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Two injured in gas leak explosion
An explosion had occurred at a house at Mahavila Road in Dematagoda, Colombo 9 due to a gas leak, today (15 September).
Troops distribute plants of economic value to Northern communities
Putting their weight behind the country’s development drive towards achieving sustainable economic standards and adding strength to the national green drive, the Sri Lanka Army once again facilitated the distribution of a large number of plants with economic value among the people in Kilinochchi region, recently.
Mock operation launched in Colombo to free hostages held by terrorists
The ongoing ‘Cormorant Strike X- 2019’ Field Training Exercise saw one of its segments (mock operations) reach Colombo on Friday (13) after intelligence reports indicating an enemy terrorist infiltration at the Central Bank who had then begun to fire indiscriminately killing and wounding civilians.
Weather forecasts predict rainy weather
The wet weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is likely to continue according to forecasts of the Met Department.
Annual Feast of National Shrine of Our Lady in Matara held with naval assistance
The annual feast of the National Shrine of Our Lady in Matara, was held from 06th to 08th (September) with the participation of a large gathering of Catholic devotees. Sri Lanka Navy troops had rendered assistance to successfully conduct this Catholic religious ceremony, states Navy media.
‘Udarai Oba’ to raise funds for War Hero welfare project
‘Udarai Oba’, a musical extravaganza featuring a host of eminent local artists will be held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre at 06.30 pm on the 14th of this month (September 2019).
Gajaba Supercross - 2019 thrills crowds at Saliyapura
'Gajaba Supercross - 2019', the Sri Lanka Army Gajaba Regiment organized motor rally got off to a rousing start at the Gajaba Regiment's race track in Saliyapura, Anuradapura, today (01 September).
KDU Powerlifters emerge overall champions
Making their presence felt in the local powerlifting arena, the Powerlifting Team of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University emerged as the overall men’s champions in the “All Island Shakthi Open Powerlifting Competition -2019”, states KDU media. The competition was held on 11th &12th August at the Maithri Hall in Bandaragama.
Adverse weather condition to continue
The prevailing adverse weather condition is expected to continue for the next few days according to a weather forecast issued by the Meteorology Department, this morning (28th August). The prevailing rainy conditions in the South-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent during the next few days.
Navy brings ashore injured seaman from oil tanker
Responding to a request by the Port Control Centre, the Sri Lanka Navy rushed one of its Fast Attack Craft (FAC) to bring ashore an injured seaman onboard an oil tanker, last morning (26th August). The said seaman had sustained injuries while working onboard the tanker, states Navy media.
Drug awareness programme for teachers in Jaffna
An awareness programme on drug prevention for teachers in Velani Divisional Secretariat area in Jaffna was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy, recently. The programme, held in keeping with the “Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu” programme of President Maithripala Sirisena was held at the Saraswathy College in Velani, on Friday (23rd August 2019), states Navy media.
Road named after General Hamilton Wanasinghe
The road between Malwana and Dompe has been named as "General Hamilton Wanasinghe Mawatha" after the former Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe.
INSSSL holds Round Table Conference
A Round Table Conference was conducted by the Institure of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) at the INSSSL auditorium at Suhurupaya in Battaramulla on the 23rd August.
Dry ration for needy families
A group of needy families living in the Southern part of the country was the beneficiary of a Sri Lanka Army coordinated initiative to provide dry rations.
Army builds sanitary facilities for the needy
Sri Lanka Army troops in Wanni carried out another public welfare project to build three new sanitary facility units (toilets) for three low-income families in Sundarapuram area in Vavuniya.
Annual “Esala Perahera” concludes successfully
The annual “Esala Perahera”, the grand historical pageant that is held to pay homage to the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha drew to a successful conclusion.
Troops to build new house for deserving family
Work on a new house for a needy civilian family in the Wanni region, constructed under the Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Army commenced on Thursday (08 August).
Weather reports forecast strong winds
The Department of Meteorology has warned of possible sudden increase in winds in several parts of the country
Critically ill local fisherman brought ashore for treatment
A local fisherman who was in a critical condition due to a cobra bite at the Iranathivu island was brought ashore for treatment by Navy troops on Tuesday (06). According to Navy media, naval personnel at the Iranathivu detachment has observed the fisherman in distress and had informed higher authorities.
INSSSL Annual Lecture Series feature Late Colonel Fazly Laphir
Another segment of the Annual Lecture Series of the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) was conducted at the Auditorium at Suhurupaya in Battaramulla, today (07 August 2019).
MoU between Coast Guard and Wildlife Conservation Department
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) and Department of Wild Life Conservation had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the operation and training procedures of Wave Rider Inshore Patrol Craft, on Wednesday (17th July 2019) at the Coast Guard Rear Headquarters in Wellawatta, Colombo.