News Updates
World War Heroes remembered on the ‘Poppy Flowers Day’
The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was held yesterday (15) at the Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph.
Army troops in Kokkeliya repair burst tank bund and prevents a disaster
Troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni repaired the burst Uthukkulam tank bund recently preventing a major disaster that could damage a vast patch of cultivations and remote villages.
Army Troops continue paddy cultivation in Panaluwa
The Army’s Security Force Headquarters-West troops sowed paddy in a 6-acre plot of field inside the Army camp in Panagoda and the Army farm at Panaluwa, Thunthana on Friday (13).
Coronavirus positives recoveries rose to 11324
The total recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 11324 while a total of 5206 Coronavirus infected persons are undergoing medical treatments at hospitals, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry statistics issued today morning (Nov 15).
Army cultivates Paddy in a 10-acre paddy field in Seruwawila
In support of the Nation-building process, the Army’s 22nd Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) troops in Seruwawila, Kantale recently commenced sowing of egg paddy in a ten-acre field, remained unattended for a long time.
Met Dept warns on heavy showers above 100 mm in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 14) issuing its statement said heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
SLN busts 800 kilos of dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed six suspects and 800 kilos of dried turmeric loaded in two dinghy boats along with a light vehicle, at the Daluwa beach in Kalpitiya yesterday (Nov 12).
Army inaugurates a 'Drone Regiment'
Sri Lanka (SL) Army formally raised its newest wing, 15th Drone Regiment of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) yesterday (Nov 12) at the Army HQ, with the auspices of its brainchild, Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence and Commander of the Army.
SL Army Manufactured UniCOLT Vehicles at SLEME Workshop
The Sri Lanka Electrical Mechanical and Engineering (SLEME) Regiment exhibited its newly-designed Gully Emptier, Water Bowser and Multi Purpose Truck to Chief of Defence and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, yesterday (Nov 12).
A total of 10,111 PCR tests conducted yesterday (12)
Along with 10,111 PCR tests conducted yesterday (12 Nov), the number of total PCR tests conducted in the country is recorded as 637,122, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
SL troops in Mali commended for professionalism
MINUSMA Force Commander in Mali highly praised the Sri Lankan (SL) troops, deployed in Mali, for their performance, high degree of professionalism and discipline at all levels.
Tri-Forces receive a donation of Facemasks
Puritas (Pvt) Ltd donated a stock of exclusive jogging/running masks and face masks to Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters on Nov 10.
A total of 10,207 PCR tests conducted on 11 Nov
Along with 10,207 PCR tests conducted yesterday (11 Nov), the number of total PCR tests conducted in the country is recorded as 629,315, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Army Hospital receives Biological Safety Cabinet worth of Rs 2 mn
The Colombo Army Hospital in Narahenpita was gifted with a Biological Safety Cabinet worth about Rs 2 million, yesterday (Nov 10).
SLN nabs Rs 31 million worth Kerala Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Northern Command nabbed 100 kilos of Kerala Cannabis during a special operation conducted at the Madagalthurei coast yesterday ( Nov 10).
Regional 'COVID-19' Operational Centre established in Batticaloa
The Army’s 231 Brigade of the 23 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ) assisted to establish the first COVID-19 Operation Centre at the Batticaloa District Secretariat to meet with any contingency related to the COVID-19.
SLAF’s 6th aviation contingent departed for MINUSCA
Initiating the annual change of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel of Aviation Unit which operates under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), the interchanging contingent departed the country yesterday (Nov 10).
Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several areas - Met. Dept
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 11) issuing its statement said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island during afternoon or night while stating that showers will occur at several places in Northern and Eastern provinces and in coastal areas of Sothern province during the morning.
2,277 persons isolated in 28 quarantine centres
A total of 2,277 persons are isolated in military-managed 28 quarantine centres as of today (11), the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
SLA imparts pandemic preventive measures to the rural community
Sri Lanka Army’s 652 Brigade conducted recently a poster campaign programme on pandemic preventive measures to educate the regional community in Anavilandankulam.
A total of 64,075 persons have completed quarantine so far - NOCPCO
Along with the total of 356 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (09) the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka has increased to 14,285 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
Quarantine curfew would be strictly enforced in areas isolated
However, authorities have decided to isolate 25 Police areas in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle and Kurunegala Districts in addition to the Municipal Council area of Kurunegala and the GS division of Wekada West in Panadura.
Police recovers abandoned Lord Murugan statue from Manipay
Manipay Police has recovered an abandoned 7 inch height Lord Murugan statue, three Peafowl statuaries and unidentified metal utensil packed in a delivery sack near Chankanai Kovil in Manipay, Jaffna yesterday (8).
Met Dept warns on lightening and thundershowers in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 09) issuing its statement requested the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
CSD embarks to run Narahenpita Economic Centre
In a process to reopen the Economic Centres for wholesale trade, the Civil Security Department (CSD) involved in the resumption of Narahenpita Dedicated Economic Centre in a bid to facilitate the general public.