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South-west monsoon establishing gradually
Issuing the Marine Weather Forecast the Met. Department advised naval and fishing communities not to venture into the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining seas (08N-20N, 83E-100E) from May 22, and sea areas around the island from May 23, until further notice.
Army setting up countrywide ICCs with 20,000 beds
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has setup112 Intermediate Care Centres (ICCs) with 20,000 beds to strengthen the government’s effort to treat COVID-19 patients, under the directions of Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Navy cleared debris clogged under Wakwella and Agaliya bridges
SICU constructed with Army expertise opened at Mulleriyawa
The Special Intensive Care Unit (SICU) constructed with the expertise of the Sri Lanka Army was opened yesterday (May 21) by Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi at the Colombo East Base Hospital at Mulleriyawa.
SLAF donates blood to brace healthcare operation
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted a blood donation campaign at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo in collaboration with the Maharagama ‘Apeksha’ Hospital yesterday (21 May) in a bid to support the ongoing pandemic mitigation drive.
Joint operation to bring the distressed Ship out of harm's way
The fire erupted on-board ‘X-PRESS PEARL’, was brought under control to a certain extent by a joint firefighting operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday (21).
SLN and STF nabbed Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), with the assistance of the Special Task Force (STF) nabbed a suspect with 01 kilo and 450 grams of cannabis during a special raid carried out in Mannar on Thursday (May 20).
Navy dogs Assist in daring missions
The Navy is synonymous with the ocean and ships. Interestingly the Sri Lanka Navy has a fully combat-capable ground force component for various duties. Among these shore establishments a special section of sailors are stationed at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara. These sailors are the proud handlers of the robust Navy dogs.
SLN to douse fire on-board a container ship
The fire erupted on-board ‘X-PRESS PEARL’, a container ship in anchorage about 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Colombo Port as brought under control by the SLN ships and craft dispatched for the task, said the Navy’s Media Spokesperson Capt. Indika De Silva today (21).
Fishing communities to be on alert
Issuing marine weather forecast today, the Met Department requested naval and fishing communities not to venture into the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas (12N-20N, 85E-100E) from today (21 May).
Travel restrictions come into effect tonight
A countrywide travel restriction will be imposed from tonight (11.00 p.m.) and it will be lifted at 4.00 a.m. on Tuesday (May 25).
'Deegawapiya Aruna' receives funds for brick production machine
The 'Deegawapiya Aruna' Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 550,000 from a donor at the Defence Ministry today (May 21).
Rough seas likely in East-Central Bay of Bengal
The Met. Department issuing a weather advisory today (May 20) said the formation of the low pressure area is very likely over the north Andaman sea and adjoining East-Central Bay of Bengal around May 22.
SLAF and STF nabs illegal sand miners
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Special Forces, Police Special Task Force (STF) and Intelligence Sections on May 18 raided several illegal sand mining sites near the Sitar Bridge in Muttur.
War veterans remembered
The 12th National War Heroes commemoration ceremony was held at the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte under the auspices of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the country’s 5th Executive President and Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa a short while ago today (May 19).
6,744 Tri-Forces personnel promoted on Victory Day
Signifying the 12th National War Heroes Commemoration Day on 18 May, HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted 6,744 Tri-Forces personnel to the next rank on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence.
President inspects ICC in Seeduwa
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (May 18) inspected the country's biggest COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) constructed by the Sri Lanka Army in Seeduwa.
SLN resets floating boom washed away in Kelani river
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) supported the National Water Supply and Drainage Board yesterday (May 18) to reinstall the floating boom that had been washed away about 400 meters of the Kelani river due to the rising water levels during adverse weather.
Defence Ministry commences work from Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte
The Defence Ministry shifted to the newly constructed Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte commenced its office work auspiciously today (May 18).
Army receives 10 ICU beds
Upfield Sri Lanka Pvt Ltd donated 10 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds yesterday (May 17) to the Army for the use of the biggest COVID-19 Hospital in Seeduwa that provides the best emergency healthcare for Sri Lankans free of charge.
Army disinfects public places in Jaffna Achchuvely Area
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recently disinfected the public places in Achchuvely in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus.
Army apprehends over 55 kg of cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 16 Gemunu Watch and Military Intelligence during a clearing operation recovered 55.4 kg of Cannabis in 26 packs along Puliyanthurai coastal belt.
Weather advisory for naval and fishing communities
Meteorological Department in its weather report informs today (May 17) about the very severe Cyclonic Storm ‘TAUKTAE” over east-central Arabian sea lay centred at 11.30 p.m. of 16th May, near latitude 17.5°N and longitude 71.9°E and very likely intensifying it further during next 12 hours.