News Updates
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).
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Army begins Pothdenikanda School playground renovation
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced renovation work of Maliboda Pothdenikanda Maha Vidayalaya playground at Deraniyagala yesterday (Feb 7).
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.
1,133 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 07) stands at 726 and the total cases in the country increased to 68,575, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Indonesian Naval ships to leave port of Hambantota today
The Indonesian Naval Ship “Kri Bung Tomo” arrived at the port of Hambantota for a two day formal visit yesterday ( Feb 05).
SLN sets up RO Plants to facilitate villagers at Ampara
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its community welfare oriented services vested four more Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants, for water-stressed residents in Padiyathalawa Divisional Secretariat, Ampara on 04 Feb.
Total virus recovery rose to 61,460 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 06) stands at 735 and the total cases in the country increased to 67,849, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
840 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 04) stands at 711 and the total cases in the country increased to 66,408, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
337 SLA Officers and 8,226 Other Ranks promoted
In keeping with the 73rd National Independence Day, a total of 337 Officers and 8,226 Other Ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their respective next ranks.
Total virus recovery rose to 59,042 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 03) stands at 715 and the total cases in the country increased to 65,697, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.