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Defence Secretary commemorates fallen UN peacekeepers
Today, the May 29, the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, I would like to commemorate and pay tribute to all the UN peacekeepers including the 11 Sri Lankans those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
Army’s Yupun Abeykoon sets New National & South Asian Record
Sri Lanka Army’s Staff Sergeant Yupun Abeykoon set a new South Asian Record finishing the 100m open event in German Open Athletic Championship in 10.06 seconds on Thursday (26)
US – SL Fulbright Commission assistance for language
skill development of KDU students
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) received an English Teaching Assistant through the United States – Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission.
Navy plants hundreds of mangrove saplings in littoral zones
A mangrove planting drive by the Sri Lanka Navy in the coastal areas of Mannar and Arugam Bay Lagoon saw navy men planting several hundred mangrove plants on two separate occasions. According to Navy media, 1200 mangrove saplings were planted in the coastal area of Mannar while another 250 mangrove were planted in the Arugam Bay Lagoon recently (20 & 21 May).
Students enter exam centres by SLN boats
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed flood relief teams to assist the exam candidates affected by floods in Kalawana area today (25).
Army facilitates flood-affected 156 GCE (O/L) students
Sri Lanka Army troops in Puttalam immediately evacuated flood-affected 156 GCE (O/L) students at St. Andrew’s Central College this morning (24) and swiftly arranged a safer place in the school for them to resume the exam.
Rough seas and fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm - Met. Department
The Met. Department says fairly heavy falls above 50 mm can take place at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts.
SLN thwarts illegal migration attempt
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 67 persons last evening (23), in an attempt to unlawfully migrate to an overseas country via sea.
100 Army troops left to serve in the United Nations Missions
A well-trained group of 100 Sri Lanka Army personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), left Sri Lanka yesterday (May 23) to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
Army provides booster jabs at Vihara Maha Devi Park
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Medical teams launched inoculation of the fourth stage of COVID-19 vaccination programme for civilians at Vihara Maha Devi Park recently at the request of health authorities.
Army troops fetch Sacred Ornaments to Nallathanniya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops joined bringing the symbolic statue of God Saman and sacred ornaments to Nallathanniya recently in a procession in accordance with long held traditions.
Navy plants mangrove saplings in coastal areas of North
As part of the Mangrove Conservation Project of the Navy, a mangrove planting drive was conducted in coastal areas of the Mandaitivu Island and Ponnalai Lagoon, Jaffna under the patronage of Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera on May 20.
SLCG releases more baby turtles
The Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Projects (CGTCP) recently released 283 turtle hatchlings hatched out from 465 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island.
Navy thwarts illegal migration attempt; a group of 40 held in Batticaloa seas and Kalawanchikudi beach area
Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend 40 individuals who attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a patrol conducted in seas off Batticaloa and in a special operation in the beach area of Kalawanchikudi, Batticaloa on 18th May 2022.
Tri forces personnel promoted to next rank on Victory Day
A total of 396 Army, 74 Navy and 450 Air Force officers were promoted to the next substantive rank by their respective commanders on the approval of HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence to coincide with the Victory Day.
War Heroes Day Message of H.E. the President and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces
The brave war heroes who safeguarded the freedom and territorial integrity of the motherland will never be forgotten under any circumstances. That’s because we always respect the sacrifices they have made. Therefore, the National War Heroes Day will be commemorated this year as well by recalling the immense sacrifices made by the war heroes for national causes.
Sri Lanka Army pugilist wins gold at Paris boxing tournament
Sri Lanka had won a gold medal at the ‘LES Centuries International Boxing Tournament Paris - 2022’ in France. Sri Lanka Army boxer Lance Corporal P.A.R Prasanna, representing the country at the international tournament won gold in the 57 kg weight class.
Adverse marine weather – Met. Department
Issuing a marine weather forecast today (17), the Meteorology Department warns fishermen to refrain from fishing and naval activities in following sea areas during the next 24 hours.
Defence Secretary inspects security arrangements at Parliament
The Secretary Defence Gen. kamal Gunaratne made a visit to the Parliament complex at Sri Jayawardanepura, Kotte yesterday (16 May) to inspect the security arrangement in place there.
SL Navy’s “Ranarisi” brings ashore sick fisherman
A fisherman who had fallen sick while at sea was brought ashore for treatment by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) last evening (15 May). According to SLN media, the fisherman on board the local multiday fishing trawler ‘Sindur 04’ was at sea off the eastern coast when he had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention.
President's Vesak Day Message
The Buddhists in Sri Lanka, together with fellow Buddhist brethren the world over, perform charitable activities including Amisa Pooja and Prathipaththi Pooja, to celebrate the Vesak, the most important day in Buddhist Calendar.
Navy relief teams deployed to face possible flooding as rains continue
With the Met. Department forecasting the prevailing wet weather to continue further Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed 10 relief teams in several areas in the Western and Southern Provinces to face any eventualities.
Heavy showers above 150 mm to South Western part - Met Dept
The prevailing showery condition in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts is expected to continue further.
Army troops in Mannar donate blood
Sri Lanka Army troops during a blood donation campaign inside the Mathota Rajamaha Viharaya in Mannar recently donated blood in response to a request of the hospital authorities.
NBRO issues land slide early warnings
National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued land slide early warnings to several districts today (May 12).