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Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ exposition to begin
Exposition of the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle' of Sandahiru Stupa around the country in a religious procession for public veneration will be commenced on Aug 8, 2021 said, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
SLAF completes second phase of Kanugahawewa Village development
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed the second phase Kanugahawewa Village renovation project in Kebithigollewa and formally handed over to its residents yesterday (July 29) under the patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports, State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development, Hon. Namal Rajapaksa.
KDU Journal online version launched
Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) officially launched its online version of Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS) yesterday (July 28) under the auspices of KDU Vice Chancellor Maj. Gen. Milinda Peiris.
Defence Secretary felicitates a noble CSR Project
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) felicitated the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kelani Cables PLC, Mahinda Saranapala today (July 29) at the Defence Ministry, in view of his earnest contribution extended to deliver a consignment of handicap equipment to the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) recently.
World’s scientific journals release CDRD’s discoveries
Some of the peculiar findings of Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) were appeared in the famed forensic science journals recently, the CDRD said.
SL Coast Guard-hatched 108 sea turtles released
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) released newly hatched 108 sea turtles into the Sri Lankan beach under the turtle conservation project led by SLCG recently.
Army-built two houses vested in needy families
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) vested in two more new houses constructed by SLA on needy families recently under the Army’s social welfare oriented services.
‘Vadatharaki’ resumes shuttle-run after repairs by Navy
Following major repairs carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), the Passenger Vessel ‘Vadatharaki’ resumed its shuttle services between Punguduthivu and Delft Islands recently.
SLN busts Rs. 65 million worth cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 216 kilos and 750 grams of Kerala cannabis worth of Rs. 65 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at the seas off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna recently.
SLN continues Mangrove planting
Enhancing the awareness on marine plant ecosystems, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a beach cleaning programme and planted mangrove saplings in the Talaimannar and Nachchikuda areas, yesterday (26 July).
South Korean Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Woonjin Jeong paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) making his first visit to the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (July 22).
Army introduces new machine for organic fertilizer production
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) manufactured “Agri Shredder PP1" machine which could be used to pulverize tree leaves and branches in a bid to produce organic fertilizer was launched recently.
International training assistance for SLCG
Sixteen Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel successfully completed the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) course conducted by the Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) of United Nation Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Advanced Training Centre (ATC) at Mirissa, recently.
Army to uphold organic fertilizer production
Sri Lanka Army recently initiated a fertilizer processing centre inside the 663 Brigade HQ premises in Jayapuram, Pooneryn to increase organic fertilizer production for Kilinochchi farmers in a bid to uphold the government's organic fertilizer production process.
SLN sets a new diving record
Commander Nishantha Balasooriya, of the Sri Lanka Navy has set a new diving record along with Able Diver WWNP Sandaruwan recently.
Army cleans Jaffna town to contain the pandemic
Sri Lanka Army cleaned and sterilized the Jaffna township to contain further spread of COVID -19 pandemic recently.
SLN installs another RO Plant in Eppawala
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, at the ancient Sri Sambuddha Weerasingharamaya in Eppawala, on July 17.
Navy brings injured fisherman ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) brought an injured fisherman ashore from a multi-day fishing trawler yesterday (July 18).
SLN’s Olympic markswoman promoted
Navy’s Leading Woman Communicator Tehani Egodawela, who has been qualified for Tokyo Olympics 2020 was promoted to the next rate of Petty Officer by the Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne yesterday (Jul 16).
SLN foils Rs. 31 million worth Cannabis racket
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 103 kilos and 750 grams of cannabis worth of Rs. 31 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at seas off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna yesterday (July 15).
WHO Rep praised SL’s vaccination drive
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Representative in Sri Lanka, Dr. (Ms) Alaka Singh arrived at the Army-managed Community Vaccination Centre at Viharamaha Devi Park yesterday (July 15).
Former glory of Deegawapiya Stupa is visible in two and half years
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne responding to media over the causing of damages to Mannar religious shrines by pelting stones recently stated that directives were given to the law enforcing agencies to conduct an inquiry with immediate effect to nab all those involved.
Army-built houses vested in needy Kilinochchi families
Continuing the social welfare oriented services in the north and east, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) vested in two new houses constructed by the Army on needy two families recently.
New DG CSD calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Director General (DG) of the Civil Security Department (CSD) Maj. Gen. Ranjan Lamahewage (Retd) paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry today (July 13).