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Australia donates Chemical Detection Devices to support Police to curb crimes
Enhancing Sri Lanka-Australia cooperation Australian government has presented a stock of handheld Chemical Detection Devices (CDDs) to the Sri Lanka Police, yesterday (August 27).
SLAF receives 3 fire vehicles and ambulances from JLFA
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has received a donation of three fire vehicles and three ambulances from Japan Lanka Friendship Association (JLFA) at a function held at the Katunayake SLAF Base, recently
Navy supplies water to over 650 villagers in Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has installed three Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants to provide safe drinking water to rural villagers in North Central Province continuing its community welfare oriented services on Aug 26.
STF arrests Podi Lassi’s aide with firearms
The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a close associate of notorious organized criminal Janith Madusanka De Silva alias Podi Lassi along with firearms and live rounds in a house at Wathugedara, Ambalangoda, today (Aug 28).
NDDCB contributes Rs. 250,000 to COVID-19 Itukama Fund
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has donated Rs. 250,000 to the COVID-19 Itukama Fund to support Defence Ministry’s contribution to contain the spread of Coronavirus outbreak, today (28).
Defence Ministry receives Rs 4.95 m donations for Ranaviru welfare
The Defence Ministry has received Rs. 4.95 million worth donations for Ranaviru welfare, today (Aug 28).
13 Foreigners arrested without visas
The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested 13 foreigners for violating immigration rules and illegally staying in a lodge yesterday evening (26) at Seram Road, Mount Lavinia.
New Zealand mosque shooting: 'Wicked and inhuman' Brenton Tarrant sentenced to life without parole
White supremacist who murdered 51 people was handed the most severe punishment in the history of New Zealand
Early disaster identification system will be implemented soon- Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said a new system would be implemented to identify and manage disasters before they struck to prevent massive damages to properties and human lives.
A woman nabbed with a firearm and live rounds
The Police have arrested a female aged 42-years at Lihiriyagama, Dankotuwa with a firearm, live and empty rounds.
STF nabs 1,000 kg of smuggled turmeric
Special Task Force (STF) has nabbed 1,000 kilograms of illegally imported turmeric stock while transporting in a lorry in Kalpitiya area, yesterday (25).
228 more persons to leave from quarantine centres
A total of 228 persons, who have returned from overseas, are scheduled to leave from quarantine centres today (Aug 26). In addition, five more persons tested positive for the Coronavirus and received treatment at hospitals have also left.
Coronavirus recovered patients rise to 2, 816
With five Coronavirus patients recovered on Monday (Aug 25), the total number of Coronavirus patients recovered and discharged has risen to 2,816.
Malaysia to launch competition for drones and manned maritime patrol aircraft
Malaysia is moving ahead with its plans to acquire much-needed manned and unmanned aircraft to enhance maritime security, with the Southeast Asian country announcing that it will be issuing separate tenders for each type.
Four Sri Lankan Airlines flights to bring 275 Lankan expats today
Sri Lankan Airlines Flights UL 102 from Male, Maldives carrying 60 expats, UL 190 from Dhaka, Bangladesh carrying 18 expats, UL 1425 from Hong Kong, China carrying 40 expats and UL 230 from Kuwait carrying 157 expats are scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (26), Airport Duty Manager said.
Four new members appointed for PTF on Archaeological Heritage Management in East
Four new members have been appointed to the 12- member Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province in an extraordinary gazette notification issued, yesterday (Aug 24).
Sri Lankan Airlines Technicians donate PPEs
Supporting Defence Ministry’s initiative to mitigate spread of Coronavirus, Sri Lankan Airlines Aircraft Technicians Association (SAATA) has donated a consignment of personal-protective-equipment (PPEs) to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (25).
Police arrest underworld criminal ‘Podi Lassi’s mother
The Police have arrested the mother of the organised criminal Arumahandi Janith Madusanka alias ‘Podi Lassie’ for managing finances earned through smuggling drugs.
STF called to beef up security in prisons from today - Defence Secretary
The Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Police Special Task Force (STF) had deployed in outer perimeters of the Welikada Prison and Colombo Remand Prison to strengthen security from tomorrow (Aug 24).
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,567 million
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,567 million due to flow of corporate and individual donations along with direct deposits.
CCD arrests four wanted underworld criminals at BIA
The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested four notorious criminals at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo, today (August 23).