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SL Coast Guard to provide more training opportunities to Army and Air Force personnel
A team of surf lifeguard and pool lifeguard personnel of Coastguard, Army and Air Force were presented with certificates after successfully completing a lifeguard training programme at the SLCG Life Saving Training School (LSTS) in Balapitiya recently (Mar 05), reports Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) media.
Sacred relics deposited in the Deegawapiya Stupa today
The depositing of omniscient relics in the hemispherical dome of the Deegawapiya Maha Stupa was held in Ampara Deegawapiya Raja Maha Vihara premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, today (Mar 06).
28 Peripheral Buddha Statues of Sandahiru Seya unveiled today
The sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues were placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises in Anuradhapura amidst the religious blessings of Ven. Maha Sanga during a ceremony held under the patronage of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today evening (Mar 5).
Procession with peripheral 28 Buddha Statues left Na Uyana to Anuradhapura today
The religious procession carrying sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues scheduled to be placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises commenced its journey from Melsiripura Na Uyana Aranya Senasana today morning (Mar 4).
SLCG turns 12
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) proudly celebrates its 12th anniversary today (Mar 04).
Procession carrying Deegawapiya sacred relics left
Sri Sambodhi Viharaya today
The procession carrying the sacred relics and the Crest Gem of the Deegawapiya Stupa left the Colombo Sri Sambodhi Viharaya amidst religious blessings of the Maha Sanga today morning (March 02).
Maha Shivaratri Day Message
Maha Shivaratri is one of the major spiritual festivals in Hinduism, celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva. Hindu devotees have been worshiping Lord Shiva since time immemorial to receive blessings.
KDU take part in 39th Architects Work and Trade Exhibition
The students of the ‘Department if Architecture’ belongs to the Southern Campus of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) took part in the most prestigious national exhibition, in Built Environment, for the second consecutive time, from Feb 24 to 27 at the BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 which is organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) .
Workshop on “Emerging Chemical Threats for National Security”
National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Conventions in Sri Lanka (NACWC) has planned to conduct a workshop on “Emerging Chemical Threats for National Security” at the Sappers Leisure Bay (SALEBA) Auditorium in the military establishment, Mattegoda on Mar 04.
National economic security is also important – Defence Secretary
The concept of ensuring ‘National Security’ isn’t merely the prevention of conventional warfare threats; it also exemplifies the prevention of unconventional warfare threats with the involvement of all stakeholders, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne yesterday (Feb 24).
NWSDB enters into an industrial partnership with KDU
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NWSDB Head Office in Ratmalana on Feb 23.
SL Navy Commander meets Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan
Sri Lankan Navy Chief Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, met the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters on Feb 22.
Navy brings an ill fisherman ashore
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has brought an ill fisherman ashore for treatment, today (21).
Teachers are the creators of the society - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said school teachers are shouldering a lion’s share in creating an intelligent and obedient future student generation for the nation-building process.
SLCG broadened their skills on oil spill response techniques
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has conducted an offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Mobile Cooperation Team of Japanese Coast Guard (MCT-JCG), yesterday (17).
50 new military nurses to begin services at Mil Hospitals
Sri Lanka Army-produced 50 nurses on completion of the three-year long professional Diploma training course in general nursing at Anuradhapura Military Nursing School (MNS) received their caps during the capping ceremony held recently at Anuradhapura Central College Auditorium.
Fourth Colombo Naval Exercise – 2022 concludes
The fourth Colombo Naval Exercise – 2022 (CONEX 22) conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy drew to a successful conclusion on Monday (Feb 14). According to Navy media sources the exercise commenced on the 12th (Feb).
SLAF undertakes paddy harvesting for low income farmer community
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has initiated a paddy harvesting project recently for the low income farmer community in order to increase their earnings by reducing the cost of harvestings.
KDU collaborates with Turkish Aircraft Industries Corporation
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) envisioning to explore the avenues of cooperating in the aeronautical engineering field, conducted the initial round of formal discussion online with the participation of Sri Lankan envoy in Turkey, His Excellency Mohamed Rizvi Hassen today (14 Feb) to establish a collaboration with the Turkish Aircraft Industries Corporation (TAI).
Japanese Coast Guard and JICA to evaluate SLCG’s oil spill response skills
A delegation comprised of Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte yesterday (Feb 13) in order to discuss initial planning for oil spill exercises scheduled to be held from Feb 14 to 25 this year.
SLCOMM inaugurates 5th Annual Academic Session
The inaugural programme of the fifth annual academic session of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) commenced at the Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya yesterday (Feb 10).
“Kapruka Ranaviru Pranama 2022” - Coconut saplings to War Heroes
In parallel with the 74th Independence Day celebrations the inaugural ceremony to distribute 5000 coconut saplings among war heroes was held at the Ranaviru Village in Dompe, Keragala in the Gampaha District. The island wide programme is organized jointly by the Coconut Cultivation Board and the Ranaviru Seva Authority.
The 74th Independence Day was celebrated with pride
The 74th Independence Day was celebrated with pride under the theme of 'An affluent tomorrow and prosperous motherland with challenges overcome' at the Independence Square, Colombo today (Feb 4).
Rs. 10 million worth Electric Tricycles presented to differently able War Heroes
A group of differently able War Heroes of Tri Forces was presented with 50 Electric Tricycles in view of the forthcoming 74th Independence Day celebrations.
Navy foils another drug smuggling attempt in international waters
In a special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in coordination with Sri Lanka Police and intelligence agencies, another drug-carrying foreign vessel was intercepted in international waters south of Sri Lanka on 26th January 2022. This foreign multiday fishing trawler, remaining on high seas with a view to transfer the consignment to a local fishing vessel, had jettisoned about 200kg of heroin into sea, when it was approached by the Navy. During further search of the vessel, the Navy managed to recover about 250g of heroin and a satellite phone. Accordingly, the Navy nabbed 09 foreign suspects aboard in connection to this racket. The apprehended suspects along with the foreign vessel were brought to the port of Colombo for further investigations today (03rd February). The coordinated operation paved the way to thwart the influx of another large quantity of illegal drugs to the country.