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76th National Independence Day Celebrations Proudly Led by President
The 76th National Independence Day celebration took place with pride and grandeur at Galle Face Colombo, symbolizing a renewed commitment to “Let’s Build a New Country.” The event, chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was honoured by the presence of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Hon. Srettha Thavisin, and received greetings from world leaders, including His Holiness Pope Francis and King Charles III.
Let's Celebrate the 76th Independence Day with Pride
Let's Celebrate the 76th Independence Day with Pride
Submarine INS 'Karanj' arrives in Colombo
INS 'Karanj' - a submarine of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo today (03rd February 2024) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision of naval traditions.
Sri Lankan NCC cadets take part in Indian Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
A contingent of Sri Lanka National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets represented the country at the Indian Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, recently (Jan. 26). The Sri Lankan NCC contingent arrived in India at an invitation extended by the Director General of the Indian Cadet Corps.
Press release
The Cabinet has approved the Cabinet Paper No. 23/2527/603/061 dated 24.01.2024, on paying of salary and allowances to the dependents of deceased Tri-Forces personnel, who had retired from service on medical grounds owing to terrorist activities during active service in the war prior to 19.05.2009, those deceased prior to reaching 55 years.
Defence Secretary assesses 76th Independence Day ceremony preparations
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne personally assessed the readiness of the defence forces and the final arrangements for the upcoming 76th Independence Day ceremony at Galle Face today (Feb 2).
KDU gets a fully automated basic weapons training simulator
The Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) of the Ministry of Defence, officially handed over a fully automated weapons training simulator to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) recently.
State Minister visits Pakistan Naval Ship
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, visited the Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) Saif on Wednesday (Jan. 31). PNS Saif arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Jan. 30) on an official visit.
Sri Lanka Army Takes Swift Action to Mitigate Impact of Health Sector Strike
In response to the island-wide strike by trade unions in the health sector, the Sri Lanka Army deployed its troops to government hospitals across the country on today (1 Feb). This action, taken at the request of the Ministry of Defence and under the guidance of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, aims to ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential medical services to the public.
All set for 76th Independence Day celebrations
‘The 76th Independence Day celebration is an opportunity to share our values and customs with the world. All arrangements are set in place for the Independence Day Celebrations under the patronage of His Excellency the President Ranil Wickramasinghe at the Galle Face, Colombo on February 4, 2024’, said State Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Ashoka Priyantha today (Jan 31).
State Minister Tennekoon looks into the well-being of paratroopers injured during 76th Independence Day rehearsals
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon visited the Army Hospital and the National Hospital in Colombo to personally inquire about the well-being of Army and Air Force paratroopers who sustained injuries during 76th Independence Day rehearsals at Galle Face on Tuesday (Jan 30).
Defence Secretary visits paratroopers injured during
Independence Day rehearsals
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne visited the National Hospital and the Army Hospital to inquire into the condition of the paratroopers who were injured during a mishap at the 76th Independence Day rehearsals.
‘PNS Saif’ arrives on a formal visit to Colombo
Making a formal visit to Sri Lanka, the Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) Saif arrived at the port of Colombo today (Jan 30).
State Minister Tennakoon visits Royal Navy ship ‘HMS Spey’
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, visited the Royal Navy ship HMS Spey last evening (Jan. 29). HMS Spey arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday (Jan. 28) on an official visit.
‘HMS Spey’ arrives on a formal visit to Colombo
Making a formal visit to Sri Lanka, the Royal Navy ship ‘HMS Spey’ arrived at the port of Colombo on Sunday (Jan 28).
Forty-nine (49) Midshipmen set sail on their naval journeys as
commissioned officers in Trincomalee
In a poignant ceremony marked by a strong sense of duty and national pride, 49 midshipmen embarked on their naval careers as commissioned officers on 28th January 2024. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, was graced by the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
Army Troops Transform Galewela Public Ground
The newly renovated public ground in Galewela was officially handed over to the public in a simple ceremony on 21 January 2024. The event was graced by Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon, Acting Minister of Defence, Hon. Janaka Bandara Thennakon, Member of Parliament Matale District and Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army.
Successful Completion of Exercise 'Seagull' 2024
The Amphibious Training Exercise ‘Seagull’ commenced in the Northern Sea area at Palaitivu Island in the Jaffna peninsula from 08 to 11 Jan, involving Tri-Services troops in the area.
Sri Lanka Coast Guard's Phase I oil spill incident management
training program sets new standards
Sri Lanka Coast Guard recently concluded Phase I of its Oil Spill Incident Management Training Program, leaving an indelible mark of professionalism and excellence. The culmination of this training, held on 18th January 2024, at the Hambantota International Port, showcased the dedication and high standards achieved by the personnel.
As the premier think tank on national security in Sri Lanka, INSS stands as a beacon of intellectual exploration
“In the realm of national security, knowledge is not merely power; it is the bedrock upon which our safety and freedom vest." Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne expressed his views as the Chief Guest of the launching ceremony of ‘Defence Review-2023’ held at the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) in Battaramulla today (Jan 19).
Defence Secretary Chief Guest at 96th National Boxing Championship
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the closing ceremony of the 96th National Boxing Championship as the Chief Guest at the MAS Arena of Royal College Colombo, yesterday (Jan 17).
Australian new Defence Adviser pays courtesy call on
the Acting Minister of Defence
The Defence Adviser (DA) for the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka Colonel Amanda Johnston paid a courtesy call on the Acting Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, at his office in Colombo today (Jan 17).
State Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon appointed as Acting Minister of Defence
His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Switzerland yesterday (Jan 13) to participate in the 54th Annual Conference of World Economic Forum and the President will be on twelve day official visit.
State Minister Tennakoon sends off the Japanese Minister at BIA
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon sent off the Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Financial Services and Minister in charge of Overcoming Deflation of Japan, Hon. Suzuki Shunichi at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (Jan 12).