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It has been reported to me certain state institutes and individuals had used the circular bearing PS/SP/SB/C/14/2019 issued by me on April 23, 2019 in order to ensure the security at State Institutions and other venues with national importance following the Easter Sunday attacks, to mislead the public on an imminent security threat.
Deputy Chief of US Mission meets Secretary
The Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Colombo, Mr. Martin T Kelly 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 (22nd October
Naruhito: Japan's emperor to ascend throne in ritual-bound ceremony
Japan's Emperor Naruhito is set to formally ascend the throne in an elaborate ceremony on Tuesday.
‘Galle Dialogue- 2019’ International Maritime Conference begins in Colombo
The ‘Galle Dialogue- 2019’, the 10th Annual International Maritime Conference of the Sri Lanka Navy commenced in Colombo, today (21st October).
President leaves for Japan to attend the Enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor
President Maithripala Sirisena left for Japan this morning (21) to attend the Enthronement ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito.
''Galle Dialogue 2019'' begins tomorrow
Sri Lanka Navy's flagship international Maritime conference, the "Galle Dialogue 2019" is set to begin at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, tomorrow (21st October).
Educational and livelihood assistance to families of former combatants
A group of children of former LTTE combatants were provided with educational assistance at a ceremony organized by the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), on Friday (18 th October).
Army handover 150.15 More Acres in Kilinochchi to public without Compromising Security Interests
Making his first visit upon his assumption as the Army Chief, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army attended a brief ceremony at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), to formally release one more land amount of 150.15 acres, State and private, today morning (18 October).
President declares open Jaffna International Airport
Turning a new page in the country’s aviation history, President Maithripala Sirisena declared open the Jaffna International Airport (JIA) in the presence of Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, today (17 October).
Secretary leads delegation to 6th Joint Working Group Meeting on People Smuggling and Transnational Crime in Australia
The 6th Sri Lanka - Australia Joint Working Group Meeting on People Smuggling and Transnational Crime was held in Canberra, Australia on the 11th October (2019).
Coastguard conducts lifesaving awareness programmes for Southern communities
A series of life savings and drowning prevention awareness workshops for civilians and school children in the Southern region was conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), recently.
President instructs to provide maximum security to Presidential candidates
The National Security Council headed by President Maithripala Sirisena today (15) decided to provide maximum security to all the candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Presidential election.
Notify The Public Not To Get Misled By Rumours
There was a rumour spreading, about a bomb in Keppetipola Maha Vidyalaya at Miriswatta in Gampaha and in St. Mary's Church at Mattakkuliya in Modara in the morning today (16th October).
“Galle Dialogue 2019” to be held this month
The Sri Lanka Navy’s flagship annual international maritime conference, “Galle Dialogue” will be held in Colombo on 21st and 22nd of this month (October).
Rainy weather likely to continue further
The prevailing wet weather is likely to continue for the next few days.
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys 110,000 rescuers after worst storm in decades
More than 110,000 people are taking part in search and rescue operations after Typhoon Hagibis struck Japan on Saturday.
Navy engages in cleaning beaches in Southern Naval Area
As another extension of Navy's beach cleaning effort, several beach areas Southern area were cleaned by the SL Navy, today (12 October 2019).
Sick fisherman brought ashore for treatment
A local fisherman who had fallen sick while at sea was brought ashore for treatment with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on Thursday (10 October) According to Navy media, the fisherman had left for fishing onboard a fishing trawler named, ‘Sachen Putha 1’ from the Negombo fisheries harbor, last week (04)
70th anniversary Army Day parade held at Galle Face
The main ceremonial parade of the 70th Army Day conducted at the Galle Face promenade saw a column of two thousand troops, dressed in their respective regalia march proudly with their regimental flags and present salute to their Commander.
Sri Lanka Army turns 70
The Sri Lanka Army is celebrating its 70th anniversary, today (10 October).
Chinese Vice Minister of Cyberspace Administration meets State Minister
A Chinese delegation led by the Vice Minister of Cyberspace Administration of China, H.E. Yang Xiaowei, met the State Minister of Defence and Minister of Mass Media, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry on Wednesday (09 October).
Coastguard conducts lifesaving training together with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) – Australia
A four-day lifesaving training programme was conducted by Sri Lanka Coast Guard in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Life Saving (SLLS) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) – Australia and the Sri Lanka Navy, recently.
Simulated Maritime Search and Rescue operation using SLAF helicopter
A simulated Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operation, utilizing a MI 17 trooper version helicopter was carried out by the Sri Lanka Air Force in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Navy, on Monday (07 October).
White House 'will not co-operate with impeachment inquiry'
The White House has officially refused to co-operate with the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
Sri Lanka Navy assists the annual feast of kaluwella St.Mary's church in Galle on 5th Oct 2019.
Under the directives of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva and with the supervision of Commander Southern Naval Area, annual feast of kaluwella St.Mary's church was successfully conducted with the participation of many naval personnel of Southern Naval command.