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SLAF Station Colombo organize 'A Friendly Nation for the Victory of Children' World Children's Day Celebration -2019
Celebrating the World Children’s Day, a special programme for children was held at the Rifle Green Grounds in SLAF Station Colombo, yesterday (01 October 2019)
Army flag blessing ceremony at ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’
As a precursor to the upcoming 70th Army Day celebrations, another flag blessing ceremony was held at the sacred ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’ in Anuradhapura, today morning (01 October).
Navy beach cleaning drive continues to gather steam
Continuing its commitment to protect the environment especially the coastal areas, the Sri Lanka Navy is carrying out a series of beach cleaning programmes throughout its naval command areas under a directive of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
Air Force assists backward school
As a part of their social service initiatives troops of the Sri Lanka Air Force in Vavuniya rendered much needed assistance to a backward school in the region, recently
Kilinochchi civilians treated to foreign cultural extravagance
Providing the local masses in Kilinochchi a rare treat of enjoying a foreign cultural experience, Sri Lanka Army troops in Kilinochchi facilitated a cultural show presented by the ‘China’s Hubei Traditional Music and Dance' cultural troupe, recently.
Navy cleans clogged bridges as Met Department forecasts more rain
The torrential downfalls that is being experienced during the past week due to the inclement weather condition has seen a rise in water levels in many rivers and temporary flooding in low lying areas.
Army 70th anniversary celebrations commence with religious ceremony at Dalada Maligawa
The Sri Lanka Army will be celebrating its 70th anniversary, next month (October).
Leadership training programmes for newly recruited graduate teachers
A series of five-day training programmes on 'Leadership, Positive Approaches and Attirudes' for newly recruited graduate teachers in the North and Eastern Provinces was conducted by Sri Lanka Army, recently.
Troops assist flood victims
The inclement weather experienced during the past several days had affected large parts of the country with flooding and landslides being reported from a number of places.
Navy assist people affected by bad weather
Responding to flooding reported across the country following the inclement weather, Navy relief teams consist of personnel from the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) and Diving Unit have been deployed for rescue and relief duties in Thawalama ,Baddegama, Udugama, Poddala , Imaduwa, Nagoda in the Galle district and Bulathsinghala, Walallawita in the Kalutara district as well as Akuressa in the Matara district.
CDS declares open relocated War Heroes Memorial Monument of Royal College
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne graced the ceremony to declare open the relocated War Heroes Memorial Monument of Royal College, Colombo at the school premises, today (23rd September).
New bicycles to Jaffna students
A group of needy students in Jaffna were presented with new bicycles during a ceremony held at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Saturday (21).
Troops clean herbal garden
A group of Sri Lanka Army soldiers attached to Security Forces Headquarters - West, responding to a request involved in a clean up programme to clean the 'Osu Uyana' (Herbal Garden) in Meegoda, on Thursday (19).
Wanni troops initiate social welfare projects
More than 300 civilians with visual impairments were benefitted by a special eye clinic organized by Army troops in Wanni, recently.
Navy brings ashore injured seaman
A Navy Fast Attack Craft (FAC) was dispatched to bring ashore an injured seaman onboard an oil tanker, on Thursday (19September). The FAC was rushed to retrieve the patient after information received from the International Ship and Port Facility Security(ISPS) unit of Colombo Port.
Navy cleans beach in view of ‘National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Week’
Putting its weight behind the ‘National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Week’, the Sri Lanka Navy had organized a beach clean-up programme at the Galle Face in Colombo, on Tuesday (17th September).
Wet weather to continue
Weather forecasts of the Met Department has predicted the prevailing wet weather to continue further.
Navy take hold of 04 suspicious fishing vessels at sea
Sri Lanka Navy ships patrolling in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) had detected 04 Sri Lankan multiday fishing vessels named ‘Danuji’, ‘SubaPathum 4’, ‘LakpriyaDehi’ and ‘Nalin 10’ engaging in fishing activities in waters belonging to the Maldives.
Sri Lankan ships return after ‘SLINEX 2019’
The two Sri Lanka Navy ships which left home shores to take part at the Sri Lanka - India Naval Exercise-2019, (SLINEX -2019) returned to the country during the weekend.
RSF Challengers Sink Lion Hearts to Clinch the Second CPL T-10 Cricket Title
The Colombo Premier League -2019 (CPL T-10) Cricket Tournament held at the Rifle Green Grounds was organized by SLAF Station Colombo for the second consecutive year from 20th August to 10th September 2019.
Two injured in gas leak explosion
An explosion had occurred at a house at Mahavila Road in Dematagoda, Colombo 9 due to a gas leak, today (15 September).
Troops distribute plants of economic value to Northern communities
Putting their weight behind the country’s development drive towards achieving sustainable economic standards and adding strength to the national green drive, the Sri Lanka Army once again facilitated the distribution of a large number of plants with economic value among the people in Kilinochchi region, recently.
Mock operation launched in Colombo to free hostages held by terrorists
The ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike X- 2019’ Field Training Exercise saw one of its segments (mock operations) reach Colombo on Friday (13) after intelligence reports indicating an enemy terrorist infiltration at the Central Bank who had then begun to fire indiscriminately killing and wounding civilians.
Weather forecasts predict rainy weather
The wet weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is likely to continue according to forecasts of the Met Department.
Annual Feast of National Shrine of Our Lady in Matara held with naval assistance
The annual feast of the National Shrine of Our Lady in Matara, was held from 06th to 08th (September) with the participation of a large gathering of Catholic devotees. Sri Lanka Navy troops had rendered assistance to successfully conduct this Catholic religious ceremony, states Navy media.