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SL and Australia discusses on regional interests
Assistant Secretary, Global Interests Branch of the Department of Defence, Australia, Tom Menadue met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 17).
50 new military nurses to begin services at Mil Hospitals
Sri Lanka Army-produced 50 nurses on completion of the three-year long professional Diploma training course in general nursing at Anuradhapura Military Nursing School (MNS) received their caps during the capping ceremony held recently at Anuradhapura Central College Auditorium.
Fourth Colombo Naval Exercise – 2022 concludes
The fourth Colombo Naval Exercise – 2022 (CONEX 22) conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy drew to a successful conclusion on Monday (Feb 14). According to Navy media sources the exercise commenced on the 12th (Feb).
SLAF undertakes paddy harvesting for low income farmer community
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has initiated a paddy harvesting project recently for the low income farmer community in order to increase their earnings by reducing the cost of harvestings.
KDU collaborates with Turkish Aircraft Industries Corporation
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) envisioning to explore the avenues of cooperating in the aeronautical engineering field, conducted the initial round of formal discussion online with the participation of Sri Lankan envoy in Turkey, His Excellency Mohamed Rizvi Hassen today (14 Feb) to establish a collaboration with the Turkish Aircraft Industries Corporation (TAI).
Japanese Coast Guard and JICA to evaluate SLCG’s oil spill response skills
A delegation comprised of Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte yesterday (Feb 13) in order to discuss initial planning for oil spill exercises scheduled to be held from Feb 14 to 25 this year.
New Pakistan’s HC held discussions with Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (February 11).
Foreign Minister lectures NDC course participants
Foreign Minister Hon. Prof. GL Peiris delivered a lecture on ‘The Armed Forces, Human Rights Law and Geneva Process’ at the National Defence College (NDC) yesterday (10).
SLCOMM inaugurates 5th Annual Academic Session
The inaugural programme of the fifth annual academic session of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) commenced at the Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya yesterday (Feb 10).
“Kapruka Ranaviru Pranama 2022” - Coconut saplings to War Heroes
In parallel with the 74th Independence Day celebrations the inaugural ceremony to distribute 5000 coconut saplings among war heroes was held at the Ranaviru Village in Dompe, Keragala in the Gampaha District. The island wide programme is organized jointly by the Coconut Cultivation Board and the Ranaviru Seva Authority.
Russian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Yuri Materiy, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 09).
The 74th Independence Day was celebrated with pride
The 74th Independence Day was celebrated with pride under the theme of 'An affluent tomorrow and prosperous motherland with challenges overcome' at the Independence Square, Colombo today (Feb 4).
Rs. 10 million worth Electric Tricycles presented to differently able War Heroes
A group of differently able War Heroes of Tri Forces was presented with 50 Electric Tricycles in view of the forthcoming 74th Independence Day celebrations.
Navy foils another drug smuggling attempt in international waters
In a special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in coordination with Sri Lanka Police and intelligence agencies, another drug-carrying foreign vessel was intercepted in international waters south of Sri Lanka on 26th January 2022. This foreign multiday fishing trawler, remaining on high seas with a view to transfer the consignment to a local fishing vessel, had jettisoned about 200kg of heroin into sea, when it was approached by the Navy. During further search of the vessel, the Navy managed to recover about 250g of heroin and a satellite phone. Accordingly, the Navy nabbed 09 foreign suspects aboard in connection to this racket. The apprehended suspects along with the foreign vessel were brought to the port of Colombo for further investigations today (03rd February). The coordinated operation paved the way to thwart the influx of another large quantity of illegal drugs to the country.
Nigerian Defence Adviser calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Adviser of the Nigerian High Commission for Sri Lanka, Commodore Anthony Victor Kujoh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 2).
Defence Secretary witnessed Independence Day rehearsals
Defence Ministry Secretary and Secretary to State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management Gen. Kamal Gunaratne reviewed the rehearsals of forthcoming Independence Day parade at the Independence Square, Colombo today morning (Feb 2).
Turkish Military Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Military Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey for Sri Lanka, Colonel Can Gokcen Gokkaya paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 2).
Army-manufactured innovative Unicob - MRAPV unveiled
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has manufactured a Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle (MRAPV), 'Unicob' which is built with a Diesel powered six cylinder engine.
All set for 74th Independence Day celebrations
All arrangements are set in place for the 74th Independence Day Celebrations under the patronage of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Independence Square, Colombo on February 4, 2022, said Minister of Irrigation, State Minister of National Security and Disaster Management and State Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa today (31).
HIGHEST NUMBER OF OFFICERS IN THE HISTORY OF SLAF COMMISSIONED AT SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE
It was a moment of utmost pride and glory for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the Commissioning and Wings Parade this morning (29 January 2022) of the No. 59, 61, 62, 63, 64 Intakes of Officer Cadets, No. 13 14, 15, 16 Lady Officer Cadets Intakes, the No 34th and No 35th Kotelawala Defence University Intakes comprising of a total of 153 Male Officers and Lady Officers which is the highest in history.
Foundation laid for new state of the art SLAF Hospital
Foundation stone was laid for a new state of the art hospital for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (Jan 27).
Chanting of ‘Jaya Piritha’ concludes with Alms Giving
The chanting of Jaya Pirith presided over by Ven. Maha Sangha including Maha Nayaka and Anu Nayaka theros on Wednesday evening (26), to invoke blessings on the country, its people, fallen war heroes and differently-able war veterans and to get the country rid of current pandemic spread, came to an end following an alms-giving at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today morning (27).
‘SPEAT Force’ introduced for Prisons to thwart corruption and misconduct
- Defence Secretary
‘Sri Lanka Prisons Emergency Action and Tactical Force’ (SPEAT Force) was introduced to thwart corruption and misconduct in Prisons and to control such issues in a more transparent approach said the Defence Secretary ...
Plans are afoot to destroy illegal drugs soon after seizure – Defence Secretary
New laws will be introduced to destroy illegal drug hauls in front of a judicial officer immediately after the seizure while retaining a sample for legal proceedings, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (25 Jan).
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Navy seizes heroin valued over Rs. 3300 million
A special operation conducted by the Navy in international waters south of Sri Lanka, led to intercept a local fishing trawler carrying over 330kg of heroin (including packages), with a gross street value of over Rs. 3300 million. The operation also made way to the apprehension of 11 local suspects and another local fishing vessel in connection to this illegal act. The two arrests were made on 17th and 22nd January 2022, as an extension of Navy’s anti-drug operations.