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Sandahiru Seya treasures deposited amidst religious blessings
Turning a new chapter in the annals of Sri Lankan history, the depositing of treasures and sacred relics at the Sandahiru Stupa Square Chamber was held auspiciously amidst the religious blessings of maha sanga at the Stupa premises in the sacred city of Anuradhapura today (Mar 28).
Sri Lanka Army Parachutists showcase their skills on Pakistan Day
The Sri Lanka Army's Special Force parachutists displayed their skills with the Pakistan's Armed Forces during the Pakistan Day celebrations held recently in Islamabad, Pakistan.
“Impact of Port City to National Security of Sri Lanka”
A press release issued by Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) pertaining to the Public Lecture on "Impact of Port City to National Security of Sri Lanka" is as follows:
The Russian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Yury Materiy met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Ministry today (Mar 26).
Offering of treasures for ‘Sandahiru Seya’ Square Chamber
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the DP Jayasinghe Group of Companies Dr. Dilshan Jayasinghe handed over an array of treasures to be deposited at the sacred Sandahiru Seya today (Mar 26).
INSS Public Lecture on 'Impact of Port City to National Security of SL'
A Public Lecture on "Impact of Port City to National Security of Sri Lanka" organized by Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) was conducted today (Mar 26) at the INSS, Battaramulla.
SLCG focusing to enhance maritime law enforcement capabilities
UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme Senior Instructor Craig Lunn held discussions on the UNODC sponsored training courses scheduled to be commenced at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Advance Training Centre (ATC) in Mirissa within the year 2021, during a meeting had with the SLCG Director General Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake recently.
SLA gifts stationary packs for students
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) gifted school accessories for 50 Mullaithivu students at the Mannankdal Tamil Primary school during a recently organized function in keeping with the civil-military projects.
Trusted wings of hope and combat support
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) proudly celebrated its 70th anniversary recently amidst much grandeur. In this backdrop, today we discover one of the squadrons whose pilots and crews have done a tremendous task to augment the combat operations of the SLAF.
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Navy SVU launched tree planting programme
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) launched a command-wise tree planting campaign on the sidelines of the International Day of Forests.
Navy nabs cannabis worth over Rs. 71 million
During a special operation conducted at Veththalakerni in Jaffna yesterday (Mar 22), the Navy managed to apprehend 02 suspects for transporting about 239kg and 850g of Kerala cannabis by a tipper truck.
Treasure collection for Sandahiru Stupa ends on 27th
Devotees are now arriving at the Sandahiru Stupa in response to the recent announcement signifying the arrangements set up to collect treasures since the plans are afoot to deposit those at the Sandahiru Stupa Square Chamber.
SLGGA flag pinned on Defence Secretary
The Western Province Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Girls Guide Association (SLGGA) Mirani Dissanayake pinned the SLGGA’s 104th year celebration flag on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Ministry, today (Mar 22).
SLN’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), with effect from March 21, 2021.
Army rescues Passara bus accident victims
Sri Lanka Army troops and medical assistants rescued the injured passengers those trapped following a bus veered off the road and crashed into a precipice along Badulla- Bibile road in Passara yesterday (Mar 20).
Defence Secretary inspects Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) inspected the work in progress of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda today (Mar 21).
Army donates blood in a life-saving humanitarian project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) donated blood at the Army Base Hospital in Kilinochchi for regional civilian patients admitted to Kilinochchi hospitals under purview of the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) recently.
Housing dreams come true under ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ project
Two new houses constructed utilizing ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ funds along with the military labour involvement were vested on two war veterans in a bid to appreciate their gallant service rendered to the motherland, during a brief ceremony held at the Wewahamanduwa in Mathara today (Mar 20).
Offering of treasures for ‘Sandahiru Seya’ Square Chamber underway
Ven. Angulgamuwe Ariyananda thero of the Na Uyana Aranya Senasana handed over an array of treasures to be deposited at the sacred Sandahiru Seya today (Mar 19).
Sri Lanka and Pakistan Armies join Ex 'Shake Hands 1' at Saliyapura
Symbolizing long-standing bilateral and friendly relations, the Sri Lanka Army and Pakistan Army troops began a bilateral Exercise - 'Shake Hands - 1' recently at Saliyapura Gajaba Regimental Headquarters premises.