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83 Sri Lankan expats arrive from Bahrain
SriLankan Airline flights UL 202 carrying 83 Sri Lankan expatriates, including three infants, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Bahrain today (July 05), Airport Duty Manager Janith Vidanapathirana said.
17,764 persons quarantined at Tri-Forces managed centres so far
A total of 17,764 persons have so far left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) today (July 04).
89 more persons leave quarantine centres
Another group of 89 persons left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres on Friday (July 03).
261 Sri Lankan expatriates arrive from Japan
A total of 261 Sri Lankan expatriates from Japan arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport on Friday (July 03).
Defence Secretary hands over house built for disabled soldier
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne handed over a house constructed for a disabled soldier in Gokarella in Kurunegala today (July 4).
Defence Secretary reviews renovation at NDC site
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne directed the respective officials today (03) to expedite the work to commence the academic program of National Defence College (NDC).
Over 2,000 Police cops to trace people without face masks
Over 2,000 Policemen, including those in civil attire, have been deployed in public places of the Western Province to detect persons who are not wearing facemasks.
Navy nabs Rs. 60 million worth of Kerala Cannabis off Mandaithivu
Navy nabbed over 400 kilos of Kerala Cannabis valued over Rs. 60 million during a special operation in the seas off Mandaithivu island in Jaffna, a short while ago.
Prison officials sweep cells for illegal items; recover haul of mobile phones
Continuous search operations conducted in the Welikada Magazine Prison during the past few days since June 27, Prison officials uncovered a haul of illegal items including 16 mobile phones and accessories.
Indian MoD approves acquisition of 33 Russian fighter aircraft
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the INR181.48 billion (USD2.43 billion) procurement of 21 Mikoyan MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) amid heightened tensions between India and China over a border dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LoAC) in the Himalayas.
11 PNB officers arrested over possible links with drug dealers
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is conducting interrogations on 11 Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers who are said to have maintained close association with drug racketeers.
Drug peddler nabbed with ice produced before PPD magistrate court
A drug peddler, nabbed with nearly two kilograms of ice (crystal methamphetamine), was to be produced before the Point Pedro (PPD) magistrate court for legal proceedings, yesterday (02), the Police said.
Army disinfects schools in Jaffna
Army troops serving in Jaffna, as a part of its community-centred programme, disinfected a number of schools to make a healthy environment for children before schools start next Monday (July 07).
Police recovered haul of weapons from a safe house at Homagama
Another haul of weapons and ammunition, kept hidden in a safe house, was uncovered by the Police during a raid conducted in Kendalanda, Homagama early this morning (July 02).
SLAF declares open largest aircraft hangar at Ratmalana
The largest ever aircraft hangar of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was declared open by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at SLAF Base at Rathmalana on Wednesday (July 02).
Australia announces $186 billion in defense spending amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific
The Australian government will spend $186 billion on its military in the next decade -- and will buy long-range missiles -- as it strengthens its defense capabilities amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Woman arrested with hand grenades, ammunition and body armours
Police has arrested a woman with ammunition in her possession during a search operation conducted at Pitipana Homagama, today (July 01).
CSD cultivates abandoned paddy fields
Civil Security Department (CSD), under its program to cultivate abandoned paddy fields in the Colombo district, commenced cultivating abandoned paddy fields in Welikanna area, Hanwella today (June 30), CSD Director General Rear Admiral (Retd) Ananda Peiris , said.
Sri Lanka’s humanitarian operation against COVID-19, a success
With the outbreak of new coronavirus and the world’s most powerful nations have become powerless and confused as to how to defeat the invisible enemy.