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Navy nabs Rs.71 mn worth of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 237 kilos and 500 grams of Cannabis worth of Rs. 71 million along with three suspects and a dinghy in Point Pedro today (June 14).
SLCG to enhance watercraft skills
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted a Jet Ski operator training programme for their lifesavers recently.
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.
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 36 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
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.
Strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
Issuing today's (June 14) weather forecast the Meteorology Department requested general public to take adequate precautions to minimize the damages that may occur due to temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Army renovates Thadiyamalai - Muthiyankaddu road in Mullaithivu
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced the renovation of road patch between Thadiyamalai to Muthiyankaddu in Mullaithivu recently.
Kundasale ICC to facilitate 1000 patients
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted Kundasale Mahamevunawa Buddhist Monastery into an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) with the support of Health authorities and state agencies facilitating to accommodate 1000 COVID-19 contacted patients.
SLN nabs over Rs. 1758 million – worth heroin
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 219.8 Kg of heroin along with 09 suspects during an operation conducted in the Weligama Polwathumodara coastal area, recently.
Enhancing Urban Security and Safety: the Port City
During a virtual discussion organized by the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) under the theme of ‘Enhancing of Urban Security and Safety of the Port City’, the tri-forces experts participated have stressed on the necessity of conducting a comprehensive threat analysis and creating a national policy for the same, the INSS said in a press release today (June 12).
Army distributes dry rations and vegetable packs to needy homes
Sri Lanka Army troops under the 59 Division of the Security Forces-Mullaitivu distributed vegetable packs among needy families in Alampil, Vidakarai, Kallapadu, Selvapuram, Wannikulam, Mulliyaweli and Wadduwakkal recently.
Defence Secretary welcomes three Antonov-32 aircraft
Three Antonov-32 aircraft belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) arrived in the country last evening (June 11) on completion of their overhaul process.
Retired buses find their new home beneath the waterline
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a project to culture artificial reef off the Delft Island yesterday (June 11).
Island wide travel restrictions extended until June 21
The island wide travel restrictions are further extended until 4.00 a.m. on June 21 (Monday), said the Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva a short while ago.
Defence Secretary appreciates the support of ICG vessels
Mentioning the rapid response and support extended by the Indian Coast Guard Ships to douse the fire triggered onboard merchant vessel X-PRESS PEARL, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) expressed his appreciation to the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, His Excellency Gopal Baglay at the Defence Ministry today (June 11).
SLA's South Sudan-based SRIMED's service appreciated
Sri Lanka Army's (SLA) South Sudan based Sri Lankan 7th contingent-run SRIMED Level II Hospital in Bor has been highly appreciated recently with respect to performance of duties with optimum knowledge, experience, diligence and skills particularly in the management of mass casualty readiness.
Navy Commander appreciates the support of Indian Coast Guard Ships
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was grateful to the Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Samudra Prahari’, ‘Vajra’ and ‘Vaibhav’ for their supportive measures extended to douse the fire triggered onboard X-PRESS PEARL recently.
Flood warnings withdrawn
The flood warnings issued by the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department from June 3 to 6 are hereby withdrawn, said the Irrigation Department today (June 10).
No decision yet to extend countrywide travel restriction
There is no decision yet to extend the island-wide travel restriction after June 14 (Monday) , said the Army Commander Gen.Shavendra Silva.
Progress of Deegawapiya Stupa restoration reviewed
A progress review meeting to discuss the Deegawapiya Stupa restoration project was convened at the Defence Ministry today (June 10).
SRIMED-2 medical teams in South Sudan attends serious cases
Sri Lankan Level-2 (SRIMED-2) hospital in South Sudan conducted emergency operations while transferring serious cases from Bor to Juba and Entebbe recently.
NDDCB new Chairperson received Letter of Appointment
Dr. Priyangi Amarabandu has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) with effect from May 7, 2021 by the State Minister of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa.
Transport for senior citizens to draw pension on 10 & 11 June
Tri-Forces will run an island-wide program to assist the pensioners to draw their pension from the nearest bank on 10 and 11 June, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) said.