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Commander of the Air Force Honours with the Title of “Officer” of the CISM Order of Merit for outstanding contribution to Military Sports
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the incumbent President of the Defence Services Sports Board, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, was conferred with the distinguished honour of the “Officer” title in the Order of Merit by the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM), also known as the International Military Sports Council. The event took place at the Ministry of Defence, with the respected presence of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd), today (29 May 2023).
SL Navy brings ashore foreign national in need of medical care
A foreign national who had fallen sick while onboard the Indian cargo ship ‘NERU XINRUI’ was brought ashore for treatment with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on Sunday (May 28).
Army conducts dengue prevention programme in Polonnaruwa
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a Dengue Prevention Programme recently in Polonnaruwa and its suburbs.
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence expresses its condolences to the family of Jayantha Dhanapala, on the passing of the former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations for Disarmament and one of Sri Lanka’s most erudite diplomats.
SL Navy ship rushes to fetch sick fisherman
A fisherman on a multi day fishing trawler who had fallen ill while engaged in fishing in the southern seas off Galle was brought ashore by the Sri Lanka Navy today (May 26).
Foreign Minister and Ministry of Foreign Affairs extend
support to the War Hero Flag project
The War Hero flag was presented to the Foreign Minister Hon. Ali Sabri, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardena today (May 25).
Sri Lanka Navy conducts risky diving operation at
overturned Chinese fishing vessel in high seas
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) embarked on a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation to assist the ongoing operations at the overturned Chinese fishing vessel LU PENG YUAN YU 028, which was reported on 16th May 2023 in Australian Search and Rescue Region, south of Sri Lanka. At the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Vijayabahu with a team of Navy divers was directed to engage in this crucial mission.
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Army troops contribute in Dengue Prevention Programme
at Batticaloa and Manmunai
Sri Lanka Army troops under the Security Force HQ-East carried out a project to clean Batticaloa and Manmunai towns recently in compliance with the government’s Dengue Prevention Programme.
Army - used lands released to Mullaitivu Civilians
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) released eight land plots used by the Army for operational and security needs in the Mullaitivu district, recently in conformity to the policy of releasing lands of civilians.
Japan-Lanka Friendship Association donates
Firefighting equipment to SL Air Force
The Japan-Lanka Friendship Association presented a fire engine and two sky ladders to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) during a ceremony on Monday (May 22).
Solo paintings by a patriotic artist for National War Heroes commemoration
Artist Senevirathne Dassanayake who is presently employed in Naples in Italy and organized an Art Exhibition on May 21 at the St. Anthony's International School in Naples, Italy as a tribute to War Heroes.
‘Jaya Piritha’ concluded at Sandahiru Seya invoking blessings on the country
The annual calendar event, chanting of ‘Jaya Pirith’ presided over by Ven. Maha Sangha to invoke blessings on the country, its people, fallen war heroes and differently-able war veterans, came to an end following an alms-giving at the Sandahiru Seya premises today (21) under the patronage of State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe graces 14th National War Heroes Day
The 14th National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony was held at the National War Hero Cenotaph at Sri Jayawardenepura in Kotte, graced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, today (May 19).
Plans afoot to setup a ‘Social Intelligence Unit’ to
safeguard children - Defence State Minister
Plans are afoot to setup a ‘Social Intelligence Unit’ especially to safeguard children and the young, revealed the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon citing the recent unlawful incidents those reported about the fate of several unfortunate teenage children.
National Security Conclave - 2023 held in a grand note
The National Security Conclave - 2023 organized by the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) Sri Lanka was held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana, yesterday (May 17).
State Minister plans to develop DMC as a global responder
to assist countries affected by disasters
We want to develop our disaster management sector to be on par with global standards; therefore, we intend to develop the Disaster Management Centre as a global responder to assist countries affected by disasters. We have made this a priority, stated the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon during a discussion with a US National Guard delegation that met him at his office in Colombo today (May 17).
Indian Naval Ship arrives in Trincomalee
Making a formal visit, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Batti Malv’ arrived at the Trincomalee port on Tuesday (May 16). According to Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) media sources, the visiting ship was welcomed by the SLN in compliance with naval traditions.
Right-sized military back in their classic role -
SL State Minister tells to U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary
The Sri Lankan military will be right-sized gradually and afterwards it will be set up for their classic role, the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon stated during a cordial discussion held with Ms. Afreen Akhter, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs) of the U.S. Department of State.
Navy flood relief teams are on standby
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) deployed flood relief teams to flood prone areas in Galle and Matara districts yesterday (14). The SLN said additional relief teams are on standby to be deployed when necessary in view of prevailing inclement weather.
Australia to Gift Beechcraft KA350 King Air Aircraft to Sri Lanka
The Australian Government has announced that it will gift a former Royal Australian Air Force Beechcraft KA350 King Air aircraft (registration A32-673) to the Sri Lankan Government. The aircraft will be used to enhance Sri Lanka’s sovereign aerial maritime surveillance capability.
Egyptian Envoy foresees in enhancing military to military cooperation
Ambassador of Egypt in Colombo, His Excellency Maged Mosleh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (May 12).
'Mocha' intensifies into a severe cyclonic storm
Issuing a red alert for multi day fishing trawlers at the Bay of Bengal Sea area, the Meteorology Department warned that the cyclonic storm “Mocha” over Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and lay cantered near 13.20N and 88.10E at 05.30 hours today (May 12).
Sri Lanka will not support any work that hinders the unity of Asia – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka will not support any work that hinders the unity of Asia.
SL Air Force conducts emergency preparedness programme
for National Hospital staff
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted a training programme for staff at the National Hospital in Colombo on Wednesday (May 10). According SLAF media, the programme was held in response to a request by the Hospital’s director.
Inclement weather to continue as Deep Depression can
become a severe Cyclonic Storm
The Met. Department has issued a warning on the Deep Depression over South-East Bay of Bengal.