News Updates
SLN nabs cannabis worth over Rs. 55 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) during a special operation recovered over 183kg of Kerala cannabis in the seas north of Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, yesterday (May 03).
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SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared the debris collected under the narrow Wakwella bridge of Gin Ganga, Galle yesterday (May 1) in a bid to restore the free water flow.
Galle Dialogue-2021 official website launched
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched the official website of the Galle Dialogue - 2021 pertaining to the 11th edition of Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference, organized by the SLN to be held at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo on Oct 11 and 12, 2021.
Co-existence amidst training
Strengthening the reconciliation, ethnic harmony and patriotic co-existence between the security forces and the Jaffna masses, 359 Tamil, Muslim and Sinhala youths began their recruit training course recently at the Battalion Training School, Vidaththalpalai, Jaffna.
Total virus recovery in SL rose to 96,478 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (May 02) stands at 1716 and the total cases in the country increased to 109,861, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army cleans Central College premises
Sri Lanka Army troops of 18 Vijayabahu infantry Regiment recently held a shramadana campaign and cleaned the Thevipuram Central College premises.
Jaffna people supports Army to clear road sideways
Jaffna residents actively extended their supportive hands to Sri Lanka Army while providing the services of backhoe loader vehicles in clearing the scrubs along roadways and collecting wastes from Thirunelveli to Navatkuli recently.
Army disinfects public places in Vavuniya
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 17 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment sterilized the public places in Vavuniya township recently to contain the spread of coronavirus.
SLN nabs Cannabis worth of Rs. 72 million
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed 240 kilos of Kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out in the seas off Sillalai, Jaffna on Wednesday (Apr 28).
Army received high visibility jackets & gloves
Sri Lankan expatriates and several Sri Lankan organizations based in the UK donated a stock of 500 High Visibility Jackets (Hi Vis Jackets) and pairs of working gloves to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) yesterday (Apr 28).
Army COVID-19 vaccine second dose to roll out
The Sri Lanka Army's representative group of frontline working against transmission of COVID-19 received the 2nd dose of ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccination yesterday (Apr 28) at the Colombo Army Hospital.
Chinese Defence Minister arrives at BMICH
Chinese Defence Minister arrives at BMICH
Chinese Defence Minister meets President
Chinese Defence Minister meets President
Several Grama Niladhari Divisions isolated
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva today morning (April 28) announced that several Grama Niladhari Divisions (GNDs) in Monaragala, Ampara and Matale Districts have been isolated with immediate effect in view of controlling the spread of Covid-19.
Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway closed
The Highways Ministry informs that Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway has been closed with effect from 6.00 a.m. today (April 28) following three employees tested positive for the coronavirus, until further notice.
Army to plant 100,000 more saplings
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) along with the FYFA Volunteer organization and Civil Security Department troops planted over 1,000 saplings of domestic value in the Welikanda Kawudagala forest reserve recently to augment the forest density.
SLN fixes a defunct ferry from Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) accomplishing another civil-military activity, fixed a ferry used by the Road Development Authority (RDA) to transport goods and passengers from Kurikattuwan Jetty of Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island in Jaffna.
More areas under isolation
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva today morning (April 27) announced that two more Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated with immediate effect.
SLN designs air propelled craft for shallow waters
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has designed an air propelled flat-bottomed small craft which is capable of routing through shallow wetlands and marshes.
Scuba-Diving training for Army war heroes
Sri Lanka Army’s differently able war heroes recently received a special scuba-diving training at Hikkaduwa International Diving School.
Areas to be isolated and closure of schools
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva announced that a decision has been taken to isolate several Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions in three districts with effect from 8.00 p.m. today (April 26) in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus.
SL troops in Mali commended
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army peacekeepers deployed in Mali were highly praised by the Sector East Commander in Mali, Senior Colonel Zhu Jinsong, for the performance, high degree of professionalism and discipline of the SL peacekeepers.
Army sterilized public places in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna launched a sterilization programme recently in the Jaffna Teaching Hospital compound, Bazaar Street and surrounding areas, adjacent to the township as a precautionary measure following the resurgence of the threat of COVID-19 epidemic.
A total of 12,439 PCR tests conducted yesterday
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (April 24) stands at 969 and the total cases in the country increased to 99,960, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
South Sudan peacekeepers conducted a training exercise
South Sudan based SRIMED Level II Hospital, managed largely by Sri Lanka Army contingent conducted a training exercise recently for management of critically ill patients.