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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.
Met Department predicts heavy rains in many areas
Heavy rains have been predicted in the Northern, Eastern, North-Central and Uva provinces and in Matale and Hambantota districts today (Jan 31).
INSEE Cement to provide cement at concessionary rates for military personnel
INSEE Cement Sri Lanka signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Defence and entered into an agreement today (Jan 30) at the Defence Ministry to provide cement bags under a concessionary price to the Tri Service personnel.
KDU welcomes the new Chancellor
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) bade farewell to the outgoing Chancellor of the KDU General Gerard Hector de Silva (Retired) and warmly welcomed the newly appointed KDU Chancellor General Shantha Kottegoda (Retired) during a simple ceremonial function held recently at the KDU.
SL Navy installs own built 951st water treatment plant at Sella Kataragama
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant built by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) will provide easy access to safe drinking water to around 450 families in Sella Kataragama fulfilling a long-felt need.
Indian Peace-Keeping War Heroes Commemorated In Jaffna
Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) who fought against LTTE terrorists during 1987-1990 in Sri Lanka were commemorated and their sacrifices were remembered at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Monument in Palaly on Thursday (Jan 26) to coincide with India's Republic Day.
Admin Building of Sandahiru Seya declared open
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne declared open the new administrative building of the Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura today (28 Jan).
SL Army Contingent ready for departure to take UN assignment
in South Sudan
The 9th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) received greetings from the Army Commander Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage at the SLAMC Regimental Headquarters ground at Werahera on Wednesday (Jan 25) prior to their leave for the United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to serve the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital on 2 February.
Instructions from the President to celebrate the 75th Independence celebration
with pride, at minimal cost
A pre-discussion was held this morning (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding the Independence Day celebration being held in a grand and proud manner, but maintaining minimum cost.
CARAT – 2023 concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) – 2023 bilateral exercise successfully concluded in Sri Lanka on 26th January 2023. Hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet in partnership with the Sri Lanka Navy, CARAT – 2023 Exercise was held in Colombo, Trincomalee and Mullikulam from 19th to 25th January.
NBRO to be strengthened further with more regulatory powers
- Defence Secretary
The coming year will strengthen the ‘National Building Research Organisation’ (NBRO) with further regulatory powers with the enactment of the proposed National Building Research Institute Act, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said.