News Updates
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).
SLAF, SLN and STF raid an illicit liquor production site in Muthurajawela
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Special Task Force (STF) have raided a massive illicit liquor production site in Muthurajawela, on Aug 28.
Navy provides safe drinking water for over 1,000 villagers in Mahiyanganaya
Fulfilling a long-felt need Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has installed Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants to provide water for villagers in Beligalla and Wavugampaha in Mahiyanganaya, yesterday (29).
SLN busts 1,428 kilos of dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed six suspects, a dinghy boat and two vehicles with 1,428 kilos of turmeric, while transporting at Kalpitiya yesterday (Aug 30).
Police nabs a turmeric smuggler
The Police have nabbed a suspect while transporting 862 kilograms of turmeric in a light truck from Pesalai to Talaimannar, yesterday (Aug 29).
SLN nabs two gold smugglers in Karainagar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has taken two persons who smuggled five kilos and 500 grams in Karainagar.
Police arrest two suspects with firearms
Yakkalamulla Police have apprehended two suspects with a locally manufactured firearm and a 12 – bore firearm at Yakkalamulla area during a raid conducted on information received, yesterday (28).
Police arrest two suspects with heroin and cash
The Police have arrested two female suspects with heroin weighing six grams and 70 milligrams along with Rs. 466,100 cash at Meetiagoda yesterday (28).
Coronavirus positives recovered rise to 2,842
A total of recovered Coronavirus patients have risen to 2, 842 with 12 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
Australia donates Chemical Detection Devices to support Police to curb crimes
Enhancing Sri Lanka-Australia cooperation Australian government has presented a stock of handheld Chemical Detection Devices (CDDs) to the Sri Lanka Police, yesterday (August 27).
SLAF receives 3 fire vehicles and ambulances from JLFA
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has received a donation of three fire vehicles and three ambulances from Japan Lanka Friendship Association (JLFA) at a function held at the Katunayake SLAF Base, recently
Navy supplies water to over 650 villagers in Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has installed three Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants to provide safe drinking water to rural villagers in North Central Province continuing its community welfare oriented services on Aug 26.
STF arrests Podi Lassi’s aide with firearms
The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a close associate of notorious organized criminal Janith Madusanka De Silva alias Podi Lassi along with firearms and live rounds in a house at Wathugedara, Ambalangoda, today (Aug 28).
13 Foreigners arrested without visas
The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested 13 foreigners for violating immigration rules and illegally staying in a lodge yesterday evening (26) at Seram Road, Mount Lavinia.
A woman nabbed with a firearm and live rounds
The Police have arrested a female aged 42-years at Lihiriyagama, Dankotuwa with a firearm, live and empty rounds.
STF nabs 1,000 kg of smuggled turmeric
Special Task Force (STF) has nabbed 1,000 kilograms of illegally imported turmeric stock while transporting in a lorry in Kalpitiya area, yesterday (25).
228 more persons to leave from quarantine centres
A total of 228 persons, who have returned from overseas, are scheduled to leave from quarantine centres today (Aug 26). In addition, five more persons tested positive for the Coronavirus and received treatment at hospitals have also left.
Coronavirus recovered patients rise to 2, 816
With five Coronavirus patients recovered on Monday (Aug 25), the total number of Coronavirus patients recovered and discharged has risen to 2,816.