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Army and Air Force extinguish fire in Katana factory
The Sri Lanka Army and Air Force firefighters doused a fire that broke out at a factory in Katana yesterday (12 February).
Coastguard nabs illegally harvested shark fish and fins
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabs a person in possession of illegally harvested shark fish and fins at the Fisheries Harbour in Dikovita yesterday (12).
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Army Farms Begin to Reap Vegetables and Paddy Harvest around the Country
The Army-managed island-wide farms are currently engaged in collecting the Maha season's paddy harvest and seasonal vegetables after they were cultivated in respective farms several months ago in order to support the government's food security programme.
Colombo Naval Exercise - 2023
The Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX) 2023 organised by the Sri Lanka Navy for the fifth (05th) time commenced on 06th February 2023. The naval exercise will be held off the western coast until 13th February.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff: Pakistan pledges continued training support to
SL military
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza NI (M) pledged Pakistan’s continued support for training of Sri Lankan military personnel, on Friday (Feb 10).
Army lends helping hand to the needy
A group of students in Udayarkattu in the Northern region was presented with new shoes by Sri Lanka Army personnel of the Security Force HQ-Mullaitivu recently (Feb 05). According to Army media, 6 Sri Lanka National Guard (6 SLNG) troops of the 682 Infantry Brigade of the 68 Infantry Division had graciously made financial contributions to reach out and lend a helping hand to these needy children.
Blockage in Attanagalu Oya cleared with military support
Sri Lanka Army troops following a request made by the Divisional Secretariat office at Attanagalla, removed a blockage of drain water that had carried tree branches, leaves and earth mounds in Mangalathiriya area above the Attanagalu Oya bund and clogged up, recently.
INSS set the stage to identify latest security developments - Defence Secretary
The research and related security studies conducted by the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) through excellence in research, education and networking, have paved the way in identifying the latest security developments in formulating National Security approaches for the Government of Sri Lanka, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said.
Army Cyclists Championed 'National Independence' Cycle Tour
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) cyclists secured the overall championship of the 75th National Independence Day cycle tour, recently organized by the Presidential Secretariat, together with the State Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Ministry of Sports .
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SL Coastguard releases more Sea Turtle hatchlings to sea
The Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) released more than 140 sea turtle hatchlings to sea from Mirissa and Balapitiya recently.
Condolence Message
Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka and all members of the Armed Forces express their heartfelt
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence and all members of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces convey their heartfelt condolences
The 75th Anniversary of National Independence celebrated
under the patronage of President, PM
The 75th National Independence Day celebration was held under the theme “Namo Namo Mata – A Step towards the Century”, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena this morning (04) at Galle Face Green.
Ministry of Defence Commends the Independence Day Parade
The 75th National Independence Day celebration of Sri Lanka was successfully conducted with pride and glory under the theme “Namo Namo Matha-A step towards the century”, at the Galle Face Green in Colombo today (04 Feb).
Turkish Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye for Sri Lanka, Colonel Servet Okumus paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 3).
Nepal Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi Colonel Ram Chandra Khatry paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 3).
State Minister of Defence meets Ivory Coast Ambassador
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met His Excellency Eric Camille N'dry, the Ambassador Designate of Côte d'Ivoire to Sri Lanka at the State Minister's office in Colombo today (Feb 03).
Service of the Met. Department is critical for food security - State Minster of Defence
The service of the Department of Meteorology is much critical for the food security of the country which is a major concern for the government of Sri Lanka today, said the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.
Independence Day Message
Our 75th Anniversary of Independence from colonial rule is being observed during an extremely critical and challenging time in the country. It is, indeed, a decisive moment. However it presents an opportunity for us not only to review our strengths and gains as a nation but also to rectify our errors and failures.
Local fishermen in distress safely brought ashore
A navy rescue team safely brought four (04) local fishermen ashore after their fishing trawlers had collided with a reef in the eastern seas off Trincomalee.
Bangladesh and Nepal Foreign Ministers arrive in Sri Lanka
Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh and Nepal arrived in the country today (Feb 02).
Saudi Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia in Sri Lanka Staff Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Mohammad Essa H Alhrbi, made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Feb 02).
Army troops douse fire in paddy field stretch at Weragama
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) together with fire fighters in the Fire Brigade, Kalutara and civilians controlled spreading and doused a fire that erupted in a paddy field stretch at Weragama recently.
Lives lost in war cannot be restored but income lost in economic
war can be restored – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that although lives lost during the war cannot be regained, the income lost during the economic war could be regained.
Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe appointed as Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe as the Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) effective from 27th January 2023.