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Sri Lankan Contingent Participates as Observers in Russian
'Exercise Zapad (West) 2021'

Members of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces were among participants in the annual strategic-level 'Exercise Zapad (West) 2021' of the Russian Armed Forces, held in Russia during 10- 17 September 2021 with the participation of military personnel from 17 countries, either as participants or observers.


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Indian Army's Largest Contingent of Sportsmen Arrives for Friendly Encounters

Ushering in a new chapter of sporting interests and sound bilateral ties and co-operation between sportsmen of both Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army, the largest ever contingent of 61 sportsmen of the Indian Army under the 'Army to Army Sports Exchange' project arrives in Sri Lanka early next week to participate in friendly Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball and Cricket tournaments with their counterparts in the Sri Lanka Army.


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Undaunting courage in the face of Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has spread to every corner of the world by affecting not only human lives but the lives of animals too. It has made a huge impact on almost every sector of the country: agriculture and livestock, sports, technology, manufacturing, welfare, etc.


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Army troops donate blood to Jaffna Teaching Hospital

Sri Lanka Army troops organized a blood donation campaign at 552 Brigade Headquarters in Iyakachchi recently to replenish blood stocks in the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.


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Japan Lanka Friendship Association donates
2 fire vehicles and an ambulance to the SLAF

The Japan Lanka Friendship Association yet again made a generous donation to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters this evening (05 October 2021). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana graced the ceremony where the SLAF received two (2) Fire Vehicles and an Ambulance.


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Firearm licence renewal dates for 2022

The Defence Ministry has informed of dates for renewal of firearm licence for the year 2022.


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Navy commences planting mangrove in Jaffna Peninsula

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) planted mangrove saplings in Kilali Lagoon recently while aiming to conserve mangrove and prevent coastal erosion in the lagoons of the Jaffna Peninsula.


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Navy nabs a suspect with 1064 kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Norochcholai

Sri Lanka Navy seized about 1064kg of smuggled dried turmeric, hidden in a fishing hut, during a special operation conducted at the beach of Norochcholai today (04th October 2021). The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect from the location.


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Sri Lankan and Indian Armies in Ex ‘Mithra Shakti’

A contingent of 120 Indian Army troops arrived at Mattala International Airport recently to participate in the 8th consecutive joint Exercise (Ex) ‘Mitra Shakti’ between Sri Lanka and India from October 03 to 17.


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Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle is now on parade for veneration

The ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’’ of Sandahiru Stupa will arrive at the ancient Kiri Vehera premises situated in Kataragama tomorrow (Oct 5).


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State Intelligence Service turns 80

The State Intelligence Service (SIS) celebrated its 80th Anniversary in a simple ceremony on Oct 01, 2021 under the auspices of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) gracing as the Chief Guest and the ceremony was held in keeping with COVID-19 health guidelines.


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KDU spreads its wings

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) signed a Document of Understanding with COMSATS University in Pakistan recently.


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Japanese navy ships arrive in Colombo

Three destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) had arrived in the country today (Oct 02). According to Navy media, the trio of ships named KAGA, MURASAME and FUYUZUKI had arrived at the port of Colombo making an official visit.


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SRIMED Contingent in South Sudan awarded Medals

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were awarded medals in a brief event organized at South Sudan-based hospital premises recently.


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Navy warship ‘Jayasagara’ completes service in the Navy

The decommissioning ceremony of Navy ship SLNS ‘Jayasagara’ was held at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on Thursday (Sep 30).




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Armoured Troops after 12 Years Begin Field Firing Training Sessions

A group of 15 Officers & 130 Other Ranks who followed the Armoured Young Officers’ Course, Professional Armoured Fighting Vehicle Gunner Operator Course and the Basic Gunner Operator Course during the years 2020 and 2021 after absence of more than 12 years had the chance of resuming residential field firing sessions for two days (21-22 September) at Sri Lanka Air Force field firing range in Kalpitiya.


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Ranaviru Seva Authority scholarships benefit 17000 children

The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) was established with the aim to promote the welfare of disabled members of the armed forces and police, and also the families of fallen war heroes. Among its many welfare programmes the RSA pays special attention to uplift the educational standards of the children of war hero families.


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Our children are the future of the nation - President

In the face of the current global pandemic, the restrictions imposed on the imagination of the entire generation of children and their world are many. The
school classroom and the playground are still at a distance from our children...


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Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike XI- 2021’ concludes

'Cormorant Strike Xl - 2021’, the annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) organized by the Sri Lanka Army concluded on a successful note in Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee, on Wednesday (Sep 29).


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Defence Secretary delivers Guest Lecture at UNODC Workshop for Prison officials

The conduct of prison officials makes the difference between the incarcerated drug lords and underworld gangsters in prisons to continue operating their networks from within prisons or put a stop to all their sinister operations.


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International Maritime Boundary Line meeting between Sri Lanka-Indian navies held virtually

The 31st International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the navies of Sri Lanka and India was held on a virtual setting at the Light House Galley, Colombo today (29th September 2021).


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Jaffna Teaching Hospital receives medical equipment from SLAF

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over a consignment of medical devices to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital in a bid to brace ongoing COVID-19 treatments recently.


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Press Release

The news circulating on social media platforms and electronic media sources stating a likely terror attack on Sri Lankan Churches was based on basic information which is neither analyzed nor confirmed by the respective authorities.