News Updates
SLN foils 1263 kilos of turmeric smuggling racket via sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 05 suspects with over 1263 kilos of turmeric during an attempt to smuggle into the island via North West and Western seas from 17 to 20 Apr.
SLN provides 350 thalassemia infusion systems to Health Ministry
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives handed over the SLN produced 350 thalassemia infusion systems to the Health Ministry by the Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, at the Navy Headquarters yesterday (Apr 21).
Army nabs a haul of cannabis worth of Rs. 55.7 million
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops operating under the 54 Division nabbed 185.575 kilograms of smuggled Kerala cannabis from a beachside scrubland close to the seas at Pallikuda, Pooneryn, yesterday (Apr 20).
Naval Social Responsibility project develops 8 schools
Sri Lanka Navy, the sea going arm of the country in connection with its 70th anniversary, has launched another social responsibility initiative, under the directives and guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, to develop selected underprivileged schools in the country, in year 2021. The prime motive of the project is to create a more conducive learning environment for the children - the future generation of the country. Accordingly, this timely project was launched in the Western, Eastern, North Central, Northwestern, Southeastern, Southern and Northern Naval Commands on 19th April 2021. Financial contribution extended voluntarily by all officers and sailors from their monthly salaries is utilized for the project, while the Navy also enables its able manpower required for the construction work.
Greetings to SLA contingent leaving for UN mission
The newest contingent of 243 professionally-trained Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), set for the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), received warm wishes prior to their departure at the Bandaranaike International Airport today (21).
Law enforcing agencies nab Cannabis worth over Rs. 26 million
During a special joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Mannar Police, three suspects were nabbed with 89 kilos of Kerala cannabis at the Muddalampiddi in Mulankavil yesterday (Apr 18).
Troops recovered remains of two reported missing in Welu Oya
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recovered the remains of father and his son today morning (Apr 16) reportedly went missing last evening while they were bathing at the Welu Oya in Haldummulla.
Roshan Abyesundara elevated to the next rank
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana promoted Leading Aircraftsman Roshan Abeysundara to the rank of Corporal yesterday (Apr 15).
Indian Navy ship arrives at Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Ranvijay’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a three-day visit yesterday (Apr 14).
Army vested new home for a Jaffna family
The Sri Lanka Army-built new house in Grand Bazaar, Jaffna was vested in a deserving family during a brief ceremony of Hindu rites and rituals yesterday (April 12).
Army’s 'Kukuleganga Speed Climb 2021' Racing Spectacle concludes
Inaugural two-day-long 'Kukuleganga Speed Climb 2021', organized by the Sri Lanka Army Motor Sports Association (SLAMSA) and the Motor Racing Association of Sri Lanka (MRASL) concluded yesterday evening (Apr 11) at Kukuleganga.
An Airman sets a new swimming record
Airman Roshan Abeysundara of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has set a new record while swimming from Mannar to Danushkodi and returning within 28 hours, 19 minutes and 43 seconds, the SLAF said today (11).
Creating wonders in depths
‘Underwater Gallery Nilwella’ in Nilwella beach situated in the southern coast constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was vested in public yesterday (10).
Artificial limbs for former combatants in CSD
In another humanitarian gesture of the Sri Lanka Army, initiatives commenced at Anuradhapura ‘Abimansala-1’ to provide 64 former LTTE combatants now serving the Civil Security Department (CSD) new artificial legs and limbs, free of charge.
Press Release for salaries and allowances paid to war hero families
Issuing a Press Release with regard to the salaries and allowances paid to the families of the disabled war heroes, the Defence Ministry said today (April 9) that a Cabinet paper has been submitted to the Cabinet seeking approval to pay lifetime salaries and allowances to dependents during the rest of the life upon death of the disabled war heroes.
Army well-made for hostage rescue missions
A large number of officers and other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army’s Commando Regiment (CR) received their insignia during the graduation ceremony held yesterday (7 April) at the Regimental Centre in Ganemulla upon successful completion of Hostage Rescue and Counter Terrorism Induction Course and Advanced War Dog Course.
SLN foils illegal migration attempt
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) apprehended 20 persons and foiled an illegal migration attempt during a special operation conducted in Kondachchikuda, Silawathura on 06 Apr.
Students hooked on water sports
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) had organized a water sports competition for the students and teachers of Tissa Vidyalaya, Trincomalee recently.
Phase 1 of Kanugahawewa Renovation Project vested in the public by His Excellency the President
The Kanugahawewa Renovation Project which came to life as a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program conducted by the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kanugahawewa Village in Kebithigollewa, Anuradhapura on 30 December 2020 saw the completion of it first phase today. This project was taken over by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the 70th anniversary of the SLAF which was celebrated this year.
Army distributed school items to Mullaitivu students
In a bid to support educational upliftment, the Sri Lanka Army’s 59 Division distributed school accessories to a large number of students in Mullaitivu schools recently.
Army Troops raid one acre of Cannabis cultivation in Kataragama
The Sri Lanka Army’s 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops raided a one-acre extent Cannabis cultivation in the Weheragala reserve at Gonagan Ara, Kataragama recently.
SLAVF turns 140
The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) proudly marked its 140th year under the auspices of the SLAVF Commandant Maj. Gen. Sampath Kotuwegoda recently at the SLAVF Headquarters in Salawa, Kosgama.
MoD has strengthened security measures during the holy week
The Ministry of Defence has strengthened the security during the Holy Week and the Easter Sunday since the Easter Sunday is marked on April 04, 2021 while commemorating the victims of the Easter Sunday terror bombings took place in April 2019.
A Veterinary Hospital opens for Explosive Detection Dogs
A Veterinary Hospital for Explosive Detection Dog of the Sri Lanka Army was declared open at Field Engineer Brigade’s K9 Section in Boo Oya by Chief Field Engineer Maj. Gen. Nihal Amarasekara, recently.
KDU inaugurates Master’s Programmes 2021
The Master’s Programmes inauguration ceremony of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) for 2021 was successfully held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Auditorium on Mar 30.