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Army troops clean religious places to make Jaffna dengue free Peninsula
Sri Lanka Army troops recently carried out a series of ‘Shramadana’ cleaning campaigns inside religious places to keep the areas free from Dengue mosquitoes in the Jaffna peninsula.
Navy launches Ship in a Box maritime training
Sri Lanka Navy’s maiden Ship in a Box (SIAB) training facility was inaugurated at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters yesterday with the presence of the Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
CSD’s New DG to strengthen organic fertilizer production
Maj. Gen. Ranjan Lamahewage (Retd) during a ceremony organized to assume the duties as the Director General (DG) of Civil Security Department (CSD) said he will be extending his fullest support to strengthen the organic fertilizer production as envisioned by HE the President.
SLA-manufactured auto disinfection machine introduced to the President
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) manufactured automated hand disinfection machine was introduced to HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday ( July 06).
Military braced vaccination drive facilitates a large crowd
The military-run vaccination process which commenced yesterday following a directive of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has facilitated a large crowed while enhancing the on-going national vaccination drive.
SLN nabs Rs 29 Mn worth of cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 98 kilos and 500 grams of Cannabis worth of Rs. 29 million along with three suspects and a dinghy in the seas north of Kovilam, Jaffna today (July 6).
Military sets up Community Vaccination Centres
Military has set up new Community Vaccination Centres in the Western Province and District-based centres for civilians to receive their first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine between 8.30 am - 4.30 pm from today (July 5) following the President’s directives.
CARAT-21 enhances maritime interoperability
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise (CARAT)-2021 held with the participation of Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), United States (US) 7th Fleet and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) concluded successfully yesterday (Jun 30).
Sea phase of CARAT–21 commenced off Trincomalee
The sea phase of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT-21) Exercise joined by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), United States (US) 7th Fleet and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) began off Trincomalee on June 26, the SLN said.
Army converts Beliatta ICC for 100 patients
The added ICC facility was handed over to healthcare authorities to treat regional COVID- 19 contracted patients.
NDDCB marks ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' today
Issuing a message for a virtual programme conducted by the National Dangerous Drug Control Board on the ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’, His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the national labour resource has to be further strengthened through rehabilitating the drug addicted youths.
Army apprehends 80 kg of Cannabis from Nallur
Sri Lanka Army troops recovered over 80 kg of Kerala Cannabis from Seethakudirruppu, Nallur yesterday (June 25).
Military to further strengthen healthcare facilities
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) renovated High Dependency Unit (HDU) of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, was vested in public today (June 25).
My government has ensured national security - President
My government has ensured the national security, the President said short while ago today (25) recalling the aspiration of the country people at the last Presidential election as to stabilize the country by ensuring national security.
SLAF puts finishing touches on Mihintale Stupa
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has completed the project taken over to colourwash the sacred Mihintale Maha Seya yesterday (24).
Multilateral Naval Exercise CARAT–21 commenced in Trincomalee
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise-2021 (CARAT-21) joined by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), the United States (US) 7th Fleet and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) commenced today (June 24) in Trincomalee under real-time virtual setting.
India-SL Coast Guards meet virtually
Opening an excellent avenue to discuss the continuation of the various collaborations held between the Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka on maritime security, maritime safety in the region and the issues of mutual concerns, the 5th Indian Coast Guard - Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) high level meeting was held successfully on a virtual platform at the SLCG Headquarters yesterday (June 22).
Army expands Batticaloa Teaching Hospital Lab
Sri Lanka Army facilitated the renovation and the expansion of Batticaloa Teaching Hospital's Covid -19 diagnostic laboratory recently in a bit the enhance the clinical testing facility.
Formal Inauguration of 'International Yoga Day'
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the inauguration of the 7th edition of the ‘International Yoga Day’ delivered the keynote speech through video conferencing today (June 21).
SLN nabs another haul of smuggled cannabis worth of Rs. 52 Mn
In a bid to cripple the drug smuggling ring, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) yet again nabbed 174 kilos and 50 grams of Kerala cannabis along with a dinghy and two suspects, during a special raid at the seas off Thondamanaru, Jaffna last evening (June 20).
KDU becomes the first CSSL GenZ Student Chapter
Faculty of Computing of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) as the first ever Student Chapter of Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) has showcased the glamour at a webinar named “Gen Z” recently held in line with the 45th Anniversary of the CSSL.
SLN nabs 23 Kilos of Cannabis in Chilaw seas
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 23 kilos and 100 grams of cannabis floating in the seas off Mukku Thoduwawa, Chilaw today (June 20).
Inter-provincial travel restrictions to remain
It has been decided to relax travel restrictions from 4 am on the 21st of June, the President's Media Division (PMD) said indicating that, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the officials not to relax the inter-provincial travel restrictions.
Travel restrictions updates
The currently imposed travel restrictions will be lifted 4.00 am on June 21, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said.
Navy nabs Rs.39 mn worth of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 130 kilos and 760 grams of Cannabis along with two suspects and a dinghy in Karampan in Kayts yesterday (June 17).