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New Maldivian Envoy praises SL military training facilities
given to their armed forces
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka H.E. Ali Faiz commenting on the military training offered to Maldivian Defence Force by Sri Lankan military training institutes stated that Sri Lanka provides high standard and quality training for their Defence Force personnel.
Met Department forecasts rainy weather
According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met Department, the atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island.
Italian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Her Excellency Rita Giuliana Mannella, Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka and Maldives, met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Mar 15) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
SL Army troops donate much needed blood
More than 100 Sri Lanka Army troops serving under Security Force HQ- East and Security Forces-West donated blood during two separate occasions recently.
VBSS instructor course for SL Coastguard and Navy officers
A group of participants who followed the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Instructor Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was presented with certificates recently (Mar 10).
Army setup a water purification plant for Vadamarachchi students and villagers
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) installed a Water Purification Plant recently facilitating purified drinking water to students of Aliyavalai Church of Ceylon Tamil Mix School and villagers in the Vadamarachchi East.
Army-built houses vested in two needy families in Mullaitivu and Jaffna
Jaffna and Mullative based Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops supported two deserving families in Jaffna and Mullative to realize their housing dreams and the fruition of the cause was recently seen by delivering the keys of the houses to the beneficiaries during house-warming ceremonies held separately.
Navy renders towing assistance to distressed local fishing trawler in eastern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered towing assistance to a distressed local multiday fishing trawler in eastern seas and guided it safely to the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour yesterday (10th March 2023). In coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo established at the Navy Headquarters, this SAR operation was mounted to rescue 06 fishermen on the fishing trawler which was in distress, due to a mechanical failure, about 54 nautical miles (about 100km) off the eastern coast.
West Troops Help to Maintain Essential Health Services in Hospitals
On a request made by hospital authorities, troops of the 14 and the 61 Infantry Divisions under the Security Force HQ-West on Wednesday (8) provided their emergency assistance to maintain essential health services after a trade union action of minor employees in hospitals affected the smooth conduct of their services.
Tri-Forces DIs receive commendations of Army Commander
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage awarded appreciative certificates to a group of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of Tri-Forces yesterday (March 08) at the Army Headquarters in recognition of their fine contribution at the recently held Presidential and Corps Colours Awarding Ceremony of the National Cadet Corps as Drill Instructors (DI).
Netherlands ambassador meets State Minister of Defence
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherland to Sri Lanka Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach made a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo today (Mar 07).
US Defence Members Conduct a Knowledge-Sharing Session
for SLAF And SL Navy Officers
A special training programme on ‘Human Rights Mobile Training Team (MTT) and Maritime Law Institutional Capacity Building (ICB)’ was conducted recently at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay with the coordination of the US Embassy of Sri Lanka and the Directorate of Training at Air Force Headquarters.
14th SLFPC Peacekeepers Leave for UN Assignment in Lebanon
The 14th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) left for Lebanon early this morning on Thursday (02) amidst greetings and best wishes.
The Navy assists conduct of annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church
in Kachchativu on successful note
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu concluded on a successful note on 03rd and 04th March 2023. Kachchativu is an islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rt. Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillenayagam, and proceedings of the event had been organised under the guidance of the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. A Sivabalasundaram and with the support of Navy Christian Council. The annual festival was attended by a number of devotees from both India and Sri Lanka. On behalf of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the main mass was attended by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon.
KDU's Southern Wing hosts 460th Committee of VCs and Directors meeting
The 460th meeting of the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) was hosted by the Southern Campus of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) situated in Sooriyawewa, yesterday (Mar 04).
SL Coast Guard turns 13 today
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) which was established by the Coast Guard Act No. 41 of 2009, under the Ministry of Defence, celebrates its 13th Anniversary today (Mar 04).
Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe of Navy wins gold medal in 400m at Dubai Grand Prix 2023 -14th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship
Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe, a Para athlete of the Sri Lanka Navy, won a gold medal in A47 category men's 400m at Dubai Grand Prix 2023 -14th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship held from 26th to 01st March 2023.
A change of government can only be brought about through a parliamentary election and the streets are not an option for parliament
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the only way to bring about a change of government is through a parliamentary election and not through street protests, stating that the latter is not a viable option for the parliament.
14th SLFPC Peacekeepers Leave for UN Assignment in Lebanon
The 14th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) left for Lebanon early this morning on Thursday (02) amidst greetings and best wishes.
‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023’ enters second day
The annual ‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023’ cycle race commenced on Wednesday morning (Mar 03) after being flagged off by the Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana opposite the Air Force Headquarters in Colombo.
Russian envoy meets Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Levan S. Dzhagaryan paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry Headquarters Complex, today (Mar 01).
A Shared Vision for the Indo - Pacific
The launch of the book "A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific" in partnership with the United States Embassy in Colombo and the Kotalawala Defence University (KDU) was held yesterday (Feb 27) at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.
Pakistan Chief of Naval Staff meets SL Defence Secretary
Pakistan Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan, NI (M), S Bt who is currently in Sri Lanka on an official visit met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne today (Feb 27) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
INS ‘Sukanya’ arrives in Colombo on official visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Sukanya’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (27th February 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
Army troops clean Weligama beach belt
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops of 3 Gemunu Watch under the 613 Infantry Brigade of the Security Force HQ-West (SFHQ-West) recently cleaned the beach along the Weligama coastal belt.