Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has so far handed over 3,564 cost-effective thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health, reaffirming its commitment to public welfare and national healthcare. Thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder that often necessitates regular blood transfusions, leads to excessive iron build-up in vital organs, a condition that can be fatal if left untreated. The inf...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: In celebration of World Environment Day 2025, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the SLAF launched the 'Clean Today, Green Tomorrow' initiative across all SLAF establishments. This effort is in line with the national 'Clean Sri Lanka' campaign and aims to strengthen environmental responsibility through sustainable and community-driven projects. Under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SVU, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirising...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Air Vice Marshal Manoaj Keppetipola MSc (NSWS-Pak), MBA (PIM-SJP), MDS (Uok), BA (Def Stu) Hons, Chartered FCIPM, MITD (SL), ndc (Pak), psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (10 June 2025), after completing 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Air Vice Marshal Keppetipola made an offici...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Poson Poya holds significant importance for us in Sri Lanka as it marks a series of religiously significant events in the history of our country. The inception of our nation as a heartland for Theravada Buddhist philosophy and tradition was signified on that remarkable Poson Poya Day, when Arahant Mahinda Thero arrived in Sri Lanka. The arrival of Arahat Mahinda in Sri Lanka sparked ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Athletes who represented the country at the 26th Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, and delivered outstanding performances were commended by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, at the Army Headquarters on 09 June 2025. The Sri Lanka Army athletics team, comprising five female and six male athletes, was recognised for their commendable achievements. Amon...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The sixth episode of the motivational drive for SLAF sportsmen and women in the sports disciplines of Baseball,Boxing, Carrom and Cricket was organized under the guidance of the President Air Force Sports Council and Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (09 June 2025) SLAF Base Katunayake . The particular full-day programme was conducted by Mr. Bhathiya Aruthnayake, who is a professi...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The Government of Sri Lanka:News issued the following news release: In accordance with Circular No. PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 issued by the Secretary to the President, the Internal Affairs Unit of the Prime Minister's Office was officially established yesterday (06) at Temple Trees under the leadership of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri. Accordingly, Additional Secretary (Administration) Mr. Ruwan Jayasundara has been appointed as the Head of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command at No. 1 Information Technology Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Ratmalana, took place yesterday (06 June 2025). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the Base Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain API Sampath Kumara USP, PgDip (Def Mgt), handed over command to Wing Commander VPS Gunasekara BSc (IT), MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc. ...