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SLCG further enhances training cooperation with JICA and JCG
A Record of Discussion was signed recently between Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) in view of their support to establish an in-house advanced oil spill incident management training programme for disaster mitigation and marine environment protection, at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Station Waruna.
Army provides Leadership Training for Jaffna School Cadets
Sri Lanka Army organized a leadership training program for 50 school cadets in Jaffna schools held at Thalsevana Holiday Resort recently.
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Defence Review 2022
'Defence Review' (DR) is an annual publication of scholary articles of the Institute of National Security Studies,
SLCG nabs illegally harvested shark parts
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed illegally harvested parts of sharks with six fishermen and a multi-day fishing vessel at the Negambo Fishery Harbor.
SLN douses fire in three shops in Wattala
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) doused a fire that erupted in three textile shops in a two-storied building in Elakanda, Wattala today morning (May 06).
SL Coast Guard release another batch of sea turtle hatchlings
A bale of baby seas turtles, watched by a group of exited tourists enter the sea for the first time after being released by Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel.
Air Force in Batticaloa organize a blood donation campaign
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel serving at SLAF Station Batticaloa donated much needed blood to the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital at a blood donation campaign on Wednesday (04).
Army to build house for another ex-combatant
Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna laid foundation for a new house for an ex-combatant recently. According to Army media, the 551 Brigade troops of the 55 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna laid the foundation stone for the construction of the proposed house for the ex-combatant beneficiary living in Puloly, Point Pedro.
Weather update
According to the weather forecast issued by the Metrological Department at 1200 noon today (May 04) showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
President's Ramazan Day Message
The Muslim community celebrating Eid-ul-fitr after a month of fasting seeks the blessings of the God according to their belief. I also wish you all that the spiritual healing you seek may bestow upon you.
KDU’s excellence depicted in Times Higher Education Impact Ranking tables 2022
KDU has been ranked 2nd in Sri Lanka for Quality of Education in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings tables, 2022. Also, in terms of the overall ranking, it has been placed 4th in the country and 801 – 1000 globally.
President's May Day Message
The International Workers' Day comes at a time when the world's working community is facing its greatest challenge.
Troops Build Children’s Park in Kaddeikadu
Determined to provide equal opportunities to children of underprivileged families in the general areas of Kaddeikadu and Kevil in the Jaffna peninsula,
INS ‘Gharial’ arrives in Colombo
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) welcomed the visiting ship INS ‘Gharial’, a Landing Ship Tank of the Indian Navy at the Port of Colombo, in keeping with naval traditions, yesterday (29).
Navy donates blood to Vavuniya District General Hospital
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) organized a blood donation campaign and donated blood to the Vavuniya District General Hospital yesterday (28).
SLCG releases baby turtles
The Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Projects (CGTCP) released 1603 turtle hatchlings that hatched out from 1903 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island.
Army renovates Divulapitiya Hospital Ward
Sri Lanka Army completed renovation of the dilapidated COVID 19 Ward at the Divulapitiya District Hospital and formally vested it in the hospital authorities recently.
ANZAC Day, 107th War Hero Remembrance held at ‘Australia House’ in Sri Lanka
The commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day took place at the ‘Australia House’ yesterday (April 25).
KDU inaugurates Master’s Degree programmes for this year
Faculty of Graduate Studies of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced Master’s Degree Programmes for the year 2022 ceremonially.
Books presented to Defence Secretary
Chairman of the National Library of Sri Lanka Prof. Nanda Dharmarathna presented two books to the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne during a brief ceremony at the Defence Ministry today (22).
Met. Dept. forecasts rainy weather to continue
The prevailing rainy weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is likely to continue. According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met. Department at noon today (Apr 22), the prevailing showery conditions will enhance over the island.
New U.S. Ambassador meets State Minister of Defence and Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, Julie J. Chung paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Prof. GL Peiris and Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (April 20).
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Agaliya, Wakwella and Dodangoda bridges of Gin Ganga in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.
SL Navy’s coordinated operation seizes drugs worth over Rs. 6200 million
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) had seized a large haul of drugs in the southern seas off Dodanduwa in Galle, last evening (12 Apr). According to SLN media, a special operation conducted by the SL Navy in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, State Intelligence Service (SIS) and Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) seized a local multi-day fishing vessel with about 300kg of substance suspected to be heroin and about 25kg of drugs suspected to be crystal methamphetamine (ICE).
Army builds house for ex-LTTE combatant
A new house build by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) was gifted to an ex LTTE cadre recently. According to SLA media, the house built with army manpower and technical expertise was handed over to the beneficiary, Rasawallan Thaboruban of Mailaddy who was living without a proper house with his family.