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President observes vaccination drive
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made an observational visit to the vaccination centre established at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre in Colombo, yesterday (02).
‘Sarupase Peraliya’, From Battlefield to Farm moves to Galle - RVSA
Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) led workshop under the theme of ‘Sarupase Peraliya’ was moved to Labuduwa Government Farm in Galle recently with a view of educating regional RVSA beneficiary families of the production of toxic free organic fertilizer.
No Tsunami threat to Sri Lanka- Met Dept.
National Tsunami Early Warning Centre of the Meteorological Department issuing a statement says that there is no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka at present with the effect of the earthquake of magnitude 6.5 Richter Scale, close to the Andaman Islands.
SLA troops extinguished forest fire
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops doused a forest fire that erupted due to dry weather in Bambaragala Kanda in Badulla District recently.
SLN’s school development at the crowning touch
Amenities enhanced at the Roman Catholic College, Mandaitivu Island under the patronage of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) were vested in the College authorities yesterday (Aug 1).
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.
Maritime Environment Protection
Enhancing the awareness on marine plant ecosystems, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a beach cleaning programme and planted mangrove saplings in the Talaimannar and Nachchikuda areas, last week.
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 38 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
SLN nabs over 109 kilos of cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 109 kilos and 150 grams of Kerala cannabis worth of Rs. 32 million along with two suspects and a dinghy in seas off from Thondamanaru to Mamunei area, Jaffna yesterday.
SLCG nabs illegally harvested ‘Shark Fins’
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) at the Trincomalee Fishery Harbour nabbed a Multi Day Fishing Vessel and six fishermen for possessing unlawfully harvested Shark Fins and dried Shark flesh recently.
Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. donates facemasks
Supporting Sri Lankan Defence Ministry’s initiative to fight against COVID-19, the Sri Lanka Branch of the Metallurgical Corporation of China Limited (MCC) handed over a consignment of facemasks to the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at a function held at the Ministry recently.
Defence Secretary lauds M2C - Military to Corporate Entrepreneurship transition
Nothing is impossible for a soldier as he is ready to take up any task ahead of him, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Aug 1).
Vaccination of AstraZeneca 2nd dose begins
The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) teams commenced the vaccination of the second dose of AstraZeneca (Covishield) at the Viharamaha Devi Park Open Theatre, Colombo today (Aug 1) on the directives given by the President.
Militarization of education at KNDU is a totally wrong picture - Defence Secretary
Thousands of children in our country have entered General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) to fulfill their higher educational dreams following the KDU has been open for everyone who deserves.
"Regulating the Digital Educational and Religious Space"
Institute of National Security Studies, the premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence Sri Lanka organized a Closed Door Public Lecture titled “Regulating the Digital Educational and Religious Space” which was held on 29th July 2021 from 1400 hrs – 1600 hrs (IST) at the conference hall of INSS. The guest speakers for the event were Professor Rohan Gunaratna, Director General of INSS, Mr. S.H. Harischandra, Secretary, State Ministry of Dhamma Schools, Pirivenas and Bhikkhu Education and Mr. Shabry Haleemdeen, Chairman of Wakfs Board. Rear Admiral Dimuthu Gunawardena, Director (Communication and Publication), INSS moderated the event. He initially welcomed the guest speakers and opened the floor to a comprehensive dialogue on the regulating digital, educational and religious space. The audience was comprised of representatives from Ministries, tri forces, intelligence agencies and academics.
Army War Hero to represent Tokyo Paralympic Games
Sri Lanka’s differently able No. 1 Wheelchair Tennis player Sergeant D.H.R Dharmasena of the Army has been selected to participate in the Tokyo Paralympics Games - 2021.
Army Engineers repair irrigational tanks
Sri Lanka Army are engaged in the renovation of 4 tanks in Mahaweli-L zone in Welioya under the 200 tank renovation project to be in line with the Presidential directive under the "Vaari Saubhgya" project.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ exposition to begin
Exposition of the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle' of Sandahiru Stupa around the country in a religious procession for public veneration will be commenced on Aug 8, 2021 said, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
SLAF completes second phase of Kanugahawewa Village development
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed the second phase Kanugahawewa Village renovation project in Kebithigollewa and formally handed over to its residents yesterday (July 29) under the patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports, State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development, Hon. Namal Rajapaksa.
KDU Journal online version launched
Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) officially launched its online version of Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS) yesterday (July 28) under the auspices of KDU Vice Chancellor Maj. Gen. Milinda Peiris.
Defence Secretary felicitates a noble CSR Project
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) felicitated the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kelani Cables PLC, Mahinda Saranapala today (July 29) at the Defence Ministry, in view of his earnest contribution extended to deliver a consignment of handicap equipment to the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) recently.
SLN busts over 417 kilos of cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 417 kilos and 200 grams of Kerala cannabis worth of Rs. 125 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at the sea area extending from Madagal to Point Pedro, Jaffna recently.
World’s scientific journals release CDRD’s discoveries
Some of the peculiar findings of Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) were appeared in the famed forensic science journals recently, the CDRD said.