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Second FPC contingent for UNIFIL left for Lebanon
The second batch bound for UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon left the island on Sunday (Feb 27). According to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) media sources, this batch of FPC that includes 2 Officers and 48 Other Ranks is Sri Lanka Army’s 13th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (FPC).
Indian Navy ship arrives at Trincomalee port
Indian Navy’s diving support vessel "INS Nireekshak" arrived at the Trincomalee port on Monday (Feb 28). Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) media says the visiting ship was accorded a traditional welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy upon its arrival.
Visit of United Nations Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations to SLAF aviation contingent MINUSCA
The Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) had hosted the visit of United Nations Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations, His Excellency Jean-Pierre Lacroix on his official visit to Sector East, (MINUSCA) on 25th February (2022), reports Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) media.
Maha Shivaratri Day Message
Maha Shivaratri is one of the major spiritual festivals in Hinduism, celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva. Hindu devotees have been worshiping Lord Shiva since time immemorial to receive blessings.
Army weightlifters qualify for Commonwealth Games
Two weightlifters of the Sri Lanka Army won a Gold Medal and the Bronze Medal at the ongoing International Weightlifting Championship - 2022 in Singapore and qualified to represent the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
Defence Secretary graces title presentation ceremony
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced the ceremony to present the honorary title of “Upadyaya” to venerable Welivitiye Sumana Nayaka Thero today (Feb 27).
Army builds new house for a mullaittivu school girl
23 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Troops to Build New House for School Girl.
KDU take part in 39th Architects Work and Trade Exhibition
The students of the ‘Department if Architecture’ belongs to the Southern Campus of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) took part in the most prestigious national exhibition, in Built Environment, for the second consecutive time, from Feb 24 to 27 at the BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 which is organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) .
Workshop on “Emerging Chemical Threats for National Security”
National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Conventions in Sri Lanka (NACWC) has planned to conduct a workshop on “Emerging Chemical Threats for National Security” at the Sappers Leisure Bay (SALEBA) Auditorium in the military establishment, Mattegoda on Mar 04.
National economic security is also important – Defence Secretary
The concept of ensuring ‘National Security’ isn’t merely the prevention of conventional warfare threats; it also exemplifies the prevention of unconventional warfare threats with the involvement of all stakeholders, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne yesterday (Feb 24).
NWSDB enters into an industrial partnership with KDU
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NWSDB Head Office in Ratmalana on Feb 23.
Procession carrying relics and Deegawapiya Stupa Crest Gem begins on March 2
The depositing of omniscient relics at Deegawapiya Stupa will be held at the Deegawapiya Raja Maha Vihara premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, on March 6.
Peripheral 28 Buddha Statues will be placed at Sandahiru Seya premises on 5 March
The procession carrying the sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues to be placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises will commence its journey at 9.00 am on Friday (Mar 4).
UNHCR Country Head meets Defence Secretary
The Head of Office in Sri Lanka of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Ms. Menique Amarasinghe, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 24).
SL Navy Commander meets Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan
Sri Lankan Navy Chief Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, met the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters on Feb 22.
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Delivers a Lecture at NDC
On the invitation of the Commandant NDC, His Excellency Gopal Baglay, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka delivered a lecture on the theme of "The Role of India in Managing Emerging Strategic Trends in the Indian Ocean Region" to the participants of the NDC Course No: 01.
More electric tricycles donated to war veterans
A program to award six electric tricycles and disability support kits to empower war heroes living in the North Western Province was held recently at Kurunegala Lichchavi Hall under the patronage of the Chairman, Ranavru Seva Authority (RSA) Maj. Gen. Nandana Senadheera (Retd).
Navy brings an ill fisherman ashore
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has brought an ill fisherman ashore for treatment, today (21).
SLCG releases 343 sea turtle hatchlings to sea
Coast Guard's Turtle Conservation Project releases 343 sea turtle hatchlings to sea
Teachers are the creators of the society - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said school teachers are shouldering a lion’s share in creating an intelligent and obedient future student generation for the nation-building process.
ANNUAL ‘CISM DAY’ RUN - 2022
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run which was organized this time by the Sri Lanka Air Force was flagged off this morning (20 February 2022) at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
157 'Maroon Berets' join Commando Regiment
A batch of 157 Commandos of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) was adorned with their prestigious insignia and 'maroon berets' at Uva-Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) yesterday (Feb 19) during a passing-out parade graced by Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva as the Chief Guest.
Censorship of a different kind
Having entered into a Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) with the LTTE in February 2002 brokered by the Norwegian government, the UNP-led United National Front (UNF) quickly realised the need to control dissemination of information relating to LTTE operations.
SLCG broadened their skills on oil spill response techniques
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has conducted an offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Mobile Cooperation Team of Japanese Coast Guard (MCT-JCG), yesterday (17).
SL and Australia discusses on regional interests
Assistant Secretary, Global Interests Branch of the Department of Defence, Australia, Tom Menadue met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 17).