News Updates
Army raided cannabis cultivation in Balahuruwa
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops following a tip off from the Military Intelligence raided a hidden cannabis cultivation at the Balaharuwa in Thanamalwila recently (Sep 14).
KDU renews research and academic collaboration with the University of Karachi, Pakistan
Major General Milinda Peris, The Vice Chancellor of KDU and Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) and Coordinator General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Standing Committee on ...
SLCG hosts international training
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) announced the commencement of the initial training module on Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) for West African countries (Ghana and Nigeria) recently at the SLCG’s Advanced Training Centre (ATC) Mirissa, Sri Lanka.
SLN foils Rs. 79 million worth Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) racket
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed Rs.79 million worth Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) during a special raid conducted in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar yesterday (14 Sep).
Army completes Poddenikanda Maha Vidyalaya development
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) completed the renovation and repairs of the school playground at Poddenikanda Maha Vidyalaya, Malimboda, Yatiyantota and its C.W.W Kannangara Auditorium recently.
Army doused bushfires in Kumbukkana and Welimada areas
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops controlled a sudden bush fire that erupted in the forest areas of Degalaraba Kanda and Mahagodayaya in Degalaraba Forest Reserve in Kumbukkana in Monaragala District recently.
SLN nabs a haul of over 72,000 sea cucumbers in Irukkulampiddi
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 72,542 illegally transported sea cucumbers during a special operation conducted in Irukkulampiddi, yesterday (Sep 12).
Army Performing Artists in 'Army Games-2021' in Moscow Win 'Best Team Grand Prix' Award & Few More
The ensemble of striking Sri Lanka Army dancers performing in Moscow’s ‘VII International Army Games-2021’, ‘Army of Culture’, category, introduced for the first time carried away several awards, inclusive of the ‘Grand Prix Award for the Best Team - (International Competition), Winner in ‘Bright and Original Embodiment of Stage Images and the Reflection of Tradition’ category, 1st Place for ‘Instrumental Competition’ (duet), 2nd Place for ‘Best Traditional Costume’ and a few more.
Army extinguishes bushfire in Horombuwa
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) controlled a sudden bush fire that erupted in Daragoda Kanda in Horombuwa Forest Reserve in Monaragala District after the public alerted the troops on the fast spreading fire recently.
Army traces missing woman from forest in Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) traced a woman who had gone missing on 5 Sep while collecting firewood at Nuwara Eliya Estate, Dunsinan.
Navy gets hold of over 1136kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric with 05 suspects
Special operations conducted by the Navy in seas off Gurunagar, Jaffna and Arippu, Silawathura on 09th and 10th September 2021, led to the seizure of over 1136kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric and apprehension of 05 suspects together with 02 dinghies used for the racket.
SLCG nabs a lorry carrying illegally harvested shark fins
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed a lorry carrying illegally harvested shark fins along with five suspects following information received from their intelligence sources, recently.
Navy seizes a stock of smuggled dried turmeric with 02 suspects in Silawathura
The Navy seized another stock of smuggled dried turmeric weighing approx. 1172kg, during a special operation conducted in seas off Sawaripuram, Silawathura this morning (09th September 2021). The operation also made way to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy used for the illegal act.
Army troops donate blood to save lives
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops donated blood to the Kandy Teaching Hospital Blood Bank yesterday (September 7) with a view to save lives of seriously ill patients.
Army-used land in Mullaitivu released to regional state authorities
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) released a 36.8 perch plot of land in Paravipanchan village in the Karachchi Divisional Secretariat, Mullaitivu to the regional state authority recently.
Judgemental Training Module for SLCG personnel
The Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) personnel received training on ‘Judgemental Training’ from a qualified representative of Global Maritime Crime Program of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC), at the Advanced Training Centre in Mirissa, recently.
Navy nabs another Kerala cannabis haul
A special raid conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in the seas off Mandalakuda, Point Pedro recovered a cannabis haul of about 38 kilos and 450 grams (with wet weight) yesterday (Sep 06).
Certificate awarding of Joint Combined Exchange Training Balance Style 02/2021 held in Trincomalee
The closing ceremony of the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) Balance Style 02/2021 was held at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters, Trincomalee on 02nd September 2021. The termination of the course also witnessed the participants receiving certificates on successful completion of JCET Balance Style 02/2021.
Army Performing Artists in ‘Army Games-2021’ in Moscow Win ‘Best Team Grand Prix’ Award & Few More
The ensemble of striking Sri Lanka Army dancers performing in Moscow’s ‘VII International Army Games-2021’, ‘Army of Culture’, category, introduced for the first time carried away several awards, inclusive of the ‘Grand Prix Award for the Best Team - (International Competition), Winner in ‘Bright and Original Embodiment of Stage Images and the Reflection of Tradition’ category, 1st Place for ‘Instrumental Competition’ (duet), 2nd Place for ‘Best Traditional Costume’ and a few more.
SLN donates blood to brace healthcare drive
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a blood donation campaign at the Welisara Naval Complex recently responding to a request made by the Director, Blood Bank of Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 68 million street value in northern seas
Sri Lanka Navy managed to recover a stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 227kg and 400g (including packages), during a special operation carried out in seas off Aliyaweli, Vettalakeni this morning (05th September 2021).
US Government Donates EOD Equipment to Support UN Missions
The US Embassy in Colombo, extending an impressive gesture of goodwill, donated Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) equipment to the Sri Lanka Army for the use of Combat Convoy Company (CCC) operations in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
Army installed CCTV System at Kalutara Prison
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) offered the technical expertise and knowledge to the Kalutara Prison for installation of its new CCTV (Closed-circuit television) security cameras around the premises and handed over to the prison authorities recently.
Army built two house units shelters needy families
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continuing its social welfare oriented programmes, built two homes in Kollankaladdy and Uduvil South areas and vested on two needy families recently.
Navy takes hold of over 2023kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Negombo lagoon
Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize a stock of smuggled dried turmeric weighing over 2023kg, during special operations conducted in the Negombo lagoon on 31st August 2021. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and 02 dinghies involved in these smuggling attempts.