Events
SL Coast Guard releases more sea turtle hatchlings to sea
More than 2600 turtle hatchlings that came out of turtle eggs recovered and protected under the Sri Lanka Coast Guard were released to sea recently. According to SLCG media, a total of 2621 turtle hatchlings were thus released to sea from Mirissa, Dehiwala, Hikkaduwa,
Airmen donate blood
A blood donation campaign was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station Colombo recently.
New Military Liaison Officer of MOD assumes office
Brigadier Dhammika Welagedara RSP USP psc IG, the newly appointed Military Liaison Officer (MLO) of the Ministry of Defence assumed office at the auspicious time a short while ago today (Mar 21).
The newly appointed commandant assumed duties
Major General DGS Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu the present Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army took office as the 2nd Commandant (Overlooking) of the National Defence College (NDC) recently (March 16).
Point Pedro community joins the Army in beach cleaning
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters (SFHQ) - Jaffna recently launched a beach cleaning programme in the coastal areas of Munai, Point Pedro, Supermadam and Sakkotai.
Army distributes stationeries among rural school children
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed exercise books and accessories among students of Periyamadhu Muslim School and Thachchanmaradamadu Government's Tamil Mixed School recently at the Periyamadhu Muslim School premises.
DSCSC student officers visit MOD
The Student Officers of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) arrived at the Ministry of Defence at Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte for a familiarization visit today (Mar 17).
Italian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Her Excellency Rita Giuliana Mannella, Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka and Maldives, met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Mar 15) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
VBSS instructor course for SL Coastguard and Navy officers
A group of participants who followed the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Instructor Course conducted by the Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was presented with certificates recently (Mar 10).
Army setup a water purification plant for Vadamarachchi students and villagers
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) installed a Water Purification Plant recently facilitating purified drinking water to students of Aliyavalai Church of Ceylon Tamil Mix School and villagers in the Vadamarachchi East.
Government Delegation Attend for an Interactive Session with Airmen and Women
A delegation consisting of the National Security Advisor, Hon. Sagala Ratnayake, the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon and the State Minister of Finance, Hon. Shehan Semasinghe, paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters yesterday (09 March 2023).
Tri-Forces DIs receive commendations of Army Commander
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage awarded appreciative certificates to a group of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of Tri-Forces yesterday (March 08) at the Army Headquarters in recognition of their fine contribution at the recently held Presidential and Corps Colours Awarding Ceremony of the National Cadet Corps as Drill Instructors (DI).
Netherlands ambassador meets State Minister of Defence
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherland to Sri Lanka Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach made a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo today (Mar 07).
‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023’ enters second day
The annual ‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023’ cycle race commenced on Wednesday morning (Mar 03) after being flagged off by the Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana opposite the Air Force Headquarters in Colombo.
Russian envoy meets Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Levan S. Dzhagaryan paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry Headquarters Complex, today (Mar 01).
A Shared Vision for the Indo - Pacific
The launch of the book "A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific" in partnership with the United States Embassy in Colombo and the Kotalawala Defence University (KDU) was held yesterday (Feb 27) at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.
Army troops clean Weligama beach belt
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops of 3 Gemunu Watch under the 613 Infantry Brigade of the Security Force HQ-West (SFHQ-West) recently cleaned the beach along the Weligama coastal belt.
SLN-built new jetty in Mannar declared open
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) constructed a new jetty at the Naval Detachment Vedithalativu in Mannar to further expand operational efficiency of the Navy and declared it open today (Feb 26).
SLN receives locally fabricated Combat All-Terrain Vehicles
The Chairman of Ideal Motors, Mr Naleen Welgama handed over 03 locally fabricated Combat All-Terrain Vehicles to Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters on 22nd February 2023.
Leadership Enrichment Programme for INSS Staff
The Institute of National Security Studies conducted a Leadership Enrichment Programme on 17th of February 2023 to empower the members of the staff with the desired acquaintance, which help to master the leadership attributes.
SLAF Women Won 74th National Wrestling Championship 2023
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Women Wrestlers emerged as Champions at the 74th National Wrestling Championship 2023 held at the Indoor Sport Stadium in Torrington, Colombo recently.
SL Navy takes home wrestling championship title
Sri Lanka Navy clinched the championship title at the National Wrestling Championship held in Colombo. According to Navy media sources, Navy men’s wrestling team had won the championship title for the 20th consecutive time.
SLAF doused fire in Badulla
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) doused a large-scale bushfire erupted at the Kandepuhulpola forest area recently.
Prime Minister declares open KDU War Memorial
The newly built War Memorial at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was declared open by Hon. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday (Feb 17).
Defence Secretary visits RALL
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne made a visit at Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd (RALL) at the Suhurupaya Complex in Battaramulla today (Feb 17) and reviewed its progress.