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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.
Army gifts school shoes for 100 Mullaitivu students
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) gifted shoes suitable for school attendance for 100 needy students in Mullaitivu district recently.
Army Squash Players Win Novices Men & Women Events
The senior national squash tournament and the PSA (Professional Squash Association) satellite event got underway during 6-9 January at the SSC squash court
Navy run COVID – 19 vaccination centres opened in Colombo and Welisara
Two Navy manned COVID-19 vaccination centres commenced operation at the Keththarama Maha Viharaya in Colombo and Nawaloka Ground in Welisara today (Jan 14). According to Sri Lanka Navy media, the two centres began the inoculation drive supporting the COVID-19 vaccination programme carried out by the Armed Forces.
Troops build houses for needy families in the East
Foundation stone for a new house to be built by Army troops for a deserving family in the East was laid recently (Jan 11). According to Army media, the house is to be constructed by troops under Security Forces HQ – East for a family living in Kandakadu, Welikanda.
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US based Sri Lankans gifted a stock of PPEs and ICU Beds to the Army
Sri Lanka Army gifts a large stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 25 island-wide hospitals through the coordination of the Health Ministry and the Army Medical Corps.
Functioning North based green agriculture project
Senior officers of the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna visited the ‘Green Agriculture’ centred organic fertilizer production site in Jaffna recently to inspect the production process. They have also discussed avenues to improve the process further during the visit.
Army join hands for dengue control
In a bid to curb the spread of dengue fever within the Western Province troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - West conducted a special Dengue prevention project covering Gampaha, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara and Matara Districts recently.