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Army jabs Western Province teachers
The Army medical teams while continuing the vaccination drive commenced the inoculation for education sector staffers in the Western Province at the Colombo Army Hospital yesterday (July 12).
Navy nabs over Rs. 103 mn worth Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 344 kilos and 550 grams of Cannabis worth of Rs. 103 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at seas off the Analathivu Island, Jaffna today (July 12).
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Agaliya and Dodangoda bridges of Gin Ganga in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.
SLN foils 2,360 kilos of turmeric smuggling racket
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 2,360 kilos of dried turmeric at the Vankalai beach in Mannar yesterday (July 11).
Army smashed Cannabis cultivation
Sri Lanka Army troops of 18 Gemunu Watch under the Security Forces - Central raided cannabis cultivation in Kebiliththa, Monaragala recently and destroyed the cultivation.
Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant – Met Department
Issuing marine weather forecast a short while ago, the Meteorology Department requested naval and fishing communities to be vigilant, since the seas extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough.
Army planted over 700 coconut saplings in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force Headquarters in Jaffna planted over 700 coconut saplings at the religious places, state compounds, Army camps, barren and private lands in the Jaffna Peninsula yesterday (July 10).
Navy on standby for flood relief
In view of the recent showery condition experienced in several parts over the island, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has stationed eight relief teams in flood prone areas yesterday (July 10).
Foundation stone laid for Sandahiru Seya Museum
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed Sandahiru Stupa Museum at Anuradhapura amidst the blessing of Ven. Maha Sanga today (July 10).
Warning on strong winds and rough seas - Met Department
Weather forecast issued today (July 10) by the Met Department for the next 24 hours warns on strong gusty winds up to 60 kmph likely at times over the western slope of the Central hills and further, gusty winds up to 50 kmph at times are likely in Northern, North-Central, North-Western and Southern provinces, Trincomalee district and Western coastal areas.
A Needy Family in Krishnapuram gets a new house
A new house built by the Army troops serving under the Security Force HQ-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) with financial support, manpower and technical assistance provided by the officers and troops was vested Mrs. Sashidaran Sudarshani, a needy family in Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi recently.
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.
SLAF’s Sky Pet Animal Hospital now open for public
Sky Pet Animal Hospital newly constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was declared open by the First Lady Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa recently at Guwanpura, Colombo 8.
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).
SLAF Jukoda meets Air Force Chief prior to Olympics
Corporal Chamara Dharmawardhane, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Judo player, who was selected to represent Sri Lanka at the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics, was felicitated by the Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana recently.
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.
New Bangladesh HC meets Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Bangladesh High Commissioner (HC) to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Tareq Md Ariful Islam paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (July 5) making his first visit to the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
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.