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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.
KDU further lining up to cater future higher education needs
The Kotelawala Defence University has made vast strides since its inception to become a University of repute and has continued to foster excellence in education and research, said Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne during a ceremony organized to open a series of newly built infrastructure facilities at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), today (Jun 23).
Bangladesh DSCSC Commandant meets Defence Secretary
The Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Bangladesh Major General Faizur Rahman met the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jun 22).
Acting Defence Minister visits Indian Submarine ‘INS Vagir’
Acting Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon made a visit to the Indian Navy Submarine ‘INS Vagir’ at the Colombo port on Wednesday (Jun 21).
SL Army builds house for needy family in Jaffna
Another house constructed by the Sri Lanka Army with donor assistance in Kaddaikadu in the Jaffna peninsula was handed over to the beneficiary family recently (Jun18).
‘Dupuy de Lôme’ arrives in Colombo
Making a formal visit the French Naval Ship ‘Dupuy de Lôme’ arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (Jun 21).
International Day of Yoga - 2023
Every year International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Acting Ambassador of Japan meets Acting Defence Minister
The Acting Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Kotaro Katsuki made a courtesy call on the Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Jun 20).
SLFPC Joins Exercise ‘Steel Storm I - 2023’ in Lebanon
The biannual ‘Exercise Steel Storm I - 2023’, the joint live firing Exercise among the United Nations Interim Force units in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) got underway in the firing range of South Naqoura camp in Lebanon during 05 - 09 June, intended to practise fire support procedures to be in line with UN laid guidelines.
Acting Defence Minister pays homage to Malwatu and Asgiri Chapters
Acting Defence Minister, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, paid homage to the Mahanayaka and Anunayaka Theros of the Malwatu and Asgiri Chapters and received religious blessings on Monday evening (19).
Indian submarine visits Colombo
The Indian Navy submarine ‘INS Vagir’ arrived in the country today (Jun 19). According to SL Navy media, ‘INS Vagir’ arrived at the port of Colombo making a formal visit.
School children get drinking water through SL Air Force initiative
Students of Wathawana Primary School in Imaduwa are benefitted by a drinking water system was installed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recently (Jun 15). According to SLAF media, the water supply system was installed under the 56th phase of the 'Guwan Mithudam' project, fulfilling a much needed facility of the school.
PNS ‘Tippu Sultan’ arrives at port of Colombo on official visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Tippu Sultan’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday (Jun 18). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
SLAF acquires Y-12 IV Aircraft
The official document acceptance ceremony to acquire two Y-12 IV aircraft for Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) took place between Director of the South Asia Department in China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation Mr. Liu Chuan and Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, recently.
State Minister of Defence joins the Kataragama Pada Yatra
Kataragama foot pilgrimage (Pada Yatra), which is an old tradition of life in Sri Lanka, started from the northern part of the island recently and State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon joined the Pada Yatra programme last Sunday (June 11) for the fifth time.
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Army troops plant Mangroves in Nanthikadal
Sri Lanka Army troops together with state officials, environmentalists and civilians planted mangroves in the Nanthikadal lagoon in Mullaittivu area recently coinciding with the ‘World Ocean Day’.
Landslide Warnings upped in several areas
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued a Level 3 (Red) landslide warning to Deraniyagala and Dehiovita areas in the Kegalle district.
Navy clear blockages on Gin ganga
With monsoonal rains lashing across the island many rivers and streams have swelled with the sudden increase in water levels. Flood waters drag down a huge amount of debris and garbage dumped around these waterways and they clog under bridges and narrow places downstream.
Army Doctors Enter Guinness World Records Removing the
World’s Largest Kidney Stone
The removal of the world’s largest and heaviest kidney stone (calculus) through a major surgery occurred on Thursday (June 1) at the Colombo Army Hospital, entering the Guinness World Records.
Army badminton player wins Bronze Medal in International Tournament
Sri Lanka Army’s Private B.D.D.T. Gunethilaka representing Sri Lanka secured a bronze medal in the Badminton (men’s double) event in the International Challenge Badminton Tournament, recently held in Maldives.
NBRO Landslide Warnings issued to several areas
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has upped the Landslide Warnings to Level - 2 (Amber) for Deraniyagala, Yatiyantota, Dehiovita areas in the Kegalle district and also Nivithigala and Kalawana areas in the Ratnapura district.
Army Chess players secure championship at DICF
The Sri Lanka Army team secured the Government and Mercantile Team category championship recently at ‘10th Damso International Chess Festival (DICF) 2023’, competed by over 500 male and female players from Sri Lanka and abroad.