Events
Austin Fernando enlightens NDC course participants
Mr. Austin Fernando recently delivered an informative lecture on a topic related to Geo - Politics and Strategy to the course participants of the National Defence College (NDC) that comprises Tri-Forces and Police senior officers.
Mankulam Students get Library Books through Army coordination
Students of Mankulam Maha Vidyalaya and Shanmugarathnam Primary school received a donation of library books through the coordination of the Sri Lanka Army in close cooperation with the donors of the Royal College.
SL Army Snipers adjudged ‘Best Team Work Award’ in
‘Sharp Blade-2023’ competition in China
The Sri Lanka Army snipers were awarded the Best Team Work at the ‘Sharp Blade-2023’ International Sniper Competition held in a training base of the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force in Urumqi, China during 9-16 July.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force delegation meets
Acting Defence Minister Tennakoon
A delegation of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) met the Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo Friday (21 Jul).
Turkish Ambassador meets Acting Defence Minister
Her Excellency R. Demet Sekercioglu, Ambassador of Turkey for Sri Lanka, made a courtesy call on Acting Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence today (Jul 21).
Community Service Project of SLAF Station Iranamadu
supports the needy civilians
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station Iranamadu providing support to low-income families in the area recently distributed essential dry ration packs to needy civilians and school uniforms for the children at the Primary School Kalmadunagar, Kilinochchi.
Defence Secretary graces ‘Colombo Open Archery International Tournament’
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne was the Chief Guest at the Colombo Open Archery International Tournament and world record attempt held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama yesterday (16).
Colombo Security Conclave 2023 Commenced Virtually
The quadrilateral security consortium, the Colombo Security Conclave, which is aimed to foster a comprehensive and interlocking security architecture in the South Indian Ocean Region held its 7th version virtually yesterday, (12 July 2023).
New Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force Appointed
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal RS Wickremeratne as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
New Air Force Chief pays courtesy call on the Defence Secretary
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa upon commencement of his new appointment paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry of Defence, yesterday (Jul 06).
New Air Force Chief pays a courtesy call on the State Defence Minister
Newly appointed Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence today (Jul 06).
Pakistan Defence Advisor makes farewell call on
The outgoing Defence Advisor of the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Muhammad Safdar Khan made his farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Jul 06).
A deserved family in Mullaittivu gets Army-built house
An Army-built new house was vested in recently for a deserving family in Valluwarpuram, Mullaittivu during a simple ceremony attended by Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu Major General M.K Jayawardena.
Army troops join Point Pedro beach cleaning project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops together with residents of Point Pedro cleaned the beach area of Sathkotai and Urani recently and removed piles of trash and environmental pollutants.
Vavuniya civilians get benefits through Army mediated health projects
Troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) responding to the request of the hospital authorities donated blood to the Blood Bank at Vavuniya District Hospital recently during arrangements made at the Army Field Hospital of the SFHQ-W.
Navy plants mangroves in eastern lagoon
Sri Lanka Navy personnel on Monday (Jun 26) organized a programme to plant 1000 mangrove plants in the lagoon area of Ullukkalei in Lankapatuna. This was carried out under the Navy’s mangrove conservation project encompassing all naval commands.
Acting Defence Minister attends National Industrial Exhibition
Acting Defence Minister Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended the final day proceedings of the National Industrial Exhibition at the BMICH today (June 25).
Bangladesh DSCSC Commandant meets Defence Secretary
The Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Bangladesh Major General Faizur Rahman met the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jun 22).
Acting Defence Minister visits Indian Submarine ‘INS Vagir’
Acting Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon made a visit to the Indian Navy Submarine ‘INS Vagir’ at the Colombo port on Wednesday (Jun 21).
International Day of Yoga - 2023
Every year International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Acting Defence Minister pays homage to Malwatu and Asgiri Chapters
Acting Defence Minister, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, paid homage to the Mahanayaka and Anunayaka Theros of the Malwatu and Asgiri Chapters and received religious blessings on Monday evening (19).
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Army troops plant Mangroves in Nanthikadal
Sri Lanka Army troops together with state officials, environmentalists and civilians planted mangroves in the Nanthikadal lagoon in Mullaittivu area recently coinciding with the ‘World Ocean Day’.
Army Chess players secure championship at DICF
The Sri Lanka Army team secured the Government and Mercantile Team category championship recently at ‘10th Damso International Chess Festival (DICF) 2023’, competed by over 500 male and female players from Sri Lanka and abroad.
Workshop for SAN PVE stakeholders
A workshop on prevention and Countering Violent Extremism for SAN PVE stakeholders was conducted at the Ministry of Defence recently.
Army uses Drones technology in Paddy Cultivations
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) while adhering to most modern and scientific practices elsewhere, used drone technology on experimental basis for spraying of insecticides and herbicides for Army paddy cultivations of 8.5 acres around the Army Headquarters complex in Sri Jayawardenapura recently for the first time.