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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).
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