News Updates
Army assists to uplift livelihood of backward community in Mullaithivu
Sri Lanka Army troops in a bid to uplift the living standards of the people in the region recently released 75,000 fingerlings to the Pilamanthallaru tank in Mullaittivu, the Army media reports.
M2C Produces its Third Batch of 22 Retired & Serving Officers for Civil Administration
"Military to Corporate Transformation Capsule', the third batch of 22 retired and serving officers, comprising of Major Generals, Brigadiers, Rear Admirals and Commodores / Air Commodores took the salute this evening (14) in a fitting finale before sun-set at the Water's Edge, with Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof) Jayanath Colombage as the Chief Guest.
Navy nabs Rs. 24 million worth of ICE with 3 suspects
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed Rs. 24 million worth of ICE (Crystal Methamphetamine) along with 3 suspects during a special operation conducted at seas off the Sandbanks in Talaimannar yesterday (Nov 15).
SRIMED Level- 2 Hospital Management in South Sudan (UNMISS) comes under praise
The SRIMED Level-2 Hospital in South Sudan managed by the 7th Sri Lankan contingent has come under praise during an evaluation review conducted recently. According to Army media, the Hospital Evaluation Assessment of the Field HQ of the UN Mission in South Sudan has lauded the medical facility situated in BOR, South Sudan during its review.
Army renovated Ihalapalugaswewa tank
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops renovated and attended to desilting work of the Ihalapalugaswewa Tank in Galgamuwa recently and formally handed it over to the authorities.
Army, NBRO and DMC officials inspect Kadugannawa earth-slips
Sri Lanka Army troops, together with National Building Research Organization (NBRO) and Disaster Management Centre (DMC) officials inspected the earth-slips reported in the Kadugannawa area on Thursday (Nov 11).
Army continues with flood relief activities
With the inclement weather showing no signs of improvement most parts of the country is experiencing heavy rainfall. A large number of people have been affected by floods, mudslides and landslides.
Completed phases of Kanugahawewa model village vested in public
Completed phases of the Kanugahawewa model village vested in public by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recently.
VBSS Course for regional and local law enforcement agencies
The inaugural ceremony of the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Course was held at the Weligambay Villas Resort, Mirissa recently (Nov 8).
MIR Troops Rehearse 30 mm Canon Firing at Kalpitiya
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) troops conducted its Field Firing sessions during 27 - 28 October 2021 at Kalpitiya Air Force Field Firing Range after absence of 7 years.
Army troops provide relief for flood affected people
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops braving continuous downpour commenced evacuation, rescue and relief operations in worst-hit areas while providing humanitarian assistance to flood affected people during the inclement weather in the country.
SLAF unveils the pinnacle of Kanugahawewa Abinawaramaya Temple
The Pinnacle unveiling of Abinawaramaya Temple in Kanugahawewa, Kebithigollewa took place at the auspicious time under the patronage of Sri Lanka Air force (SLAF) recently.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris collected under the narrow bridges of Mulkada, Agaliya and Dodangoda of Gin Ganga in Galle during the showery condition in a bid to prevent potential floods in the region.
Sandahiru Stupa opening scheduled on Nov 18 – Defence Secretary
Sandahiru Seya will be vested on Venerable Maha Sanga while opening the sacred site for devotees on November 18, 2021, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Nov 07).
Indian Air Force Delivers Nano Nitrogen Fertilizer Consignment To Sri Lanka
On the instruction of the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana contacted the Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari by telephone in order to arrange the immediate air freight of the second consignment of Nano Nitrogen Fertilizer from India to Sri Lanka. As a materialization of this endeavor, two C-17 Globemaster aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force landed at the Bandaranayake International Airport during the early hours of today (04 November 2021).
KDU Becomes the Co-Host for 25th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) for 2022
KDU has been invited to become the co-host of 25th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, Institutions meeting (HDUCIM), which is to be held in September 2022 in Malaysia.
UNODC-sponsored VBSS Instructor Course begins at Mirissa
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) commenced a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Instructor Course for Sri Lanka Navy and SLCG personnel recently at Weligambay Villas Resort, Mirissa.
Troops gift house to deserving family
Continuing its Social Responsibility initiatives the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has yet again gifted a newly built house to a deserving family in Minneriya.
Coast Guard trains Navy Marines on RHIB handling
A Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) handling training programme for Sri Lanka Navy Marines was conducted by the Advanced Training Center (ATC) of the Sri Lanka Coast (SLCG) recently.
Administering of Booster Dose against COVID-19 Begins from Colombo Army Hospital
The national vaccination drive, spearheaded by members of the armed forces as recommended by the Ministry of Health, commenced one more progressive phase on Monday (1) by providing the 3rd dose or the booster dose to frontline health workers including tri-service men, Policemen, health and tourism sector personnel and other selected front liners.
Army built another house to a needy family in Mulankavil
Sri Lanka Army troops constructed a new house for another needy family in Mulankavil, Vellankulam and vested it in the family of Mrs Muththu Kumar Yaseeda recently.
Mullaitivu troops donate blood to Kilinochchi patients
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops serving in Mullaitivu conducted a blood donation campaign recently at the Kilinochchi Military Hospital.
Army commences project to rear ornamental fish
Giving a fillip to the Government’s fresh water fish industry, Sri Lanka Army has ventured into rearing ‘Thilapiya’ fingerlings and ornamental fish at the Kandakadu Army farm, Army media reports.
Navy opens Surfing Club in Panama
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has established a new Surfing Club in Panama recently.
Nine Army Judo players represent World Military Judo Championship in France
The Sri Lanka Army’s Judo Committee has fielded 9 Army Judo players to represent the World Military Judo Championship - 2021 held in Paris in France from 28 October to 4 November.