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Army re-constructs collapsed swinging bridge at Matara
Sri Lanka Army troops are engaged in urgent repairs related to the damaged swinging bridge that connects the Pigeons Island with Matara town while undertaking the construction of the temporary alternative bridge.
Four foreign Navy ships arrive to Sri Lanka
Four ships belonging to the French, Bangladesh and Indian navies arrived at the Colombo and Hambantota ports making official visits on 08th and 09th (March 2022).
SL Air Force presents medical equipment to Akuressa Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over a Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) to the Akuressa District Hospital recently. According to SLAF media, the HHOT produced by the Air Force was presented to the Director of the Hospital Dr . M. Vidanapathirana on Tuesday (Mar 08).
Women's Day Message
Women play a pivotal role in the development of any society. They have in the past and in the present continue to rub shoulders with their male counterparts to uplift the living standards of fellow Sri Lankans be that in the paddy fields, factories, schools, hospitals or the battlefield. They have etched their contribution in the annals of this blessed land.
SL Air Force organized “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2022” successfully held
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) organized cycling race “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2022” was held for the 23rd consecutive year from 04th to 06th (March). According to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) media, the men’s race was held in three stages from 04th to 06th covering a distance of 412 km.
Defence Secretary lauds measures taken by BMVSS
to provide artificial limbs
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced the concluding ceremony of ‘Artificial Limb Fitment Camp’ conducted for war veterans and their families, organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA), at the Ragama Ranaviru Sevana today (Mar 07).
“Sayurala” attends MILAN-2022 naval exercise in India
Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) “Sayurala” took part at the MILAN-2022 multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy recently. According to Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) media, the 11th addition of MILAN was held at the Visakhapatnam Port and in the eastern seas of India from 25th February to 04th March.
SL Coast Guard to provide more training opportunities to Army and Air Force personnel
A team of surf lifeguard and pool lifeguard personnel of Coastguard, Army and Air Force were presented with certificates after successfully completing a lifeguard training programme at the SLCG Life Saving Training School (LSTS) in Balapitiya recently (Mar 05), reports Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) media.
Sacred relics deposited in the Deegawapiya Stupa today
The depositing of omniscient relics in the hemispherical dome of the Deegawapiya Maha Stupa was held in Ampara Deegawapiya Raja Maha Vihara premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, today (Mar 06).
28 Peripheral Buddha Statues of Sandahiru Seya unveiled today
The sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues were placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises in Anuradhapura amidst the religious blessings of Ven. Maha Sanga during a ceremony held under the patronage of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today evening (Mar 5).
Procession with peripheral 28 Buddha Statues left Na Uyana to Anuradhapura today
The religious procession carrying sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues scheduled to be placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises commenced its journey from Melsiripura Na Uyana Aranya Senasana today morning (Mar 4).
SLCG turns 12
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) proudly celebrates its 12th anniversary today (Mar 04).
Iranian Ambassador calls on Sri Lanka Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sri Lanka His Excellency Mr. Hashem Ashjazadeh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (March 03).
South African HC meets Defence Secretary
South African High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Sandile Edwin Schalk paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (March 03).
Procession carrying Deegawapiya sacred relics left
Sri Sambodhi Viharaya today
The procession carrying the sacred relics and the Crest Gem of the Deegawapiya Stupa left the Colombo Sri Sambodhi Viharaya amidst religious blessings of the Maha Sanga today morning (March 02).
Maha Shivaratri Day Message
Maha Shivaratri is one of the major spiritual festivals in Hinduism, celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva. Hindu devotees have been worshiping Lord Shiva since time immemorial to receive blessings.
Defence Secretary graces title presentation ceremony
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced the ceremony to present the honorary title of “Upadyaya” to venerable Welivitiye Sumana Nayaka Thero today (Feb 27).
KDU take part in 39th Architects Work and Trade Exhibition
The students of the ‘Department if Architecture’ belongs to the Southern Campus of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) took part in the most prestigious national exhibition, in Built Environment, for the second consecutive time, from Feb 24 to 27 at the BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 which is organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) .
Workshop on “Emerging Chemical Threats for National Security”
National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Conventions in Sri Lanka (NACWC) has planned to conduct a workshop on “Emerging Chemical Threats for National Security” at the Sappers Leisure Bay (SALEBA) Auditorium in the military establishment, Mattegoda on Mar 04.
National economic security is also important – Defence Secretary
The concept of ensuring ‘National Security’ isn’t merely the prevention of conventional warfare threats; it also exemplifies the prevention of unconventional warfare threats with the involvement of all stakeholders, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne yesterday (Feb 24).
NWSDB enters into an industrial partnership with KDU
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NWSDB Head Office in Ratmalana on Feb 23.
Procession carrying relics and Deegawapiya Stupa Crest Gem begins on March 2
The depositing of omniscient relics at Deegawapiya Stupa will be held at the Deegawapiya Raja Maha Vihara premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, on March 6.
Peripheral 28 Buddha Statues will be placed at Sandahiru Seya premises on 5 March
The procession carrying the sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues to be placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises will commence its journey at 9.00 am on Friday (Mar 4).
UNHCR Country Head meets Defence Secretary
The Head of Office in Sri Lanka of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Ms. Menique Amarasinghe, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 24).
SL Navy Commander meets Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan
Sri Lankan Navy Chief Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, met the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters on Feb 22.