News
Three hand grenades found from abandoned land in Moratuwa
Three unusable hand grenades have been recovered from an abandoned land in No. 404, Rawatawatte, Moratuwa on Friday evening (04 October).
Police Seva Vanitha Unit celebrates World Children’s Day
A special ceremony was held in view of the World Children’s Day, by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Police on 01st October.
Coast Guard cleans coastal areas
Playing its part in protecting the coastal eco system and marine environment, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard carried out a coastal cleanup campaign, recently.
Islamic religious ceremony held in view of 70th Army Day celebrations
An Islamic religious ceremony was held at the Colpetty Jummah Masjidh in Colombo 03 in view of Sri Lanka Army’s 70th anniversary celebration, on Thursday (03).
Navy nabs persons for illegal possession of marine resources
Sri Lanka Navy personnel during the past week apprehended several persons for the illegal possession and transport of sea cucumbers and conch shells.
Army anniversary Hindu blessing ceremony held
A Hindu religious ceremony was held at the Sri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil, in Colombo 13 in view of the Sri Lanka Army’s 70th anniversary.
Pakistani HC presents IT equipment to Military Academy
A stock of IT equipment including computers and printers intended for the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) in Diyatalawa was gifted to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva by the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, H.E Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat, when the latter met the Army Commander at his office on Wednesday (02 October).
Army donates for the welfare of children on World Children’s Day
Contributing their share to the welfare of children, the Sri Lanka Army, on World Children’s Day (01 October) made a considerable donation towards the Presidential Secretariat’s ‘National Trust Fund for Protection of Destitute Children’.
SLAF Station Colombo organize 'A Friendly Nation for the Victory of Children' World Children's Day Celebration -2019
Celebrating the World Children’s Day, a special programme for children was held at the Rifle Green Grounds in SLAF Station Colombo, yesterday (01 October 2019)
Swiss Ambassador meets Secretary
The Ambassador of Switzerland in Sri Lanka H.E Mr. Hanspeter Mock made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (02 October).
Russia - Sri Lanka Bilateral Military Cooperation meeting held
A meeting on Russia - Sri Lanka Bilateral Military Cooperation was held at the Ministry auditorium, on Tuesday (01 October 2019).
Army flag blessing ceremony at ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’
As a precursor to the upcoming 70th Army Day celebrations, another flag blessing ceremony was held at the sacred ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’ in Anuradhapura, today morning (01 October).
IOM Chief of Mission meets Secretary
The Chief of Mission for Sri Lanka and Maldives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr. Sarat Dash made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, today (01 October).
Navy beach cleaning drive continues to gather steam
Continuing its commitment to protect the environment especially the coastal areas, the Sri Lanka Navy is carrying out a series of beach cleaning programmes throughout its naval command areas under a directive of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
Air Force assists backward school
As a part of their social service initiatives troops of the Sri Lanka Air Force in Vavuniya rendered much needed assistance to a backward school in the region, recently
Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism meets Secretary Defence
Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism, Mr. Paul Foleuy, accompanied by the Australian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, H.E. David Holley met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (30 September).
Kilinochchi civilians treated to foreign cultural extravagance
Providing the local masses in Kilinochchi a rare treat of enjoying a foreign cultural experience, Sri Lanka Army troops in Kilinochchi facilitated a cultural show presented by the ‘China’s Hubei Traditional Music and Dance' cultural troupe, recently.
Navy cleans clogged bridges as Met Department forecasts more rain
The torrential downfalls that is being experienced during the past week due to the inclement weather condition has seen a rise in water levels in many rivers and temporary flooding in low lying areas.
Army 70th anniversary celebrations commence with religious ceremony at Dalada Maligawa
The Sri Lanka Army will be celebrating its 70th anniversary, next month (October).
Leadership training programmes for newly recruited graduate teachers
A series of five-day training programmes on 'Leadership, Positive Approaches and Attirudes' for newly recruited graduate teachers in the North and Eastern Provinces was conducted by Sri Lanka Army, recently.
Troops assist flood victims
The inclement weather experienced during the past several days had affected large parts of the country with flooding and landslides being reported from a number of places.
Representatives of disabled War Hero Organizations meet Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence
A group of representatives of the All Island War Heroes and Disabled War Heroes Association met the Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Anuradha Wijekoon, at the Ministry Auditorium, today (25).
Navy assist people affected by bad weather
Responding to flooding reported across the country following the inclement weather, Navy relief teams consist of personnel from the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) and Diving Unit have been deployed for rescue and relief duties in Thawalama ,Baddegama, Udugama, Poddala , Imaduwa, Nagoda in the Galle district and Bulathsinghala, Walallawita in the Kalutara district as well as Akuressa in the Matara district.
Members of the National Force for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes and Athuraliye Rathana Thero meet Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence
Representatives of the National Organization for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes, who are staging a protest apposite the Fort Railway Station in Colombo and Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero, met with Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence Mr. Anuradha Wijekoon at the Ministry of Defense Auditorium this evening (24 September).
CDS declares open relocated War Heroes Memorial Monument of Royal College
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne graced the ceremony to declare open the relocated War Heroes Memorial Monument of Royal College, Colombo at the school premises, today (23rd September).