The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is situated in Kandy is one of the most significant heritage sites in Sri Lanka. It is the responsibility of all Sri Lankans to protect its infrastructure as well as the Buddhist Priest and who are attached to the “Asgiriya” and “Malwaththa” chapters and the civilian staff working in the Temples.With the blessings of the Commander of the...

The Radar Maintenance Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday (20th September 2019). In line with the anniversary celebrations, under the guidance of Commanding Officer, Group Captain WMA Warnasooriya, a Bana Programme was conducted at the Wing premises.The formation day celebrations began with a traditional working parade which was reviewed by the Commandi...

SLAF Station Colombo emerged as Men’s and Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Wrestling Championships 2019 held 19 September 2019 at the Air Force Health Management Centre (HMC), Colombo. SLAF Base Hingurakgoda and Trade Training School Ekala became the runners up in the Men's and Women's categories respectively.The occasion was of special significance because Air Force Wrestling cel...

Corporal Gomes BDH was able to break her own weight lifting Sri Lanka National Record in the 49 Kg weight category whilst competing at the World weight lifting Championship - 2019 held in  Thailand. Her former record was 155 Kg (Snatch 70 Kg, Clean and Jerk 85 Kg) and the new Sri Lankan National record was set by lifting 157 Kg (Snatch 72 Kg, Clean and Jerk 85 Kg)....

Today, the 19th of September 2019, is set to become another significant milestone in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force with the investiture of Air Chief Marshal WDRMJ Goonetileke to the rank of Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force by the President and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena. The colourful Investiture was held at the “Eastern C...

The outgoing Acting Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa, Wing Commander HMT Nandaka Kumara handed over duties to Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa RWP,RSP,USP,Pg Dip (Def Mgt) yesterday (18 September 2019). Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa held the appointment of Commanding Officer of SLAF Station, Koggala. Wing Commander HMT Nandaka Kumara took over the acting command of S...

SLAF Station Morawewa commenced a Jack Fruit Plantation Project which would see the plantation of 1500 Jack Fruit plants on 16 September 2019. This project would see a land area of over 5 Acres cultivated during this programme in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority.The Programme was inaugurated under the directions of the Commander of the Air Force. Acting Commanding Offi...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Koggala, Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa RWP, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def. Mgt) handed over duties to Group Captain VGGB Piyasiri during the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday (16 September 2019).Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa  RWP, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def. Mgt)  took over Command of SLAF Station Koggala on 18 January 2017 and will...

A 19-member Air Force Cricket team departed the island this morning (14 September 2019) for Pakistan to participate in a friendly cricket tournament with the Pakistan Air Force under the Sport Exchange Programme from 15th to 21st September 2019.    The Chairman of the SLAF Cricket Pool, Group Captain Suharshi Fernando, Team Coach, Manager, Trainer and 15 players will be pa...

SLAF Station Colombo and Academy China Bay emerged as Men’s and Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Basketball Championship 2019 held at the Indoor Basketball Court of the Air Force Health Management Centre, in Colombo yesterday (12 September 2019).SLAF Academy China Bay and SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa emerged the runners up in the Men's and Women's categories respectively...

The 7th seminar on Productivity Improvement and Professional Development under the topic of "Green Productivity" organized by the CQAI was carried out yesterday (12 September 2019) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo. Ms. Mekala Dilanthi, the Senior Productivity Development Officer from National Productivity Secretariat joined hands with the CQAI as the Resource Person. SLAF Officers and W...

The twenty seventh (27th) house constructed under the 'Guwan Lak Sevana' Housing Project by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sergeant Rajanayake RM today (11 September 2019).The house warming ceremony was held under the participation of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya, Wg Cdr DCDB Alwis and President of the Seva Vanitha SLAF Station Sigiriya, Mrs. Krishani Al...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Katukurunda, Group Captain BAMP Balasuriya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, BA (Def Stu), psc handed over duties to Group Captain HWR Chandima RWP, RSP, USP during the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday (10 Sep 2019).Group Captain BAMP Balasuriya USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Def Stu) i...

The Chairperson of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Sonia Kottegoda chaired a press conference yesterday (10 September 2019) to educate the public on the ‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza which is scheduled to be held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre on 14th September 2019.The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias, Presidents of Army, Navy, Po...

Rear Admiral Simon Henley (Retired) of the Royal Navy, the immediate past president of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a Fellow of the Society, honorary fellow of the association of project management and a fellow of the aeronautical society of Mauritius, conducted a lecture at the AFHQ Auditorium yesterday on the topic of “Taking the Air Force to the next generation: Factors to consid...

The Colombo Premier League -2019 (CPL T-10) Cricket Tournament held at the Rifle Green Grounds was organized by SLAF Station Colombo for the second consecutive year from 20th August to 10th September 2019.A total of 40 teams contested for the title at the Riffle Green Grounds, Colombo and 4 teams qualified for the Semi Finals which was held on 9th September 2019. Lion Heart (Team from Se...

Sri Lanka Air Force  Men’s and Women's Teams emerged as Runners Up at the 33rd Tharuna Sewa - Rupavahini Volleyball Championship held at the NYSC Maharagama on the 6th of September 2019. SLAF Men and Women took on SL Army and Navy respectively in the finals.Director General of National Youth Services Council, Mr. Kanishka Suranimala Rajapaksha graced the occasion as Chief Guest an...

The Graduation Ceremony of No 61 Junior Command and Staff Course was held today (5 September 2019) at the Astra Hall at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay.Air Vice Marshal MDAP Payoe, the Director Training graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. United States Deputy Defence Attaché and delegates from the Sri Lanka Navy and Police participated for the event as distinguished Guests.The...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Group Captain HWR Chandima  RWP, RSP, USP  handed over duties to Group Captain PSN Fernando RSP,MDS,MA(Sec Stu),psc during the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday (04 Sep 2019).Group Captain HWR Chandima  RWP, RSP, USP  took over Command of SLAF Station Ampara on 06 January  2017 and will be proce...

The No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 62nd anniversary today (02nd September 2019). Several events were organized to mark the day that included a morning Parade and observance of two minutes of silence in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in aerial operations during the Humanitarian Operations. The Commanding Officer of No 2 Squadron, Wing...

The Non Commission Officers’ Management School at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 19th Anniversary yesterday (1st September 2019) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RADSJP Ranasinghe.In view of the anniversary, a Community Service Project was carried out with the participation of all ranks at the Mihidupura Vidyalaya in Trincomalee and a ‘Bodhi Pooja�...