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Stupa Pinnacle moves to Panadura today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at the Panadura Rankoth Viharaya today evening (Aug 20).
SLA to produce 3600 metric tons of compost fertilizer for Maha Season
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) is expected to produce 3600 metric tons of compost fertilizer, required for the Maha Season 2021.
SLNS ‘Shakthi’ and INS ‘Shakti’ set sail to Sri Lanka with medical grade oxygen
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi which departed the Trincomalee harbour on 17th August 2021 for a shipment of medical grade oxygen, arrived at the port of Chennai, India in the evening of 18th August.
Religious procession will arrive at Kurunduwatta Maha Viharaya today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from Aththanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 19) amidst religious blessings.
Fallen IPKF War Heroes Saluted in Jaffna on Indian National Day
Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) during the 'Operation Pawan' and other operations against LTTE terrorists during the period from 1987 to 1990 in Sri Lanka were remembered and honoured at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Monument in Palaly on 15 August 2021 to coincide with the 75th Independence Day of India.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 24 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Army road mending work from Ayagama to Kalawana
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has undertaken a 16.5 kilometre long road mending assignment from Ayagama to Kalawana under the government's 100,000 km alternative rural road development project.
Army sets up new ICC at Bindunuwewa for COVID-19 patients
The Bindunuwewa Youth Centre in Bandarawela was recently improvised as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) and vested in health authorities by the Commander, Security Forces -Central Maj. Gen. Vikum Liyanage recently.
Religious procession will arrive at Aththanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Wattarama Sri Arahanta Maliyadeva Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 18) amidst religious blessings.
SLN nabbed 370 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric from Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized a haul of smuggled dried turmeric about 370 kilos with a suspect, at the Kilitivu Island, Kalpitiya lagoon yesterday (Aug 17).
SLN’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, with effect from Aug 17, 2021.
SLNS Shakthi sailed to bring medical oxygen from India
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi commenced its passage from the Trincomalee harbour this morning (Aug 17) to reach the Port of Chennai, India to carry a shipment of medical grade oxygen to Sri Lanka.
Tri Service manned roadblocks restrict travel movements between Provinces
Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force have jointly enforced travel restrictions between provinces by manning roadblocks where necessary while simultaneously supporting the Police.
Religious procession will arrive at Wattarama today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from Wariyapola Sri Vishuddharama Viharaya today morning (Aug 17) amidst religious blessings.
Army nabbed Rs.6 m worth turmeric
Sri Lanka Army nabbed 1000 kilos of smuggled raw turmeric with two suspects recently at the Army Roadblock along Medawachchiya-Mannar road.
Navy built High Dependency Unit at Wathupitiwala Base Hospital
Strengthening the government's initiative of expanding infrastructure facilities, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) built a High Dependency Unit (HDU) at Wathupitiwala Base Hospital and vested it in today (Aug 16) for treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Navy to promote water sports in Jaffna
With a view to promoting water sports in Jaffna, Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Canoe Association of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Life Saving, conducted a workshop on Dragon Boat racing and life-saving at sea. The two-week-long workshop held at the waterfront of Karainagar channel intended to train 8 instructors representing schools of Jaffna and the fishery community. Meanwhile, the certificate awarding of the programme was conducted under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera and with the attendance of Secretary of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affair in Northern Province, Mr. L.Ilaangovan at Fort Hammenhiel Resort, Karainagar on 14th August 2021.
Religious procession will arrive at Wariyapola today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Na Uyana Aranya today morning (Aug 16) amidst religious blessings.
Sandahiru Stupa revered articles to reach Na Uyana Aranya today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at Na Uyana Aranya today evening (Aug 15).
"Combating the National Security Issues Emanating from Illegal Narcotics Trade in Sri Lanka"
Institute of National Security Studies, the premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence organized a Threat Lens titled “Combating the national security issues emanating from illegal narcotics trade in Sri Lanka” which was held on 13th August 2021 from 1000 hrs – 1130 hrs (IST) via zoom. The guest speaker for the event was Dr. Priyangi Amarabandu, Chairperson of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board. Professor Rohan Gunaratna, Director General of INSS, moderated the event. The participants were welcomed by Mr. Asel Ariyaperuma, Intern (Research), at INSS. Thereafter the Director-General welcomed and introduced the Guest Speaker and opened the floor to a comprehensive dialogue on illegal narcotics trade in the country. The audience was comprised of representatives from international organizations, Ministries, tri forces, intelligence services, and academics.
Navy apprehends 03 suspects with Kerala Cannabis and Crystal Methamphetamine
A special foot patrol conducted by the Navy in Velvettithurai area, Jaffna this morning (14th August 2021) led to the seizure of about 126kg of Kerala cannabis and over 02kg of the drug Crystal Methamphetamine known as 'Ice'. Apart from these substances the Navy also managed to nab 03 suspects in connection to the incident and a cab used to transfer those items.
Army donates Oxygen Concentrators to hospitals
Sri Lanka Army yesterday (Aug 13) distributed 16 Oxygen Concentrators among Colombo National Hospital, Colombo South Teaching Hospital - Kalubovila, Colombo North Teaching Hospital - Ragama and Gampaha Base Hospital to use in an emergency.
Sandahiru Stupa revered articles to reach Kurunegala today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at Kurunegala today (Aug 14).