MOD Supports Ministry of Public Security in Special Joint Operation to Ensure Community Safety
The Ministry of Defence (MOD), extending its full support to the Ministry of Public Security, launched a special joint security operation in...
China donates Rs. 5 million to the NCC
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donated Rs. 5 million to the Defence Ministry on Wednesday (21 Dec) towards the development of...
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...
Island-wide lockdown extended till 4.00 am Sept. 21
The Government has decided to extend the current curfew until 4.00 am on Tuesday, September 21. The decision was taken at the Covid Task...
SL Navy’s latest addition arrives home
US Coast Guard handed over ship arrives in ColomboExpected to enhance SLN’s maritime capabilities further strengthen cooperation
The Sri...
Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Sanath Uthpala
Rear Admiral Sanath Uthpala, retired from Naval service yesterday, June 14, upon completion of his career spanning over 34 years in the Navy.
The outgoing...
The British WWI prisoner of war who returned to captivity
Captain Robert Campbell was captured in 1914 a few weeks after WWI started and
was sent to a prisoner of war camp in Germany. Campbell...
“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...
SriLankan Airlines supports ‘Thuruliya Wenuwen Api’
SriLankan Airlines staff contributed to Sri Lanka Army’s ‘Thuruliya wenuwen Api’ project to replant and maintain half an acre of forest patch for 3...
Comprehensive plan for ‘New Normal’ reopening
The Special Committee on COVID-19 Control yesterday, September 14, decided to devise a comprehensive plan on health recommendations and restrictions that need to be...
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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...