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6,744 Tri-Forces personnel promoted on Victory Day
Signifying the 12th National War Heroes Commemoration Day on 18 May, HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted 6,744 Tri-Forces personnel to the next rank on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence.
President inspects ICC in Seeduwa
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (May 18) inspected the country's biggest COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) constructed by the Sri Lanka Army in Seeduwa.
SLN resets floating boom washed away in Kelani river
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) supported the National Water Supply and Drainage Board yesterday (May 18) to reinstall the floating boom that had been washed away about 400 meters of the Kelani river due to the rising water levels during adverse weather.
Defence Ministry commences work from Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte
The Defence Ministry shifted to the newly constructed Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte commenced its office work auspiciously today (May 18).
Army receives 10 ICU beds
Upfield Sri Lanka Pvt Ltd donated 10 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds yesterday (May 17) to the Army for the use of the biggest COVID-19 Hospital in Seeduwa that provides the best emergency healthcare for Sri Lankans free of charge.
Army disinfects public places in Jaffna Achchuvely Area
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recently disinfected the public places in Achchuvely in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus.
Army apprehends over 55 kg of cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 16 Gemunu Watch and Military Intelligence during a clearing operation recovered 55.4 kg of Cannabis in 26 packs along Puliyanthurai coastal belt.
Weather advisory for naval and fishing communities
Meteorological Department in its weather report informs today (May 17) about the very severe Cyclonic Storm ‘TAUKTAE” over east-central Arabian sea lay centred at 11.30 p.m. of 16th May, near latitude 17.5°N and longitude 71.9°E and very likely intensifying it further during next 12 hours.
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.
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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.