(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Civil Aviation Authority has decided to conduct an all-island census on drones.
"Census on drones"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, the new Commander of the Army in his message on assumption of office as the 23rd Commander of the Army vows to protect the country from all threats.
"New Commander assures priority for defence of the country"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sri Lanka Army Headquarters on Wednesday (August 21) gave a red carpet welcome to the Army’s newly-appointed 23rd Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc when he arrived at the Army Headquarters to take office amid military honours, ceremonials, greetings and best wishes.
"New Army Commander assumes duties"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday emphasized the need for an export based economy to empower the country and bring about a high living standard.
"Prime Minister emphasizes the need for an export based economy"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (20) opened the ‘Mehewara Piyasa’ building established at the Department of Labour with the aim of providing productive and efficient service to the public under one roof.
"President opens ‘Mehewara Piyasa’ building"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The outgoing Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake has been promoted to the rank of General by President Maithripala Sirisena, effective from 17 August.
"Outgoing Commander promoted"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena says staunch peace-maker Yasushi Akashi is a loyal and trusted friend of Sri Lanka. He said this when the Japanese peace envoy Akashi called on President Sirisena at the President’s Office yesterday (July 20).
"Peace Envoy Akashi, a special friend of Sri Lanka – President"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Management Services Department of the Ministry of Finance has been working out a mechanism to promote police constables to positions up to Chief Inspectors of Police despite the existing cadre positions in the Police Department, the Finance Ministry said clarifying false media reports on the issue.
"Finance Ministry says promotions for 31,500 policemen soon, refutes false media reports"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena awarded Veerodhara Vibushana medals to two war heroes today. This highest gallantry medal awarded by the Commander-in-Chief for all the serving officers in Army, Navy and Air Force in recognition of their unmatched valour, dedication and unfailing commitment.
"President confers Veerodhara Vibushana medals on two war heroes"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Major General Shavendra Silva was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army today (19).
"New Army Commander appointed"