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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.
Sea phase of CARAT–21 commenced off Trincomalee
The sea phase of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT-21) Exercise joined by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), United States (US) 7th Fleet and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) began off Trincomalee on June 26, the SLN said.
SLNS Sindurala: A Tight Ship
Sri Lanka is a resplendent island blessed with natural resources.
Army converts Beliatta ICC for 100 patients
The added ICC facility was handed over to healthcare authorities to treat regional COVID- 19 contracted patients.
NDDCB marks ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' today
Issuing a message for a virtual programme conducted by the National Dangerous Drug Control Board on the ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’, His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the national labour resource has to be further strengthened through rehabilitating the drug addicted youths.
Army troops disinfect Vavuniya Town
Sri Lanka Army troops launched a disinfection programme in and around public places in Vavuniya town recently in order to suppress the spread of COVID - 19 virus.
Army apprehends 80 kg of Cannabis from Nallur
Sri Lanka Army troops recovered over 80 kg of Kerala Cannabis from Seethakudirruppu, Nallur yesterday (June 25).
Army recovers 753 kg of turmeric from Silawatura
Sri Lanka Army Intelligence troops of 54 Division along with Quick Reaction Team of the 8 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops nabbed a haul of 753 kg of smuggled turmeric at Savaripuram, Silawathura recently.
Army converted Lunawa Hospital to ICC and Mapalana Agri Faculty to a QC
Sri Lanka Army troops) refurbished an old building at Lunawa, Moratuwa Hospital to serve as an Intermediate Care Centred and handed it over to health authorities recently.
Military to further strengthen healthcare facilities
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) renovated High Dependency Unit (HDU) of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, was vested in public today (June 25).
My government has ensured national security - President
My government has ensured the national security, the President said short while ago today (25) recalling the aspiration of the country people at the last Presidential election as to stabilize the country by ensuring national security.
SLAF puts finishing touches on Mihintale Stupa
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has completed the project taken over to colourwash the sacred Mihintale Maha Seya yesterday (24).
The Magnificent iron giants of the blue skies
In our continuing series on the flying formations of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), today we journey into the realm of the heavy military transporters. The No. 2 Squadron located at the SLAF Base in Katunayake is the home of the pilots and formidable aircraft that give the Air Force its heavy lift capability.
Army facilitates a stock of provisions to Batticaloa Teaching Hospital
Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force HQ-East facilitated Batticaloa Teaching Hospital in receiving a large stock of donations essentially required for smooth operation of the Hospital.
Multilateral Naval Exercise CARAT–21 commenced in Trincomalee
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise-2021 (CARAT-21) joined by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), the United States (US) 7th Fleet and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) commenced today (June 24) in Trincomalee under real-time virtual setting.
India-SL Coast Guards meet virtually
Opening an excellent avenue to discuss the continuation of the various collaborations held between the Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka on maritime security, maritime safety in the region and the issues of mutual concerns, the 5th Indian Coast Guard - Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) high level meeting was held successfully on a virtual platform at the SLCG Headquarters yesterday (June 22).
Service of SL troops in MINUSMA appreciated
Sri Lanka Army Combat Convoy Company (SLACCC) Contingent received commendation from the MINUSMA Force Commander for the accomplishment of its Convoy Escort Operations and dedicated service to the United Nations while securing the lives of the civilians and vehicles.
Vavuniya Ayurveda Hospital converts to an ICC with Army's support
Sri Lanka Army troops converted Siddhi Ayurveda Hospital in Vavuniya to serve as a new Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) to accommodate 100 for COVID-19 patients with all medical facilities and vested it in health authorities recently.
Pakistan’s HC meets Defence Secretary
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Muhammad Saad Khattak paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (June 22) making his first visit to the New Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
Army expands Batticaloa Teaching Hospital Lab
Sri Lanka Army facilitated the renovation and the expansion of Batticaloa Teaching Hospital's Covid -19 diagnostic laboratory recently in a bit the enhance the clinical testing facility.
Army converts Convention Centre to an ICC
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre in Colombo to serve as an Intermediate Care Cantre (ICC) and handed it over to healthcare authorities recently.
Formal Inauguration of 'International Yoga Day'
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the inauguration of the 7th edition of the ‘International Yoga Day’ delivered the keynote speech through video conferencing today (June 21).
Brazil’s Deputy Head of Mission pays farewell call
The Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Federative Republic of Brazil in Sri Lanka, Winston Alexander Silva who will be completing his tenure in due course, made a farewell call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry, today (June 21).
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.
De-mining Operations
Sri Lanka Army Humanitarian Demining Unit (SLAHDU) unit of the Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) has been working towards the effective accomplishment of the national target for overall de-mining by the year end in 2022 after clearing all identified and hazardous areas of explosive remnants as stipulated in the original country plan of de-mining.