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Naval Diplomacy
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Ranvijay’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a three-day visit on 14 Apr.
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 34 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
New hopes with New Year for War Heroes
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) while addressing the Defence Ministry staffers prior to the commencement of the work after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year stated today (Apr 19), we all must be determined to work efficiently and to extend our maximum contribution towards the government’s development process while ensuring the national security in accordance with the vision statement, “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.
Law enforcing agencies nab Cannabis worth over Rs. 26 million
During a special joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Mannar Police, three suspects were nabbed with 89 kilos of Kerala cannabis at the Muddalampiddi in Mulankavil yesterday (Apr 18).
Troops recovered remains of two reported missing in Welu Oya
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recovered the remains of father and his son today morning (Apr 16) reportedly went missing last evening while they were bathing at the Welu Oya in Haldummulla.
Roshan Abyesundara elevated to the next rank
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana promoted Leading Aircraftsman Roshan Abeysundara to the rank of Corporal yesterday (Apr 15).
Indian Navy ship arrives at Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Ranvijay’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a three-day visit yesterday (Apr 14).
The New Year message
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) on behalf of the Defence Ministry wishes all Sri Lankans a peaceful, happy, healthy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Army vested new home for a Jaffna family
The Sri Lanka Army-built new house in Grand Bazaar, Jaffna was vested in a deserving family during a brief ceremony of Hindu rites and rituals yesterday (April 12).
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 34 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
Army’s 'Kukuleganga Speed Climb 2021' Racing Spectacle concludes
Inaugural two-day-long 'Kukuleganga Speed Climb 2021', organized by the Sri Lanka Army Motor Sports Association (SLAMSA) and the Motor Racing Association of Sri Lanka (MRASL) concluded yesterday evening (Apr 11) at Kukuleganga.
Empowering ground operations
Aircraft are synonymous with a nation’s Air Force. However there are many other sections which work behind the scenes to augment the overall role and task of the Air Force. Today we discover the great but silent contribution of the SLAF Regiment (also referred to as the Rock Apes) the largest component of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Operating under the Directorate of Ground Operations, this command has 31 specialized regiment wings that have consistently enhanced the SLAF’s mission in achieving the overall national security objective.
An Airman sets a new swimming record
Airman Roshan Abeysundara of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has set a new record while swimming from Mannar to Danushkodi and returning within 28 hours, 19 minutes and 43 seconds, the SLAF said today (11).