News Updates
Advisory on cyclonic storm “YAAS”
The Met. Department issuing an advisory on cyclonic storm said the deep depression located in the East Central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘YAAS’ and lay centred near latitude 16.3N and longitude 89.7E, on May 24 around 05.30 a.m.
DMC initiates programme to mitigate calamities
Maj. Gen. Sudantha Ranasinghe (retired), Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), said that a programme had been initiated at the district level to securely relocate persons who are under quarantine or living in disaster prone locations.
Army troops avert Hanwella flood water spilling
Sri Lanka Army troops placed sandbags along low-lying areas of the Kelani river in the Ihala Hanwella Polwatte yesterday (May 23) to avert overflowing and submerging public roads around the area.
SLN nabs Cannabis worth over Rs. 39 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) today (23) set fire to Rs. 39 million worth Cannabis nabbed from Thandamanaru, Jaffna.
South-west monsoon establishing gradually
Issuing the Marine Weather Forecast the Met. Department advised naval and fishing communities not to venture into the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining seas (08N-20N, 83E-100E) from May 22, and sea areas around the island from May 23, until further notice.
SICU constructed with Army expertise opened at Mulleriyawa
The Special Intensive Care Unit (SICU) constructed with the expertise of the Sri Lanka Army was opened yesterday (May 21) by Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi at the Colombo East Base Hospital at Mulleriyawa.
SLAF donates blood to brace healthcare operation
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted a blood donation campaign at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo in collaboration with the Maharagama ‘Apeksha’ Hospital yesterday (21 May) in a bid to support the ongoing pandemic mitigation drive.
SLN and STF nabbed Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), with the assistance of the Special Task Force (STF) nabbed a suspect with 01 kilo and 450 grams of cannabis during a special raid carried out in Mannar on Thursday (May 20).
SLN to douse fire on-board a container ship
The fire erupted on-board ‘X-PRESS PEARL’, a container ship in anchorage about 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Colombo Port as brought under control by the SLN ships and craft dispatched for the task, said the Navy’s Media Spokesperson Capt. Indika De Silva today (21).
Fishing communities to be on alert
Issuing marine weather forecast today, the Met Department requested naval and fishing communities not to venture into the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas (12N-20N, 85E-100E) from today (21 May).
Travel restrictions come into effect tonight
A countrywide travel restriction will be imposed from tonight (11.00 p.m.) and it will be lifted at 4.00 a.m. on Tuesday (May 25).
Rough seas likely in East-Central Bay of Bengal
The Met. Department issuing a weather advisory today (May 20) said the formation of the low pressure area is very likely over the north Andaman sea and adjoining East-Central Bay of Bengal around May 22.
SLAF and STF nabs illegal sand miners
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Special Forces, Police Special Task Force (STF) and Intelligence Sections on May 18 raided several illegal sand mining sites near the Sitar Bridge in Muttur.
6,744 Tri-Forces personnel promoted on Victory Day
Signifying the 12th National War Heroes Commemoration Day on 18 May, HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted 6,744 Tri-Forces personnel to the next rank on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence.
SLN resets floating boom washed away in Kelani river
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) supported the National Water Supply and Drainage Board yesterday (May 18) to reinstall the floating boom that had been washed away about 400 meters of the Kelani river due to the rising water levels during adverse weather.
Army receives 10 ICU beds
Upfield Sri Lanka Pvt Ltd donated 10 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds yesterday (May 17) to the Army for the use of the biggest COVID-19 Hospital in Seeduwa that provides the best emergency healthcare for Sri Lankans free of charge.
Army disinfects public places in Jaffna Achchuvely Area
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recently disinfected the public places in Achchuvely in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus.
Army apprehends over 55 kg of cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 16 Gemunu Watch and Military Intelligence during a clearing operation recovered 55.4 kg of Cannabis in 26 packs along Puliyanthurai coastal belt.
Weather advisory for naval and fishing communities
Meteorological Department in its weather report informs today (May 17) about the very severe Cyclonic Storm ‘TAUKTAE” over east-central Arabian sea lay centred at 11.30 p.m. of 16th May, near latitude 17.5°N and longitude 71.9°E and very likely intensifying it further during next 12 hours.
SLCG and Police foil illegal migration attempt
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) and Police apprehended 30 persons and foiled an illegal migration attempt during a special operation conducted in Samindugama, Chilaw recently.
SLCG nabbed fishing vessel with illegally harvested shark fins
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Beruwala fishery harbour apprehended one multi-day fishing vessel along with six fishermen for possession of illegally harvested shark fins (approx. 55 kgs) recently.
SLN relief teams continue to assist community affected by floods
Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 15 relief teams in the areas which are susceptible to inundation in the districts of Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle and Matara as of 15 May.
Army assists flood affectees of Western and Southern Provinces
Sri Lanka Army troops under the supervision of the Security Force Headquarters (SF HQ) – West have been assisting the stranded civilians and attending to their urgent needs following the torrential rains and overflowing of rivers.
Landslide warnings
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for six districts last evening (May 15).
Please be aware of cyclonic storm 'Tauktae'
The Meteorology Department in an advisory issued today (15) said the deep depression over South East Arabian sea has developed into a cyclonic storm ‘TAUKTAE' and lay centered at 11.30 p.m. of May 14 near latitude 12°N and longitude 72.6°E.