News Updates
Army rescues Passara bus accident victims
Sri Lanka Army troops and medical assistants rescued the injured passengers those trapped following a bus veered off the road and crashed into a precipice along Badulla- Bibile road in Passara yesterday (Mar 20).
Defence Secretary inspects Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) inspected the work in progress of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda today (Mar 21).
Army donates blood in a life-saving humanitarian project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) donated blood at the Army Base Hospital in Kilinochchi for regional civilian patients admitted to Kilinochchi hospitals under purview of the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) recently.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan Armies join Ex 'Shake Hands 1' at Saliyapura
Symbolizing long-standing bilateral and friendly relations, the Sri Lanka Army and Pakistan Army troops began a bilateral Exercise - 'Shake Hands - 1' recently at Saliyapura Gajaba Regimental Headquarters premises.
Army introduced eco-friendly, bus stop with digital facilities at Battaramulla
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) established ‘m stop’; a solar-powered, air conditioned and multi-functional bus halt in the ‘Diyatha Uyana’ area at Battaramulla was declared open for bus commuters, recently.
SL troops in Mali recover IEDs and completes 21 escorts of CCEO
The Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC), under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), has so far conducted 21 Combat Convoy Escort Operations (CCEO) by 15 Mar and recovered 15 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the past few months.
Army buys produces of Jaffna farmers
Strengthening goodwill and reconciliation between farmers and Security Forces in Jaffna, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has initiated a project to sell Jaffna-grown vegetables and fruits directly to all Army personnel.
SLN continues mangrove plantation
Enhancing the awareness on marine plant ecosystem, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) planted 700 mangrove saplings in the Ponnalai Lagoon, yesterday (Mar 14).
Army Troops destroy 6 acres of cannabis cultivation
The Sri Lanka Army’s 1 Commando Regiment under the Security Force Headquarters - East raided a 6-acre extent Cannabis cultivation at Bakmitiyawa reserve in Ampara yesterday (March 14).
Army commences Giribawa Central College playground renovation
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced renovation work of Giribawa Central College playground recently, fulfilling a long-felt need of the school.
Army thwarts illegal sand mining in Ella Kantale
The Sri Lanka Army’s 4 Special Forces (SF) troops under the Security Forces - East apprehended vehicles and tools used for illegal sand mining in the Ella Kantale river, yesterday (Mar 12).
Army troops and HUDEC join tree planting drive in Eluthumaduwal
Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna and 'Caritas - Human Development Centre (HUDEC) Jaffna jointly launched a tree planting drive at Eluthumaduwal, Jaffna recently.
SLN foils illegal migration attempt
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) apprehended 24 persons and foiled an illegal migration attempt during a special operation conducted in Kurakkanhena, Kalpitiya, yesterday (Mar 11).
SLAF’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with effect from yesterday (Mar 09).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 82,752 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 10) stands at 304 and the total cases in the country increased to 86,342, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN nabs 107 kilos of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 107 kilos of Kerala Cannabis during a special operation conducted in the Somathivu Island, Kalpitiya yesterday (Mar 8).
Jaffna troops extend helping hand to mark the International Women’s Day
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed 1,000 nutrient dry ration packets to the pregnant and widowed women at Chunnakam South playground, Jaffna recently.
A total of 7,194 PCR tests conducted yesterday
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 09) stands at 344 and the total cases in the country increased to 86,038, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Navy nabs 670 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 670 kilos of dried turmeric at the Serakkuliya beach in Puttalam on last Saturday (6).
290 persons left hospitals after virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 08) stands at 359 and the total cases in the country increased to 85,694, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army to curb antisocial elements
The Chief of Defence Staff and The Commander of the Army, Gen. Shavendra Silva, on the directions of HE the President directed the island-wide troops to help curb antisocial activities of the country, in view of creating a just society.
Army Troops doused bushfire at Kapuwatta
The Sri Lanka Army troops of 12 Sri Lanka Field Engineers under Security Force (SF) HQ - West successfully extinguished the fast spreading wildfire at Walallawita-Kapuwatta forest reserve, recently.
SLN nabs 2217 kilos of dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 2217 kilos of dried turmeric in two occasions with seven suspects in Manalkulam area, Silawathura and Pulachchanai in Norochcholai.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 80,437 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (Mar 04) stands at 356 and the total cases in the country increased to 84,225, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
South Lebanon based SL troops conducts joint operation
Troops of both Sri Lankan and Indonesian Force Protection Companies based in South Lebanon conducted a combined patrol at the Mingy street in South Lebanon recently to maintain the security within the region.