“BLACK DRONGOS” OF THE NO 05 FIGHTER SQUADRON CELEBRATE 31st ANNIVERSARY
The No 05 Fighter Squadron known as the “Black Drongos” celebrate 31st Anniversary of Glory on 01 February 2022.
On 1st February 1991, four F...
FOUNDATION STONE LAID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FULLY – FLEDGED SLAF HOSPITAL COMPLEX AT...
The laying of foundation stone for a new SLAF Hospital complex at Narahenpita (Kirimandala Mawatha) was held this morning (27 January 2022) under the...
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...
A fitting farewell funeral to a legendary former Air Chief, Deshamanaya PH Mendis
By: Nalin Jayetileke
A fitting farewell funeral to a legendary former Sri Lanka Air Force Commander, Air Chief Marshal Deshamanya PH Mendis, the 1st Commander...
CID will conduct probe into Church Grenade Incident – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne dismissed allegations made by the Colombo Archbishop on the police investigations into the discovery of a hand grenade...
Navy launches coconut planting campaign
A coconut planting campaign launched by Sri Lanka Navy was held at SLNS Uththara on15th January 2022 under the patronage of Commander Northern Naval...
Probe still at early stage, all those involved will be arrested soon – IGP
At least 14 statements have been recorded so far in connection with the recovery of a hand grenade at the Borella All Saints' Church...
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) earned USD 6 million in 2021 – Air...
Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana has said that the SLAF was able to earn USD 6 million in 2021 by deploying an...
First female ASP appointed to Special Task Force (STF)
A woman Chief Inspector of Special Task Force (STF) of Police has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) for...
The Pucará at war
By : Suren Ratwatte
By the late 1980s, the insurgency in Sri Lanka’s north was taking on aspects of a significant conflict. The Liberation Tigers...