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Former Commander of the Army General L.P Balagalle (Rtd) Passes Away
General L.P Balagalle (Rtd) RWP RSP VSV USP ndc IG, the 16th Commander of the Army passed away Thursday morning (26 Oct) after a brief illness at the Colombo Army Hospital Narahenpita.
ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ arrives at port of Colombo
ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’, belonging to the Republic of Korea Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (26th October 2023) on a formal visit. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.
SLAF Assist to Conduct fire and Rescue Drill at the Lanka Hospitals Corportion
The Sri Lanka Air Force has conducted a fire and rescue drill at the Lanka Hospitals Corporation Narahenpita, Colombo 05 today (24 October 2023).
A Simulation Exercise of an Aeromedical Evacuation and
Transportation of a Critically Ill Patient
The Directorate of Health Services successfully conducted a simulation exercise of an Aeromedical evacuation of a critically ill patient in collaboration with the Trauma secretariat of the National Hospital Sri Lanka on 24 October 2023 at SLAF Base Ratmalana. This simulation exercise was an extended learning exposition to the lecture series conducted for the Consultants and Medical officers from the Ministry of Health, earlier this month by the SLAF Aviation Medical team.
Sri Lanka Army assists the Puthukkudiyiruppu Farmers
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 68 Infantry Division recently assisted farmers in Puthukkudiyiruppu and Sudandipuram areas in re-cultivating their abandoned paddy fields.
Sixth high level meeting between Sri Lanka Coast Guard and
Indian Coast Guard
A high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was convened at the Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) in New Delhi on 18th October 2023.
Establishment of an Anti-Narcotic Command to curb drugs - Sagala Ratnayaka
Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Adviser on National Security to the President and Chief of the Presidential Staff, announced the forthcoming establishment of an ‘Anti-Narcotic Command’ to combat the influx of drugs from foreign nations into Sri Lanka. This initiative will empower the country’s armed forces and the State Intelligence Service to collaborate with international intelligence agencies in conducting necessary operations.
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Guest of Honour
in PMA Passing Out Parade
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army currently in Kakul, Pakistan on the invitation of Major General lftikhar Hassan Chaudhary, Commandant, Pakistan Military Academy graced the Passing Out Parade of the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) on Saturday (21 October) as the Guest of Honour.
Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter arrives for training
An Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) arrived in Sri Lanka recently (Oct. 19) to conduct training for Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) pilots and Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in ship-borne helicopter operations, says Sri Lanka Air Force media.
Navy seizes local multiday fishing trawler with over 212kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 4000 Mn on high seas west of Galle
Based on information derived from a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau, a drug-carrying local multiday fishing trawler was intercepted by SLCG Samudraraksha. The intercepted local multiday fishing trawler was escorted to the Dondra fisheries harbour, where the careful search with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, over 212kg (including packages) of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) were recovered from the trawler this morning (22nd October 2023). The special operation mounted about 91 nautical miles (about 168km) off west of Galle, also led to the apprehension of suspects aboard. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, arrived at the Dondra fisheries harbour this morning to personally inspect the seized consignment of narcotics.
Inclement weather likely to continue
The prevailing inclement weather condition is expected to continue further according to the latest weather forecast of the Meteorology Department today (Oct 19).
SL Army troops donate blood to Mullaitiu Hospital
Sri Lanka Army personnel serving under Security Force HQ - Mullaittivu carried out a blood donation campaign in view of the 74th Army anniversary, recently (Oct 15).
SL Navy installs own built RO water treatment
plant at Thuparamaya
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant installed by the Sri Lanka Navy at the Thuparamaya in Anuradhapura was declared open on Wednesday (Oct 18).
4 SLLI Soldiers’ Timely Action Averts Major Catastrophe
4 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops of the Security Force HQ - Central timely acted to save a major split on the ‘Rajamaha’ tank bund in the Thalakiriyagama Grama Seva Division in Matale on Sunday (15 Oct) when its south bank due to torrential rains began subsiding.
INS Airavat arrives in Colombo
Making a formal visit to the country, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived in Colombo today (Oct 18). The visiting Indian naval ship was accorded a traditional welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), say navy media sources.
11th Indian Navy – Sri Lanka Navy Staff Talks begins in Colombo
The 11th edition of the India Navy (IN)-Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Staff Talks commenced on Tuesday (Oct 17) in Colombo.
Outgoing Indian Defence Adviser meets SL Defence Secretary
Defence Adviser of the High Commission of India for Sri Lanka Captain Vikas Sood paid a courtesy farewell call on Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 16).
Army troops provide transport for students sitting Grade 5 Scholarship Examination
Sri Lanka Army troops arranged transport facilities for 22 students in flood-affected areas who were to sit for the Grade 5 Examination at six schools yesterday (Oct 15).
State Minister appointed as Acting Minister of Defence
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed five State Ministers including the State Minister of Defence as Acting Ministers with effect from today (Oct 16).
State Minister of Defence extends wishes to Asian Para Games athletes
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met with Asian Para Games athletes who will represent Sri Lanka in the forthcoming Asian Para Games in China. During a discussion held with the team today (Oct. 13) at the Minister's office in Colombo, the State Minister examined the requirements of these athletes as well.
President Wickremesinghe Envisions Indian Ocean’s Crucial Role in Emerging
New World Order at Galle Dialogue
Galle Dialogue Highlights Cultural and Economic Significance, as Dr. Ram Madhav Urges Inclusive Development in the Indian Ocean Region.
State Minister Tennakoon visits landslide site at Imaduwa
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon made a visit to Imaduwa to inspect the landslide site today morning (Oct 12). He was accompanied by Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage and several senior army officers.
Met. Department says rains likely to continue further
The Met. Department in its latest weather forecast issued today (Oct 12) says showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy showers of above 75 mm can be expected at some places in the Uva, Central and Eastern provinces.
‘USNS Brunswick’ arrives in Colombo
Making a formal visit to Sri Lanka, United States Naval Ship (USNS) Brunswick arrived at the port of Colombo on Wednesday (Oct. 11).
Japan has a multifaceted and impactful role in Disaster Risk Management within the IORA - State Minister of Defence
Sri Lanka is highly vulnerable to maritime disasters due to oil spills as Sri Lanka is situated in the busiest Shipping Lane in the IOR and cooperation between Navies and Coast Guards is vital to the management of our risks, said the State Minister Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon while making the opening remarks at a seminar on Disaster Risk Management and Japan’s Role in the IORA, yesterday evening (Oct 10) at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) in Colombo.