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Deputy High Commissioner of India pays farewell call on Defence Secretary
The Deputy High Commissioner of the Indian High Commission in Colombo Mr. Vinod Kurian Jacob paid a farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jul 13).
Navy athlete Gayanthika Abeyrathne wins bronze medal in 1500m
at 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand
Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne of the Sri Lanka Navy today (12th July 2023) made her country proud by winning a bronze medal in women’s 1500m at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand. The Asian Athletics Championships is being held at the National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Colombo Security Conclave 2023 Commenced Virtually
The quadrilateral security consortium, the Colombo Security Conclave, which is aimed to foster a comprehensive and interlocking security architecture in the South Indian Ocean Region held its 7th version virtually yesterday, (12 July 2023).
Army troops build Vauniya Traders’ HQ Building
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops built two-storied administrative building complex of the Vavuniya Traders’ Association recently following a request in a gesture of reconciliation and solidarity.
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore fisherman with burn injuries
for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday, (11th July 2023) rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with burn injuries, sustained following an accident, while aboard a local multiday fishing trawler. The fisherman has experienced this unfortunate incident while at sea approximately 431 nautical miles (about 798km) off the coast of Galle, southwest of Sri Lanka.
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Indian Foreign Secretary meets the President
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his official visit to Sri Lanka this morning (11). The meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence and focused on enhancing bilateral relations and working towards future economic and social goals that would benefit both countries' populations.
New Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force Appointed
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal RS Wickremeratne as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Nearby Army Troops, First to Respond to Bus Accident
Army troops including those from the 12 Gemunu Watch and Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police near Kotaleeya bridge in Manampitiya were the first to rush and began rescuing the bus passengers fallen into the ‘Kotaliya Oya’ water passage last evening (9) around 7.30 p.m.
New Air Force Chief pays courtesy call on the Defence Secretary
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa upon commencement of his new appointment paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry of Defence, yesterday (Jul 06).
Stricter laws to combat illegal human and drug trafficking -
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that strict laws will be implemented to curb illegal human and drug trafficking through the Indian Ocean.
New Air Force Chief pays a courtesy call on the State Defence Minister
Newly appointed Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence today (Jul 06).
Pakistan Defence Advisor makes farewell call on
The outgoing Defence Advisor of the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Muhammad Safdar Khan made his farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Jul 06).
Successful Completion of Training Program for Tri-Forces Officers on Human Trafficking and Smuggling
The two days programme on Human Trafficking and smuggling conducted for Tri-Forces officers from 04th July to 05th July at the Movenpick Hotel Colombo was successfully concluded.
Rainy weather with winds to continue
The prevailing showery and windy condition over the southwestern parts of the island is expected to continue, says the Met. Department.
A deserved family in Mullaittivu gets Army-built house
An Army-built new house was vested in recently for a deserving family in Valluwarpuram, Mullaittivu during a simple ceremony attended by Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu Major General M.K Jayawardena.
SLAF Chief assumes office
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa assumed the office of the Commander of the Air Force on 01 July amidst blessings of the Venerable Maha Sanga.
Army troops join Point Pedro beach cleaning project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops together with residents of Point Pedro cleaned the beach area of Sathkotai and Urani recently and removed piles of trash and environmental pollutants.
5th CCC of the Army Leaves for UN Peacekeeping in Mali
One more contingent of well-trained and meticulously-prepared Army personnel in the 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali Saturday (July 01) evening as the first segment of 170 troops out of the full contingent of 243, set to leave in stages.
Vavuniya civilians get benefits through Army mediated health projects
Troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) responding to the request of the hospital authorities donated blood to the Blood Bank at Vavuniya District Hospital recently during arrangements made at the Army Field Hospital of the SFHQ-W.
Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana promoted to the rank of Air Chief Marshal
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from today (29 June 2023).
Air Force Chief makes a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence
The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon at the State Minister’s Office. (26 June).
Outgoing Air Force Chief meets Defence Secretary
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, who is completing his successful tenure as the Air Force Chief met the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne during the farewell call on, held at the Defence Ministry, yesterday (June 28).
Navy plants mangroves in eastern lagoon
Sri Lanka Navy personnel on Monday (Jun 26) organized a programme to plant 1000 mangrove plants in the lagoon area of Ullukkalei in Lankapatuna. This was carried out under the Navy’s mangrove conservation project encompassing all naval commands.
Acting Defence Minister attends National Industrial Exhibition
Acting Defence Minister Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended the final day proceedings of the National Industrial Exhibition at the BMICH today (June 25).
Acting Defence Minister meets stakeholders of DMC during a workshop to develop NEOP 2023-2028
Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended a workshop at Galadari Hotel in Colombo today (Jun 23) held to Develop National Emergency Operation Plan (NEOP) 2023-2028.