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Defence Secretary awards ‘ARFRO Masterminds’ winners
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the ‘Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers’ (ARFRO)-organized ‘Masterminds Competition-2023’, as the Chief Guest, at the Golden Rose Hotel in Boralesgamuwa on Saturday (Aug 26).
Lt Colonel (Dr) K. Sutharshan at Army Hospital Bags American's
Inspiring Urologist of the Year Award
The Consultant Genitourinary Surgeon at the Colombo Army Hospital, Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) Kugadas Sutharshan who has earlier entered the Guinness Book by removing the world’s largest and heaviest kidney stone (calculus) has been nominated for ‘American’s Inspiring Urologist of the Year’ award, presented by United Research Council of the USA on Wednesday (23 August).
State Minister of Defence concerns on increased forest fires
A discussion was held yesterday (August 22) at the office of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon on the prevailing dry weather and the increase of forest fires in the country.
UK based Cross Ethnic Community offers Rs 1.2 mn
scholarships for Ranaviru Children
Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) awarded educational scholarships worth Rs. 1.2 million for 10 students belonging to war hero families who had excelled with 9 ‘A’ passes at the last G.C.E Ordinary Level Exam, over a period of two years in order to facilitate their G.C.E Advanced Level education.
Defence State Minister extends good wishes to new CSD DG
Newly appointed Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD), Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Biyanvila made a courtesy call on State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the Defence State Ministry in Colombo, today (Aug 23).
Army accepts 6.2 million USD state-of-the-art
military communication vehicles
The Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon officially accepted a 6.2 million US Dollar worth ‘Emergency Command and Communication System Vehicle Fleet’ (11 automobiles) from the Chinese Ministry of National Defence, during a ceremony organized at the Army Headquarters premises, today (Aug 22).
New CSD DG meets Defence Secretary after taking over duties
Newly appointed Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD), Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Biyanvila made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Aug 22).
State Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon
appointed as Acting Minister of Defence
Four State Ministers including the State Minister of Defence have been appointed as Acting Ministers, during the President's visit to Singapore for two days with effect from today (21).
Comprehensive assessment of the country’s national security, currently underway
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the critical need for a comprehensive review of the country’s national security strategy. This review will encompass a broad range of factors, including emerging economic trends and the impacts of climate change.
West Troops Assist in Extinguishing a Major Fire at Homagama Industrial Estate
Around evening hours on Thursday (17 Aug), a Water Care Technology Chemical factory in the Homagama Industrial Estate caught a major fire, prompting the Army to step in and assist the firefighters to douse the outbreak.
Troops in the East renovate pre-school
A pre-school in Pudur, Kathiraveli was renovated by Sri Lanka Army troops after its plight was brought to their attention. According to SL Army media, 233 Infantry Brigade troops of the 23 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ - East (SFHQ-E) renovated the 'Saraswathi' preschool building in Pudur.
Ex-Servicemen privileged with a permanent office building
Fulfilling a long felt need of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne laid foundation stone for the proposed SLESA’s building at a reserved plot of land in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Aug 17).
Forging Stronger Ties: India and Sri Lanka Chart a Collaborative
Vision for the Future
A successor Donier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft was handed over to Sri Lanka by India at a ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base in Katunayake.
New Defence Advisor of Pakistan HC calls on the Secretary
The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq made his maiden call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Aug 16).
Army-Organized Eye Camp Provides Treatment & Spectacles
for Mullaittivu Civilians
Nearly 464 civilians, affected with various vision defects and eye ailments in Mullaittivu area had the rare chance of getting medical consultations and treatment during a mobile eye clinic arrangement, organized by 68 Infantry Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters- Mullaittivu (SFHQ - MLT) at Udayarkattu Maha Vidyalaya on Sunday (13 August).
Ranaviru Seva Authority offers Rs. 2.76 mn worth
scholarships for war hero children
The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) awarded Rs. 2.76 million worth scholarships to 23 children belongs to war veteran families, those have excelled at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination while obtaining 9 Distinctions, today (Aug 15).
Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum - 2023 begins in Colombo
The Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF) 2023, co-hosted by the US lndo- Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) commenced at Shangri-La Colombo today (14th August 2023). The inauguration of the forum, held in a dignified sequence,
Defence Secretary sheds light on thwarting human trafficking
The landscape of human trafficking is evolving, transforming into a ruthless business that preys on the vulnerable and exploits their desperation. This dark reality presents a complex challenge that threatens not just individual lives but our national security as well,
Austin Fernando enlightens NDC course participants
Mr. Austin Fernando recently delivered an informative lecture on a topic related to Geo - Politics and Strategy to the course participants of the National Defence College (NDC) that comprises Tri-Forces and Police senior officers.
CSD gets new DG
Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Biyanvila has been appointed as the new Director General of the Civil Security Department.
Indian Deputy HC assures fostering defence cooperation further
The newly appointed Deputy Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey assured his fullest support in furthering defence cooperation between the two countries today (Aug 11).
Don't politicize changes in natural environment and weather including drought
- State Minister Tennakoon
The dry spell that is being experienced in the country now is a seasonal phenomenon and nobody should attempt to take political mileage out of it, said the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at a press conference held today (Aug 9).
31st Death Anniversary of Lt. Gen. Kobbekaduwa and other war heroes marked
The 31st death anniversary of the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, late Major General Vijaya Wimalaratne, late Admiral Mohan Jayamaha and several other military officers who made the supreme sacrifice during the terrorist conflict was marked on Tuesday (Aug 8).
Navy assists to rescue stranded whale in the Puttalam lagoon
A Minke whale, stranded in the Puttalam lagoon was safely returned to the ocean with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy personnel on Tuesday (Aug 8).
Mankulam Students get Library Books through Army coordination
Students of Mankulam Maha Vidyalaya and Shanmugarathnam Primary school received a donation of library books through the coordination of the Sri Lanka Army in close cooperation with the donors of the Royal College.