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"Revival of South Asian solidarity: Smoothing rough spots of Multilateralism."
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) organized a virtual Security Salon on July 13, 2021 titled “Revival of South Asian solidarity: Smoothing rough spots of Multilateralism”. The Press Release regarding the event is as follows:
NIOHC -20 concluded successfully
The 20th meeting of the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission (NIOHC-20) was conducted from 13 to 15 July, and curtains were brought down, marking the culmination of the event yesterday (July 15).
Navy Hospital receives new Hemodialysis Unit
The newly established Hemodialysis Unit of the Welisara Navy General Hospital was declared open under the auspices of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne yesterday (July 15).
WHO Rep praised SL’s vaccination drive
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Representative in Sri Lanka, Dr. (Ms) Alaka Singh arrived at the Army-managed Community Vaccination Centre at Viharamaha Devi Park yesterday (July 15).
Memory of ‘Hasalaka War Hero’ Refreshed with Floral Tributes
The 30th commemorative ceremony of the frequently remembered War Hero, late Corporal Gamini Kularatne alias ‘Hasalaka War Hero’ whose supreme sacrifice on 14 July 1991 at Elephant Pass defended the Army camp by destroying the LTTE’s explosive-laden dozer which was trying to ram into the camp, got underway on Wednesday (14) at Hasalaka War Hero’s monument at Elephant Pass.
Maj. Gen. Priyantha Perera, new Army Chief of Staff
- Maj. Gen. Priyantha Perera has been appointed to the second highest office in the Sri Lanka Army - the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army effective from July 17.
Former glory of Deegawapiya Stupa is visible in two and half years
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne responding to media over the causing of damages to Mannar religious shrines by pelting stones recently stated that directives were given to the law enforcing agencies to conduct an inquiry with immediate effect to nab all those involved.
New vaccination centre at Vihara Maha Devi Park in operation
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has set up a new Community Vaccination Centre at the Colombo Viharamaha Devi Park open theatre for the Western Province general public above 30 years of age from today (July 15) onwards.
"Regulating Educational and Religious Space"
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) conducted a closed-door public lecture on the title of "Regulating Educational and Religious Space" at the INSS conference room in Suhurupaya, Battaramulla on July 12, 2021. The Press Release of the event is as follows:
Army raids Cannabis cultivation in Kuda Oya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in a joint operation with Police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation in Kuda Oya, Kotiyakandura recently.
Army-built houses vested in needy Kilinochchi families
Continuing the social welfare oriented services in the north and east, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) vested in two new houses constructed by the Army on needy two families recently.
New DG CSD calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Director General (DG) of the Civil Security Department (CSD) Maj. Gen. Ranjan Lamahewage (Retd) paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry today (July 13).
SLNS Sagara: the Nation’s Guardian at Sea
A few years ago, I remember the following words inscribed on a wooden plaque, a quote by Joseph Conrad which best captures the role of a naval captain at sea - “There is one who alone is ultimately responsible for the safe navigation, engineering performance, accurate gunfire and morale of his ship. This is the most demanding assignment of the Navy.”
SLCG nabs fishing vessel carrying thresher sharks
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed a fishing vessel along with five fishermen in possession of illegally harvested 27 kilograms of thresher shark flesh recently.
Army jabs Western Province teachers
The Army medical teams while continuing the vaccination drive commenced the inoculation for education sector staffers in the Western Province at the Colombo Army Hospital yesterday (July 12).
Navy nabs over Rs. 103 mn worth Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 344 kilos and 550 grams of Cannabis worth of Rs. 103 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at seas off the Analathivu Island, Jaffna today (July 12).
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Agaliya and Dodangoda bridges of Gin Ganga in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.
SLN foils 2,360 kilos of turmeric smuggling racket
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 2,360 kilos of dried turmeric at the Vankalai beach in Mannar yesterday (July 11).
Army smashed Cannabis cultivation
Sri Lanka Army troops of 18 Gemunu Watch under the Security Forces - Central raided cannabis cultivation in Kebiliththa, Monaragala recently and destroyed the cultivation.
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.
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 65 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
UNODC assists in maritime training
Sri Lanka Navy’s maiden Ship in a Box (SIAB) training facility was inaugurated at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters on July 07.
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.
Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant – Met Department
Issuing marine weather forecast a short while ago, the Meteorology Department requested naval and fishing communities to be vigilant, since the seas extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough.