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Army-converted ICC with 400 beds at Elpitiya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted an abandoned garment industry in Igal Kanda, Elpitiya to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) for COVID-19 patients and vested in the Elpitiya Base Hospital recently.
Religious procession will pass Warakapola area today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Gampaha Sama Viharaya today morning (Aug 13) amidst religious blessings.
Army launches mobile vaccination drive
Making a leap forward in the national vaccination drive, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) inaugurated a Western Province-based mobile vaccination program today (12) for elderly, sick, handicapped and feeble sections in the society with various needs who weren’t been vaccinated in the Province.
Religious procession of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle exposition leaves the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 12) amidst religious blessings.
New Zealand High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary
New Zealand High Commissioner (HC) to Sri Lanka His Excellency Michael Edward Appleton, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (August 11) at the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
Religious procession of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle exposition leaves Korathota Raja Maha Viharaya
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Korathota Raja Maha Viharaya today morning (Aug 11) amidst religious blessings.
Online service begins in issuing Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates
Fast, efficient and easy system of obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates for all citizens of the country has been created and the irregularities involved in the prevailed system will be eliminated with the introduction of the online system, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
Street parading of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle begins for third day
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle‘ and the 'Crest-Gem' of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya today morning (Aug 10) amidst religious blessings.
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.
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.
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 40 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ will be at Korathota Rajamaha Viharaya for public veneration tomorrow
The procession of the Crest-Gem and the Sacred Pinnacle of Sandahiru Stupa which commenced the street parading in Colombo arrived at the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya yesterday evening (Aug 08).
SLCG nabs over 5300 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) ship Suraksha nabbed 5372 kilos of dried turmeric while attempting to be smuggled from India onboard an Indian dhow off Chilaw point recently.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ now at Bellanwila Temple for public veneration
The procession of the Crest-Gem and the Sacred Pinnacle of Sandahiru Stupa which commenced the street parading in Colombo arrived at the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya today evening (Aug 08).
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ is now on the move
Making another leap forward, the religious procession carrying the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ of Sandahiru Stupa will commence its journey around the country at the auspicious time from Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo today morning (Aug 8).
Army offered financial support to ex-combatants for self-employments
Sri Lanka Army offered cash gifts to 15 former LTTE combatants who received Presidential pardon, to initiate their own self-employment and continue their peaceful lives as law-abiding citizens of the country, yesterday (Aug 07) at Jetwing Hotel in Jaffna.
Denzil Kobbekaduwa, a General loved by all
On Aug 8, 1992, a landmine planted by the LTTE assassinated Lt. Gen. Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa and the finest of the top military brass
SLAF-renovated UAV R & D project opened
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana declared open a newly renovated Hangar Complex for UAV R & D project at SLAF Station Katukurunda recently.
Service personnel support to fulfill blood requirement
Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SLAFSVU) conducted a blood donation campaign in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service at the SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (Aug 5) to cater to the heavy demand for blood during the prevailing pandemic situation in the country.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ exposition inaugurates at Gangaramaya Temple
The exposition of the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ of Sandahiru Stupa for public veneration was inaugurated at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo amidst religious blessings of Maha Sanga, today (Aug 5).
SLN nabs about 820 kilos of sea cucumber in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 820 kilos of sea cucumber worth of Rs. 16 million, along with seven suspects and two dinghies in the beach area of Keerimundalama, Kalpitiya, yesterday (Aug 4).
'Colombo Security Conclave' further promotes region's maritime security
The 5th Deputy National Security Advisors’ (DNSA) Level virtual meeting, ‘Colombo Security Conclave’ (CSC), related to the region's maritime security was held yesterday (Aug 4) at the Army Headquarters with the participation of top level security officials from India, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
SLAF-manufactured HHOT units handed over to Health sector
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over two Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units today (Aug 4) to health authorities at SLAF Headquarters to be used at Theldeniya Base Hospital and the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital for patients with COVID-19.
SLAF completes building new ward complex at Mulleriyawa Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed the construction of a new Ward Complex at the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital and handed it over to the Health Minister Hon. Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi yesterday ( Aug 3).
President marks maiden visit to new Army Headquarters
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Army Headquarters situated in Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte yesterday (Aug 3).