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ANZAC Day, 107th War Hero Remembrance held at ‘Australia House’ in Sri Lanka
The commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day took place at the ‘Australia House’ yesterday (April 25).
KDU inaugurates Master’s Degree programmes for this year
Faculty of Graduate Studies of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced Master’s Degree Programmes for the year 2022 ceremonially.
Books presented to Defence Secretary
Chairman of the National Library of Sri Lanka Prof. Nanda Dharmarathna presented two books to the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne during a brief ceremony at the Defence Ministry today (22).
Met. Dept. forecasts rainy weather to continue
The prevailing rainy weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is likely to continue. According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met. Department at noon today (Apr 22), the prevailing showery conditions will enhance over the island.
New U.S. Ambassador meets State Minister of Defence and Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, Julie J. Chung paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Prof. GL Peiris and Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (April 20).
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Agaliya, Wakwella and Dodangoda bridges of Gin Ganga in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.
SL Navy’s coordinated operation seizes drugs worth over Rs. 6200 million
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) had seized a large haul of drugs in the southern seas off Dodanduwa in Galle, last evening (12 Apr). According to SLN media, a special operation conducted by the SL Navy in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, State Intelligence Service (SIS) and Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) seized a local multi-day fishing vessel with about 300kg of substance suspected to be heroin and about 25kg of drugs suspected to be crystal methamphetamine (ICE).
Army builds house for ex-LTTE combatant
A new house build by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) was gifted to an ex LTTE cadre recently. According to SLA media, the house built with army manpower and technical expertise was handed over to the beneficiary, Rasawallan Thaboruban of Mailaddy who was living without a proper house with his family.
President's New Year Message
The current economic and global crises have become the biggest challenge faced by us Sri Lankans in our recent history. We should overcome this challenge with unity and better understanding. The difficulties you experienced in the face of the challenge are many.
Weather update-low-level atmospheric disturbance moving away
According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met Department at noon today (12), the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is moving away from the Island.
SL Navy troops bust another drug smuggling attempt
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) troops while on a patrol in seas off the Delft Island in the Northern region apprehended about 01kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) along with 03 suspects on Monday morning (Apr 11).
Special Statement made by Secretary of Defence
Refuting baseless allegations of an alleged National Security Council (NSC) meeting convened over the violent protests in Mirihana, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, contrary to media reports, stated that no such meeting had taken place.
SL Air Force renovates school playground
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has renovating the playground of Kebithigollewa Central College as a part of the Kanugahawewa model village project. According to SLAF media, the renovated playground was vested for the use of the students recently (Apr 5).
Army builds house for a needy family
Army troops vested a new house on a needy family in Parakramapura, Thonigala recently. Wanni troops embarked on this noble project with the financial support received from the Padaviya Divisional Secretariat under the ‘Saubhagya Housing Programme’, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said.
INSS calls for Interns
The Institute of National Security Studies, the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence has invited eligible individuals to join its team as Interns (Research).
Needy students receive educational support through Army mediation
Sri Lanka Army donated school accessories to a group of 47 students in the Sacred Heart Family Convent in Mullaitivu recently to encourage them in studies.
Coast Guard releases more turtle hatchlings to sea
Another batch of turtle hatchlings were released to sea by the Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) recently.
SLAF rotates MI-17 helicopters in UN Mission
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) dispatched two MI-17 helicopters to SLAF Aviation Contingent in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) as part of the rotation process during which three MI-17 helicopters deployed in MINUSCA returned to Sri Lanka after completion of its operational tenure recently.
SLCG seizes a haul of 66.6 kg cannabis in Northern waters
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) seized 66.6 kg of Kerala cannabis in the Northern Sri Lankan seas and nabbed three suspects along with a dinghy today (Mar 31).
Press Release
The recently signed maritime security pacts with the Government of India will neither result in hindrance nor threat to the national security of Sri Lanka, as misinterpreted by several print and electronic media.
SL and Indian Navies held Bilateral Naval exercise
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Indian Navy together with a group of personnel from Sri Lanka Air Force commenced a bilateral Naval exercise in seas off Colombo on Mar 26 which will continue until 29 March.
Facilities of Information Fusion Centre at Navy Headquarters expanded
The official handing over of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) equipment to the Information Fusion Centre (IFC - Colombo) established at Navy Headquarters was held with the distinguished presence of the Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, HE Mizukoshi Hideaki and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (25th March 2022).
More turtle hatchlings released to sea by SL Coast Guard
More than 600 turtle hatchlings were released to sea on two separate occasions during last week by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG).
SL Navy assists sailing boat in distress
Sri Lanka Navy troops rushed to assist a sailing boat in distress in seas south of Hambantota recently. According to Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) media, the sailing boat ‘Adamant II’ had set sail from Trincomalee to the Maldives on 19th March and en route had broken down after developing technical failure.
SLN nabs cannabis worth over Rs 12 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized 41 kilos and 540 grams of Cannabis at the Mampuri Beach, Norochcholai yesterday (22).