News Updates
Army-renovated residential monastery vested in Maha Sangha
Sri Lanka Army renovated and restructured old 'Sanghawasaya' (residential monastery) at Viharahalmillewa Rajamaha Viharaya, Kebithigollewa was vested in the Maha Sanga recently following President’s 'Gama Samaga Pilisandarak' programme directives.
A needy family receives an Army-built new house in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army troops of the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi built a new house and vested in a needy family of Mrs. Sivasamy Muththu in Periyakulam, Vaddakachchi recently.
Multi-day fishing vessel monitoring system for maritime security
Sri Lanka received a multi-day fishing vessel monitoring system that contributes to ensure maritime security, under a financial grant from Australia, the President Media Division (PMD) said.
MoU signed to revive Para Sportsmanship
Ministry of Sports has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sports Development Department and the National Paralympic Committee of the National Sports Council (NSC), recently under ‘High Performance’ Sports Development Programme’ to revive Para Games and develop sports skills among Para Sportsmen.
Army produced dry chillies for public sale
The Sri Lanka Army’s Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock produced dry chillies in a 200 acres land in Kandakadu, Menik Farm and Andiyapuliyankulam Army farmlands and symbolically submitted to State Ministry for Development of Minor Crops, recently.
NIOHC -20 concluded successfully
The 20th meeting of the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission (NIOHC-20) was conducted from 13 to 15 July, and curtains were brought down, marking the culmination of the event yesterday (July 15).
Navy Hospital receives new Hemodialysis Unit
The newly established Hemodialysis Unit of the Welisara Navy General Hospital was declared open under the auspices of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne yesterday (July 15).
Memory of ‘Hasalaka War Hero’ Refreshed with Floral Tributes
The 30th commemorative ceremony of the frequently remembered War Hero, late Corporal Gamini Kularatne alias ‘Hasalaka War Hero’ whose supreme sacrifice on 14 July 1991 at Elephant Pass defended the Army camp by destroying the LTTE’s explosive-laden dozer which was trying to ram into the camp, got underway on Wednesday (14) at Hasalaka War Hero’s monument at Elephant Pass.
Maj. Gen. Priyantha Perera, new Army Chief of Staff
- Maj. Gen. Priyantha Perera has been appointed to the second highest office in the Sri Lanka Army - the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army effective from July 17.
New vaccination centre at Vihara Maha Devi Park in operation
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has set up a new Community Vaccination Centre at the Colombo Viharamaha Devi Park open theatre for the Western Province general public above 30 years of age from today (July 15) onwards.
Army raids Cannabis cultivation in Kuda Oya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in a joint operation with Police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation in Kuda Oya, Kotiyakandura recently.
SLCG nabs fishing vessel carrying thresher sharks
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed a fishing vessel along with five fishermen in possession of illegally harvested 27 kilograms of thresher shark flesh recently.
Army troops nab Rs 4 mn worth turmeric in Mannar
Sri Lanka Army troops recovered 672 kilos of smuggled turmeric worth approximately Rs. 4 million from Periyakadei the coastal area in Mannar recently.
Army vaccinates Educational Managers and Teachers
Sri Lanka Army medical teams vaccinated over 350 staffers of Maharagama National Institute of Education (NIE) recently in keeping with HE the President’s instructions to prioritize the vaccination of teachers.
Army troops cultivate turmeric
Sri Lanka Army troops of 1 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) in Kuttigala planted turmeric seeds in a five-acre land of the camp premises recently.
Army troops nab illegal sand-mining racket
Sri Lanka Army troops with the Police apprehended 18 civilians engaged in illegal sand-mining in the Sittaru in Trincomalee recently.
Army troops initiate organic fertilizer production at Diyatalawa
Sri Lanka Army troops of 1 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) started an organic fertilizer production project in Diyatalawa recently under the guidance of Colonel Commandant SLAGSC Maj. Gen. Chandana Handunmulla.
Army helps the needy families with relief supplies
Sri Lanka Army’s 52 Division troops under the Security Force Headquarters- Jaffna distributed dry ration packets among low-income families in Ariyale recently.
Army troops build six homes for needy people in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army has launched a house construction project for needy people in Kilinochchi following the guidelines given by Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva.
SLN apprehends 442 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) apprehended 442 persons along with 153 fishing boats and other fishing accessories while engaging in illegal fishing practices recently.
Dharma Vijaya Foundation gifts medical devices for COVID prevention drive
US-based Dharma Vijaya Foundation and Buddhist Viharaya symbolically vested in a large consignment of medical devices, equipment and accessories yesterday (July 01) to Sri Lanka for COVID-19 control work.
SLN apprehends over 2000 kilos of turmeric from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 06 suspects with 2021 kilos and 400 grams of turmeric, during an attempt to smuggle into the island via beach areas of Achchanakulam, Naruvilikkulam and South Bar, on 29 and 30 June and 01 July.
Army destroys Cannabis cultivations in Hambegamuwa
Sri Lanka Army troops recently raided two cannabis cultivations in Hambegamuwa, Thanamalwila and destroyed the crops under supervision of the Police.
ICG assists SLCG by providing machinery spares
Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Mr. Vinod Jacob, visited Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters for the handing over ceremony to mark the completion of delivery of machinery spares of SLCG ship Suraksha on 29 June, the SLCG said.
Army athletes bring honours at international games
Sri Lanka Army athletes have brought honours to the Army and the country winning medals at recently held ‘76th Cezmi Or Memorial Athletic Championship’.