News
More turtle hatchlings released to sea by SL Coast Guard
More than 600 turtle hatchlings were released to sea on two separate occasions during last week by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG).
3rd SLN-USN Staff Talks & Joint Maritime Talks concluded on successful note
The 3rd edition of Navy to Navy Staff Talks between Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and United States Navy (USN), held at the Navy Headquarters over two days, terminated on a successful note on 23rd March 2022
SL Army Team secured Silver Medal in the PATS Competition - 2022
The Sri Lanka Army team participated in the 5th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition 2022 held from 3 - 13 March in Pakistan’s Army National Counter-Terrorism Center in Kharian and won a Silver medal.
5TH AIRMAN TO AIRMAN STAFF TALKS BETWEEN SLAF AND USAF CONCLUDE ON A HIGH NOTE
The 5th Airman to Airman Staff Talks (AAST) between the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the United States (USAF), assembled yesterday (22 March 2022) at Air Force Headquarters. The Sri Lankan delegation was led by Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Director Air Operations of SLAF and United States delegation was led by Air National Guard Assistant to Commander of the Pacific Air Force, Major General David Burgy.
SL Navy assists sailing boat in distress
Sri Lanka Navy troops rushed to assist a sailing boat in distress in seas south of Hambantota recently. According to Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) media, the sailing boat ‘Adamant II’ had set sail from Trincomalee to the Maldives on 19th March and en route had broken down after developing technical failure.
SLN nabs cannabis worth over Rs 12 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized 41 kilos and 540 grams of Cannabis at the Mampuri Beach, Norochcholai yesterday (22).
23 Division Troops Coach Youngsters
Awarding the first opportunity for students to receive Cricket coach training, 233 Brigade HQ of the 23 Division under the Security Force HQ - East spearheaded a coaching session at Vakarai Maha Vidyalaya on Tuesday (15).
Polish Defence Attaché calls on the Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi for Sri Lanka Colonel Radoslaw Grabski made a farewell courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry complex today (March 21).
Chess training workshop for Jaffna students
A workshop for Chess training, conducted by a well-qualified instructors of the Sri Lanka Army led by Head coach, Sanjula Ravinath was held in Tamil language for 62 students of 10 schools in Jaffna recently.
Organizational Membership agreement between KDU & BCS
The Faculty of Computing of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has established the Organizational Membership with the British Computer Society (BCS), the Charted Institute for IT.
Navy nabs cannabis worth over Rs.52 million from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 175 kilos of Cannabis during a special raid carried out in the seas off Oluthuduwai, Mannar yesterday (Mar 18).
Army Rowers Win Gold & Silver in Junior National Rowing Championship-2022
The Junior National Rowing Championship - 2022 concluded recently at the Diyawannawa Rowing Centre after three days of intense competitions.
Navy brings ashore an ill fisherman for treatment
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman and transfer him to hospital for treatment on the night of 16th March 2022. The fisherman was suffering from chest pain while aboard a local multiday fishing vessel which was about 24 nautical miles (approx. 44km) east of Hambantota.
Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maged Mosleh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Mar 16).
State Minister of Defence Assumes Office at Defence Ministry
State Minister of Defence Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa assumed office at the Ministry of Defence at Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (March 16) during a simple ceremony amidst religious blessings of the Ven. Maha Sangha.
Colombo Security Conclave, the 5th NSA-Level Meeting concludes in Maldives
The Fifth National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting hosted by the Republic of Maldives was successfully held on 09 and 10 March 2022 with the participation of the delegations of the founding members of Colombo Security Conclave: Maldives, India and Sri Lanka and the newest member of the Conclave, Mauritius. Delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers.
SLCG gains more skills
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted a collaborative programme to provide training on Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) handling with the assistance of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) recently.
Invoking of religious blessings on SLAF Flags
The Flag Blessing ceremony of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was held on Mar 10 at the ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’ premises in Anuradhapura in line with the 71st SLAF anniversary celebrations.
Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet of Indian Navy meets Army and Navy chiefs
The Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet of the Indian Navy, Rear Admiral Sameer Saxena called on the Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva and Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne on separate occasions at the Army Headquarters and the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (Mar 10) respectively.
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.