News Updates
Grace period for firearm licenses renewal extended
The grace period announced to renew firearm licenses has been extended until May 31, 2021.
‘Deegawapiya Aruna’ receives Rs. 50 million from the Buddhist Channel
The ‘Deegawapiya Aruna’ Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 50 million from the Board of Directors of the Buddhist Channel, yesterday (Mar 2).
SLN assists to recover over 18 kilos of Kerala cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed over 18 kilos and 505 grams of Kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out in Urumalai area, Talaimannar, recently.
Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates the glory of 70 years today
The guardians of Sri Lanka’s air space, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is celebrating its 70th anniversary under the patronage of SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at SLAF Base Katunayaka today (Mar 2).
475 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 02) stands at 310 and the total cases in the country increased to 83,551, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
NSA Trilateral Secretariat established
In keeping with the discussions held at the previous National Security Advisor (NSA)-level trilateral meetings on Maritime Security Cooperation with India and the Maldives, a Secretariat for Trilateral National Security Advisors on Maritime Security Cooperation was established at the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Headquarters, Colombo today (Mar 1).
‘Sri Lanka’s Children as Instrument of War’ – INSS Panel Discussion
A panel discussion titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Children as Instrument of War’ was held under the aegis of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) at the Foreign Ministry recently.
A total of 10,421 PCR tests conducted yesterday (28)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 01) stands at 352 and the total cases in the country increased to 83,241, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN rescues stranded fishermen
The Sri Lanka Navy, (SLN) had rescued yesterday (Feb 27) two stranded fishermen who ventured into sea from Mannar on Feb 23.
Army recovers remains of Narangala Ridge hiker
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recovered the remains of Akalanka Perera (24) who went missing during a hike at the Narangala Ridge, Badulla yesterday (Feb 27).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 78,372 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 28) stands at 460 and the total cases in the country increased to 82,889, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed naval troops including medical staffers to several hospitals to avoid inconveniences faced by the general public in view of the recent strike announced by a section of healthcare minor staffers.
SLAF wins award for ‘Best Annual Report and Accounts’
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was awarded the ‘Best Annual Report and Accounts’ award among the public sector, for the second consecutive year, pertaining to the financial year of 2018.
SLN manufactures seawater RO plant
Newly manufactured Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Seawater Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant fitted on board Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Jayasagara was declared open yesterday (Feb 24).
Troops offer skeletal emergency support for hospitals
A group of about 185 troops of the 14 Division HQ in Colombo offered their assistance to all hospitals in Colombo, Kurunegala and Puttalam Districts for management of skeletal health services after sections of the minor staff went on strike on trade union issues on Wednesday (24).
A total of 13,714 PCR tests conducted yesterday (24)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 25) stands at 458 and the total cases in the country increased to 81,466, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Virus recovery in SL rose to 75,841 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 24) stands at 492 and the total cases in the country increased to 81,008, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
A total of 11,779 PCR tests conducted yesterday (22) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 23) stands at 518 and the total cases in the country increased to 80,516, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Wakwella bridge, Gin Ganga in Galle in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.
SLN released hatched sea turtles into ocean
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) released newly hatched 78 sea turtles into the Panama beach under the turtle conservation project yesterday (Feb 22).
SLN successfully concludes VBSS course with UN
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Special Boat Squadron (SBS) successfully concluded the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course in Trincomalee, last Friday.
843 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 22) stands at 519 and the total cases in the country increased to 79,998, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 73,455 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 21) stands at 543 and the total cases in the country increased to 79,479, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLAF drones to combat the deadliest insect
In a bid to support the national drive mooted to curb the spread of dengue fever within the Western Province, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) received two drone cameras from the Western Province Governor, the Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke yesterday (Feb 18).
Troops doused Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping site fire
The Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force troops have jointly doused a rapidly spreading fire at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping site which had triggered last evening (Feb 18).