News Updates
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.
Army nabs cannabis worth of Rs. 13.8 million
Sri Lanka Army nabbed a haul of Kerala cannabis of about 46 kilograms concealed near Pesalai beach in Mannar Island recently.
Jaffna families receive relief packs
Under privileged families in Jaffna received a consignment of donation including stationary and school items for students along with baby products and dry ration packs during an event organized at Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya, Kankesanturai recently.
Navy takes hold of 10219 illegally harvested sea cucumbers
Naval operations carried out in Eastern, Northern, Northwestern and North Central Naval Commands in the past 02 weeks led to the seizure of 10219 sea cucumbers illegally harvested through night diving and apprehension of a group of individuals and diving gear used for this illegal act.
SLAF provides welfare measures to Diulwewa residents
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under its welfare community programme officially handed over a drinking water project to the Diulwewa residents recently.
Navy douses fire erupted on a trawler in Dikkowita harbour
Navy’s fire-fighters doused an abrupt fire on a multi-day fishing trawler at the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour yesterday (29).
Army troops repaired a split in Omanthai Marailluppaikulam tank
Demonstrating all time readiness of the troops for the benefit of the community, the Sri Lanka Army troops swiftly attended to stop a water leakage in the Marailluppaikulam tank bund at Illeimaradankulam in Omanthai recently.
Sri Lanka Army Parachutists showcase their skills on Pakistan Day
The Sri Lanka Army's Special Force parachutists displayed their skills with the Pakistan's Armed Forces during the Pakistan Day celebrations held recently in Islamabad, Pakistan.
SLA gifts stationary packs for students
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) gifted school accessories for 50 Mullaithivu students at the Mannankdal Tamil Primary school during a recently organized function in keeping with the civil-military projects.
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Navy SVU launched tree planting programme
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) launched a command-wise tree planting campaign on the sidelines of the International Day of Forests.
Navy nabs cannabis worth over Rs. 71 million
During a special operation conducted at Veththalakerni in Jaffna yesterday (Mar 22), the Navy managed to apprehend 02 suspects for transporting about 239kg and 850g of Kerala cannabis by a tipper truck.
SLN’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), with effect from March 21, 2021.