Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka (MOD)

Chinese team to assist in demining
A delegation from the People's Republic of China led by its Foreign Ministry Deputy Director Zhang Ze visited Sri Lanka recently on the invitation of the Sri Lanka Government to assist the de-mining process in the North.
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Naval Deployment Puttalam commissioned as SLNS Thambapanni
Naval Deployment Puttalam, which was initially established on 28th December 2008, was ceremonially commissioned as Sri Lanka Naval Ship Thambapanni (SLNS Thambapanni ).
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Kurunegala special ceremony salutes fallen North Western province war heroes
Over 463 War Heroes of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) of the North Western Province who made the supreme sacrifice in the war for peace were honoured and their dedication was remembered during a provincial War Hero commemoration ceremony at Kurunegala Maliyadeva Girls' College auditorium, Sunday (25) morning.
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SLAVF contribution to past challenges hailed during its athletic meet 2010
The curtain came down on Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Inter Regiment Athletic Meet 2010 Thursday (29) afternoon where Commander of the Army, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest gave away medals and trophies to the winners in the annual event.
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Peace filled every heart with new hopes - Nayake Thera
Every mother's hope during the past 30 years was to protect their children. Today with the dawning of peace their hearts are filled with new hopes.
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Kilinochchi becomes an economic hub
LTTE's former strong hold Kilinochchi where many firce battles were fought against security forces becomes a more conducive centre for the people in the North.
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Navy steps up operations to crackdown on illegal activities in the sea
The Sri Lanka Navy has stepped up operations to rein in illegal activities that are taking place in the sea areas.
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Jaffna Onion fetches good price in the southern market
With the opening of the Jaffna - Kandy A-9 highway following the end of war, the red onion harvest of Jaffna is reaching south.
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Japanese government assures visiting ministers of continuing support
Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, and Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development were received in Tokyo by Ambassador Yasushi Akashi, representative of the...
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Ayurvedic Mobile Unit handed over to the Department of Indigenous Medicine
Ayurvedic Mobile Unit was handed over to the Department of Indigenous Medicine at Agriculture Complex, Varothaya Nagar, Trincomalee by the Northern Province Governor Major General G A Chandrasiri on 26 July 2010.
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