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Defence Ministry to reinstate Police, STF officers received vacation of post orders
The Defence Ministry has decided to reinstate Police officers, including Police Special Task Force (STF), who have received vacation of post orders to strengthen the law and order in the country.
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Defence Secretary visits Jaffna to review security situation
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has visited Jaffna to review the security situation and the military’s support to mitigate the spread of coronavirus outbreak in the North, today.
14,391 persons have completed quarantine so far
A total of 14,391 persons have completed quarantine and left Tri-Forces managed quarantine facilities so far, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
360 returnees from Dubai and India arrive in BIA
A group of 360 Sri Lankan expatriates, 291 persons from Dubai and 69 from India, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (June 17).
NOCPCO Head briefs foreign diplomatic officials on Sri Lanka’s efforts against Coronavirus
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, in a meeting with a host of officials of the foreign diplomatic circle, presented a detailed account on the role of Tri-Force and health sector officials in containing the spread of COVID-19 on Tuesday (June 16).
No fear of second outbreak of COVID-19’ - Kamal Gunaratne
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen( Retired) Kamal Gunaratne , in an interview with Daily Mirror, spelled out the mission of his office in containing COVID-19, the present status of the country and also responded to allegations regarding militarisation.
Suspect with over 6 kgs of Kerala Cannabis arrested at Omanthai
The Police Special Task Force (STF) in a combined operation with the Omanthai Police has arrested a suspect with over 6 kilograms of Kerala cannabis at Thuvarankulam in the Omanthai Police division.
Police arrests suspect with over 6 kgs of Heroin – Kurana
The Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) has arrested a suspect with over 6 kgs of heroin in possession at Kurana in Katunayake on Monday (June 15).
Navy on high alert to thwart asylum seekers from virus hit countries
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a number of special sea operations around the country from the beginning of the novel Coronavirus pandemic to thwart asylum seekers fleeing from coronavirus-hit countries into the Sri Lanka, SLN Spokesman Lt. Com. Isuru Sooriyabandara said today (16).
Sri Lanka will be a just and safe country for all communities to live - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne assured to form a society free of drugs menace, underworld activities, organized crimes and extortion for all communities to live in a just and safe country in the future.
34 Sri Lankan expats return from Nepal
A group of Sri Lankan expatriates stranded in Nepal due to COVID -19 outbreak, arrived in Sri Lanka today morning (June 16) in a special flight chartered by the Himalaya Airlines.
180 Army personnel donate blood to Mannar and Anuradhapura hospitals
Responding to requests made by the Teaching Hospital at Anuradhapura and the Mannar General Hospital, Sri Lankan Army troops initiated a blood donation campaign on Sunday (June 14).
740 Coronavirus positive sailors recovered
A total of 740 sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy, earlier tested positive for the Coronavirus, have recovered and been discharged from hospitals by Monday (June 15).
14,097 persons have left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres
A total of 14,097 quarantined persons have left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres, so far, said the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
Iranians arriving to work at Uma Oya project to be quarantined - NOCPCO
A group of Iranians, who arrive, today, to work at the ongoing Uma Oya multi-purpose development project, will also undergo quarantine process prior to commencing work at the site.
Army engages in Dengue prevention efforts
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 111 Brigade under the 11 Division in Kandy conducted a programme to clean the mosquito breeding grounds at Dodamwala, Muruthalawa, Mahakanda and Kengalla on Saturday (June 13).
Police Constable promoted posthumously
Police Constable, Sithum Alahapperuma (22) attached to the State Intelligence Services (SIS), who died at the accident in Bambalapitiya on June 11, has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant, today.
“Major General Suresh Sallay to institute legal action against Yasmin Sooka and ITJP”
Major Genaral Suresh Tuan Sallay, the Incumbent Director of the State Intelligence Services of Sri Lanka has taken steps to send a Letter of Demand to Ms. Yasmin Sooka and the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP).
One-day service of issuing NIC resumes from June 22
Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) has decided to resume one-day service of issuing National Identity Cards (NICs) with effect from June 22 while following health procedures.