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Escape of 15 ISIS suspects to India is not yet confirmed
There was news flashed on Indian media and websites that 15 ISIS terrorist suspects were escaped from Srilanka to Lakshadweep island in India by sea, However Srilanka Navy still haven’t officially confirmed this news and meanwhile all navy fleets, ships, crafts and detachments in that area were informed to stay vigilant about this incident and Navy will take strict actions if there is any sited or detected information with regard to this, said the Navy Spokesman Lieutenant Commander Isuru Sooriyabandara during the press briefing at the Media Centre in Kollupitiya, last evening (26 May).
Bangladesh HC meets Secretary
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka HE Mr. Riaz Hamidullah made a call on to the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc today (27 May) at the Ministry.
General public is requested to act calm and do not get panicked by actions of narrow minded persons
Navy Marine Corps took 06 personnel in to custody who were engaged in unlawful sand mining in Kandalkadu area in Kinniya, Trincomalee on yesterday (23 May).
Investigations into false newspaper report
A front page newspaper report in a national daily on Thursday (23) had claimed that a doctor connected to the Thowheed Jamaath had sterilized 4000 Sinhala Buddhist women during caesarean operations and that information has been received with evidence and investigations have commenced to arrest the doctor. The newspaper also claims that this doctor had carried out over 7000 surgeries.
President congratulates Indian PM Modi on his electoral victory
President Maithripala Sirisena extended his warm congratulation to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his victory in the recently concluded General Elections.
Australian HC meets Secretary
The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka HE Mr. David John Holly made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry on Tuesday (21 May).
DNA tests confirm identities of suicide bombers
The DNA test reports of the Government Analyst's Department have confirmed on Tuesday evening (21) the identities of the Easter Sunday bombers, revealed the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara during a press briefing held at the Media Centre in Kollupitiya last evening (21).
Peaceful environment during the Vesak period
A peaceful environment prevailed in the country during the Vesak holidays and life is returning to normalcy.
Japanese Deputy Ambassador meets Secretary
The Deputy Ambassador of Japan Mr. Toshihiro Kitamura made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc today (21 May) at the Ministry.
'Bankara Kurutu Gee' New Edition Pays Tribute to Unsung War Heroes
The new edition of the post-war literature, 'Bankara Kurutu Gee' (Graffiti in Bunkers) was released this afternoon (18) during a ceremony at Thunmulla Sri Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi auditorium, attended by a large gathering of tri-service, Police and Civil Security Department senior Officers, invitees and members of the Maha Sangha.
Peace is established in the country
At present peace is established in the country, However police is strictly vigilant about the situation and if some person or group tries to break the peace, strict actions will be taken against them.
Samaye Dasavarshikabhisheka Samaruma -2019
The commemoration of the completion of a decade of peace since eradicating terrorism that plagued Sri Lanka for three long decades by the valiant War Heroes, falls on 2019.05.19.
Stern action against individuals involving in unwarranted actions
I would like to express our concern and attention that have been taken with regard to maintaining peace and harmony of this country.
Investigations into the violence underway
Investigations into the violence that occurred in the Northwestern Province and in Minuwangoda area are underway and intelligence personnel are also probing into find out the perpetrators and those behind them.
Indian Defence Attaché calls on Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the High Commission of India, Captain Ashok Rao made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, on Thursday (16 May).
Canadian HC meets Secretary
The High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka HE Mr David McKinnon made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc today (17th May) at the Ministry.
78 arrested over violence in Northwestern region
The Police have arrested 78 individuals in connection with the violence in the Northwestern Province especially in the Kurunegala, Kuliyapitiya, Nikaweratiya and Chilaw Police Divisions during the last two days.
Strong action to maintain law and order
The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed about 2000 personnel covering the entire country to support the Police in order to ensure that law and order would be maintained.
Police will use maximum powers to control the tense situations
Srilanka Air Force took swift actions to control the tense situation that occurred in Minuangoda area yesterday (13 May), Troops from several air force camps were deployed to the location.
CIRCULATION OF VIDEO CLIPS & PHOTOS
The attention of the Sri Lanka Army has been drawn to a video clip where a person dressed in uniform similar to that of the Army was watching while a group of violent saboteurs were in action in the general area of Thunmodara.
Public Help Sought to Trace One More Killer Suspect
Police Headquarters requests the general public to help the Police to trace the whereabouts of the suspect, sketched out below in connection with the Easter Sunday killings.
Security forces has taken all measures for public security
Security forces together with police are carrying out maximum operations to eradicate terrorism in the country. From the operations carried out in last three weeks since 21 April, Security forces were able to kill most of the terrorist and other suspects were taken in to custody, so the public is requested to carryout day to day life without any fear.
Special unit is established to avoid circulating of false information through social media
There were few incidents of damaging shops has been reported in Kuliyapitiya area on last evening (12) and to control that situation police curfew was enforced in kuliyapitiya police division in last night(12).
New Chairperson takes over duties of Seva Vanitha Unit
Mrs. Soniya Kottegoda assumed duties as the new Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence (MoD SVU) today (14 May 2019) at the Ministry.
Maximum effort to ensure public security
The Police and the Tri Forces have taken maximum effort to provide security to all schools.