News Updates
Phase 1 of Kanugahawewa Renovation Project vested in the public by His Excellency the President
The Kanugahawewa Renovation Project which came to life as a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program conducted by the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kanugahawewa Village in Kebithigollewa, Anuradhapura on 30 December 2020 saw the completion of it first phase today. This project was taken over by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the 70th anniversary of the SLAF which was celebrated this year.
Army distributed school items to Mullaitivu students
In a bid to support educational upliftment, the Sri Lanka Army’s 59 Division distributed school accessories to a large number of students in Mullaitivu schools recently.
Army Troops raid one acre of Cannabis cultivation in Kataragama
The Sri Lanka Army’s 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops raided a one-acre extent Cannabis cultivation in the Weheragala reserve at Gonagan Ara, Kataragama recently.
SLAVF turns 140
The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) proudly marked its 140th year under the auspices of the SLAVF Commandant Maj. Gen. Sampath Kotuwegoda recently at the SLAVF Headquarters in Salawa, Kosgama.
MoD has strengthened security measures during the holy week
The Ministry of Defence has strengthened the security during the Holy Week and the Easter Sunday since the Easter Sunday is marked on April 04, 2021 while commemorating the victims of the Easter Sunday terror bombings took place in April 2019.
A Veterinary Hospital opens for Explosive Detection Dogs
A Veterinary Hospital for Explosive Detection Dog of the Sri Lanka Army was declared open at Field Engineer Brigade’s K9 Section in Boo Oya by Chief Field Engineer Maj. Gen. Nihal Amarasekara, recently.
KDU inaugurates Master’s Programmes 2021
The Master’s Programmes inauguration ceremony of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) for 2021 was successfully held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Auditorium on Mar 30.
Army nabs cannabis worth of Rs. 13.8 million
Sri Lanka Army nabbed a haul of Kerala cannabis of about 46 kilograms concealed near Pesalai beach in Mannar Island recently.
Jaffna families receive relief packs
Under privileged families in Jaffna received a consignment of donation including stationary and school items for students along with baby products and dry ration packs during an event organized at Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya, Kankesanturai recently.
Navy takes hold of 10219 illegally harvested sea cucumbers
Naval operations carried out in Eastern, Northern, Northwestern and North Central Naval Commands in the past 02 weeks led to the seizure of 10219 sea cucumbers illegally harvested through night diving and apprehension of a group of individuals and diving gear used for this illegal act.
SLAF provides welfare measures to Diulwewa residents
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under its welfare community programme officially handed over a drinking water project to the Diulwewa residents recently.
Navy douses fire erupted on a trawler in Dikkowita harbour
Navy’s fire-fighters doused an abrupt fire on a multi-day fishing trawler at the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour yesterday (29).
Army troops repaired a split in Omanthai Marailluppaikulam tank
Demonstrating all time readiness of the troops for the benefit of the community, the Sri Lanka Army troops swiftly attended to stop a water leakage in the Marailluppaikulam tank bund at Illeimaradankulam in Omanthai recently.
Sri Lanka Army Parachutists showcase their skills on Pakistan Day
The Sri Lanka Army's Special Force parachutists displayed their skills with the Pakistan's Armed Forces during the Pakistan Day celebrations held recently in Islamabad, Pakistan.
SLA gifts stationary packs for students
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) gifted school accessories for 50 Mullaithivu students at the Mannankdal Tamil Primary school during a recently organized function in keeping with the civil-military projects.
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Navy SVU launched tree planting programme
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) launched a command-wise tree planting campaign on the sidelines of the International Day of Forests.
Navy nabs cannabis worth over Rs. 71 million
During a special operation conducted at Veththalakerni in Jaffna yesterday (Mar 22), the Navy managed to apprehend 02 suspects for transporting about 239kg and 850g of Kerala cannabis by a tipper truck.
SLN’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), with effect from March 21, 2021.
Army rescues Passara bus accident victims
Sri Lanka Army troops and medical assistants rescued the injured passengers those trapped following a bus veered off the road and crashed into a precipice along Badulla- Bibile road in Passara yesterday (Mar 20).
Defence Secretary inspects Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) inspected the work in progress of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda today (Mar 21).
Army donates blood in a life-saving humanitarian project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) donated blood at the Army Base Hospital in Kilinochchi for regional civilian patients admitted to Kilinochchi hospitals under purview of the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) recently.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan Armies join Ex 'Shake Hands 1' at Saliyapura
Symbolizing long-standing bilateral and friendly relations, the Sri Lanka Army and Pakistan Army troops began a bilateral Exercise - 'Shake Hands - 1' recently at Saliyapura Gajaba Regimental Headquarters premises.
Army introduced eco-friendly, bus stop with digital facilities at Battaramulla
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) established ‘m stop’; a solar-powered, air conditioned and multi-functional bus halt in the ‘Diyatha Uyana’ area at Battaramulla was declared open for bus commuters, recently.
SL troops in Mali recover IEDs and completes 21 escorts of CCEO
The Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC), under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), has so far conducted 21 Combat Convoy Escort Operations (CCEO) by 15 Mar and recovered 15 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the past few months.
Army buys produces of Jaffna farmers
Strengthening goodwill and reconciliation between farmers and Security Forces in Jaffna, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has initiated a project to sell Jaffna-grown vegetables and fruits directly to all Army personnel.