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Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha meets Defence Secretary
Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha who has been appointed as the new Ambassador to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC, USA, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 06).
President directs officials to closely monitor self-quarantine process once curfew lifted
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed officials to strictly monitor the self-quarantine the process now underway to contain the spread of COVID – 19 virus even after curfew is lifted.
Five Coronavirus deaths reported yesterday
Coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 29 with five more deaths reported yesterday evening (Nov 05), the Government Information Department's statement confirmed.
SL Navy apprehends Karala Cannabis worth over Rs. 63 million
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 02 suspects and seized 213 kilos of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 63 million, during operations, carried out in the sea area of Vettalakeni, today (05 Nov).
Army's 64 Division Troops engage in disinfection of Public Places in Mullaittivu
Mullattivu-based 64 Division troops carried out a disinfection programme in the public places in Mullattivu in order to mitigate risks of contamination during the spread of COVID - 19 threat.
Girl, 2, rescued after 91 hours trapped under rubble in Turkey
Rescuers found Ayda Gezgin next to a sturdy dishwasher that apparently shielded her from the impact of the damage. Rescue workers called the space she was lying in a "life triangle."
“Stay Safe” digital device designed to contain COVID -19 introduced to President
The “Stay Safe” digital device designed under the guidance of the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to contain the spread of COVID – 19 pandemic was introduced to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday ( 04).
Programme for Clinical Patients to obtain medicine via post commences today: Health Ministry
Ministry of Health and Postal Department of Sri Lanka has jointly arranged a programme islandwide, effective from today to distribute medicine for patients undergoing regular clinic treatments from government hospitals, the Health Ministry said.
New Air Force Chief Calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, in keeping with the tradition, called on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Nov 04).
NOCPCO introduces hotline numbers
National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) introduces Hotline numbers to make it easier for the public to contact the centre in case of situations related to the COVID-19 virus:
Total left hospitals from Minuwangoda Cluster increased to 332
As of this morning (4), a total of 409 more persons were recorded positive to COVID-19 during the past 24 hours and all of them were locally-identified cases, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN cleared marine plastic debris in Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a programme to clear the marine waste deposited in the seabed, at the Trincomalee seafront yesterday (Nov 02).
Admiral (Retd) Piyal De Silva meets Defence Secretary
Former Navy Commander, Admiral (Retd) Piyal De Silva paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 03).
Stranded whales were pulled back into deep seas in SLN led joint operation
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) partnered with Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesaving teams, Police lifesavers, volunteer lifeguards and residents jointly made an attempt and sent back a pod of whales stranded on Panadura beach yesterday evening ( Nov 02).
Several Police areas isolated
Hemmathagama, Mawanella, Bulathkohupitiya Police areas and Galigamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha area in Kegalle District and Giriulla Police area in Kurunegala District have been declared isolated, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Army Troops receive Digital Thermometers
The Commander, Security Forces Wanni, Maj. Gen. Priyantha Perera recently received ten sets of digital thermometers through the Chief Incumbent at Mirisawetiya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven Eethalwetunuwewa Gnanatilake Thero.
Outgoing Air Force Chief’s contribution to humanitarian operation was instrumental - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the contribution of Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias towards the humanitarian operation had been instrumental, as the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made a promising effect towards the successful end state of the humanitarian operation that eradicated the three decade long terrorism in the country.
Sea Power of Island Nations in 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities in Sri Lanka
The 21st century entire gamut of the nature of security is changing rapidly. Indian Ocean (IO) receives attention from state and non-state actors. Extra-regional countries such as the U.S., China and Japan are keen to have some presence in the IO.