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All set for SLAF 70th Anniversary

Unveiling the official logo designed for the 70th Anniversary celebration, the Air Force Chief Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana states the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) will celebrate its anniversary on Mar 2 upholding its rich traditions.


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Minister Chamal Rajapaksa Sworn-in for two State Ministries

Minister Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa was sworn in before the President as the State Minister of National Security and Disaster Management and the State Minister of Home Affairs, yesterday (18) at the Presidential Secretariat.


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Army, Navy and Police nabs several contraband rackets

A joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) along with Police nabbed a well grown cannabis cultivation in Kaluwewa recently.


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“Gajabahu” attends “AMAN - 2021” Multinational Naval Exercise

The Sri Lanka Navy Ship, "Gajabahu" was among the naval ships and crafts of 45 countries that attended the multinational naval exercise "AMAN 2021" in Karachi, Pakistan on Feb 12. 


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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 71,175 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 18) stands at 722 and the total cases in the country increased to 77,905, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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Army commences Kaikawala Primary School playground renovation

Fulfilling a long-felt need of the Kaikawala Primary School in Meemure, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) began renovation work of the school playground recently.


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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 70,428 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 17) stands at 756 and the total cases in the country increased to 77,183, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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SLN nabs 16 kilos of Kerala Cannabis

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed 03 suspects with over 16 kilos of Kerala cannabis during special raids carried out in Uduththurei, Jaffna and Uppukulam, Mannar yesterday (Feb 15).


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SLN apprehends 179 persons for engaging in illegal fishing

The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Western, Eastern, Northern, Northwestern, North Central and Southern Naval Commands apprehended 179 persons along with 42 fishing boats, a lorry, a three-wheeler and fishing accessories, for engaging in illegal fishing from 01 Jan to 15 Feb.


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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 69,410 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 16) stands at 774 and the total cases in the country increased to 76,427, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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Army plants 900 saplings in Buttala

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) planted 900 saplings of Kumbuk, Naa and Mee at the Buttala Raja Maha Viharaya premises recently..


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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 68,695 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 15) stands at 802 and the total cases in the country increased to 75,653, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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Army conducts FTX for overseas mission orientations

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a preparatory Field Training Exercise (FTX), 'Harmattan - 3 ' for Combat Convoy Company (CCC) duties in UN Peacekeeping Missions.


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SLA nabbed Rs. 3 mn worth turmeric from Kakativu Island

Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment recovered a haul of 437 kilos of smuggled turmeric during a patrol in Kakativu Island, Mannar, recently.


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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 66,210 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 12) stands at 942 and the total cases in the country increased to 73,115, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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SLN ends ‘CONEX-21’ in western seas

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) concluded ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21) on a successful note, off western seas yesterday (Feb 10).


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Army receives Rs. 1 mn worth hygiene packs for Quarantine Centres

Symbolizing the social responsibility and the ethnic harmony oriented services in the face of vast spreading global pandemic, a UK-based International Relief and Development Agency, 'Muslim Aid Sri Lanka' donated a stock of 500 hygiene packs for the use at quarantine centres.


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591 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 11) stands at 963 and the total cases in the country increased to 72,173, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.

 


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SLA troops recover remains of missing person

The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) had recovered the remains of Dinura Wijesundara last night (Feb 9) who went missing in the dense jungle around the Mini World’s End in Bibila, during an excursion.


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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 65,052 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 10) stands at 976 and the total cases in the country increased to 71,210, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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SLN takes over facelift to Galle Face Green stalls

Acquiring a new project, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) took over the Galle Face Green Stalls Facelift under the directives of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (Feb 8).


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740 persons left hospitals after complete virus recovery

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 09) stands at 887 and the total cases in the country increased to 70,234, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.

 


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SLN’s ‘CONEX-21’ in operation

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) commenced its ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21), for the third consecutive year at the western seas yesterday (Feb 7).


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Army begins Pothdenikanda School playground renovation

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced renovation work of Maliboda Pothdenikanda Maha Vidayalaya playground at Deraniyagala yesterday (Feb 7).


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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 63,400 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 08) stands at 772 and the total cases in the country increased to 69,347, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.