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SLN brings another Heroin loaded vessel ashore
The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) seized foreign vessel carrying another narcotics haul of ……kilos and …..grams, was brought to Colombo Harbour this morning (Sep 18).
Met. Dept. warns of strong winds and lightning amidst thundershowers
The Meteorology Department announced showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka and Maldives, His Excellency Hussein El Saharty paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Sep 17).
CSD turns 15 today
The Civil Security Department (CSD) which has enormously contributed to the country’s economy through its agriculture projects is celebrating its 15th anniversary today (13 Sep).
All avenues for illegal activities crippled – Defence Secretary
The present government since its emergence to power in 2019, has crippled all avenues of social threats posed in the face of organized crimes, drug smuggling, underworld activities and extortion through the combined efforts of top level state-run defence agencies under the guidance of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as stated in the policy framework, ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Sep 9).
Though the pandemic is continuing, we must reach country’s development goals – Defence Secretary
Though the pandemic is continuing, we must always work towards reaching our development goals with stability, which is achieved ensuring national security, without endangering our country at peril, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Sept 9).
Navy led joint operation nabs foreign fishing vessel carrying Rs. 3,100 million worth heroin
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arriving at the Colombo Harbour conveyed His Excellency the President’s appreciation to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), the Sri Lanka Police and the Intelligence Services for arresting a foreign fishing vessel ....
Exercise - Cormorant Strike XI - 2021’ begins
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) organized Tri-Service Field Training Exercise, ‘Exercise - Cormorant Strike XI - 2021’ commenced at Minneriya yesterday (Sep 03).
Newly appointed Russian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché to the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka Col. Aleksei A.Bondarev, made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry complex today (Sep 3).
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Defence Secretary meets the Secretary of the Russian Security Council
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) met the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Platonovich Patrushev during an official visit to Russia, recently (Aug 26).
SLAF distributes more HHOT units to treat COVID-19 patients
Continuing the manufacturing of social healthcare oriented apparatuses, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over two more Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units (HHOT) to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital and National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Angoda yesterday (Aug 31).
Donation of blood saves lives
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a blood donation programme at the Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya in a bid to fulfill the blood requirements of key hospitals yesterday (Aug 31).
Army established first ICC at Vipassana Meditation Centre for Buddhist monks
Sri Lanka Army troops established the first Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) at the International Vipassana Meditation Centre in Colombo for treatment of COVID-19 affected Buddhist monks and vested in the Maha Sangha yesterday (Aug 30).
Army’s Dulan Kodithuwakku wins Bronze Medal in Javelin Throw
Sri Lanka Army’s Corporal Dulan Kodithuwakku secured a Bronze Medal in the Javelin Throw - F 64 event yesterday (Aug 30) at Paralympic Games 2020 in Tokyo.
SLN nabs over Rs. 2321 million worth heroin
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 290 kilos and 200 grams of heroin from a multi-day fishing trawler along with five suspects during a special raid conducted in the high seas, and reportedly the vessel with heroin and suspects were carried ashore today morning (Aug 31).
Army’s Dinesh Priyantha sets a world record in Tokyo Paralympics 2020
Sri Lanka Army’s Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha Herath setting a World Record with a distance of 67.79 metres in the Javelin Throw event won the Gold Medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Military nabs over 325 kilos of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Police nabbed about 183 kilos and 715 grams Kerala cannabis haul during a special raid carried out at the Murungan, Panniwettuwan roadblock in Mannar recently.
Defence Secretary reviews Sandahiru Seya project
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arriving at the Sandahiru Seya construction site in Anuradhapura reviewed the progress of scheduled work of various related projects today (Aug 29).
SLAF hands over another HHOT unit to Galgamuwa Ranaviru Upahara Base Hospital
Continuing its social healthcare oriented work, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over another Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) to Ranaviru Upahara Base Hospital, Galgamuwa yesterday (Aug 28).
Defence Secretary received 300,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses from China at BIA
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd.) officially received a consignment of 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine meant for Sri Lankan Armed Forces from the Chinese Defence Attaché in Sri Lanka Senior Colonel Wan Dong at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake today (28 Aug).
Army expands wards facilities at Colombo South Hospital
Sri Lanka Army completed the establishment of three more new wards with 250 beds at Colombo South Teaching Hospital following the Presidential directives and vested in health authorities yesterday (August 26).
SL military to receive 300,000 Sinopharm vaccine from
People's Republic of China
Following a request made by the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd.) to the Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe, during his official visit to Sri Lanka in April this year, the Ministry of National Defence of the People's Republic of China (PRC) will donate 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine on Saturday (28 Aug).
Army expands mobile vaccination drive
Sri Lanka Army's (SLA) mobile vaccination drive commenced from Jaffna a few days ago has received high praise from the jab recipients.
SLAF hands over HHOT unit to Kalutara Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over a ‘Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit’ (HHOT) manufactured by SLAF to Kalutara District General Hospital yesterday (Aug 23).