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Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
Army Troops apprehend a stock of smuggled turmeric
Mannar-based 54 Division troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni apprehended a suspect with 1560 kilos of smuggled turmeric hidden in a house at Pallimunei at Mannar on Saturday (12).
A total of 15,239 PCR tests conducted on Sunday
The identification of 655 Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 32,789, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 14).
A total of 17,425 PCR tests conducted on Saturday
The identification of 760 coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 32,134, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 13).
Army Planted 300 Saplings in Sinna Sippikulam Area
The Army’s 213 Brigade troops planted 300 saplings including Kumbuk, Naa, Mango around the Sinna Sippikulam area.
Be accountable for assets maintained from the public money - Defence Secretary
More you reach higher in the ladder; the more you are expected to act responsibly, said Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne.
Defence Secretary visits Trincomalee Naval Base
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne arrived at the Naval Base in Trincomalee (Eastern Naval Command) today (12 Dec).
Army constructs a house for a needy family
Completing another community welfare oriented programme, the Sri Lanka Army constructed a new house for a needy family in Kimbissa, Sigiriya and gifted to the family during a brief ceremony recently.
570 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 12) stands at 762 and the total cases in the country increased to 31,374 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
MINUSCA officials praised Sri Lankan Aviation Unit for their contribution
The officials of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) commended the efforts of the Sri Lankan Aviation Unit by giving recognitions to the reediness and professionalism extended in their hour of need.
Armed forces should be geared to support the government’s mechanism in nation building process - Defence Secretary
Armed forces should always be geared to support the Government mechanism in the nation building process to revive our country that was ruined for three decades owing to LTTE activities, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
UNODC pledges further support for rehabilitation of drug addicts
Raising concerns into the government’s initiatives to curb drug menace and to rehabilitate the drug addicts while reintegrating into the society, the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) pledged a further commitment of USD 100,000 assuring its fullest support, at the Defence Ministry, today (Dec 11).
The total recovery from the virus rose to 22,260-NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 11) stands at 538 and the total cases in the country increased to 30,612, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Renowned novelist Gunarathna Ekanayake met Defence Secretary
An Award-winning novelist, writer and a drama producer Gunarathna Ekanayake presented five books authored by him to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne during a function held at the Defence Ministry premises today (Dec 10).
A total of 14,336 PCR tests conducted on Wednesday
The identification of 697 coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 30,074, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 10).
SLN ships visible at Galle Face Green
Under the theme of ‘This is Your Navy’ and ‘Know Your Navy’, the capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) have been brought to the anchorage off the seas of Galle Face Green in view of Navy’s 70th anniversary celebrations.
SLAF 2nd group departed to join 5th aviation contingent of UNMISS
The second group of the 5th contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) departed the country today morning (Dec 10).