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Navy cleans beach in view of ‘National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Week’
Putting its weight behind the ‘National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Week’, the Sri Lanka Navy had organized a beach clean-up programme at the Galle Face in Colombo, on Tuesday (17th September).
Australian delegation meets Secretary
An Australian delegation met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, for a discussion at the Ministry, today (18 September).
Wet weather to continue
Weather forecasts of the Met Department has predicted the prevailing wet weather to continue further.
Navy take hold of 04 suspicious fishing vessels at sea
Sri Lanka Navy ships patrolling in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) had detected 04 Sri Lankan multiday fishing vessels named ‘Danuji’, ‘SubaPathum 4’, ‘LakpriyaDehi’ and ‘Nalin 10’ engaging in fishing activities in waters belonging to the Maldives.
Sri Lankan ships return after ‘SLINEX 2019’
The two Sri Lanka Navy ships which left home shores to take part at the Sri Lanka - India Naval Exercise-2019, (SLINEX -2019) returned to the country during the weekend.
Members of the National Force for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes and members of the Maha Sangha including Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero meet Secretary Defence
Members of the National Organization for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes who are staging a protest apposite the Fort Railway Station in Colombo and a group of Members of the Maha Sangha led by Ven. Athuraliye Ratana met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General (Retd) Shantha Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry for a discussion, today (16 September).
RSF Challengers Sink Lion Hearts to Clinch the Second CPL T-10 Cricket Title
The Colombo Premier League -2019 (CPL T-10) Cricket Tournament held at the Rifle Green Grounds was organized by SLAF Station Colombo for the second consecutive year from 20th August to 10th September 2019.
Two injured in gas leak explosion
An explosion had occurred at a house at Mahavila Road in Dematagoda, Colombo 9 due to a gas leak, today (15 September).
‘Udarai Oba’ at the Nelum Pokuna today
‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza will be held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre, at 6.30 pm, this evening (14th September). The show, organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence will feature some of the top artists in the local musical arena.
Troops distribute plants of economic value to Northern communities
Putting their weight behind the country’s development drive towards achieving sustainable economic standards and adding strength to the national green drive, the Sri Lanka Army once again facilitated the distribution of a large number of plants with economic value among the people in Kilinochchi region, recently.
Mock operation launched in Colombo to free hostages held by terrorists
The ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike X- 2019’ Field Training Exercise saw one of its segments (mock operations) reach Colombo on Friday (13) after intelligence reports indicating an enemy terrorist infiltration at the Central Bank who had then begun to fire indiscriminately killing and wounding civilians.
‘Cormorant Strike X - 2019’ mock operation liberates civilian hostages from terrorist custody
Tri Forces troops launched a successful operation to free a group of Tourist Board officials held captive by a band of terrorists in a remote location along the Dambulla - Kurunegala main road during the ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike X - 2019’, Field Training Exercise (FTX) on Thursday (12 September).
Momentum gathers as ‘Udarai Oba’ draws closer
The eagerly awaited musical extravaganza ‘Udarai Oba’ will make its premiere at the Nelum Pokuna theatre at 6.30 pm on Saturday (14th September). The show, organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence will feature a host of top end artistes in the local entertainment scene.
Weather forecasts predict rainy weather
The wet weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is likely to continue according to forecasts of the Met Department.
Navy ships return home after foreign visit
The two Sri Lanka Navy ships that left home shores for a foreign visit returned to the Trincomalee port during the weekend (08th Sunday, September).
‘Palmyra Ingenuity - 2019’ showcases innovative products
With a view to encourage innovation and provide a platform to showcase such innovative products among the military personnel, school students, university undergrads and creative people in the Jaffna peninsula, Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J)- had organized an exhibition, recently.
KDU International Research Conference begins today
The 12th International Research Conference (IRC) of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced at the KDU auditorium in Ratmalana, today (11 September).
Chairperson of MoD SVU heads Press conference for ‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza
Chairperson of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU), Mrs. Sonia Kottegoda chaired a press conference held to make public aware of the ‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza aimed at raising funds for the establishment of a Vocational Training Centre (VTC) for Tri Forces, police and Civil Security Department personnel and their family members at the ministry conference hall today (10 September 2019).
Rupavahini Corporation brought under the purview of Defence Ministry
President Maithripala Sirisena issued a special gazette notification yesterday night (09 September) taking over the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) under the Ministry of Defence with effect from 09th September midnight.
Secretary visits Bangladesh Navy ship
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc made a visit to the visiting Bangladesh Navy ship 'Somudra Avijan' on yesterday evening (09 September).
PRESS RELEASE
Salaries and allowances paid to members of the Tri Forces and Police who were disabled or died as a result of acts of direct terrorist acts or combating terrorism while on duty at operational and non-operational areas during the war till the age of 55, to be paid to the dependents of the deceased personnel for life time and continued to be paid to the disable personnel for life.
‘Cormorant Strike - 2019’ mock operations result in the capture of terrorist gang
Another mock operation was conducted at Getambe in Kandy as part of the ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike - 2019’, Field Training Exercise (FTX), during the weekend (07).
Annual Feast of National Shrine of Our Lady in Matara held with naval assistance
The annual feast of the National Shrine of Our Lady in Matara, was held from 06th to 08th (September) with the participation of a large gathering of Catholic devotees. Sri Lanka Navy troops had rendered assistance to successfully conduct this Catholic religious ceremony, states Navy media.
‘Fox Hill Chess Fiesta 2019’ concludes with the acquaintance of War Heroes
‘Fox Hill Chess Fiesta 2019’, the first ever Inter-Institutions International Rating Team Chess Championship concluded with a grand Awards Ceremony held at the Sino - Lanka Friendship Auditorium (Nelum Pokuna) in Diyatalawa, last Monday.
Bangladesh Navy ship in Colombo
Making a four day goodwill visit, the Blangladesh Navy ship 'Somudra Avijan' arrived in Colombo on Saturday (07 September).