News Updates
The Inauguration Ceremony of in-ward facility for Oncology and Ophthalmology patients at the University Hospital
In-ward facility for Oncology and Ophthalmology patients (Ward 5B) at the University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University, Werahera declared open by the Vice Chancellor of KDU Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil on 15th February 2022 at 1130 AM.
Two suspects held with Crystal Methamphetamine
worth over Rs. 6.5 million gross street value in Point Pedro
Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend two suspects with about 817g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) during a search carried out in Nelliadi, Point Pedro on 14th February 2022.
“SRSG commends SL troops Incredible Work” & “Excellent Professional Conduct”
Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Mr El-Ghassim Wane attended a formal Medal Parade held in recognition of the incredible work of the Sri Lankan Army's Combat Convoy Company (CCC) in Gao on Saturday (Feb 12).
KDU signs agreement with La Jolla Institute USA
The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) had signed an agreement with La Jolla Institute, USA to conduct collaborative research.
Dry ration packs for needy Kilinochchi families
Sri Lanka Army troops in Kilinochchi yet again distributed a stock of dry ration packs to a group of needy families in the region recently. According to Army media, 42 deserving families living in Killinochchi were given dry ration packs at a programme held at the Kannan Church premises during the weekend (Feb 5).
Army troops work to eradicate dengue in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna conducted a 4-day long cleaning and awareness campaign covering Jaffna town area recently, in line with the National Dengue prevention programme of the health authorities.
KDU implements MATLAB campus-wide license
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has implemented the MATLAB campus-wide license recently in a bid to assist the students in their studies and the staff to undertake advanced simulations for high-end research projects.
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Navy apprehended Crystal Methamphetamine in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during an operation conducted at Erukkalampiddi, Mannar yesterday (Feb 04) with the assistance of Mannar Police nabbed about 01kg and 76g Methamphetamine (ICE) of more than Rs. 08 million street value.
Army troops donate blood to Jaffna Teaching Hospital
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 55 Division under the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) donated blood to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital Blood Bank recently in response to a request of the hospital for replenishment of blood stocks, needed for seriously ill patients.
Minister of Justice Delivers a Lecture at NDC
Hon. M.U.M. Ali Sabry PC, the Minister of Justice was invited to deliver a lecture at the National Defence College on Thursday, 03 February 2022.
Army medical teams provide booster during 'Vaccination Week'
Sri Lanka Army’s mobile medical teams have commenced the booster vaccination programme across the country during the current 'Vaccination Week' announced by the government.
SLAF No 5 Fighter Squadron turns 31
The No 5 Fighter Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) celebrated its 31st anniversary on Tuesday (Feb 1).
INSS discusses on “Combatting the Financing of Terrorism to Affirm National Security”
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), held a Closed Door Round Table Discussion titled “Combatting the Financing of Terrorism to Affirm National Security” recently. Discussions were held on a remote platform via ZOOM with top experts from security, intelligence and finance spheres in attendance.
SL contingent with women soldiers to leave for UN duties in Lebanon shortly
Lebanon-bound Sri Lanka’s Force Protection Unit (SLFPU) contingent saluted the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva during the Passing out Parade at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Headquarters at Panagoda yesterday (Jan 30).
Foreign national regains health after treatment at SLN medical facility
A foreign national was successfully treated for Decompression Sickness by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recentry. According to SLN media, a German woman was admitted to the Naval Hospital in Trincomalee (Jan 28) after suffering from Decompression Sickness while diving off Hikkaduwa in Galle.
Memory of Fallen IPKF War Heroes Honoured on India's Republic Day
The memory of fallen IPKF War Heroes who laid their lives in Sri Lanka while fighting against LTTE terrorists, hand in hand with Sri Lankan Armed Forces was refreshed at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) monument in Palaly, Jaffna on Wednesday (26) to coincide with the commemoration of the 73rd Republic Day of India.
UN Special Representative Tweets Saying Sri Lankan Contingent in Mali "a Tremendous Asset"
Mr El Ghassim Wane, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) during a meeting with a visiting Sri Lankan delegation early this week has expressed appreciation for the Sri Lanka Army Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC) serving in landlocked Mali, tweeting that "LKACCC is a tremendous asset for United Nations MINUSMA" and that he appreciates "excellent performance of LKACCC members in protecting MINUSMA convoys in a challenging environment".
Army-built house vested in a deserving family in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna as a part of its community-oriented roles built a new house for an underprivileged family in Alvai, Jaffna and gifted to the family recently.
Artificial limbs worth of Rs. 10 million will be provided to 167 war heroes
The Rana Viru Seva Authority (RVSA) has taken the initiative to provide artificial limbs worth of Rs. 10 million to 167 differently-able war veterans.
Navy cleans Galle beach
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a cleaning programme in Galle beach area recently.
SLN foils Rs. 24 million worth cannabis racket
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in a joint operation with Police nabbed 80 kilos and 500 grams of cannabis worth Rs. 24 million along with a suspect at the Chulipuram area, Jaffna on last Friday evening (21).
SLN’s Volunteer Naval Force Annual Camp concludes
The Annual Camp of the Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) concluded with the inspection of Divisions by the Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the SLNS Lanka parade ground in Welisara on Thursday (Jan 20).
Funeral of former Air Force Commander late Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis held with full military honours
The former Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis (Retd), who passed away on Tuesday (Jan 18), was laid to rest with full military honours on Wednesday (Jan 19). According to Air Force media, the final rites were conducted at the ‘Nisala Sewana’ Cemetery in Dehiwala – Mount Lavinia.
SL Navy conducts exercises with German and JMSDF ships in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted naval exercises with a German Navy’s frigate and two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships which arrived in Colombo and Trincomalee respectively on official visits recently.
Combat Firing Meet at MSTS, Now in Full Swing
The integral components, essential for ‘soldiering’ are the ‘discipline’ and ‘commitment’ which overlap with the physical and mental toughness of the soldier with which he would be all the time prepared to undertake combat firing when the need necessitates which also in turn qualifies him to be a full-fledged military man.