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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.
DMC initiates programme to mitigate calamities
Maj. Gen. Sudantha Ranasinghe (retired), Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), said that a programme had been initiated at the district level to securely relocate persons who are under quarantine or living in disaster prone locations.
Army troops avert Hanwella flood water spilling
Sri Lanka Army troops placed sandbags along low-lying areas of the Kelani river in the Ihala Hanwella Polwatte yesterday (May 23) to avert overflowing and submerging public roads around the area.
SLAF on standby for disaster relief
On a request made by the Disaster Management Centre, the Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana has directed disaster relief troops and aircraft to be kept on operational standby.
SLNS Parakramabahu : Pride of the naval fleet
The location of Sri Lanka gives this nation strategic importance on maritime maps. Over the past decade, the Sri Lanka Navy has steadily enhanced its fleet with 'blue water' capability. I was honoured to go onboard the magnificent frigate class Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel SLNS Parakramabahu (P-625).
SLN nabs Cannabis worth over Rs. 39 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) today (23) set fire to Rs. 39 million worth Cannabis nabbed from Thandamanaru, Jaffna.
Navy's flood relief teams on standby
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has sent four flood relief teams to flood prone areas situated in Southern Province today (May 23).
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).