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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.
Army planted over 700 coconut saplings in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force Headquarters in Jaffna planted over 700 coconut saplings at the religious places, state compounds, Army camps, barren and private lands in the Jaffna Peninsula yesterday (July 10).
Army troops nab Rs 4 mn worth turmeric in Mannar
Sri Lanka Army troops recovered 672 kilos of smuggled turmeric worth approximately Rs. 4 million from Periyakadei the coastal area in Mannar recently.
Navy on standby for flood relief
In view of the recent showery condition experienced in several parts over the island, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has stationed eight relief teams in flood prone areas yesterday (July 10).
Foundation stone laid for Sandahiru Seya Museum
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed Sandahiru Stupa Museum at Anuradhapura amidst the blessing of Ven. Maha Sanga today (July 10).
Warning on strong winds and rough seas - Met Department
Weather forecast issued today (July 10) by the Met Department for the next 24 hours warns on strong gusty winds up to 60 kmph likely at times over the western slope of the Central hills and further, gusty winds up to 50 kmph at times are likely in Northern, North-Central, North-Western and Southern provinces, Trincomalee district and Western coastal areas.
A Needy Family in Krishnapuram gets a new house
A new house built by the Army troops serving under the Security Force HQ-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) with financial support, manpower and technical assistance provided by the officers and troops was vested Mrs. Sashidaran Sudarshani, a needy family in Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi recently.
Army troops clean religious places to make Jaffna dengue free Peninsula
Sri Lanka Army troops recently carried out a series of ‘Shramadana’ cleaning campaigns inside religious places to keep the areas free from Dengue mosquitoes in the Jaffna peninsula.
Seva Vanitha: A tower of strength for brave heroes of motherland
First Lady Ioma Rajapaksa presenting an award while Army Seva Vanitha Unit President Sujeewa Nelson looks on.
President devises comprehensive mechanism to vaccinate a large number of the population before September
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has put forward a comprehensive mechanism to vaccinate a majority of the population against COVID-19 virus before September.
Army vaccinates Educational Managers and Teachers
Sri Lanka Army medical teams vaccinated over 350 staffers of Maharagama National Institute of Education (NIE) recently in keeping with HE the President’s instructions to prioritize the vaccination of teachers.
SLAF’s Sky Pet Animal Hospital now open for public
Sky Pet Animal Hospital newly constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was declared open by the First Lady Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa recently at Guwanpura, Colombo 8.
Navy launches Ship in a Box maritime training
Sri Lanka Navy’s maiden Ship in a Box (SIAB) training facility was inaugurated at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters yesterday with the presence of the Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
CSD’s New DG to strengthen organic fertilizer production
Maj. Gen. Ranjan Lamahewage (Retd) during a ceremony organized to assume the duties as the Director General (DG) of Civil Security Department (CSD) said he will be extending his fullest support to strengthen the organic fertilizer production as envisioned by HE the President.
Press Release for the U.S. Travel Advisory on Sri Lanka Dated July 06, 2021
The Level-4 U.S. Travel Ban imposed on Sri Lanka on May 24, 2021 has been lifted to a Level-3 U.S. Travel Advisory on 06 July, 2021.
Army troops cultivate turmeric
Sri Lanka Army troops of 1 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) in Kuttigala planted turmeric seeds in a five-acre land of the camp premises recently.
Press Release for the Service Suspension of Naval Surgeon Apprehended for Alleged Incident of Sexual Exploitation of 15-Year-Old Girl
Following the directives of the Ministry of Defence, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne has suspended the service of the naval surgeon who was arrested recently over an allegation of sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old girl.
SLA-manufactured auto disinfection machine introduced to the President
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) manufactured automated hand disinfection machine was introduced to HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday ( July 06).