News Updates
Government urges not to presume true the false propaganda
The government urges the public not to presume true the false propaganda being disseminated on social media platforms.
‘SLA Way Forward Strategy for 2020-2025’ drafted
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) handed over the draft ‘Sri Lanka Army Way Forward Strategy for 2020-2025’ to the former Army Commanders for their views, in an event organised at the Army Headquarters yesterday (Oct 8).
Essential services in curfew areas are open for public
Arrangements have been made to provide essential services for the general public in the 18 police divisions in the Gampaha District where the quarantine curfew is imposed, the Police said.
SLAF won IPSC Sharp Shooter Championship -2020
SLAF Shooting team became Champions at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) led ‘Sharp Shooter Championship- 2020’ in Kandy.
Minuwangoda Police to continue its operations – DIG Ajith Rohana
Police Media Spokesman and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Legal, Discipline and Conduct Range, DIG Ajith Rohana told defence.lk that, Minuwangoda Police will continue its operations following healthcare guidelines and disinfection programme whilst isolating the Police officers who were exposed to the Coronavirus.
Navy disinfects Inter-Provincial Main Passenger Bus Terminal, Colombo
Continuing its efforts to contain the coronavirus spread among the general public, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a disinfection programme at the Provincial Main Passenger Bus Terminal (PMPBT) in Colombo Fort yesterday (Oct 8).
Army clears a rock fell in Kotagala
Sri Lanka Army troops assigned for disaster response had joined their hands to clear a large rock rolled onto the Kotagala road completely blocking the movement to either side for the regional community.
Police Seek public support to locate a coronavirus positive patient escaped from Ragama Hospital
RDS Kumara, a 62-year-old resident of No. 307, Kandy Road, Paliyagoda identified to be positive for coronavirus, has escaped from Ragama Hospital yesterday night (Oct 06), Police media Spokesmen DIG Ajith Rohana said.
Army Suspended its 71st Anniversary Commemorations
The forthcoming 71st Army Anniversary Day programmes have been suspended with immediate effect considering the present status of coronavirus cluster in the Gampaha District.
Official Sri Lanka Police news related to COVID -19
Information related to prevention of coronavirus spread and news on duties performed by the Police could be obtained from the following police officials, the Police said:
Quarantine curfew extends to several areas
Government Information Department said quarantine curfew has been imposed to following areas in the Gampaha and Kelaniya Police Divisions with immediate effect:
Service of Persons Registration Department curtails
Department for Registration of Persons announced that they have curtailed their public services held at the Head Office and other regional branches on 7, 8 and 9 Oct due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus in the island.
Minuwangoda cluster rose to 569
The total number of Minuwangoda cluster persons tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 569 with 466 cases reported today (Oct 06).
Quarantine curfew extends to Veyangoda Police Division
Government Information Department said quarantine curfew has been imposed to Veyangoda Police Division with immediate effect today (4 Oct).
Quarantine curfew to contain coronavirus in Divulapitiya and Minuwangoda
Quarantine curfew has been imposed in Divulapitiya and Minuwangoda Police divisions in Gampaha district with immediate effect today (Oct 4).
Government mediation for heritage site management is vital - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said under the directives of His Excellency the President, Mihintale Mihindu Maha Stupa will also be renovated in keeping with the guidance of the temple’s Chief Prelate.
Mobile service in Anuradhapura to facilitate war hero families
The mobile service for the wellbeing of families of differently-abled, retired and deceased war heroes of Tri-Services, Police and Civil Defence Force will be conducted tomorrow (Oct 3) from 08.00 am to 05.00 pm by Ranaviru Seva Authority at the Gajaba Regimental Headquarters in Saliyapura.
Army donates 49 Artificial Limbs to Trincomalee Civilians
The Sri Lanka Army’s 221 Brigade donated artificial limbs to 49 needy people in the Trincomalee district at a function held recently at the Trincomalee Town Hall.
Army-produced new uni-buffels are on trials in Mali
The Sri Lanka Army-produced 9 modernized Unibuffels, one new recovery vehicle and 3 containers sent to Mali on United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) are currently undergoing trials of acclimatization in the tough terrains in Mali.
SLA nabs Rs. 21 million worth turmeric and kerala cannabis
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) nabbed four smugglers with a haul of 205 kilos of dried turmeric and 104 kilos of kerala cannabis last evening (23).
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris collected under the narrow bridges of Dodangoda and Wakwella of Gin Ganga in Galle during the showery condition in a bid to prevent potential floods in the region.
Army commences repairing artificial limbs of disabled war heroes
Two minor prosthetic units for servicing and repairs of artificial limbs of disabled war heroes have been established recently at two wellness resorts.
Army rescues landslide victims at Buwelikada
Army troops rescued three injured persons inside earth mounds after a landslide occurred at Buwelikada , Kandy today morning (20).
Rough seas over Bengal Bay until Sept. 22
Issuing a marine weather forecast, the Meteorology Department alerts naval and fishing communities on potential extreme weather conditions - very strong gusty winds, heavy showers, and rough or very rough seas over Central, Northeast and Eastern Bay of Bengal from today, (Sep 18).
SLN thwarts turmeric smuggling attempt via Mannar sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed two persons with 818 kilos of dried turmeric packed in 17 gunny sacks along with a dingy boat while attempting to smuggle the stocks into the country via north of Mannar, yesterday (Sep 16).