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Drug prevention awareness programme for Army personnel in Jaffna
An awareness programme on drug prevention was held for Army personnel serving in Jaffna recently (19 Mar). According to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) media sources, a lecture session on ‘Drug Addiction and Prevention from such Habitual Acts’ was conducted at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Sunday (19 Mar).
Plans afoot to modernize Met. Dept., DMC and NBRO with World Bank
Assistance- State Minister Tennakoon
The services of the Department of Meteorology have a strong bearing on many spheres of economic aspects and the government has always given priority to this sector.
First batch of Army Women de-miners pinned with Insignias
The first batch of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) de-miners received their Insignia at ceremony held at the Army Headquarters in Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte.
UN Assessment & Advisory visit team reinforcing trust in Sri Lankan CCC arrives here for additional troops in Mali
A high-level UN Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) team currently in Sri Lanka, expected to ensure the quality and standards of all technical Combat Convoy Equipment (CCE) and evaluate the Operational Readiness Preparations of the additional 'Combat Convoy Company B-1’ (CCC) contingent, designed for deployment shortly in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Tuesday (21) at the Army HQ in Sri Jayawardenepura.
Bharathipuram Students get relief accessories through Army coordination
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under command to the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu donated school accessories to a group of 50 needy students in Bharathipuram Vidyalaya in Kilinochchi recently.
SL Coast Guard releases more sea turtle hatchlings to sea
More than 2600 turtle hatchlings that came out of turtle eggs recovered and protected under the Sri Lanka Coast Guard were released to sea recently. According to SLCG media, a total of 2621 turtle hatchlings were thus released to sea from Mirissa, Dehiwala, Hikkaduwa,
Airmen donate blood
A blood donation campaign was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station Colombo recently.
State Defence Minister praises the Army troops for their services
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon praised the services rendered by Sri Lanka Army troops at the Army Headquarters situated in Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, today (Mar 21).
New Military Liaison Officer of MOD assumes office
Brigadier Dhammika Welagedara RSP USP psc IG, the newly appointed Military Liaison Officer (MLO) of the Ministry of Defence assumed office at the auspicious time a short while ago today (Mar 21).
The newly appointed commandant assumed duties
Major General DGS Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu the present Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army took office as the 2nd Commandant (Overlooking) of the National Defence College (NDC) recently (March 16).
Point Pedro community joins the Army in beach cleaning
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters (SFHQ) - Jaffna recently launched a beach cleaning programme in the coastal areas of Munai, Point Pedro, Supermadam and Sakkotai.
Army distributes stationeries among rural school children
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed exercise books and accessories among students of Periyamadhu Muslim School and Thachchanmaradamadu Government's Tamil Mixed School recently at the Periyamadhu Muslim School premises.
Widespread rains expected
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island during the afternoon or night.
DSCSC student officers visit MOD
The Student Officers of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) arrived at the Ministry of Defence at Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte for a familiarization visit today (Mar 17).
Tuskers in the Skies celebrates 30th anniversary
No. 6 Helicopter Squadron, SLAF Base Anuradhapura, celebrated its 30th anniversary today (15 March 2023). The squadron was formed on 15 March 1993, at SLAF Base Katunayake, with the arrival of Mil Mi-17 helicopters. The squadron then moved to SLAF Base Vavuniya on 29 April 1993 and later moved to Anuradhapura due to high operational requirements.
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).