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SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared the debris collected under the narrow Wakwella bridge of Gin Ganga, Galle yesterday (May 1) in a bid to restore the free water flow.
Galle Dialogue-2021 official website launched
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched the official website of the Galle Dialogue - 2021 pertaining to the 11th edition of Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference, organized by the SLN to be held at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo on Oct 11 and 12, 2021.
Co-existence amidst training
Strengthening the reconciliation, ethnic harmony and patriotic co-existence between the security forces and the Jaffna masses, 359 Tamil, Muslim and Sinhala youths began their recruit training course recently at the Battalion Training School, Vidaththalpalai, Jaffna.
Total virus recovery in SL rose to 96,478 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (May 02) stands at 1716 and the total cases in the country increased to 109,861, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army cleans Central College premises
Sri Lanka Army troops of 18 Vijayabahu infantry Regiment recently held a shramadana campaign and cleaned the Thevipuram Central College premises.
President’s May Day Message
As promised to the people, our government has safeguarded national security and sovereignty. Similarly, we have ensured that no harm would befall to our national legacy and heritage. Steps are being taken implement policies for the growth of local industries and agriculture-based economy. A clear, well-defined economic plan has been formulated and being implemented to eradicate poverty, which is the biggest burden faced by a substantial segment of the working class.
Jaffna people supports Army to clear road sideways
Jaffna residents actively extended their supportive hands to Sri Lanka Army while providing the services of backhoe loader vehicles in clearing the scrubs along roadways and collecting wastes from Thirunelveli to Navatkuli recently.
Army disinfects public places in Vavuniya
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 17 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment sterilized the public places in Vavuniya township recently to contain the spread of coronavirus.
SLN nabs Cannabis worth of Rs. 72 million
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed 240 kilos of Kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out in the seas off Sillalai, Jaffna on Wednesday (Apr 28).
Cabinet nods to facilitate war hero dependents
“The Cabinet approval has been granted for the lifetime salary and allowances payment for war hero dependents” said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today.
Army received high visibility jackets & gloves
Sri Lankan expatriates and several Sri Lankan organizations based in the UK donated a stock of 500 High Visibility Jackets (Hi Vis Jackets) and pairs of working gloves to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) yesterday (Apr 28).
Army COVID-19 vaccine second dose to roll out
The Sri Lanka Army's representative group of frontline working against transmission of COVID-19 received the 2nd dose of ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccination yesterday (Apr 28) at the Colombo Army Hospital.
Chinese Defence Minister departs
The Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe left Sri Lanka today morning (Apr 29) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on successful completion of his two-day official visit.
Chinese Defence Minister arrives at BMICH
Chinese Defence Minister arrives at BMICH
Chinese Defence Minister meets President
Chinese Defence Minister meets President
Several Grama Niladhari Divisions isolated
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva today morning (April 28) announced that several Grama Niladhari Divisions (GNDs) in Monaragala, Ampara and Matale Districts have been isolated with immediate effect in view of controlling the spread of Covid-19.
Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway closed
The Highways Ministry informs that Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway has been closed with effect from 6.00 a.m. today (April 28) following three employees tested positive for the coronavirus, until further notice.
Army to plant 100,000 more saplings
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) along with the FYFA Volunteer organization and Civil Security Department troops planted over 1,000 saplings of domestic value in the Welikanda Kawudagala forest reserve recently to augment the forest density.
China-SL bilateral discussion concludes successfully
A bilateral discussion between Sri Lanka and People’s Republic of China (PLA) on the sidelines of official visit by Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe was held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo today morning (Apr 28).
SLN fixes a defunct ferry from Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) accomplishing another civil-military activity, fixed a ferry used by the Road Development Authority (RDA) to transport goods and passengers from Kurikattuwan Jetty of Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island in Jaffna.
Defence Secretary receives visiting Chinese Defence Minister
Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe arrived in Sri Lanka on a two day official visit a short while ago today (27 Apr).