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‘Cormorant Strike- 2019’ troops rescue ship and captives during first mock exercise

The Sri Lanka Army organized, Field Training Exercise (FTX), ‘Cormorant Strike - 2019’ which began at Minneriya on Tuesday (03 September) is in progress in the Eastern region.


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153rd Police Day celebrated

The Sri Lanka Police celebrated its 153rd ‘Police Day’, on 03rd September (2019).


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Defence Advisor of Pakistan HC calls on the Secretary

The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Sajjad Ali made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) Shantha Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP  VSV  USP ndc at the Ministry, today (04th September).


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Brexit: Boris Johnson defeated as MPs take control

Tory rebels and opposition MPs have defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law designed to prevent a no-deal Brexit.


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Australian counter people smuggling delegation meets State Minister and Secretary Defence for discussions

An Australian Government delegation led by Commander of Australia’s Joint Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders, Major General Craig Furini met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene for a discussion on counter people smuggling issues, at the Ministry, on 03 September (2019).


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‘Udarai Oba’ to raise funds for War Hero welfare project

‘Udarai Oba’, a musical extravaganza featuring a host of eminent local artists will be held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre at 06.30 pm on the 14th of this month (September 2019).


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KDU ‘International Research Conference’ to be held next week

The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) will hold its annual ‘International Research Conference’ (IRC) next week (11th & 12th September).


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“Exercise Cormorant Strike X – 2019” begins

The Sri Lanka Army organized “Exercise Cormorant Strike X – 2019” commenced today (03 September 2019).


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New Army Commander calls on Secretary

The newly appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd), WWV RWP RSP VSV  USP ndc at the Ministry, today (03rd September 2019).


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New Army Commander calls on State Minister

The newly appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva made a call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (03rd September 2019).


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Navy assists Indian fishermen in distress

Vigilant naval troops onboard a naval craft on patrol duties in the Northern seas had rescued four (04) Indian fishermen from a distressed trawler in seas off Kachchativu in Jaffna, on Sunday (01 September).


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Air Force contingent in MINUSCA conducts civil welfare programmes

The Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Contingent in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) had carried out several major Civil-Military Co-operation activities and drug donation programmes, during last month.


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Coast Guard educates Northern public on safety issues


A series of Life Saving Awareness programmes was conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard at several areas in Jaffna, last week.


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Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas battered by 'monster' storm

The most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean islands of the Bahamas since records began has torn roofs from buildings and caused severe flooding.


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Gajaba Supercross - 2019 thrills crowds at Saliyapura

'Gajaba Supercross - 2019', the Sri Lanka Army Gajaba Regiment organized motor rally got off to a rousing start at the Gajaba Regiment's race track in Saliyapura, Anuradapura, today (01 September).


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Secretary graces STF War Hero Commemoration ceremony

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc  graced the 35th War Hero Commemoration ceremony of the Special Task Force at STF Training School at Katukurunda, today (01 September).


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9th "Colombo Defence Seminar" concludes on a successful note

The 9th ‘Colombo Defence Seminar - 2019’, international conference which began on Thursday (29) at the BMICH, ended on a successful note on Friday (30). The two-day conference is the Sri Lanka Army’s flagship annual defence symposium and this year it was held for the ninth consecutive year.


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"Colombo Defence Seminar" enters second day

The flagship international conference of the Sri Lanka Army, "Colombo Defence Seminar 2019" enters it second and final day, today (30).


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President instructs to release lands without impeding national security

President Maithripala Sirisena instructed relevant officials to take steps to release lands without creating any hindrance to national security.


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Navy conducts events under ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ programme in Jaffna

Following His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena's ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ concept, programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy was held in Jaffna and its island sector from 23rd to 26th August 2019.


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Secretary Defence makes Opening Remarks at the “Colombo Defence Seminar – 2019”

The 9th “Colombo Defence Seminar – 2019” commenced at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, today (29th August 2019). President Maithripala Sirisena graced the opening session as the Chief Guest, held this morning.


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‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ special programme conducted in Delft Island

A special programme organized in parallel to the ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ (Let’s Stand Together for the Country) which is currently underway in Jaffna district was conducted in Delft Island yesterday (27).

 


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KDU Powerlifters emerge overall champions

Making their presence felt in the local powerlifting arena, the Powerlifting Team of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University emerged as the overall men’s champions in the “All Island Shakthi Open Powerlifting Competition -2019”, states KDU media. The competition was held on 11th &12th August at the Maithri Hall in Bandaragama.


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INSSSL holds monthly Security Salon

Another segment in the monthly Security Salons conducted by the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) was held at the Defence Ministry auditorium on, Tuesday (27th August).


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Adverse weather condition to continue

The prevailing adverse weather condition is expected to continue for the next few days according to a weather forecast issued by the Meteorology Department, this morning (28th August). The prevailing rainy conditions in the South-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent during the next few days.