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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.
KDU explores educational avenues with Vineyard Education
The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and Vineyard Education recently had discussions to find ways to promote cooperation and collaboration including the potential for establishing educational programs for international students and undertaking international joint ventures, says KDU media sources.
New Director - NCC Meets State Minister
The newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Brigadier G.S. Fonseka made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon MP at the State Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (25 Jan).
300 West Troops Offer Blood to Save Lives
A record 300 Army personnel working under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) on Monday (23) volunteered to give their blood for the benefit of patients during a blood donation arrangement, held at Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya.
Army gifts badminton court to Nandikadal students
Troops of the 652 Infantry Brigade at the request of school authorities constructed a badminton court for students studying at Government's Tamil Mixed School in Nandikadal, Manthai as it remained a need for students, interested in the sport and declared it open on Wednesday (Jan 18).
Sea phase of CARAT - 2023 successfully held in western seas
Taking part in the sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise 2023, SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Samudura of the Sri Lanka Navy and ‘USS Anchorage’ of the U.S. Navy successfully conducted a series of naval exercises off Negombo on 22nd and 23rd January 2023.
Final year project exhibition of KDU Engineering Faculty held
The Final Year Project Exhibition (FYPE) of the Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), organized by the Engineering Faculty’s Research Cell (EFRC) was held at the Faculty of Engineering recently.
HADR exercise of CARAT – 2023 gets underway
The Marine Exercise (MAREX) of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, commenced in Mullikulam on 21st January 2023 and it was augmented by personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps, Sri Lanka Navy Marines, Special Boat Squadron, Rapid Action Boat Squadron, and Naval Infantrymen.
Army troops in action at Radella accident
A large contingent of 112 Infantry Brigade troops of the 11 Division under the Security Force HQ-Central were among the firsts to reach Radella on being informed that a bus with 41 Grade 10 students, 8 teachers and parents after a collision with a van and a three wheeler along Nuwara Eliya - Hatton road around 7.00 pm on Friday (20) evening had slid into a precipice of more than 75 ft in depth.
Ratnapura War Veteran family’s housing dream became a reality
through ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ project
A new house constructed utilizing Defence Ministry’s ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ funds was vested in a war veteran family today (Jan 21) during a brief ceremony graced by the Defence Secretary as the Chief Guest at Alupola, Wewalwatta in Ratnapura.
Commanding Officer of the “USS Anchorage” welcomes Defence Secretary on board
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne visited the United States Navy Ship ‘USS Anchorage’ at the Colombo harbour today (Jan 20).
New Director - NCC meets Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Brigadier G.S. Fonseka made a call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jan 20).
Army renovates historic Municipal Building in Galle
Sri Lanka Army renovated the historically valuable Galle Municipal Hall building that traces its history to the 1800s and vested it in the authorities recently during an occasion graced by the Prime Minister Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena.
49th phase of Guwan Mithudam Project concludes at Ampara
A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) constructed water project was vested with the students of Mayadunna Vidyalaya in Gonagolla, Ampara signifying the successful termination of the 49th phase of the ‘Guwan Mithudam’ recently (Jan 18).
Navy - built auditorium building of Roman Catholic
College in Mandaitivu
declared open
The new auditorium building of the Roman Catholic College in Mandaitivu, Jaffna was declared open for the use of school children by the Bishop of Jaffna, Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin Gnanapragasam on 19th January 2023.
Condolence Messages
Defence Ministry of Sri Lankaexpress its sincerest condolences to the family of Sumithra Peries on this time of great loss and sarrow
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.