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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.
The most precious thing in the world is a smile on the face of a child.
The Met. Department says the prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country is expected to continue further.
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka and members of the Armed Forces express their deepest condolences
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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 Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended the Stakeholder Night - 2023 of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society at Hilton hotel Colombo yesterday (14).
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.
The inclement weather experienced in the country is likely to continue as the Met. Department forecasts more rain in several parts of the country.
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka and members of the Armed Forces express their deepest condolences to the President and people of Libya over the loss of life and destruction caused by the devastating floods in the country. We stand in solidarity with the people of Libya at this difficult hour.
The Civil Security Department (CSD) celebrated its 17th Anniversary with pride under the auspices of CSD Director General Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Bianwila at the CSD Headquarters premises on 13 September.
At a gathering of maritime leaders from various parts of Asia, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana made a noteworthy presence at the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) held in Istanbul, Turkey from 5th to 8th September 2023.
Four State Ministers including the State Minister of Defence have been appointed as Acting Ministers, with effect from today (13).
The ceremonial medal awarding parade of the 14th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) got underway at Soedirman camp in Greenhill at the UNIFIL HQ premises in Naquora on Wednesday (6 Sept).