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SLAF led aerial observations to curb deforestation - Defence Secretary
Raising concerns into widespread illegal forest resources degradation, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said, attention into deforestation is imperative and it is vital to identify such attempts before logging.
Met. Dept. warns on effects of the Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR”
The Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” over southwest Bay of Bengal is intensified into a severe Cyclonic Storm and located near (10.1N, 82.1E) at 2330 hrs yesterday (24), 230 km to the east of Kankasanthurai coast, Meteorology Department stated today morning (Nov 25).
A total of 7,467 PCR tests conducted yesterday (24)
Following the confirmation of 458 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 20,967, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Met. Dept. alerts on very strong gusty winds in the Eastern, Northern and North-central Provinces
Meteorology Department’s weather report for today (Nov 24) states about the deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal lay centered at (10.0N, 83.3E) to the northeast of Trincomalee coast about 280km.
Army troops apprehended 330 Kgs of Smuggled Turmeric
The Army’s 11 Sri Lanka Artillery troops under Security Force Headquarters-Wanni apprehended a vehicle and a suspect with 330 kg of smuggled turmeric transporting from Pesalai to Uppukulam.
A total of 10,679 PCR tests were conducted yesterday (23)
Following the confirmation of 337 Coronavirus positives today morning (Nov 24), the number of cases increased up to 20,507, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Sri Lanka has a major role to play in the Indian Ocean as never before - Defence Secretary
The Indian Ocean that harnesses vital ‘Sea Lines of Communication’ linking the ‘East’ and the ‘West’ is considered to be the gateway for the seven seas, said Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne emphasising that Sri Lanka, being part of this strategic ocean mass, obviously has a major role to play in the Indian Ocean as never before.
Weather Alerts
The Meteorology Department’s weather report said a low pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and it is expected to intensify further into a depression on 22-23 Nov.
Environmental Protection Activities
Troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni repaired the burst Uthukkulam tank bund on 13 Nov, preventing a major disaster that could damage a vast patch of cultivations and remote villages.
Combine Missions
The Sri Lankan military has immensely supporting in UN peacekeeping missions to maintain peace and security in the world.
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting their operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the military-managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic conducted anti-drugs operations last week, and arrested a total of 21 persons including drug peddlers, following an effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The SL Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF are on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms are underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activates.
SLACDRT’s trainees demonstrated their readiness for disasters
The Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) showcased its trainees’ multi-skilled readiness for disasters on completion of the 40 day-long disaster management training course, yesterday (Nov 22) at Kotmale.
A total of 12,095 PCR tests were conducted on Sunday (21)
Following to the confirmation of 400 coronavirus positives last evening (22), the number of cases has increased up to 20,171 in the island, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Two new ministries gazetted
An Extraordinary Gazette establishing two new ministries has been issued. Accordingly, ‘Ministry of Public Security’ and ‘Ministry of Technology’ will be the newly Gazetted two ministries.
Met. Dept. warns on low pressure area over Bay of Bengal
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 22) issuing its statement said a low pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and it is expected to intensify further into a depression during next 24-48 hours.
Isolation in several areas to be lifted tomorrow (23)
Isolation announced for Borella, Wellampitiya, Colombo Fort, and Slave Island Police areas in the Colombo District will be lifted from tomorrow morning (23) 5 am, the Government Information Department said.