News Updates
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.
Army-initiated Mobile Vaccination to Cover Entire Jaffna Peninsula
Giving a further push to the COVID - 19 vaccination drive, a mobile vaccination drive in Jaffna was launched for elderly people above 60 years of age, sick, handicapped and feeble sections in Jaffna peninsula by 4 Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps troops on Thursday (19) as part of the Army-initiated vaccination drive.
Sandahiru Stupa Pinnacle to remain at Kalutara Bodhiya premises
The Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ which was on a religious procession during the past few days, will be placed at the Kalutara Bodhiya premises from today (Aug 21) due to the nationwide quarantine curfew announced yesterday.
Stupa Pinnacle moves to Panadura today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at the Panadura Rankoth Viharaya today evening (Aug 20).
Religious procession will arrive at Kurunduwatta Maha Viharaya today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from Aththanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 19) amidst religious blessings.
Fallen IPKF War Heroes Saluted in Jaffna on Indian National Day
Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) during the 'Operation Pawan' and other operations against LTTE terrorists during the period from 1987 to 1990 in Sri Lanka were remembered and honoured at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Monument in Palaly on 15 August 2021 to coincide with the 75th Independence Day of India.
Army sets up new ICC at Bindunuwewa for COVID-19 patients
The Bindunuwewa Youth Centre in Bandarawela was recently improvised as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) and vested in health authorities by the Commander, Security Forces -Central Maj. Gen. Vikum Liyanage recently.
Religious procession will arrive at Aththanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Wattarama Sri Arahanta Maliyadeva Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 18) amidst religious blessings.
SLN nabbed 370 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric from Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized a haul of smuggled dried turmeric about 370 kilos with a suspect, at the Kilitivu Island, Kalpitiya lagoon yesterday (Aug 17).
SLN’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, with effect from Aug 17, 2021.
Tri Service manned roadblocks restrict travel movements between Provinces
Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force have jointly enforced travel restrictions between provinces by manning roadblocks where necessary while simultaneously supporting the Police.
Religious procession will arrive at Wattarama today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from Wariyapola Sri Vishuddharama Viharaya today morning (Aug 17) amidst religious blessings.
Army nabbed Rs.6 m worth turmeric
Sri Lanka Army nabbed 1000 kilos of smuggled raw turmeric with two suspects recently at the Army Roadblock along Medawachchiya-Mannar road.
Religious procession will arrive at Wariyapola today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Na Uyana Aranya today morning (Aug 16) amidst religious blessings.
Sandahiru Stupa revered articles to reach Na Uyana Aranya today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at Na Uyana Aranya today evening (Aug 15).
Sandahiru Stupa revered articles to reach Kurunegala today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at Kurunegala today (Aug 14).