News Updates
SLAF donates blood
Sri Lanka Air Force station Morawewa organized blood donation programme to cater to the urgent blood needs of the General Hospital and Trincomalee Blood Bank.
Army converts Kurinchakerny Ayurveda Hospital to an ICC
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted the Kurinchakerny Ayurvedic Hospital, Trincomalee to an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) opening an avenue to treat the COVID- 19 patients recently.
Rapid military response for inundations
Navy teams engaged in Gampaha district based flood relief operations have rescued a number of flood affected residents while providing them necessary relief measures today (4).
Army cleans ill-fated ship's debris along the beach
Sri Lanka Army’s 3 Gemunu Watch troops cleaned Weligama and Mirissa coastal belt areas affected due to debris of the damaged 'X Press Perl' container ship a few days ago.
Army disinfects Mulankavil & Nachikuda towns
Mulankavil and Nachikuda town areas were disinfected by the Sri Lanka Army troops in liaison with the Mulankavil Police, Public Health Inspectors and Pradeshiya Sabha recently while educating its people on COVID -19.
SLN busts dried turmeric racket
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 362 kilos and 950 grams of dried turmeric and 571 kilos and 400 grams of onion seeds in the lagoon area of Wattakkalliya, Chilaw, yesterday (June 03).
Army assists vaccination programme in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army troops under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna extends their assistance in conducting vaccination programme at 36 centres across the peninsula.
Army assists Adams Peak religious rituals
Army troops of 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) as practiced in previous years took back the replica of the deity, Sumana Saman statue along with its other venerated paraphernalia from the Sri Pada summit to Nallathanniya Temple in a procession recently marking the end of the pilgrimage season.
Army prepares Corona Ward at Avissawella
Sri Lanka Army troops under the Security Force Headquarters - West renovated a dilapidated Ward for COVID-19 patients in the Avissawella Base Hospital facilitating to treat 40 patients and handed it over to the hospital authority.
Chain of Cannabis seizure nabs another haul of 30 mn
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) led special foot patrol in Masankuda beach, Madagal seized 101 kilos and 700 grams of Kerala cannabis attempted to be smuggled into the island this morning (June 2), the SLN said.
A welfare vegetable bag at concessionary rate from CSD
The Civil Security Department (CSD) has made arrangements to deliver dry rations and vegetables at concessionary prices for people in Colombo and Gampaha areas during the COVID- 19 situation.
SLN foils smuggling of Cannabis worth of Rs 8 mn in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed another haul of Cannabis worth over 8 million in the seas off north of Mannar along with two suspects and a dingy yesterday (June 1).
Army-improvised COVID-19 Ward to Akuressa Hospital
Sri Lanka Army’s 3 Gemunu Watch and Corps of Engineer Services troops established an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) at Akuressa Hospital to accommodate 75 patients and formally vested it in hospital authorities recently.
SLCG nabs illegally harvested ‘Shark Fins’
The fishery monitoring and regulating duties led by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) at the Dikovita Fishery Harbour nabbed two fishing trawlers and 13 fishermen for possessing unlawfully harvested Blue Shark Fins on Friday (29).
SLN nabs 24 million worth of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed cannabis over 80 kilos during a two-day special operation in Kottadi, Point Pedro (May 30 and 31).
Unused Morawaka hospital building is an ICC now
Sri Lanka Army renovated an abandoned building of the Morawaka hospital and converted to an Intermediate Care Centr (ICC) for COVID-19 patients recently.
SLN donates blood
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a blood donation campaign in Eastern Naval Command yesterday (30 May) with a view to replenish the blood supply during the prevailing pandemic situation in the island.
SLN foiled illegal entry attempt of 40 Indian fishermen
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command prevented 40 individuals aboard 04 fishing vessels from their attempt to enter into Sri Lankan waters in the seas north of Mannar on May 29.
Army nabs suspect with explosives in Jaffna
Army troops in Jaffna yesterday (May 28) nabbed a suspect with a haul of explosives, including a powerful claymore bomb buried in his fishing jetty area in Nagar Kovil, Jaffna.
Child healthcare and maternal ward in Seeduwa ICC
A combined team of senior medical experts on Maternal and Child Health, led by Dr (Mrs) H.S. R Perera, Deputy Director General of Health Services, together with a few other specialists recently arrived at the Seeduwa Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) cum Hospital to assess feasibility on functioning maternal and child health in separate wards.
SLN fixes submerged barge for commuters in Punkudutivu
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) refloated a defunct barge at the Kurikattuwan pier in Punkudutive Island yesterday (May 27).
Be aware of landslide warning signs with rain
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in the southwestern parts of the island until May 26 due to the turbulent nature of the Bay of Bengal. Accordingly, landslides and related disasters are likely in Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts as well as in the Kurunegala district close to the Kegalle and Kandy district boundaries, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) said.
Army joins hands with Police to monitor travel restrictions
Sri Lanka Army has deployed Army Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), Special Force Rider Teams and Army Drone Battalion, together with infantry soldiers in the Western Province and its suburbs to strengthen the security arrangements of the Sri Lanka Police.
Advisory for heavy rain and strong winds
Under the influence of intensified cyclonic storm “YAAS” located in East-central Bay of Bengal, winds over the island and rainy condition in southwestern part (Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces) are expected to be enhanced from today (25) to May 27, The Met. Department said.
SLN donates blood to brace healthcare drive
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a blood donation campaign covering island-wide Naval Commands in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service, Apeksha Hospital and other Hospitals yesterday (24 May).