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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.
Establishment of an Anti-Narcotic Command to curb drugs - Sagala Ratnayaka
Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Adviser on National Security to the President and Chief of the Presidential Staff, announced the forthcoming establishment of an ‘Anti-Narcotic Command’ to combat the influx of drugs from foreign nations into Sri Lanka. This initiative will empower the country’s armed forces and the State Intelligence Service to collaborate with international intelligence agencies in conducting necessary operations.
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Guest of Honour
in PMA Passing Out Parade
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army currently in Kakul, Pakistan on the invitation of Major General lftikhar Hassan Chaudhary, Commandant, Pakistan Military Academy graced the Passing Out Parade of the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) on Saturday (21 October) as the Guest of Honour.
Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter arrives for training
An Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) arrived in Sri Lanka recently (Oct. 19) to conduct training for Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) pilots and Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in ship-borne helicopter operations, says Sri Lanka Air Force media.
Navy seizes local multiday fishing trawler with over 212kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 4000 Mn on high seas west of Galle
Based on information derived from a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau, a drug-carrying local multiday fishing trawler was intercepted by SLCG Samudraraksha. The intercepted local multiday fishing trawler was escorted to the Dondra fisheries harbour, where the careful search with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, over 212kg (including packages) of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) were recovered from the trawler this morning (22nd October 2023). The special operation mounted about 91 nautical miles (about 168km) off west of Galle, also led to the apprehension of suspects aboard. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, arrived at the Dondra fisheries harbour this morning to personally inspect the seized consignment of narcotics.
Defence Services College, Colombo Runners-up at
John B. Cull Challenge Trophy 2023
The Boys’ Junior Cadet Platoon of Colombo Defence Services College emerged as Runners-up in the John B. Cull Challenge Trophy 2023 All-Island Junior Cadet Championship held recently at the National Cadet Corps Training Centre, Rantambe.
Ministry staffers donate blood at medical camp
The second phase of the medical camp organized by the Welfare Association of the Ministry of Defence was held today (Oct 19) at the Ministry premises.
Inclement weather likely to continue
The prevailing inclement weather condition is expected to continue further according to the latest weather forecast of the Meteorology Department today (Oct 19).
SL Army troops donate blood to Mullaitiu Hospital
Sri Lanka Army personnel serving under Security Force HQ - Mullaittivu carried out a blood donation campaign in view of the 74th Army anniversary, recently (Oct 15).
SL Navy installs own built RO water treatment
plant at Thuparamaya
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant installed by the Sri Lanka Navy at the Thuparamaya in Anuradhapura was declared open on Wednesday (Oct 18).
4 SLLI Soldiers’ Timely Action Averts Major Catastrophe
4 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops of the Security Force HQ - Central timely acted to save a major split on the ‘Rajamaha’ tank bund in the Thalakiriyagama Grama Seva Division in Matale on Sunday (15 Oct) when its south bank due to torrential rains began subsiding.