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Army nabs a haul of cannabis worth of Rs. 55.7 million
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops operating under the 54 Division nabbed 185.575 kilograms of smuggled Kerala cannabis from a beachside scrubland close to the seas at Pallikuda, Pooneryn, yesterday (Apr 20).
Naval Social Responsibility project develops 8 schools
Sri Lanka Navy, the sea going arm of the country in connection with its 70th anniversary, has launched another social responsibility initiative, under the directives and guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, to develop selected underprivileged schools in the country, in year 2021. The prime motive of the project is to create a more conducive learning environment for the children - the future generation of the country. Accordingly, this timely project was launched in the Western, Eastern, North Central, Northwestern, Southeastern, Southern and Northern Naval Commands on 19th April 2021. Financial contribution extended voluntarily by all officers and sailors from their monthly salaries is utilized for the project, while the Navy also enables its able manpower required for the construction work.
Greetings to SLA contingent leaving for UN mission
The newest contingent of 243 professionally-trained Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), set for the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), received warm wishes prior to their departure at the Bandaranaike International Airport today (21).
Naval Diplomacy
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Ranvijay’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a three-day visit on 14 Apr.
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 34 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. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
New hopes with New Year for War Heroes
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) while addressing the Defence Ministry staffers prior to the commencement of the work after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year stated today (Apr 19), we all must be determined to work efficiently and to extend our maximum contribution towards the government’s development process while ensuring the national security in accordance with the vision statement, “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.
Law enforcing agencies nab Cannabis worth over Rs. 26 million
During a special joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Mannar Police, three suspects were nabbed with 89 kilos of Kerala cannabis at the Muddalampiddi in Mulankavil yesterday (Apr 18).
Troops recovered remains of two reported missing in Welu Oya
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recovered the remains of father and his son today morning (Apr 16) reportedly went missing last evening while they were bathing at the Welu Oya in Haldummulla.
Roshan Abyesundara elevated to the next rank
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana promoted Leading Aircraftsman Roshan Abeysundara to the rank of Corporal yesterday (Apr 15).
Indian Navy ship arrives at Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Ranvijay’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a three-day visit yesterday (Apr 14).
The New Year message
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) on behalf of the Defence Ministry wishes all Sri Lankans a peaceful, happy, healthy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Army vested new home for a Jaffna family
The Sri Lanka Army-built new house in Grand Bazaar, Jaffna was vested in a deserving family during a brief ceremony of Hindu rites and rituals yesterday (April 12).
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 34 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.