News Updates
Unused Morawaka hospital building is an ICC now
Sri Lanka Army renovated an abandoned building of the Morawaka hospital and converted to an Intermediate Care Centr (ICC) for COVID-19 patients recently.
SLN donates blood
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a blood donation campaign in Eastern Naval Command yesterday (30 May) with a view to replenish the blood supply during the prevailing pandemic situation in the island.
SLN foiled illegal entry attempt of 40 Indian fishermen
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command prevented 40 individuals aboard 04 fishing vessels from their attempt to enter into Sri Lankan waters in the seas north of Mannar on May 29.
Army nabs suspect with explosives in Jaffna
Army troops in Jaffna yesterday (May 28) nabbed a suspect with a haul of explosives, including a powerful claymore bomb buried in his fishing jetty area in Nagar Kovil, Jaffna.
Child healthcare and maternal ward in Seeduwa ICC
A combined team of senior medical experts on Maternal and Child Health, led by Dr (Mrs) H.S. R Perera, Deputy Director General of Health Services, together with a few other specialists recently arrived at the Seeduwa Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) cum Hospital to assess feasibility on functioning maternal and child health in separate wards.
SLN fixes submerged barge for commuters in Punkudutivu
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) refloated a defunct barge at the Kurikattuwan pier in Punkudutive Island yesterday (May 27).
Be aware of landslide warning signs with rain
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in the southwestern parts of the island until May 26 due to the turbulent nature of the Bay of Bengal. Accordingly, landslides and related disasters are likely in Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts as well as in the Kurunegala district close to the Kegalle and Kandy district boundaries, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) said.
Army joins hands with Police to monitor travel restrictions
Sri Lanka Army has deployed Army Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), Special Force Rider Teams and Army Drone Battalion, together with infantry soldiers in the Western Province and its suburbs to strengthen the security arrangements of the Sri Lanka Police.
Advisory for heavy rain and strong winds
Under the influence of intensified cyclonic storm “YAAS” located in East-central Bay of Bengal, winds over the island and rainy condition in southwestern part (Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces) are expected to be enhanced from today (25) to May 27, The Met. Department said.
SLN donates blood to brace healthcare drive
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a blood donation campaign covering island-wide Naval Commands in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service, Apeksha Hospital and other Hospitals yesterday (24 May).
Advisory on cyclonic storm “YAAS”
The Met. Department issuing an advisory on cyclonic storm said the deep depression located in the East Central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘YAAS’ and lay centred near latitude 16.3N and longitude 89.7E, on May 24 around 05.30 a.m.
DMC initiates programme to mitigate calamities
Maj. Gen. Sudantha Ranasinghe (retired), Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), said that a programme had been initiated at the district level to securely relocate persons who are under quarantine or living in disaster prone locations.
Army troops avert Hanwella flood water spilling
Sri Lanka Army troops placed sandbags along low-lying areas of the Kelani river in the Ihala Hanwella Polwatte yesterday (May 23) to avert overflowing and submerging public roads around the area.
SLN nabs Cannabis worth over Rs. 39 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) today (23) set fire to Rs. 39 million worth Cannabis nabbed from Thandamanaru, Jaffna.
South-west monsoon establishing gradually
Issuing the Marine Weather Forecast the Met. Department advised naval and fishing communities not to venture into the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining seas (08N-20N, 83E-100E) from May 22, and sea areas around the island from May 23, until further notice.
SICU constructed with Army expertise opened at Mulleriyawa
The Special Intensive Care Unit (SICU) constructed with the expertise of the Sri Lanka Army was opened yesterday (May 21) by Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi at the Colombo East Base Hospital at Mulleriyawa.
SLAF donates blood to brace healthcare operation
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted a blood donation campaign at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo in collaboration with the Maharagama ‘Apeksha’ Hospital yesterday (21 May) in a bid to support the ongoing pandemic mitigation drive.
SLN and STF nabbed Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), with the assistance of the Special Task Force (STF) nabbed a suspect with 01 kilo and 450 grams of cannabis during a special raid carried out in Mannar on Thursday (May 20).
SLN to douse fire on-board a container ship
The fire erupted on-board ‘X-PRESS PEARL’, a container ship in anchorage about 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Colombo Port as brought under control by the SLN ships and craft dispatched for the task, said the Navy’s Media Spokesperson Capt. Indika De Silva today (21).
Fishing communities to be on alert
Issuing marine weather forecast today, the Met Department requested naval and fishing communities not to venture into the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas (12N-20N, 85E-100E) from today (21 May).
Travel restrictions come into effect tonight
A countrywide travel restriction will be imposed from tonight (11.00 p.m.) and it will be lifted at 4.00 a.m. on Tuesday (May 25).
Rough seas likely in East-Central Bay of Bengal
The Met. Department issuing a weather advisory today (May 20) said the formation of the low pressure area is very likely over the north Andaman sea and adjoining East-Central Bay of Bengal around May 22.
SLAF and STF nabs illegal sand miners
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Special Forces, Police Special Task Force (STF) and Intelligence Sections on May 18 raided several illegal sand mining sites near the Sitar Bridge in Muttur.
6,744 Tri-Forces personnel promoted on Victory Day
Signifying the 12th National War Heroes Commemoration Day on 18 May, HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted 6,744 Tri-Forces personnel to the next rank on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence.
SLN resets floating boom washed away in Kelani river
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) supported the National Water Supply and Drainage Board yesterday (May 18) to reinstall the floating boom that had been washed away about 400 meters of the Kelani river due to the rising water levels during adverse weather.