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Army-converted ICC with 400 beds at Elpitiya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted an abandoned garment industry in Igal Kanda, Elpitiya to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) for COVID-19 patients and vested in the Elpitiya Base Hospital recently.
Religious procession will pass Warakapola area today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Gampaha Sama Viharaya today morning (Aug 13) amidst religious blessings.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ will be at Korathota Rajamaha Viharaya for public veneration tomorrow
The procession of the Crest-Gem and the Sacred Pinnacle of Sandahiru Stupa which commenced the street parading in Colombo arrived at the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya yesterday evening (Aug 08).
SLCG nabs over 5300 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) ship Suraksha nabbed 5372 kilos of dried turmeric while attempting to be smuggled from India onboard an Indian dhow off Chilaw point recently.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ is now on the move
Making another leap forward, the religious procession carrying the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ of Sandahiru Stupa will commence its journey around the country at the auspicious time from Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo today morning (Aug 8).
Army offered financial support to ex-combatants for self-employments
Sri Lanka Army offered cash gifts to 15 former LTTE combatants who received Presidential pardon, to initiate their own self-employment and continue their peaceful lives as law-abiding citizens of the country, yesterday (Aug 07) at Jetwing Hotel in Jaffna.
SLAF-renovated UAV R & D project opened
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana declared open a newly renovated Hangar Complex for UAV R & D project at SLAF Station Katukurunda recently.
Service personnel support to fulfill blood requirement
Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SLAFSVU) conducted a blood donation campaign in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service at the SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (Aug 5) to cater to the heavy demand for blood during the prevailing pandemic situation in the country.
SLN nabs about 820 kilos of sea cucumber in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 820 kilos of sea cucumber worth of Rs. 16 million, along with seven suspects and two dinghies in the beach area of Keerimundalama, Kalpitiya, yesterday (Aug 4).
'Colombo Security Conclave' further promotes region's maritime security
The 5th Deputy National Security Advisors’ (DNSA) Level virtual meeting, ‘Colombo Security Conclave’ (CSC), related to the region's maritime security was held yesterday (Aug 4) at the Army Headquarters with the participation of top level security officials from India, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
‘Sarupase Peraliya’, From Battlefield to Farm moves to Galle - RVSA
Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) led workshop under the theme of ‘Sarupase Peraliya’ was moved to Labuduwa Government Farm in Galle recently with a view of educating regional RVSA beneficiary families of the production of toxic free organic fertilizer.
No Tsunami threat to Sri Lanka- Met Dept.
National Tsunami Early Warning Centre of the Meteorological Department issuing a statement says that there is no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka at present with the effect of the earthquake of magnitude 6.5 Richter Scale, close to the Andaman Islands.
SLA troops extinguished forest fire
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops doused a forest fire that erupted due to dry weather in Bambaragala Kanda in Badulla District recently.
SLN nabs over 109 kilos of cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 109 kilos and 150 grams of Kerala cannabis worth of Rs. 32 million along with two suspects and a dinghy in seas off from Thondamanaru to Mamunei area, Jaffna yesterday.
SLCG nabs illegally harvested ‘Shark Fins’
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) at the Trincomalee Fishery Harbour nabbed a Multi Day Fishing Vessel and six fishermen for possessing unlawfully harvested Shark Fins and dried Shark flesh recently.
Vaccination of AstraZeneca 2nd dose begins
The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) teams commenced the vaccination of the second dose of AstraZeneca (Covishield) at the Viharamaha Devi Park Open Theatre, Colombo today (Aug 1) on the directives given by the President.
Army Engineers repair irrigational tanks
Sri Lanka Army are engaged in the renovation of 4 tanks in Mahaweli-L zone in Welioya under the 200 tank renovation project to be in line with the Presidential directive under the "Vaari Saubhgya" project.
SLN busts over 417 kilos of cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 417 kilos and 200 grams of Kerala cannabis worth of Rs. 125 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at the sea area extending from Madagal to Point Pedro, Jaffna recently.
Advisory for strong winds
The Meteorology Department issuing an advisory for strong winds said fairly strong winds up to (40-50) kmph and gusting up to 60 kmph can be expected in the western slope of Central hills, North-Central and North-Western provinces and in Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.
Trinco-based Army troops donate blood
Sri Lanka Army troops in Trincomalee donated blood for needy patients at the Trincomalee Hospital recently.
Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant – Met. Department
Issuing today's (July 24) weather forecast, the Meteorology Department said showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Army-built three new houses for needy civilians in Kilinochchi vested in
Sri Lanka Army troops built three more new houses recently for the needy families and vested them in, with the objective of promoting reconciliation and improving the living standards of the civilians in Kilinochchi.
SLN nabs over 107 kilos of Cannabis in Vettalakeni
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 107 kilos and 840 grams of cannabis along with a suspect during a foot patrol conducted in the beach area of Kadeikadu, Vettalakeni, yesterday (July 22).
Hands to rev up development drive
In keeping with the President's directives to uplift the facilities of schools during ‘Gama Samaga Pilisandarak’ programme held at Thanamalwila area, the Sri Lanka Army troops completed renovating of two school playgrounds recently.
Law enforcing agencies nab another haul of cannabis in northern seas
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard nabbed 139 kilos and 100 grams of cannabis worth Rs. 41 million in a joint operation at the seas off Thondamanaru, Jaffna yesterday (July 19).