The traditional Sinhala & Tamil New Year celebration organized by the Marble beach Air Force resort for the guests, who are occupied in the our establishment on 16th April 2014.The entire staff organized the number of traditional Avrudu games such as ”Sack Race”, “Musical chair”, “Kana mutti” and the ever famous “tug-of-war”, "Egg catching”, ”Feeding the curd to b...

In view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year, Clothes and Shoes were distributed among orphaned children of the “Nanasarana” Children’s Home in the Diyawara Village at Katharagama. The event was organized by the President of the Seva Vanitha Unit at Weerawila Mrs. Mali Wasage together with the spouses of officers and airwomen of the station. Further, shoes were distributed among all t...

The cadets of the No.56th Intake of Officer Cadets and the No.8th Intake of Lady Officer Cadets underwent a full time English Language course from 2nd January to 11th April 2014. This three month course was designed to prepare them to acquire their academic goals to enable them to give a better service to the nation. The Officer Cadets had an opportunity to stage their performances after...

Sri Lanka Air Force won the Defence Services Netball Championship 2014 defeating  SL Army  by 47 points to  44 yesterday (11th April 2014) at the Rathnawali  Indoor Stadium, Gampaha.In a thrilling encounter both teams fought neck and neck. Aircraft woman Nilushi of SLAF was crowned "Netball Queen" whilst Lance Corporal Jayaweera of SL Army  and Sergeant Thushanth...

Sri Lanka Air Force Avurudu Pola, an annual event organized by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit  was held today (11 April 2014) at the ‘Rifle Green’ Sports Ground of SLAF Station Colombo as a part of the SLAF’s Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebrations Programme.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gun...

The SLAF  ‘Bakmaha Ulela 2014’ was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana this morning (10th April 2014) with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke as the Chief Guest. The event was organized by SLAF Base Ratmalana under the guidance of chairperson of  the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Roshani Gunatilleke.A range of games...

Fire fighters from the SLAF Academy China Bay, went into action when they learnt that a fire had erupted at Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd, China Bay –Trincomalee.  Personnel manning the Air Traffic Control Tower of the Academy first observed smoke rising from the area of the Prima Ceylon(Pvt) Ltd and found out on inquiry that a fire had erupted in the stores of Nawaloka constructions at ...

 General Rashad Mahmood, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan who is currently in Sri Lanka along with a delegation on a 5-day official visit,  called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, at the Air Force Headquarters this morning  (9th April 2014).The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was received upon arrival by the C...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No 44 Junior Commanders’ Course was held at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 7 April 2014. The Director Welfare of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal MLK Perera USP graced the occasion as the chief guest.A total of 22 officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, 3 officers from the Sri Lanka Army...

Sri Lanka Air Force Fire Fighters carried out a Fire Evacuation drill at Development Holdings Private Limited Colombo this evening (08th April 2014).During the demonstration the SLAF firemen demonstrated several rescue tactics such as Aerial rope rescue and also  operating and using of ‘Jumping Sheet’ which was placed on the ground. 36 SLAF personnel participated in th...

SLAF cycle team comprising 6 cyclists, namely LAC Dain Nugera, LAC Samantha Lakmal, LAC Dinesh Danushka, LAC Madusanka Perera,  AC Wajira Pushpakumara and AC Ashen Tharaka, competed the Criterium cycle race 2014 organized by the Indian Air Force.  LAC Dinesh Danushka secured the 1st place and LAC Madusanka the 3rd, beating experienced Indian cyclist during the 100 kilometer rac...

Leading Aircraftsman Jeewan Jayasingha became the overall Champion of the Tour De Youth Sri Lanka 2014 cycle race which was concluded yesterday at Maharagama. The Cycle Race was held during 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th April in 5 stages. Cyclist from all around the country participated in this race and completed 708 km during the 5 Stages. ...

SLAF TTS Ekala secured the overall championship at the inaugural Inter Unit Carrom Championship 2014 which was concluded on 5th April 2014 at the Thummulla Sports Complex. The Championship was held on 4th and 5th April 2014 at the Thummulla Sport Complex.Warrant Officer MI Hameed won the Men’s Single whilst Leading Air Craftwoman Priyangani MWN won the Women’s title of the Championsh...

Priests representing the four main religions of Sri Lanka graced the occasion to conduct religious activities. Former Commanding Officers of the E & TE Wing SLAF Base Katunayaka, Squadron Leader DH Abesekara (rtd), Air Vice Marshal TATFW Gunawardana(rtd), Director Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Air Vice Marshal RJ Pathirage, Squadron Leader PLI Fernando, Air Commodor...

Under the concept of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a newly constructed 20Kw solar power plant at the SLAF Station Palavi was declared open and opened out to the national grid by the Director Civil Engineering of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal CR Gurusingha yesterday evening (3rd April 2014). This event coincided with  the commissio...

On the direction of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunetilleke  and in collaboration with Command Welfare Project , a workshop on Hair dressing and Colouring  was held on 2 April 14  at Clippers Salon SLAF Guwanpura.The Programme was conducted by Kevin from ‘Wella’ Institute -Kotte, comprising a theoretical presentation and a practical workshop. The Ha...

As per the directive of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatilake, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa conducted a Bakmaha Ulela at the Piyarapandova Junior School Helehalpe, BandarawelaA cross section of officers and other ranks took part in the occasion together with the School Commanding Officer. Stationery items, S...

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on 2nd April 2014. The Formation Day celebrations began with a parade held at the Parade Square, reviewed by the Commanding Officer Gp Capt HMB Herath. This was followed by a social event comprising friendly cricket matches and other games.  The Director Electronics ...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit launched a Community Service project at the “Sahanaya” -National council for mental health at Borella on 14 March 14 to renovate and clean the institute. The project scope included the color washing of Buildings and providing of necessary items to the institute.This was organized under the under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF SVU Mrs. Roshani ...

A delegation from the Command and Staff College of the Sultanate of Oman visited the Air Force Headquarters this evening (31st March 2014).The delegation comprised of 38 Officers from the Omani Army, Navy and the Air Force and four Army officers from Bahrain, Saudi, Yemen and Lebanon.  The delegation was headed by Colonel Sulaiman Sabil Ali Balsuhi . On their arrival to AFHQ, they w...

A workshop for pre-school teachers targeting the development of talents of pre-school children who attend the SLAF Pre School was held on 28 March 2014 at the Pre School premises, SLAF Guwanpura under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatilake. The programme was organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with Director Welfare.Mrs.Violet Siri...