Foreign experts deployed near MT New Diamond

Mock rescue operation at Kebithigollewa

The Army-pioneered mock Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike VIII – 2017? saw one of its most exciting accomplishments, a mock rescue operation in Kebithigollewa, Trincomalee. The final mock exercise of ‘Cormorant Strike VIII – 2017? was witnessed by Major General Chagie Gallage, Director General Infantry and a few Senior Officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force together with the Exercise Director and Deputy Directors. (Colombo Gazette)         escorte girls Gen?ve

26 Sep, 2017

Bohra Community in Sri Lanka celebrate Leader’s birthday

The Bohra Community in Sri Lanka held a colourful procession in Bambalapitiya on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of its Spiritual Leader Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. The community which gathered at the mosque premises, held sermons after which a colourful procession was held followed by the singing of the national anthem. A massive cake was also cut in accordance with the celebrations (Colombo Gazette)            

07 Jan, 2018

International Day of Yoga celebrated in Sri Lanka

President Maithripala Sirisena and thousands of yoga enthusiasts celebrated International Day of Yoga?at Independence Square?in Colombo?today. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the?High Commissioner of India, welcomed?President at the event.?The?President later?practiced a number of yoga asanas. The event was attended by a number of Sri Lankan Ministers and officials, apart from the?public at large, including professionals, doctors, academicians and cultural personalities, cutting across all religions and

23 Jun, 2018