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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).
Former Secretary Defence & Army Chief of Staff, General Cyril Ranatunga (Retd) Passes Away
General S. Cyril Ranatunga (Retd), one of the most respected and highly acclaimed military leaders in the Sri Lanka Army and a former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence passed away peacefully on Wednesday (16) at the age of 91 years. He, who had given leadership as a General Officer Commanding, Joint Operations Command and Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army during the 1980s also served as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea as well as in the United Kingdom. He was honoured by appointing him as Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy.
Army join hands for Mullaitivu community projects
Commencing another social welfare oriented work, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced to construct a new house for a selected needy family in Mannankadal, Mullaitivu recently with a view to uplift their living standards.
'Level 1' landslide warning issued
Issuing a 'Level 1' (yellow) landslide warning message today (June 14), the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked a few areas in four districts as vulnerable to landslides in view of showery condition experiencing in some of the parts in the island.
Navy nabs Rs.71 mn worth of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 237 kilos and 500 grams of Cannabis worth of Rs. 71 million along with three suspects and a dinghy in Point Pedro today (June 14).
Strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
Issuing today's (June 14) weather forecast the Meteorology Department requested general public to take adequate precautions to minimize the damages that may occur due to temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Army renovates Thadiyamalai - Muthiyankaddu road in Mullaithivu
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced the renovation of road patch between Thadiyamalai to Muthiyankaddu in Mullaithivu recently.
SLN nabs over Rs. 1758 million – worth heroin
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 219.8 Kg of heroin along with 09 suspects during an operation conducted in the Weligama Polwathumodara coastal area, recently.
Defence Secretary welcomes three Antonov-32 aircraft
Three Antonov-32 aircraft belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) arrived in the country last evening (June 11) on completion of their overhaul process.
Retired buses find their new home beneath the waterline
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a project to culture artificial reef off the Delft Island yesterday (June 11).
Island wide travel restrictions extended until June 21
The island wide travel restrictions are further extended until 4.00 a.m. on June 21 (Monday), said the Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva a short while ago.
Flood warnings withdrawn
The flood warnings issued by the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department from June 3 to 6 are hereby withdrawn, said the Irrigation Department today (June 10).
No decision yet to extend countrywide travel restriction
There is no decision yet to extend the island-wide travel restriction after June 14 (Monday) , said the Army Commander Gen.Shavendra Silva.
Transport for senior citizens to draw pension on 10 & 11 June
Tri-Forces will run an island-wide program to assist the pensioners to draw their pension from the nearest bank on 10 and 11 June, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) said.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm can be expected
The Met. Department issuing a weather forecast today (June 9) said showers will take place at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces and in Galle, Matara, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts.
650-bed ICC opens in Werellawatta, Gampaha
Sri Lanka Navy-assembled COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) facilitated with 650 beds in Werellawatta, Gampaha was inaugurated yesterday (June 7).
Post-flood response by military
Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Navy-deployed flood relief teams continued their work while fulfilling the relief measures of urgent nature to flood affected communities today (June 7).
Navy divers inspect X-PRESS PEARL for leaks
A team comprising several senior diving officers of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a special diving operation to inspect the hull area of the wreaked ship MV X-PRESS PEARL for fuel leakages today (June 6).
Special stickers for essential service vehicles from tomorrow
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a sticker system for the vehicles engaging in essential services and entering Colombo city during the period of travel restriction is in force.
Deduru Oya reservoir's low-lying area dwellers to be vigilant
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says several spill gates of Deduru Oya reservoir have been opened and therefore a water capacity of 10500 cubic feet per second is pumped now.
Sri Lanka calls on US House Foreign Affairs Committee not to proceed with resolution on Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, through its Ambassador in Washington Ravinatha Aryasinha, formally called on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) not to proceed with H. RES. 413 on Sri Lanka moved by Congresswoman Deborah Ross (Democrat/North Carolina) on 18 May 2021.
SLAF hands over HHOT unit to the Gampaha Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over a ‘Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit’ (HHOT) manufactured by SLAF to the Gampaha District General Hospital yesterday (June 5).
Military led rescue missions for flood affected people
Search and rescue operations in Attanagalla, Ketakalapitiya areas were commenced by the Sri Lanka Army following the rising water levels reported from the Attanagalu Oya.
Army to rescue victims of earth slips
Sri Lanka Army rescued a family affected by earth slips and torrential rains at Dewanagala, Mawanella area today (June 5).
Flood warning red alert for Kelani river basin
The Irrigation Department issuing a red alert warning said according to the analysis on experienced rainfall and current water levels of river gauges in Kelani River, water level at Hanwella could be increased up to 9.00m and water level at Nagalagam street could be increased up to 6.60ft within next 6 to 16 hours.