News Updates
Navy recovers abandoned explosives from Mullivaikkal
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recovered a haul of explosives and mortars in a private land at Mullivaikkal area in Mullaithivu, yesterday (15).
SLAF drones assist Police to enforce ‘Traffic Lane Rule’
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) launched a drone operation program covering Rajagiriya, Nugegoda, Borella and Galle Road, in Colombo to observe and report the traffic status-quo to the Police authorities manning the ‘Traffic Lane Law’ in Colombo suburbs from yesterday (15).
Army Chief reviews progress of graduate orientation training program
Army Chief Lt. Gen, Shavendra Silva yesterday (15) made a visit to the Army training centres at Army Cantonment, Panagoda and reviewed the progress of the one-month-long residential graduate orientation training program which began on Monday (14) at 51 island-wide Army Centres.
STF nabs a haul of cannabis and turmeric from Pudukuduirippu
The Special Task Force (STF) has nabbed four persons while smugglling 52 kilograms and 353 grams of Kerala cannabis, 920 kilograms and 250 grams of turmeric stock while transporting in a lorry and tractor in Uilankulam, Pudukuduirippu, today (15).
Maritime stakeholders to submit their views about ill-fated vessel
Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura said the Attorney General’s Department directed all maritime stakeholders to submit their opinions with regard to the distressed vessel, MT New Diamond, during a meeting today (14).
Sri Lanka records 13th Coronavirus death
Coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 13 with the death of an expatriate reported at Chilaw Base Hospital a short while ago.
Army commences training 50,000 graduates
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has commenced training 50,000 graduates, who have been recently recruited to the public sector, at its training centres, today (14).
Police to implement lane rules from tomorrow
The Sri Lanka Police has decided to launch a special program to implement the lane rules in the Western Province from tomorrow (14).
2,996 coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
The total Coronavirus recovered patients rose to 2996 with 13 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
MEPA to commence diving operations to assess condition of MT New Diamond
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) together with experts appointed for its salvage operation is now gearing for a diving operation to inspect the underneath hull condition of the ship, Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura said today (11).
Lance Corporal Abeykoon sets South Asian Record
Lance Corporal Yupun Abeykoon breaking a long existed 100m national record has setup a new record (10.16 seconds) during an international athletic meet at the Dessau in Germany on Sep 8, the Army said.
MT New Diamond locates over 50 nautical away - SLN
The distressed vessel MT New Diamond is now located 50 nautical miles off from the Point Kalmunai, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said, today (10).
New lab facility for PCR testing at Colombo Army Hospital
With the opening of the new Infectious Disease Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory facility at the Army Hospital Colombo, yesterday, the daily PCR testing capacity has increased by 300 in Sri Lanka.
No flames or smoke observed from MT New Diamond today – SLN
Neither flames nor smoke observed this morning (Sep 9) on-board MT New Diamond following efforts taken to douse the fire, the Navy said.
Navy and Air Force still fight to douse fire on-board of MT New Diamond
Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said with dropping of Dry Chemical Powder amidst existing windy weather condition and continuous fire fighting operations, flames on-board MT New Diamond has been controlled to a greater extent.
STF foils 10 kilos of gold smuggling attempt
The Special Task Force (STF) in Puttalam nabbed 10 kilos of gold biscuits while transporting in a car at around 3.00 a.m. today (Sep 8), the Police said.
Sea breeze triggers flames on-board distressed vessel - SLN
Adverse weather has triggered flames on-board MT New Diamond again, the Navy said.
NBRO issues landslide warning for five districts
Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday 9.30 p.m. (6), the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in five districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing weather conditions in the country.
SLN nabs 815 kilos of dried turmeric smuggling racket
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) foiled 815 kilos of dried turmeric smuggling racket at the Ettalai area in Kalpitiya, today (6).
Fire on-board MT New Diamond was completely doused - SLN
The fire on-board MT New Diamond was completely doused and the Sri Lanka Air Force tested dry chemical powder sacks brought successful results in smothering the rising flames, Navy said today (6).
SLN prevents blazing oil tanker drifting towards ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has taken measures to avoid potential drifting of the distressed oil tanker ‘MT New Diamond’ still on fire at the seas off Sangaman Kanda towards the island with a tow arrangement by the SLN ships, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said short while ago.
SLN rescues injured and the Captain of the Oil Tanker on fire
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued the third engineer who was critically injured from the oil tanker currently on fire at the seas off Sangaman Kanda and brought ashore for further treatments, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said.
SLN and SLAF deploy ships and an aircraft to assist an oil tanker on fire
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed two ships and a fast attack craft to assist a foreign oil tanker caught on fire at the seas 38 nautical miles off the Sangaman Kanda Point a short while ago, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said.
Met Dept warns of heavy rain and strong winds
The Meteorology Department requests the public to be vigilant with a slight increase in rainfall due to the turbulent nature of the lower atmosphere around the island and likely increase of wind speed (60-70 kmph) during next 24-hours.
Minister Rajapaksa opens navy built RO plant to provide water for over 4,000 students in Debarawewa
Irrigation Minister and State Minister of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Chamal Rajapaksa declared open a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at the Debarawewa National School in Tissamaharama, yesterday (Aug 31).