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Indian Air Force Chief meets State Minister of Defence
Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari called on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo today (May 02).
Landslide warning issued as widespread rains continue
Widespread rain is forecasted over the island with showers or thundershowers occurring at several places over most parts of the island after 2.00 pm, says the latest forecast issued (May 02) by the Met. Department.
Labour Day Message
On International Workers’ Day, it is important to recognize the significant role that the working people play in the economic progress of a country. In Sri Lanka, they have been a driving force behind the country overcoming challenges and leading the nation forward throughout history.
Met. Department issues Severe Lightening Warning
A severe lightning warning has been issued by the natural hazards early warning center of the Metrology Department.
SLCG releases more turtle hatchlings to sea
Another batch of sea turtle hatchlings was set free to their natural habitat by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) recently.
ANZAC Day remembrance held
The annual ANZAC Day (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) commemoration took place at the Jawatte Cemetery in Colombo 05 today (25 Apr).
SLAF Establishments Honoured with Standards
The ‘Standard’ is the paramount accolade a military establishment could receive in its life span. For the first time in the SLAF history, the ‘Standards’ were presented to 21 establishments and formations that have been in existence over 15 years and are engaged in operational and supporting duties either within or outside of an operational area. Standards are presented to the fighting formations, which include operational flying squadrons, operational regiment squadrons, and operational support formations.
SL Navy organized ‘Navy Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ held
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) organized ‘Navy Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ was successfully held off Galle Face in Colombo during the weekend (22 & 23 Apr). According to SLN media, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera graced the event as the chief guest.
President's Ramazan Message
Following the completion of fasting for one month, this year’s Ramazan festival is being celebrated by the devotees of Islam in a revived environment in the country. Undoubtedly this has brought contentment to the nation in its entirety.
We wish you a peaceful and prosperous Eid Al Fitr!
We wish you a peaceful and prosperous Eid Al Fitr!
Namibian DA pays farewell call on Sri Lanka Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché (DA) of the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia based in New Delhi, Brigadier General Titus Simon who completes his tenure, paid a farewell call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (April 20).
President graces glamorous ‘Bakmaha Ulela’ organized by Defence Ministry
Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival (Bakmaha Ulela) organized by the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex premises in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (19).
Defence top brass joins Ministry staff to partake in New Year sweetmeat table
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon along with the Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Mr. Sagala Rathnayake and the Defence Ministry Staffers gathered at the Ministry premises to partake in the New Year sweetmeat table at the invitation of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne and Ministry’s Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Mrs. Chithrani Gunaratne, today morning ( April 17).
President's New Year Message
The dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year subsequent to the transition of the Sun from the house of Pisces to Aries, is considered as an extremely momentous occasion by the Sinhala and Tamil communities in the country.
We wish you a peaceful and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year!
We wish you a peaceful and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year!
Maldivian Envoy meets State Minister of Defence
High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka H.E. Ali Faiz paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence in Sri Lanka Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (April 12).
New Addl. DG of Civil Security Department meets State Minister of Defence
Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana, the new Additional Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD) paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon today (April 12).
Air Force archers shine at National Archery Championship 2023
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) women archers took home several medals at the recently held 21st National Archery Championship 2023. According to SL Air Force media sources, the SLAF Women’s Team emerged top in the 70m Recurve Team event at the championship held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama on 06th April (2023).
Navy joins Kankasanthurai harbour facility expansion to commence new ferry service between Sri Lanka and India
The government of Sri Lanka launched a project for a passenger ferry service between the port of Kankasanthurai, Sri Lanka and Pondicherry, India to provide a more affordable and convenient mode of transportation. In support of this project, the Sri Lanka Navy has commenced facility expansion of the Kankasanthurai harbour, with a view to accommodate more traffic and provide better infrastructure.
Army riders clinch places at Magastota hill Climb
Several Sri Lanka Army (SLA) riders managed to enter the medals tally at the recently held Magastota Hill Climb race in Nuwara Eliya.
Rains predicted over several provinces while sun is directly above Sri Lanka
Rains are predicted over several places in the several Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces. According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Metrological Department showers or thundershowers are forecasted over Kandy, Nuwara-eliya, Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night as well.
State Minister commends students excelled at 07th
Navy Shooting National Championship
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon commended the school participants who had excelled at the 07th Navy Shooting National Championship.
Two deserving Jaffna families receive Army-built houses
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under Security Force HQ - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) completed construction of two new houses with the support of donors and vested them in needy families during simple ceremonies recently held at Thunnalai and Kattudai in Jaffna.
Seva Vanitha 'Avurudu Pola' held at the Ministry
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne visited the special 'Avurudu Pola' (Festival fair) organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry at the Ministry premises, today (10 Apr).
SLINEX-23 wraps up on successful note
The Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23 came to a successful conclusion in Colombo seas on 08th April 2023. Commenced on 03rd April, SLINEX -23 marked yet another milestone in the maritime cooperation between the two neighboring countries.