Archives
SLCG and Police foil illegal migration attempt
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) and Police apprehended 30 persons and foiled an illegal migration attempt during a special operation conducted in Samindugama, Chilaw recently.
SLCG nabbed fishing vessel with illegally harvested shark fins
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel deployed at Beruwala fishery harbour apprehended one multi-day fishing vessel along with six fishermen for possession of illegally harvested shark fins (approx. 55 kgs) recently.
SLN relief teams continue to assist community affected by floods
Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 15 relief teams in the areas which are susceptible to inundation in the districts of Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle and Matara as of 15 May.
Anti-drugs Operations
English
Army assists flood affectees of Western and Southern Provinces
Sri Lanka Army troops under the supervision of the Security Force Headquarters (SF HQ) – West have been assisting the stranded civilians and attending to their urgent needs following the torrential rains and overflowing of rivers.
Landslide warnings
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for six districts last evening (May 15).
Please be aware of cyclonic storm 'Tauktae'
The Meteorology Department in an advisory issued today (15) said the deep depression over South East Arabian sea has developed into a cyclonic storm ‘TAUKTAE' and lay centered at 11.30 p.m. of May 14 near latitude 12°N and longitude 72.6°E.
More ICCs to Northern parts
Sri Lanka Army troops of the Security Force Headquarters (SFHQ) - Jaffna converted Vaddakkodai Technical College building to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) enabling it to accommodate 200 patients in the event of any emergency.
A relief for flood victims
Strengthening flood relief measures the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed more relief teams for Gampaha and Galle districts last evening (May 14), the SLN said.
SLAF produced ‘Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit' presented to the President
A 'Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit' (HHOT) manufactured by Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s Office recently.
No Tsunami threat to SL
An earthquake has experienced near Sumatra Island in the Indian Ocean, said the Meteorology Department today (14) adding that there is no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka.
Navy on standby for flood relief duties
Responding to the torrential rains experiencing in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed their Rapid Response Rescue & Relief Unit (4RU) at the flood prone areas in Nagoda and Thawalama Divisional Secretariats in the Galle District yesterday (May 13).
Met Dept requests to take adequate precautions
Issuing today's (May 14) weather forecast, the Meteorology Department said the prevailing showery and windy condition is expected to continue further due to the influence of the low pressure area over southeast Arabian Sea.
Landslide warnings issued
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for six districts last evening (May 13).
An ICC for Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted the Nuwara Eliya Town Hall building to be served as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) in any case of COVID-19 patients upsurge.
Army disinfects public places in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recently disinfected the public places in Jaffna in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus.
President's Ramazan Day Message
Sri Lankan Muslims join Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of Ramadan fasting with the hope that Allah would accede to their wishes. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I offer my best wishes with the expectation that all those virtuous wishes may come true.
SLN provides ICU beds to Colombo East Base Hospital, Mulleriyawa
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) provided 03 High Dependency Unit / Intensive Care Unit (HDU / ICU) beds to the Special Maternity Unit of the Colombo East Base Hospital, Mulleriyawa on 12 May.