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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.
Well Deserving Jaffna Family Receives Army-Built 771st House
The record-breaking 771st house in Jaffna was built by troops of the Security Force HQ - Jaffna in Urumpirai for a deserving family with sponsorship provided by ‘Imagine Compassion International Ltd’ in Australia at the request of the Army.
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).
State Minister Tennakoon chairs discussion on removal of dangerous trees
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon chaired a discussion on preventive action on dangerous trees falling and precautionary measures to mitigate possible hazards in suburban areas at the Disaster Management Center (DMC) in Colombo today (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.
11th ‘Galle Dialogue 2023’ begins tomorrow
The 11th ‘Galle Dialogue 2023’ International Maritime Conference, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Geopolitical Cartographer (GC), will begin tomorrow (Oct. 12) at the Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle.
SL Red Cross Society donates drinking water to flood affected communities
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) handed over a consignment of fifteen thousand (15,000) bottles of drinking water to State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon today (Oct 10) at the Ministry of Disaster Management intended to be distributed among flood affected communities in the Galle and Matara districts.
Salute to the Sri Lanka Army
On the 74th Army Day best wishes to Commander of the Army, All Ranks, Civil Staff and their families.
State Minister Tennakoon receives UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon received the Minister of State for Indo-Pacific of the United Kingdom, Hon. Anne-Marie Trevelyan at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (Oct. 10).
6th Edition of the Colombo Air Symposium 2023 Lists Off
The Colombo Air Symposium-2023 (CAS), an annual International Academic Forum organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), was commenced for the sixth time after a three-year hiatus. Scheduled for two days at the Eagle’s Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, attended by intellectuals, diplomats, military leaders, policymakers, and technological experts.
State Minister of Defence looks into disaster-affected areas
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon made an observation tour to the disaster-affected areas following the prevailing adverse weather conditions yesterday (Oct 8) in Matara district.
Red landslide warnings to several districts
The National Building Research Organization has issued a Level 3 (Red) landslide warning to several districts.
Condolence message on the earthquake that struck western Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses their deepest condolences to the people of Afghanistan over the loss of lives and all those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck western Afghanistan. We stand in solidarity with people of Afghanistan at this difficult hour.
Regular disaster relief missions are underway by the military forces
There was a risk of breaking the stone embankment which was built under the project ‘Nilwala’ in the Matara Atthudawa area to prevent floods in the city of Matara, due to the bad weather conditions affecting the island. Therefore a constant operation was launched with the participation of more than 100 soldiers from the 61st Brigade of the Sri Lanka Army yesterday (Oct 06) from mid night until this morning, to fortify the embankment.
Condolence message on the drone attack on Syrian Military Academy
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka and members of the Armed Forces express their deepest condolence to the President and people of Syria over the devastating loss of lives in a drone attack on the Syrian Military Academy, during a graduation ceremony in the western city of Homs.