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Army flag blessing ceremony at ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’
As a precursor to the upcoming 70th Army Day celebrations, another flag blessing ceremony was held at the sacred ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’ in Anuradhapura, today morning (01 October).
IOM Chief of Mission meets Secretary
The Chief of Mission for Sri Lanka and Maldives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr. Sarat Dash made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, today (01 October).
Navy beach cleaning drive continues to gather steam
Continuing its commitment to protect the environment especially the coastal areas, the Sri Lanka Navy is carrying out a series of beach cleaning programmes throughout its naval command areas under a directive of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
Children’s Day Message
In any country in the world, the present young genaration is the key to preserve its furure prosperity and pride
Air Force assists backward school
As a part of their social service initiatives troops of the Sri Lanka Air Force in Vavuniya rendered much needed assistance to a backward school in the region, recently
Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism meets Secretary Defence
Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism, Mr. Paul Foleuy, accompanied by the Australian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, H.E. David Holley met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (30 September).
Kilinochchi civilians treated to foreign cultural extravagance
Providing the local masses in Kilinochchi a rare treat of enjoying a foreign cultural experience, Sri Lanka Army troops in Kilinochchi facilitated a cultural show presented by the ‘China’s Hubei Traditional Music and Dance' cultural troupe, recently.
Navy cleans clogged bridges as Met Department forecasts more rain
The torrential downfalls that is being experienced during the past week due to the inclement weather condition has seen a rise in water levels in many rivers and temporary flooding in low lying areas.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos
More than 100 people have died due to flooding caused by heavy rains in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, officials have said.
Army 70th anniversary celebrations commence with religious ceremony at Dalada Maligawa
The Sri Lanka Army will be celebrating its 70th anniversary, next month (October).
Leadership training programmes for newly recruited graduate teachers
A series of five-day training programmes on 'Leadership, Positive Approaches and Attirudes' for newly recruited graduate teachers in the North and Eastern Provinces was conducted by Sri Lanka Army, recently.
President intervenes to grant lifetime salary for disabled war heroes.
The Cabinet Memorandum submitted by President Maithripala Sirisena as the Minister of Defence, to grant lifetime salaries for disabled war heroes has been approved by the Cabinet.
China donates explosive detectors worth 750 million
The government of People’s Republic of China has donated several equipment including drugs and explosive detector worth Rs. 750 million to Sri Lanka.
Troops assist flood victims
The inclement weather experienced during the past several days had affected large parts of the country with flooding and landslides being reported from a number of places.
Representatives of disabled War Hero Organizations meet Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence
A group of representatives of the All Island War Heroes and Disabled War Heroes Association met the Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Anuradha Wijekoon, at the Ministry Auditorium, today (25).
Navy assist people affected by bad weather
Responding to flooding reported across the country following the inclement weather, Navy relief teams consist of personnel from the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) and Diving Unit have been deployed for rescue and relief duties in Thawalama ,Baddegama, Udugama, Poddala , Imaduwa, Nagoda in the Galle district and Bulathsinghala, Walallawita in the Kalutara district as well as Akuressa in the Matara district.
Members of the National Force for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes and Athuraliye Rathana Thero meet Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence
Representatives of the National Organization for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes, who are staging a protest apposite the Fort Railway Station in Colombo and Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero, met with Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence Mr. Anuradha Wijekoon at the Ministry of Defense Auditorium this evening (24 September).
CDS declares open relocated War Heroes Memorial Monument of Royal College
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne graced the ceremony to declare open the relocated War Heroes Memorial Monument of Royal College, Colombo at the school premises, today (23rd September).
Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike X- 2019’ concludes
'Cormorant Strike X - 2019’, the annual Field Training Exercise organized by the Sri Lanka Army saw its culmination with the ‘Critical Engagement’ being staged at Kuchchaveli in Trincomalee, on Monday (23rd September).
Tri Forces, Police and CSD musical bands felicitated
A felicitation ceremony was held at the Ministry Auditorium to appreciate and acknowledge the services of the Tri Forces, Police and Civil Defence Department (CSD) bands, musical and cultural troupes at the recently held ‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza.
New bicycles to Jaffna students
A group of needy students in Jaffna were presented with new bicycles during a ceremony held at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Saturday (21).
Troops clean herbal garden
A group of Sri Lanka Army soldiers attached to Security Forces Headquarters - West, responding to a request involved in a clean up programme to clean the 'Osu Uyana' (Herbal Garden) in Meegoda, on Thursday (19).
Wanni troops initiate social welfare projects
More than 300 civilians with visual impairments were benefitted by a special eye clinic organized by Army troops in Wanni, recently.
Navy brings ashore injured seaman
A Navy Fast Attack Craft (FAC) was dispatched to bring ashore an injured seaman onboard an oil tanker, on Thursday (19September). The FAC was rushed to retrieve the patient after information received from the International Ship and Port Facility Security(ISPS) unit of Colombo Port.
Mock operations to raid terrorists’ drug den
Troops involved in the ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike X-2109’, rehearsed several mock operations raiding drug distribution locations of terrorists, on Thursday (19).