“Sigiriya Rally Cross 2015”, one of the highlights of the Sri Lankan Motor Racing Calendar, was concluded on 02nd August 2015 at the SLAF Sigiriya Racing Track with a large number of spectators. The event was graced by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala.“Sigirya Rally Cross” is conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force in association with the Sri Lanka Autospo...

Mrs Samanthi Bulathisinghala, the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit accompanied the Commander of the Air Force on his recent visit to India.  A special visit programme was organized for Mrs Bulathsinghala who was welcomed by her counterpart Mrs Lily Raha, the President of the Air Force Wives Welfare Association.  During the tour, the ladies of the AFWAA welcomed and rec...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala made an official visit to India recently, on the invitation of CAS of the Indian Air Force.Air Marshal Bulathisinghala, a graduate of the National Defence College, India was hosted to tea by his course mates at the NDC.  The Commander laid floral tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate and was accorded ...

Sri Lanka Air Force's athlete  Manjula Kumara emerged best athlete at the 93rd National Athletic Championship concluded at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium Diyagama yesterday(26 July 2015).SLAF athletes bagged 10 Gold, 06 Silver, 12 Bronze medals.  Notable among them was sprinter Nimali Liyanaarachchi who clinched the Women's 800 meter title finishing the event in 2:...

The Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Association donated scholarships and spectacles to the SLAF Seva Vaitha Unit as the second step on their cooperation with SLAF which started with the handing over of a fire vehicle previously.  The ceremony of handing over the donations to the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit by  this Association was held at AFHQ on 27 July 2015 under the pat...

SLAF Rowing & Kayaking team emerged Champions at the inaugural Bolgoda Endurance Challenge Rowing & Kayaking Regatta winning 4 Gold, 3 Silver & 2 Bronze medals at Bolgoda Lake on 25 July to 26 July 15.The races were rowed over a distance of 10 kms in the coxed eights, 6 kms in the single sculls and 5 kms in K1 kayaks. This is the first time that races were rowed in coxed eigh...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Karate players became the overall Champions at the National Karate Championship which was conducted at The Sri Lanka Foundation on 25 July 2015.The SLAF players displayed their talents by winning the Championship and bagging 7 Gold medals, 6 Silver medals and 6 Bronze medals. Male Kumite    Under 55Kg1st Place :018320    CPL  &nb...

A presentation and display on ‘Angampora’ was conducted by the SLAF Angampora team at BMICH 'Kamatha" yesterday (25 July 2015), marking yet another significant milestone in history of the indigenous art of ‘Angampora’. This also coincides with the 3rd anniversary of introduction of ‘Angampora’ to the Air Force. The event was made colourful by a performance of both ‘Angam’...

SLAF Station Morawewa won the Men’s Championship and SLAF TTS Ekala became Women’s Champions, whilst SLAF Base Vauniya and SLAF Station Colombo became the Runners-up in men’s and women’s categories respectively at the ‘Inter Unit Cycling Championship 2015 which concluded today (24 July 2015) at SLAF Station Katukurunda.Director Aeronautical Engineering Air Vice Marshal Ajantha ...

Marking yet another social service project, the Seva Vanitha Unit organized a visit to the St. Martin’s Adults home in Kotugoda which is in the vicinity of SLAF TTS Ekala. The event was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs.Samanthi Bulathsinghala on 24 July 2015 with participation of members of SVU.During the visit the Chairperson spent time wit...

The Monthly Dharma Deshana programme presided over by the Venerable Shashthrapathi Rajakeeya Panditha Wathurawila Siri Sujatha thero, the Chief Incumbent of Rajagiriya Siri Sudharmarama Temple, was held at SLAF Headquarters yesterday evening (22 July 2015). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, members from the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers, o...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Pre-School Colombo, held its annual sports meet on 22 July 2015 at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo.Hoisting of the National Flag followed by the lighting of symbolic Olympic torch started the proceedings for the day. A number of children’s games and fun activities were organized to give them a day full of enjoyment. The Kids’ Band display and Drill display to...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police, Mr.N.K. Illangakoon on 22 July, 2015.The Commander was received with a parade at the Police Headquarters after which the Commander and IGP engaged in cordial discussions. Mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion at the conclusion of the visit. ...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a series of conferences for ladies and servicewomen Chaired by the Chairperson at Academy/Bases/ Stations level, with the intention of  discuss the matters relating to Seva Vanitha. The initial conference was held at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 10 July 15 with the participation of ladies and servicewomen at the Base premises. The second conferenc...

The certificate awarding ceremony of Catering Assistants and Ground Stewards (Re-mustered)Basic Course (01/2015) was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air force Station Sigiriya on the 21th of July 2015.The ceremony marked the completion of a 10-week Basic training programme where the Catering assistants focused on Hygiene, Kitchen Arrangements, Menu Planning, Eastern ...

Newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Rear Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala this morning (22 July, 2015).The Navy Commander was accorded a guard of honour at Air Force Headquarters. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, mementos were exchanged between the Commander of the Air Force and the Commander of...

The Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Association has decided to donate a fully equipped modern fire vehicle worth more than 100 million Rupees to Sri Lanka Air Force this year.  The Officials of the Delegation comprising Mio Yoshihiko, Mio Wakako, Kani Chikara, Okayama Kanehira and Dr. Anil Thilakarathna called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force on 20th July.  The ceremony o...

Cycle Federation of Sri Lanka paid its tribute to the Commander of the Air Force,  Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, at the auditorium of the Medical Research Institute, Borella yesterday(19 July 2015) by organizing a special meeting. Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala is a former President of the Sri Lanka Cycling Federation Interim Committee in year 2012 and 2013 and endeavored...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo emerged overall champions whilst SLAF Combat Training School Diyathalawa became runner up in the Annual Road race-2015, which was organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Council this morning (18 July 2015).Over 500 participants inclusive of Officers, Airmen and Women from various age groups representing the Air Force Academy and all Bases...

Sri Lanka Air Force TTS Ekala became the Inter Unit Table Tennis Champions 2015 defeating SLAF Station Colombo at SLAF Base Katunayake Sports Complex on 17 July 2015.Director General Engineering of SLAF Air Commodore AH Wijesiri graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairman SLAF Table Tennis Air Commodore KL Ranathunga, Officers, Other Ranks were also present at the occasion...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the annual AOC’s Inspections of SLAF Station Koggala and SLAF Station Katukurunda on 17 July 2015.The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Shehan Wijayanayake at SLAF Station Koggala and was accorded a Street Lining at the Station premises. During the course of the i...