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''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.
French yacht in distress brought ashore by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy troops provided assistance to bring ashore a French yatch, which was in distress due to a technical fault in the Southern seas, on Saturday (04 October).
KDU 'Open Day' draws large crowd
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana, had its annual ‘Open Day’, today (06 October).
President graces STF Passing Out ceremony
President Maithripala Sirisena graced the Passing Out ceremony of the 76th basic course of the Special Task Force (STF), at the STF Training School in Katukurunda, today (05 October).
Christian ceremony held in view of 70th Army anniversary
A special Christian blessing ceremony was held in view of the 70th Army Day celebrations at the St. Mary's Church in Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04, on Friday evening (04).
Kotelawala Defence University ‘Open Day’ on Sunday
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in Ratmalana, popularly known as the ‘KDU’ will have its annual ‘Open Day’, tomorrow (06 October).