The Press Conference for the Rotherham Circuit Meet 2016 was held this evening (10 March 2016) at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium to launch the publicity campaign for the event that is scheduled on 20th March 2016.The Rotherham Circuit Meet organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Auto Sports Drivers Association will be held at the SLAF Racing Track in Katukurunda for the...

The 9th National Scout Jamboree organized by the National Scout Association of Sri Lanka held at the Central College and Municipal Grounds of Jaffna from 20th to 26 Feb 2016 under the theme of “Friendship and Understanding”.Around 8000 Scouts from all over the country and from friendly countries participated at this event. This marks significant milestone in the history of National S...

 "Guwan Liya Rathriya"-A grand celebration to mark World Women's day was held at  the “Eagles Lagoon View” banquet hall at Katunayake on 09 March 2016.The programme started at 1800 hrs and unfolded with an array of entertainment programmes. One of the most attractive events, the “fashion show” mesmerized the audience.Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi&n...

The Poison-free Agricultural Educational Trade Exhibition at the BMICH which was organized under the “Toxin Free Nation” program yesterday declared opened. This Three-Year National Program named “A Wholesome Agriculture – A Healthy Populace – A Toxin Free Nation” has been initiated with the intention of preventing the use of highly toxic agrochemicals in farming sector. SLAF,...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo emerged overall champions whilst SLAF Combat Training School Diyathalawa became runner up in the Annual Road race-2016, which was organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Council this morning (05 March 2016).Over 300 participants inclusive of Officers, Airmen and Airwomen from various age groups representing the Air Force Academy, all Bases and Stat...

A Counselling Programme on “Building Family Relationship and Understanding Child Mental & Behavioural Conditions” was organized and conducted by the Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Station Sigiriya on the 04th March 2016.This programme was conducted to improve the mental health of family members of service personnel under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain Harsha Jaya...

The Annual Pirith Chanting and Almsgiving ceremony at SLAF Station Palavi was conducted under the patronage of the Commanding Officer Wing Commander Roshan Gunawardena on 03rd and 04th March 2016. This is one of the parallel event conducted to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, to mark the 04th  Anniversary of the EOD School Relocation and to invoke blessin...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the AOCs Inspection of SLAF Station Palaly on 04 March 2016.The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GSN Priyadarshana, and was accorded a guard of honour. During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all areas of the station.On conclusion of the annual inspect...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2015 was held at the ‘Eagles’ Lagoon View’ Banquet Hall at Katunayake on 03 March 2016 with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala.  This annual event is held to recognize and appreciate meritorious work of the men and women of the Air Force and to motivate them to strive for continued exc...

Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Bryce Hutchesson called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 03 February 2016.After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

A reception to mark the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at the Eagle’s Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya, yesterday. A distinguished gathering of public servants, diplomats, senior officers of the Army, Navy and the Police joined with past commanders of the Air Force, senior Air Force officers both retired and serving, senior warrant officers, senior n...

The 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was celebrated on 02 March 2016 by all SLAF establishments.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, addressed the parade held at AFHQ premises and extended his best wishes to all members of the Air Force on it's 65th Anniversary. The Commander  thanked all members past and present and their families f...

The Special Entertainment Programme  organized to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at Independence Square this evening (01 March  2016)This colourful evening comprised of a drill display by the SLAF Colour Wing, Western and Eastern dancing performances of the SLAF dancers, music by the SLAF Military Band, SLAF Cultural Band and a special perfor...

The third variety show organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala was held at Galle Football ground   on 28 February 2016 to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The show was made possible by the patronage of eminent personalities of the area and participation of the large gathering of the civil community.The show was made colourful by the d...

The Air Force 11th Open Squash Championship was held from  23 February 2016  with the participation of 300 participants and successfully concluded this evening (29 February 2016 ) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Squash Complex, Ratmalana.Ravindu Laksiri of Sri Lanka Air Force and Mihilya Methsarani of Srimawo Girl’s School Colombo won the Men’s and Women’s Open Championships r...

The variety show organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay was held at Ehamparam Grounds Trincomalee, on 26 February 2016 to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The show was made possible by the patronage of eminent personalities of the area and participation of the large gathering of the civil community.The show was made colourful by the dog show...

With the view of facilitating numerous requests made by the servicemen, the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala authorized to donate two (02) land plots owned by the SLAF in Ruppawattha , Matara to 28277 Cpl Kulathunga KMS and 31726 Cpl Amith HA as a distress relief. A donation ceremony of title deeds was held on 29 February 2016 at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colomb...

“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2016” was held for the 17th consecutive year, coinciding with the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 25th ,26th and 27th February 2016  in 3 stages. Cyclists from overseas countries and all around the country participated in this race covering a total distance of 442km. Ashen Tharuka of the Air Force won the ov...

The 02nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended today in front of the SLAF Station Koggala. The Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Weerawila, Group Captain PSN Fernando flagged off the race from Weerawila and cyclist reached their destination through the flat southern route. Air Force cyclist Nidush Nirantha  won the 2nd leg whilst Sajith Hasantha (SLPA) and Krishan Madushank...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2016 was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala this morning in front of SLAF Headquarters. Conducted to mark the 65th anniversary of the SLAF, this year’s race is the 17th such, and is sponsored by Abans Ltd.The Men's  race that commenced this morning will end its first lap at Embilipitiya today, covering a...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Alubomulle Dhammalankara Therowas held at SLAF Headquarters on 24February 2016. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal  Gagan Bulathsinghala , members from the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the  programme....