News Updates
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.
Army constructs house for widowed family
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continuing its social welfare oriented work vested a newly constructed house to a needy family in Matale recently.
Tamil, Muslim & Sinhala Recruits Jointly Pass out as Professional Soldiers
Three hundred and forty (340) recruits who received training at the Battalion Training School (BTS) in Vidaththalpalai, Jaffna passed out on Thursday (26) during a simple ceremony upon successful completion of their four-month long basic training.
Over 1500kg of smuggled dried turmeric stock and 05 suspects held in
separate operations
Special operations conducted by the Navy in Pichchanikulam area, Silawathura and on Ippanthivu Island in Kalpitiya this morning (27th August 2021) made way to the recovery of about 1599kg of dried turmeric hidden away by smugglers. The operations also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects and a cab in connection to one of the above incidents.
Navy apprehends a suspect with over 9100kg illegal store of sea cucumber in Mannar
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Irukkulampiddi, Mannar on 25th August 2021, led to the seizure of about 9170kg of sea cucumber, stored in violation of licence condition, and apprehension of a suspect in connection to the incident.
SLN foils Rs. 41 million worth cannabis racket
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 139 kilos and 930 grams of cannabis worth Rs. 41 million along with two suspects and a dinghy at the seas off Manalkadu in Point Pedro today (Aug 26).
SLN nabs over 1377 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
Special operations conducted by the Navy at the beach of Arippu in Mannar and lagoon area of Kalpitiya on 22nd, 23rd and 24th August 2021 led to the recovery of about 1377kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled in.
KDU Hospital commences Cochlear Implantation
The ENT Department of the Kotelawala Defence University Hospital (KDUH) commenced the Cochlear Implantation program recently.
Army mobile vaccination begins in hill country
Sri Lanka Army’s Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination project began its operations yesterday (Aug 23) from the Kandy Army Hospital premises to administer the vaccine against COVID-19 for the elderly, sick, handicapped and feeble sections in the society.
Navy nabs cannabis worth over Rs. 1 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed Cannabis worth over one million rupees during a special raid conducted at Jayanagar in Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee yesterday (Aug 21).
Military donates blood to save lives
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) organized blood donation campaigns recently in Jaffna and Hingurakgoda to save lives of people during the prevailing pandemic situation in the country.