aboard a local fishing trawler, which had capsized after drifting into Indian waters north of Sri Lanka.
Navy launches beach cleaning programme to coincide
with International Coastal Clean-up Day
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a beach cleaning campaign at Port City Beach on Sept 16, with the endorsement of the Chief of Staff to the President and National Security Advisor, Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, and Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
Acting Minister of Defence graced Sri Lanka Red Cross’ Stakeholder Night - 2023
Acting Minister of Defence Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended the Stakeholder Night - 2023 of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society at Hilton hotel Colombo yesterday (14).
Army initiates Drug Prevention Awareness Programme at Kattankudy
Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force HQ - East (SFHQ-E) initiated a Drug Prevention Awareness Programme at Kattankudy Madhya Maha Vidyalaya recently with the aim of keeping both students and civilians informed of dangers of narcotics and its use.
Inclement weather may continue further
The inclement weather experienced in the country is likely to continue as the Met. Department forecasts more rain in several parts of the country.