SLAF USHERS IN THE NEW YEAR 2023
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana delivered his New Year’s address to the Air Force Board of Management,...
‘Jaya Piritha’ concluded at Sandahiru Seya invoking blessings on the country
• Both Sandahiru Seya and Jaya Piritha signify nations gratitude
The annual calendar event, chanting of ‘Jaya Pirith’ presided...
Priority to Virusara Privilege Card holders when availing health services from Government Hospitals
As a result of the efforts of State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and the direct intervention of the Minister...
HANDING OVER CEREMONY OF AIR DEFENCE AND RADAR EQUIPMENT BY THE INDIAN AIR FORCE
The Handing-Over Ceremony of Air Defence equipment and INDRA Mk-II Radar Spares Equipment was conducted today (16 January 2021) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The...
WORLD WAR II ESPIONAGE BY THE JAPANESE: SPECIAL AGENCY ‘HIKARI KIKAN’ AND ITS SRI...
Compiled By: Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde, SLAF (Retd)
Contents totally based on information shared by Henrik Melder, Aviation and
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The year was 1944 and...
Australia donates 6,300 kgs. of Personal Protective Equipment to SL
The Australian Government handed over 6,300 kilograms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Sri Lanka yesterday, June 3.
High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, David Holly...
KAMAL CHUNCHIE: A WORLD WAR I VETERAN FROM CEYLON AND A METHODIST MINISTER WHO...
Compiled by Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde, SLAF (Retd)
Kamal Chunchie (1886 - 1953) was the eldest of nine children born in Ceylon to parents of Malay...
Extension of nationwide lockdown -Decision today
By : Nalin Jayetileke
In a meeting that was held with minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the health unions last morning, discussions have been underway looking...
“CRADLE OF HELICOPTER PILOTS” 27 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NATION
The No 7 Helicopter Squadron, also known as the “Cradle of Helicopter Pilots”, located at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda asserts of a...
SLAF CONDUCTS ANNUAL RELIGIOUS CEREMONY AT THE TEMPLE OF THE SACRED TOOTH IN KANDY
The Sri Lanka Air Force held it’s Annual Religious Ceremony and an Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth yesterday evening and today...
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Top Defence officials Join Meeting on Jaffna Land Release
A high-level meeting was held yesterday (11 Nov) at the Parliament Complex to evaluate the progress of releasing privately owned lands in...
Digital Transformation and Smart Facilitation in Sri Lanka’s Trade Frontier
The Import Section of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Customs, recently hosted an awareness session “Customs Reimagined:...
Sri Lankan Business Leaders Explore Opportunities in Cambodia
A high-profile Sri Lankan business delegation, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and its Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council...