Political activities at religious establishments and promoting candidates at religious events banned – Election Commission Chairman

Poised to present the public with a panoramic view over the surroundings, in close proximity to the new Army Headquarters, and also to transform the environment, more of people-friendly nature, troops of the Sri Lanka Army HQ under the close supervision and guidance of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, the brainchild behind the implementation of the Army’s ‘Thuru Mithuru - Nawa Ratak’ project inaugurated its Phase - 3, providing a slew of community-oriented public utilities, Army-related ancillary services and opening of several exhibits at the entrance to the Army Headquarters.

The Royal Australian Navy’s frigate HMAS Parramatta will visit Colombo to continue the close maritime security cooperation between Australia and Sri Lanka. As part of its four-month deployment to South and South-East Asia, the visit to Colombo will provide an opportunity for Sri Lankan and Australian Navy personnel to foster professional and personal relationships through a range of technical and social engagements.