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Historic 72nd Army Day Makes History for ‘Home of Gajaba’ with HE the President as Chief Guest
‘Home of Gajaba’ at Saliyapura on the Sri Lanka Army’s 72nd Anniversary Day (10 October) assumed the form of a glittering state ceremony this morning (10) as the whole Gajaba Regimental Centre complex adorned itself with festive spirits and fluttering multi-coloured Army flags in order to welcome HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who graced the Army Day anniversary ceremonials at Saliyapura which was his fort many moons ago when he was a career officer in the prestigious Gajaba Regiment.
SLN sets up 874th RO Plant to facilitate rural community
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its community welfare-oriented services vested another Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, for water-stressed residents in Rajavigama, Karuwalagaswewa yesterday (Oct 09).
President reviews Sandahiru Seya project
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reviewed the progress of Sandahiru Seya construction and scheduled work while arriving at the Stupa premises in Anuradhapura today (Oct 09).
Navy assists to upgrade facilities at rural schools
A rural school in the Kalutara district was the beneficiary of the Naval Social Responsibility project (NSR) of Sri Lanka Navy. Kelinkanda Janapadaya Primary School in Agalawatta, Kalutara was renovated under the Navy’s NSR project which coincided with its 70th anniversary celebrations, reports Navy media.
Air Force presents medical equipment to treat COVID-19 patients
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) had presented two Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units to health authorities, to be used in government hospitals on Wednesday (Oct 06), reports SLAF media.
Firearm licence renewal dates for 2022
The Defence Ministry has informed of dates for renewal of firearm licence for the year 2022.
State Intelligence Service turns 80
The State Intelligence Service (SIS) celebrated its 80th Anniversary in a simple ceremony on Oct 01, 2021 under the auspices of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) gracing as the Chief Guest and the ceremony was held in keeping with COVID-19 health guidelines.
KDU spreads its wings
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) signed a Document of Understanding with COMSATS University in Pakistan recently.
SRIMED Contingent in South Sudan awarded Medals
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were awarded medals in a brief event organized at South Sudan-based hospital premises recently.
Ranaviru Seva Authority scholarships benefit 17000 children
The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) was established with the aim to promote the welfare of disabled members of the armed forces and police, and also the families of fallen war heroes. Among its many welfare programmes the RSA pays special attention to uplift the educational standards of the children of war hero families.
Our children are the future of the nation - President
In the face of the current global pandemic, the restrictions imposed on the imagination of the entire generation of children and their world are many. The
school classroom and the playground are still at a distance from our children...
Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike XI- 2021’ concludes
'Cormorant Strike Xl - 2021’, the annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) organized by the Sri Lanka Army concluded on a successful note in Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee, on Wednesday (Sep 29).
Defence Secretary delivers Guest Lecture at UNODC Workshop for Prison officials
The conduct of prison officials makes the difference between the incarcerated drug lords and underworld gangsters in prisons to continue operating their networks from within prisons or put a stop to all their sinister operations.
SL wins two Bronze medals at 58th World Military Boxing Championship
Lance Corporal Sajeewa Nuwan of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Leading Aircraftwoman Gayani Kaluarachchi of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) won bronze medals at the 58th World Military Boxing Championship in Russia held recently in Moscow.
Sandahiru Stupa will be vested in devotees in November, 2021 - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) denoting the culmination of Sandahiru Stupa construction process said this sacred Stupa would be vested in the public in November this year.
Australia and Sri Lanka to further strengthen defence related ties
Acting High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Amanda Jewell met Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Sep 23).
UN Resident Coordinator appreciates drugs prevention role
The UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer extended her appreciation for the continuous resounding efforts initiated by the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) through the Defence Ministry to cripple the illegal drug ring, which in turn reflects a positive impression on both Sri Lanka and to the entire region.
Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary
The outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General Muhammad Saad Khattak (Retd) made a farewell call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Sep 23).
Sri Lanka as COVID-19 knowledge exchange regional hub – President proposes at UN
Sri Lanka proposed to establish a Regional Knowledge Hub in Colombo in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), to facilitate exchange of lessons learnt from COVID 19 and support countries to build back better.
United Nations’ fullest support to Sri Lanka …
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that the UN will provide its full support to Sri Lanka in moving forward to promote unity among different communities.
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).
