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USS ‘Anchorage’ arrives in Colombo to take part in CARAT – 2023
USS ‘Anchorage’ (LPD-23) of the United States Navy arrived at the Port of Colombo today (19th January 2023) to take part in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise -2023 (CARAT–2023).
Coast Guard nabs 2,467 kilos of Kendu Leaves
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed 2,467 kilos of Kendu Leaves with two suspects and three dingy boats in the Western Seas off Thoduwawa, Chilaw today (Jan 18).
Cyber Security Awareness for MOD Staff
Ministry of Defence (MOD) organized an awareness programme on Cyber Security for MOD staff today (17 Jan) at MOD.
Presenting of latest publication of Col. Nalin Herath to the Hon. President
Presenting of the latest publication “STORY OF THE WORLD: Geopolitical Alliances and Rivalries Set in Stone” authored by Col. Nalin Herath to the Hon. President Ranil Wickremasinghe at the Defence Ministry. Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne was also present at the occasion.
Rains predicted across several provinces
Rains are predicted in several provinces in the island during the afternoon or night. According to the latest forecast of the Met Department issued this morning (Jan 17) showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North-Western provinces during the afternoon or night.
SLAF produces the first female international wrestling referee
Corporal Piyumi Lakshika of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recognized to be Sri Lanka's first female international wrestling referee participated in the International Wrestling Referee Level I Olympic Style Category III in Cambodia recently.
INS ‘Delhi’ arrives at Port of Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ arrived at the Port of Trincomalee, on a formal visit yesterday (15), welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in keeping with the naval traditions.
Thai Pongal Message
It is indeed a great pleasure to extend my best wishes to the Hindu devotees of Sri Lanka, on the auspicious occasion of 'Thai Pongal', celebrated to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and farm animals, that contributed to the bountiful harvest.
“We are friends of the entire world and enemies of none”- State Minister of Defence
It is vital for us to redefine our objectives as an island nation in the face of latest developments of global geopolitical interests.
UAE ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka H.E. Khaled Nasser Sulaiman AlAmeri paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (12 Jan).
Jaffna based female cricketer receives new house from Army
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) constructed a new house for Ms. Selvarasa Kiristiga of Victoria College in Chulipuram, Jaffna, who is a member of the Under 19 Women’s National Cricket Squad, in appreciation of her recent achievements at the national level.
Army launches reforestation drive of 60,000 saplings in Yala
Sri Lanka Army has planted 60,000 saplings covering 600 hectares inside the Yala sanctuary in close coordination with the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation while launching a national reforestation programme, recently.
KDU nursing degree recognized by SLNC
The BSc Nursing Programme offered by the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has been accredited by the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC).
National Flag to fly half-mast at state institutions
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared that the National Flag be placed half-mast at all state institutions today (05 Jan) as a mark of respect to the great services rendered by His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his ascension to heaven.
Navy's new Chief of Staff assumes office
President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, has appointed Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy effective from 23rd December 2022.
Army players won 5 Bronze Medals in 4th South Asian Sepak Takraw
Tournament in Dhaka
Sri Lanka Army players representing Sri Lanka National Sepak Takraw pool participated in the 4th South Asian Sepak Takraw competition in Dhaka, Bangladesh recently and won 5 Bronze medals.
Website of Disaster Management Division launched
The official website of the Disaster Management Division of the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka https://disastermin.gov.lk was launched by State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon MP at the Ministry premises in Colombo today (Jan 02).
Preventive measures have dealt a severe blow to drug traffickers - Defence Secretary
The effective measures taken by the Ministry of Defence and its affiliated agencies in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Police against drug trafficking have dealt a heavy blow on drug smuggling operations in the country. Such preventive measures have had a huge impact on the society, said so Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne while addressing the staff of the Ministry of Defence.
Army troops set up New RO Plant at Kumburupiddi Village
Sri Lanka Army’s 17 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) troops of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) constructed a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification plant for safe drinking water in Kumburupiddi area recently.
President's New Year message
We are looking at the New Year 2023 after having undergone the bleakest of times, immense hardships, as well as the uncertainties and hopelessness of the last year.
Newly appointed Navy Chief calls on State Minister of Defence
The newly appointed Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (30 Dec).
SL Contingent in Mali receive Force Commander's Commendation
Sri Lanka Army troops serving the Combat Convoy Company (CCC-4), deployed under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were recently awarded “Force Commander's Commendation” certificates.
Navy and Police STF sign an MOU for mobile RO plant
Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Navy Headquarters on 29th December 2022. As part of the MOU, the Navy will build a mobile Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for the Police STF contingent planned to join United Nations peacekeeping operations.