Air Force Avurudu Pola, an annual fixture organized by the Directorate of Welfare as a part of the SLAF's Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebrations Programme  was held yesterday, 11 April 2012, at new Sports Ground at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana.As the Chief Guest, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama attended the Avurudu Pola with his spouse Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama. The Avurudu...

The traditional ‘Aluth Avurudu’ celebrations were held with much vibrancy and fellowship at the Rifle Green, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo throughout the day on 10th April, 2012.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama inaugurated the festival which was jointly organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and SLAF Station Colombo.The entire vicinity ...

A newly built house was handed over to Flight Lieutenant NI Wellahewa by The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama at the auspicious time of 10.25 am on 05th April 2012.Flight Lieutenant NI Wellahewa was disabled due to an Air Craft accident At Anuradhapura on 14th June 1997. The construction was carried out by the Directorate of Civil Engin...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with Janashakthi Insurance PLC awarded 100 scholarships to the siblings of War Heroes and for serving personnel under the ‘Guwanviru Pranama’ Scholarships Awards Scheme for the 2nd successive year. The ceremony was held on 31st March 2012 at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, under the patronage of Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Ab...

As per the guidance of the Commander of Air Force, SLAF Base Hingurakgoda constructed a new house for Mrs. Shiromi Wijerathne, a Civilian staff member of the Base who was residing in a dilapidated house adjoining the Base premises. The construction of the house was initiated using left over materials from Base construction projects and contributions received through outside donors. Durin...

The Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) awarded scholarships simple ceremony which was held on 29th March 2012 at Anuradhapura. The ceremony was organized by SLAF Base Anuradhapura, under the patronage of Chairperson SVU Mrs.Neelika Abeywickrama.The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) sponsored the pro...

'Liya Saviya' a Bazaar organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 23rd March 2012 at the Riffle Green, SLAF Station Colombo. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama graced the event as the Chief Guest and was one of the very first customers of the Bazaar.This event was yet another novel concept of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelik...

‘Siriliya Waruna’ a program to celebrate the International Women’s Day was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit at the “Astra” Cinema Hall, SLAF Base Katunayake on 17th March 2012. The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by spouses of Officers and Airmen, Lady Officers a...

A Dental/Medical and Eye campaign was conducted at Anandaramaya tempale, Heenatiyangala by the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Katukurunda to mark the World Women’s day 2012.The event started off with religious activities and a cultural performance by Sunday school children. The Medical/Dental Officers and nurses of SLAF were assisted by Dr. Madura Dias, Dr. Ranjith, Dr. Sarath, Dr. Gunarath...

A workshop was conducted by the Directorate of Welfare jointly with Seva Vanitha Unit, for Pre-School Teachers of the SLAF in order to introduce a  new syllabus and text books. The workshop was held on 07th March 2012 at the AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema and Director Welfare Air Vice Marshal Anura Silva.The...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Academy China Bay conducted an educational programme in the JC & SC auditorium in view of the World Women’s Day which falls on 8 March every year. Mrs.Chamini Pathirana, the wife of the Academy Commandant graced the occasion as the chief guest.The workshop was Conducted from 0900 hrs to 1300 covering  the following:* A psychology lecture to relive...

In the View of the world women’s day, an eventful day of social activities have been carried out by the Sri Lanka Air Force unit Bandaranaike international Air port on 08 March 12, under  the  patronate of Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs Neelika Abeywickrama. Beauty Culture, cooking and health care awareness programs for the ladies of SLAF Unit Bandaranaike Interna...

The world has become a universal village, the knowledge of the English language has become the most essential aspect in order achieve national goals in this universal village. In order to achieve this the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a competition amongst its members to stress the importance of the value of English and to inspire people to learn English. The English Language Day 20...

A Beauty Culture Workshop for the ladies of SLAF Unit Weerawila was organized on 11th February 2012 at the Unit Lecture Hall on the directives of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama. The workshop was conducted by Dreamron Team personnel. The welcome speech was done by Squadron Leader Lasanthi Jayasundara Officer in Charge of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit ...

"Umuthusunwarsawa" directed by Jayasiri Chandrajith was staged at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala on 09 February 2012 with courtesy of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha UnitStaging 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 preparing an emotionally healthy Air Force by stimulating ...

The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema handed over a newly built house on 02nd February 2012 to the parents of late Squadron Leader Monath Perera.The construction was carried out by the Directorate of Civil Engineering under the supervision of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the Directorate of Welfare. The Officer lost his life in an...

The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 31st January 2012 at the Officers' Mess SLAF Station Colombo. The AGM was attended by the Station Seva Vanitha Presidents and the Officers in Charge together with other senior members of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit.The event started with the singing of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Anthem followed by the welc...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit launched its first project for the year 2012, with yet another novel introduction. This time it was a Cooking Competition aimed at gathering comradeship amongst the SLAF personnel and their families termed “The Ultimate Cook-Out”, A Cooking Competition with a Touch of Fun. The event was held on 29th January 2012 at SLAF Base Rathmalana, where...

Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit upon the direction of it’s Chairperson Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama, organized an entertainment programme celebrating Christmas, for the inmates of ward No. 03 at the Mulleriyawa Hospital recently (23 December 2011).  The afternoon consisted  lunch, the distribution of valuable gifts among the patients and staff whilst the SLAF band’s perf...

In keeping with the concept of the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema to showcase the Sri Lanka Air Force through the family members of the Sri Lanka Air Force personnel, held the fourth such event; “The Spirit of Christmas”, an evening of Christmas splendour with carols and nativity on 19th December 2011 at the Defence Services Colleg...

The Annual Concert of the Pre-School at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa was held on 14 December 2011 at the Station Main Assembly Hall. The guidance and the direction rendered was by the Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa who was the Chief Guest of the function. The function commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest and the premises were filled up wit...