The Blooming Buds 2011, annual concert of the Preschool of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, concluded successfully on the 25th of November 2011 at the Astra Hall.An eye catching evening ignited with a well presented cultural dance where 77 children displayed an attention-grabbing performance of dances, songs, nursery rhymes, speeches and drama made the evening unforgettable.The chair...

The annual concert of the Preschool SLAF Base Ratmalana for 2011 was held on the 22nd of November 2011 at the SDS Jayasinghe Hall Dehiwala. The chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelika Abeywikrama graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Eighty enthusiastic children from the SLAF Ratmalana pre-school took the stage with confidence through a lineup of a variety of events whic...

“Guwan Prathiba Praba’ a novel event in search of true talent of the SLAF was staged at the Auditorium of the British School in Colombo this evening (5th November 2011) and concluded as a resounding success.According to a concept of the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU), Mrs Neelika Abeywickrema, this mega talent search was initiated approximately 3 month...

A highly colourful musical evening organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Katukurunda was held on 29 Oct 11. The programme was conducted by Mr. Sadaruwan who is a Lecturer at the Arts faculty of the University of Colombo. The main concept of this event was to create an opportunity to all servicemen and their families to enjoy the classical form of music and to experience a change to ...

An eye clinic for the civil employees at SLAF Base Katunayake was held on 21st September 2011 at SLAF Base Katunayake Hospital premises.     This was organized under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit on a request made by Mrs. BV Mallika, Civil Superintendent of Establishment of SLAF Base Katunayake. Approximately 400 civil employees participated in...

A Mental Health awareness program was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Wirawila on 12th September 2011 with the key participation of the Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Chairperson Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama.Under the patronage of the chairperson of the SVU, the Director of the National Council for Mental Health, Specialist Psychiatrist Nirosha Mendis conducted a program f...

A programme which targeted the development  of talents of pre-schools children who attend ‘SLAF Pre-schools’ was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters auditorium on 10th September 2011.Under the patronage and guidance of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Mrs Neelika Abeywickrama, SVU and the Directorate of Welfare conducted this programme for the teachers and the off...

The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama handed over a newly built houseat the auspicious time of 1018 am today (02nd September 2011) to the wife and the child of Late Flight Lieutenant Induravi Muthukumarana.The Ranaviru Welfare Fund of the SLAF contributed  1.3 million rupees towards the project whilst the Directorate of Welfare and ...

A grooming workshop initiated by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was conducted for 500 airwomen by Mrs. Nayana Karunarathne on 8th August 2011 at SLAF TTS Ekela.The event included demonstrations on personnel hygiene, social etiquette, dress sense, make up, draping saris, hair styles and stress management. ...

'Romaya Gini Gani 2' directed by Mr. Bandula Withanage was staged at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala on 13th July 2011 courtesy of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force, as a Welfare Project This present concept of staging dramas in Air Force establishments is one which was planned by the present Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha, Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama with the aim of prep...

A grooming workshop for the officers (men) of the SLAF was organized on 23rd August 2011 at the AFHQ auditorium under the patronage of the chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit.A four-hour workshop was steered by Mrs. Nayana Karunarathne, Directress of Image Academy of "Personality Development", "Hair and Beauty" and the owner of the leading chain of salons “Salon Nayana”.The objecti...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda organized a well women clinic for women in the Base on 05 August 2011 in collaboration with the MOH Office H’goda. Mrs. Inoka Rajapakshe, President Seva Vanitha of the Base graced the occasion as the chief guest.A series of health educational sessions regarding breast cancer, cervical cancers contraceptive methods and self-breast examination were c...

A grooming workshop for the members of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was organized on 30th July 2011 at the AFHQ auditorium under the patronage of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. The full day workshop was steered by Mrs. Nayana Karunarathne, Directress of ‘Image Academy of Personality Development’, ‘Image Academy of Hair and Beauty’ and the owner of a leading chain of...

Sri Lanka Air Force Ampara in association with the Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit and the Directorate of Health Services, catered to the basic requirements of the people living in the vicinity of the station by donating school books and accessories at Himadurawa Vidyalaya and by holding a health camp at Nawagiriyawa Sri Gauthama Viharaya Yesterday (29th July 2011).On arrival at SLAF Ampara,...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Pre-School Colombo, held its annual sports meet on 12th July 2011 at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo.Hoisting of the National Flag and the traditional lighting of the oil lamp started the proceedings for the day. A lot of children’s games and fun activities were organized to give them a day full of enjoyment. The Kids band display took the attention of the pers...

A new class room was added to the Air Force Pre School at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda on 27th June 2011 under the patronage of the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama. The western band of the preschool welcomed the chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit and Mrs. Inoka Rajapaksa, President Seva Vanitha Unit at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda.  Thi...

An awareness programme on “Domestic Violence and Mental Health Psychiatry” was conducted at Katunayake recently for the benefit of the families of servicemen and for the airwomen living at Katunayake Base and SLAF Ekala.A one day workshop was conducted by the organization “Women In Need” under the topic Domestic Violence and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Nirosha Mendis spoke to tho...

The “Guvan Viru Pranama” scholarship awards ceremony organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana was conducted on 25th June 2011 under the patronage of the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama. The Janashakthi Insurance PLC sponsored the program for the third consecutive year and ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama declared re-opened the newly refurbished ward No. 3 of the Mulleriyawa Mental Hospital on 21st June 2011.This female Ward has been maintained by the SLAF since 1985 with the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit complementing the maintenance effort by launching various donation and entertainment activities periodically for the welfare...

SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Bathi Gee Piduma’, a Vesak Bhakthi Gee Programme, in the PM hours on 18 May 2011 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Sports Grounds at SLAF Station Colombo to mark the 2600 Sambudhathva Jayanthi. Chairperson of MOD Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa, graced the occasion as the chief guest while Mrs. Manjulika Jayasu...

The Sri Lanka Air Force recently conducted a refurbishment programme at Ward No. 3 of the Mulleriyawa Mental Hospital. This female Ward is maintained by the SLAF since 1985 with the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit complementing the maintenance effort by launching various donation and entertainment activities periodically for the welfare of the inmates of the Ward. Under this latest refurbishment ...