News Updates
Planting a tree also plants a hope
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in association with the Department of Coast Conservation planted over 200 mangrove saplings in Nadathivu Lagoon in Muthur recently.
INSARAG Search and Rescue training course held
A Basic Search and Rescue General-Training Course was conducted at the Disaster Management Training Centre (DMTC) at Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Station in Mullaitivu and its certificate awarding ceremony was held recently using the Zoom platform.
SLN and SLCG bring injured fisherman ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) brought an injured fisherman ashore from a multi-day fishing trawler on July 26 and directed to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for further treatment.
NBRO issues landslide warning for several areas
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued 'level 1' landslide early warnings for several areas in five districts which is valid until 7.00 p.m. today (Sep 27).
Cannabis worth Rs. 27 million nabbed from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized over 91 kilos of Cannabis during two special operations conducted in the seas off Walaipadu, Mannar and the adjacent beach area on Sep 24.
Army nabs 2350 kilos of smuggled turmeric
Sri Lanka Army troops apprehended a stock of smuggled 2350 kg of turmeric and 50 kg of cardamom during a search conducted in Wettakadu area recently.
Army conducts Disaster Response Training
The Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) in coordination with Disaster Management Centre (DMC) conducted the ‘International Search and Advisory Group’ (INSARAG) Training of Trainers Course recently in Gampola.
KDU signs an industrial collaboration agreement
General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University (KDU) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Orel Corporation (Pvt) Ltd yesterday (Sep 22) with a view of establishing closer cooperation with local industries and securing more training opportunities for its undergraduates.
Navy nabs over 68 million worth cannabis from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed over 228 kilos of cannabis abandoned in the beach area of Narivilkulam, during a special raid carried out yesterday (Sep 21).
Army gets more awareness on organic fertilizer production
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in coordination with Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority conducted an awareness programme on production of organic fertilizer recently in Welioya.
SLCG enhances water safety knowledge of armed forces members
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) in view of improving water safety knowledge and drowning accident response skills among the members of armed forces, conducted a Basic level Life Saving Training course for Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel at Life Saving Training School, Balapitaya recently.
Navy brings two injured fishermen ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) brought two critically injured fishermen ashore from a multi-day fishing trawler at sea, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), recently.
SLN nabs 3,704 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during special raids conducted recently in beach areas of South Bar and Irukkalampiddi and in the seas off South of Mannar nabbed over 3,704 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric.
Sandbag waterway to facilitate Kantale Water Purification Plant
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) laid a sandbag bund in Kantale waterway to facilitate water from Mahaweli River to Kantale Water Purification Plant, following a request made by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) since the water level has lessen at the specific location below the pumping point.
SLAF concludes Jungle Warfare and Heli Borne Operations Course for foreign trainees
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted No 02 Jungle Warfare and Heli Borne Operations Course for six foreign trainees from Bangladesh, Maldives and Pakistan at the Regiment Special Forces Training School at Station, Morawewa recently.
Army Troops donated blood for Thalassemia patients
Sri Lanka Army troops with a view of saving precious lives donated blood to replenish blood stocks for Thalassemia patients in Kurunegala District recently.
KDU to expand infrastructure facilities
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) with a view to further expand its facilities has commenced the construction of a new accommodation building inclusive of modern amenities at Werahera yesterday (Sep 16).
SLN nabs another dried turmeric haul with two suspects
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized a large haul of dried turmeric of over 1,162 kilos attempted to be smuggled into the island, during a special raid conducted in Ma Oya estuary, Negombo yesterday (Sep 16).
Military Boxers to represent Sri Lanka at the World Military Games
Sri Lanka Defence Services boxing team which includes boxers from Sri Lanka Navy left for Moscow, Russia today (16th September 2021) to take part in the 58th World Military Boxing Championship.
Medal Awarding Ceremony of 6th Sri Lankan Aviation Contingent
in Central Africa
The United Nation Service Medal Awarding Parade of 6th Sri Lankan Aviation Contingent, Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was held on 14th September 2021 at the Contingent premises in Bria, Central African Republic with all necessary precautionary measures against the COVID 19 pandemic.
SLCG nabs Multi Day Fishing Vessel with illegally harvested shark flesh
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed a Multi Day Fishing Vessel with 7 fishermen in possession of illegally harvested 20 Kgs of dried Shark flesh recently.
SLAF Boxers to represent Sri Lanka at the World Military Games
Four female Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) players of the SLAF Women’s Boxing Team will leave Sri Lanka today (Sep 16) to Moscow, Russia to participate in the 58th World Military Boxing Championship.
Army raided cannabis cultivation in Balahuruwa
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops following a tip off from the Military Intelligence raided a hidden cannabis cultivation at the Balaharuwa in Thanamalwila recently (Sep 14).
KDU renews research and academic collaboration with the University of Karachi, Pakistan
Major General Milinda Peris, The Vice Chancellor of KDU and Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) and Coordinator General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Standing Committee on ...
SLCG hosts international training
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) announced the commencement of the initial training module on Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) for West African countries (Ghana and Nigeria) recently at the SLCG’s Advanced Training Centre (ATC) Mirissa, Sri Lanka.