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Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 24 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Army troops in Kokkeliya repair burst tank bund and prevents a disaster
Troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni repaired the burst Uthukkulam tank bund recently preventing a major disaster that could damage a vast patch of cultivations and remote villages.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
Army Troops continue paddy cultivation in Panaluwa
The Army’s Security Force Headquarters-West troops sowed paddy in a 6-acre plot of field inside the Army camp in Panagoda and the Army farm at Panaluwa, Thunthana on Friday (13).
Coronavirus positives recoveries rose to 11324
The total recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 11324 while a total of 5206 Coronavirus infected persons are undergoing medical treatments at hospitals, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry statistics issued today morning (Nov 15).
Buddhist prayers at Mirisawetiya Maha Seya to invoke blessings
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa participated in a religious ceremony held at the Mirisawetiya Maha Seya premises in Anuradhapura last evening (Nov 14).
Defence Secretary inspects construction work at Sandahiru Stupa
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne arrived at the Sandahiru Stupa construction site in Anuradhapura to inspect the progress of the construction work yesterday.(Nov 14)
Army cultivates Paddy in a 10-acre paddy field in Seruwawila
In support of the Nation-building process, the Army’s 22nd Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) troops in Seruwawila, Kantale recently commenced sowing of egg paddy in a ten-acre field, remained unattended for a long time.
Met Dept warns on heavy showers above 100 mm in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 14) issuing its statement said heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
President’s Deepavali Message
Hindu devotees across the globe light up lamps and engage in religious observances with the expectation of dispelling darkness of ignorance and illuminating wisdom.
SLN busts 800 kilos of dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed six suspects and 800 kilos of dried turmeric loaded in two dinghy boats along with a light vehicle, at the Daluwa beach in Kalpitiya yesterday (Nov 12).
Army inaugurates a 'Drone Regiment'
Sri Lanka (SL) Army formally raised its newest wing, 15th Drone Regiment of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) yesterday (Nov 12) at the Army HQ, with the auspices of its brainchild, Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence and Commander of the Army.
SL Army Manufactured UniCOLT Vehicles at SLEME Workshop
The Sri Lanka Electrical Mechanical and Engineering (SLEME) Regiment exhibited its newly-designed Gully Emptier, Water Bowser and Multi Purpose Truck to Chief of Defence and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, yesterday (Nov 12).
Iranian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Hashem Ashjazadeh made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 13).
Russian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka, Col. Denis I. Shkoda met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 13).
A total of 10,111 PCR tests conducted yesterday (12)
Along with 10,111 PCR tests conducted yesterday (12 Nov), the number of total PCR tests conducted in the country is recorded as 637,122, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
President concerns to protect people with non-communicable diseases
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed relevant officials to initiate steps to prevent the movements from Western Province to the other parts of the island to contain the further spread of the virus situation during the daily briefing held with the members of ‘Task Force for COVID-19 Prevention’ at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (11).
SL troops in Mali commended for professionalism
MINUSMA Force Commander in Mali highly praised the Sri Lankan (SL) troops, deployed in Mali, for their performance, high degree of professionalism and discipline at all levels.
Tri-Forces receive a donation of Facemasks
Puritas (Pvt) Ltd donated a stock of exclusive jogging/running masks and face masks to Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters on Nov 10.
A total of 10,207 PCR tests conducted on 11 Nov
Along with 10,207 PCR tests conducted yesterday (11 Nov), the number of total PCR tests conducted in the country is recorded as 629,315, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Army Hospital receives Biological Safety Cabinet worth of Rs 2 mn
The Colombo Army Hospital in Narahenpita was gifted with a Biological Safety Cabinet worth about Rs 2 million, yesterday (Nov 10).