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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).
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.
KDU spreads its wings
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) signed a Document of Understanding with COMSATS University in Pakistan recently.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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...
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
Army assists in renovation work of Buddhist temples
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops have extended their engineering expertise and labour towards the renovation of several Buddhist temples in the Trincomalee, Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts which had remained in a state of neglect for some time.
Planting a tree also plants a hope
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in association with the Department of Coast Conservation planted over 200 mangrove saplings in Nadathivu Lagoon in Muthur recently.
SL wins two Bronze medals at 58th World Military Boxing Championship
Lance Corporal Sajeewa Nuwan of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Leading Aircraftwoman Gayani Kaluarachchi of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) won bronze medals at the 58th World Military Boxing Championship in Russia held recently in Moscow.
INSARAG Search and Rescue training course held
A Basic Search and Rescue General-Training Course was conducted at the Disaster Management Training Centre (DMTC) at Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station in Mullaitivu and its certificate awarding ceremony was held recently using the Zoom platform.
SLN and SLCG bring injured fisherman ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) brought an injured fisherman ashore from a multi-day fishing trawler on July 26 and directed to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for further treatment.
NBRO issues landslide warning for several areas
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued 'level 1' landslide early warnings for several areas in five districts which is valid until 7.00 p.m. today (Sep 27).
Sri Lanka Army’s yeoman service to achieve 50 pc vaccination
With the spread of COVID -19 pandemic around the world, scientists and medical experts are committed to finding a solution to eradicate the Coronavirus or at least to minimize its spread by strengthening the human immune system which will help to reduce the death toll and further transmission of the virus.
Cannabis worth Rs. 27 million nabbed from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized over 91 kilos of Cannabis during two special operations conducted in the seas off Walaipadu, Mannar and the adjacent beach area on Sep 24.
Ranaviru Seva Authority dedicated to transform war heroes to organic warriors
As a result of the 30-year ethnic conflict, many soldiers lost their lives while some lost their limbs. The Ranaviru Seva Authority was established to look into the well-being of war heroes. In an interview Maj. Gen. Nandana Senadeera (Retd), Chairman of the Ranaviru Seva Authority talks about its mission.