After breaking the 02 years of silence period due to the global pandemic, Sri Lanka Basketball Federation organized the 53rd  Senior National Basketball Tournament which was commenced at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on 18th February 2022. The finals kicked off on 08th Mar 22 between Sri Lanka Air Force and Mercantile Services Team in par with the celebration of International Wome...

In celebration of International Women’s Day, a special programme was held today (09 March 2022) at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Charmini Pathirana. The event was held under the patronage of President Seva vanitha Unit at SLAF Academy China Bay, Mrs. Menaka Sonali Jayasekara.The “Virulalanabhimani-2022” progr...

The 27th phase of “Guwan Mithudam” project was successfully concluded at “Darmapala Bosath Lama Niwasaya” today (09 March 2022) by Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda in parallel to the celebration series of International Women’s Day. The Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. With the intention of enhancing infrast...

The series of programmes in par with ‘International Women’s Day’, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a blood donation campaign at the SLAF Base Hingurakgoda today (09th March 2022) under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The event was organized under the supervision of Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Group Captain Senaka Kulathunga...

A Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) manufactured by the Sri Lanka Air Force was officially handed over to the District Hospital Akuressa yesterday (08 March 2022) by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Koggala, Group Captain Thilina Rajapaksha. The Unit was accepted by the Director District Hospital Akuressa, Dr . M. Vidanapathirana on behalf of Health authorities.The event wa...

A colourful night was hosted to the differently able war veteran inmates at the 'Mihindu Seth Medura', Attidiya by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana along with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.The ‘Mihindu Seth Medura', is a healing home for war veterans who were disabled during the battle. It is also a 'Home Away Home' f...

The Organic Fertilizer Project at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, handed over its own produced organic fertilizer stock of 6000kg to the Ceylon Fertilizer Company Limited (Lak Pohora) at Wattala yesterday (08 March 2022) in view of strengthening the Government’s organic fertilizer production drive on the directives of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshan...

The Defence Attaché of Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka Colonel Homayoun Aliyari called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (08 March 2022).After the discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

“Guwan Gunadam” a novel concept which is pioneered by the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana and under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in view of uplifting the living standards of the civil employees who are serving in Sri Lanka Air Force establishments.    As the preamble, all SLAF establishment...

In parallel to the celebrations of the International Women's Day, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit kicked off series of events commencing from a house warming ceremony of newly constructed house for Leading Aircraftwoman De Silva DTD. The House Warming Ceremony was held today (07 March 2022) at Samanala Uyana, Kalupe, Hikkaduwa with the participation of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs....

The Change of Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Katukurunda was conducted today (07 March 2022). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Station Headquarters where the outgoing Commanding Officer Air Commodore BAMP Balasuriya RSP, USP, MSc (Def & Start Stu), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, BA (Def Stu), psc handed over the command to Group Captain A Hettiara...

The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place today (07 March 2022) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya where the Acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander RGJP Kotinkaduwa BA (Def Stu), psc, handed over command to Group Captain BWDNM Samarakoon USP, MHRM, BA (Def Stu). Group Captain BWDNM Samarakoon USP, MHRM, BA (Def Stu) previously held the appointment of Commandi...

“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2022” was held for the 23rd consecutive year, concurring to the 71st Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Men’s race was held on 04th, 05th and 06th March 2022 in 3 stages. Cyclists from all around the country participated in this race covering a total distance of 412km. Avishka Madonza of the Sri Lanka Army won the overall Championship. The tea...

The sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues were placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises in Anuradhapura amidst the blessings of Venerable Maha Sanga under the patronage of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) yesterday (05 March 2022).During the placing of the Buddha Statues, Venerable Maha Sanga performed the Atavisi Buddha Pooja and Bodhi Vandana.   ...

The Change of Command of the No. 01 Leisure and Recreation Wing Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay was conducted today (06 March 2022). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the No. 01 Leisure and Recreation Wing Headquarters where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain BWDNM Samarakoon USP, MHRM, BA (Def Stu) handed over command to Group Captain SV Pre...

Under the directives by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana the Sramadana campaign commenced in a major scale at Colombo area this morning (05 March 2022) with the active participation over 3000 SLAF members which in parallel to the 71st Air Force Day Celebration 2022. The main aim of this programme is to eliminate the dengue breeding places and to keep the e...

The First leg of the 23rd Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended at Puttalam yesterday (4 March 2022) having covered a distance of 138km. Sri Lanka Army Cyclist Sandaruwan Pinto won the 1st leg of the race while Sandun Kumara from Fun Bee Racing Cycling Club and Ashen Tharuka of Sri Lanka Air Force finished as second and third places respectively.The second day of the Men’s Cycle race comm...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2022, the 23rd edition of the race was flagged off by the Minister of Youth & Sports, Minister of Development Co-ordination and Monitoring and State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development, Hon. Namal Rajapaksa on the invitation by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this morning (4 March 2022) in front of Ai...

SLAF celebrated its 71st anniversary on 02 March 2022 and Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General Kamal Guneratne (Retd) extended his greetings on the occasion to Commander of the Air Force and to all Members of the SLAF.General Guneratne (Retd) commended that “As the brave Officers, Airmen and Airwomen of the Sri Lanka Air Force contributed at an immense level to achieve peace an...

A 21 member delegation from the 51st Navy Staff Course of Pakistan War College visited Air Force Headquarters today (3 March 2022).The delegation was led by Commodore Syed Ahmed Ovais Hyder Zaidi along with 21 Pakistan Armed Forces Officers who are currently on their Study Tour of Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation called on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana ...

The 21st edition of “Piyasara” magazine officially re-launched today (03 March 2022) at the Air Force Headquarters with the graceful presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The magazine was designed and published by Directorate of Media quarterly until 2019 and discontinued due to the restriction imposed with the outbreak of pandemic. By breaking...