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Travel restrictions likely - Army Commander
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva requesting public not to be panic says there is no decision taken for an island-wide lockdown.
INSS raises concern into ‘Fake News’
Enhancing awareness on fake news and its apex threat to national security, the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security, conducted a Public Lecture recently.
SLA convert hospital wards as Intermediate Care Centres
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted three Wards at the Ambalanthota Regional Hospital into Intermediate Care Center (ICC) for the treatment of COVID-19 patients recently.
Army creates more Intermediate Care Centres
Security Force (SF) Headquarters-Kilinochchi converted the Barathipuram Quarantine Centre into an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) with all emergency hospital amenities and medical staff recently.
Rocket debris landed
The debris of the last stage of the Long March-5B Y2 carrier rocket re-entered the atmosphere at 10:24 a.m. on Sunday (Beijing Time), the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said.
Donation for prevention
Initiating another social well being-oriented programme the Mullaithivu troops distributed 5,000 facemasks among the Nandikadal residents recently.
Take precautions for lightning- Met Dept
The Met. Department issuing a weather forecast today morning said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Western, Uva, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts during the evening or night.
SLN seized a stock of cannabis and onion seeds
A stock of cannabis weighing 235 kilos and about 522 kilos of onion seeds have been seized yesterday (May 07) during special operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during an attempt to smuggle into the country via sea routes.
Green Light for Sinopharm
The zoom discussion held between World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (07) was very successful, said the President Media Division (PMD).
Army disinfects public places in Kodikamam
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 52 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna recently conducted a disinfection project in and around Kodikamam township.
Expedite COVID-19 vaccination - President
During a discussion held with the COVID-19 Committee today (07), which meets daily at the Presidential Secretariat, the President emphasized that the maximum number of COVID-19 shots should be given within a short period of time.
SL condemns terror attack on former Maldivian President
Issuing a statement the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack on Hon. Mohamed Nasheed, the Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament and the former President of Maldives, on 06 May 2021.
SLAF drones to ease the road traffic
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) gave their support to the Special Task Force (STF) and Sri Lanka Police for traffic management with the technical expertise of operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) today morning (May 07), the SLAF said.
Army to setup COVID-19 Hospital
With a view to provide the best emergency healthcare for Sri Lankans free of charge, the Sri Lanka Army is now working to open the biggest COVID-19 Hospital in Seeduwa with Army-produced 1200 beds and all vital health facilities consequent to the generosity of the Brandix.
Defence Secretary praised SLAF swimmer
Corporal Roshan Abeysundara of the Sri Lanka Air Force who recently set the Asian Long Distance Swimming Record met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry today (May 6).
Journalist Rajapakse presents books written by him to Defence Secretary
A senior journalist and author D S N Rajapakse presented three books authored by him to Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) during a brief interaction at the Defence Ministry premises today (May 6).
Army foils counterfeit note racket
Sri Lanka Army’s 4 Military Intelligence Corps troops under the Security Force Headquarters Kilinochchi along with Kilinochchi Police recently apprehended a civilian carrying counterfeit notes worth about Rs. 815,000.00 at Shanthipuram, Kilinochchi.
SLNS Gajabahu guarding our ocean’s domain
Strategically located on the maritime map, Sri Lanka commands an important segment of the majestic Indian Ocean. Maritime security is a vital part of our overall national security objective. The Sri Lanka Navy has faithfully guarded our island for seven decades, and continues to augment its deep sea capacity. Cruising majestically at a speed of 28 knots is the formidable addition to the naval fleet, the SLNS Gajabahu. I went onboard this amazing vessel which has nine floors and two masts. As she cut through the waves, she unleashed a ripple on the waterline and the spray covered her pennant number P-626. This vessel once belonged to the American Coast Guard and was named USCGC Sherman.
SLN and STF foils drug selling attempt
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Special Task Force (STF) during a special combined operation nabbed about 311 grams and 250 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and about 47 grams and 600 milligrams of hashish with three suspects, in Rajagiriya area on May 03.
SLN sets up Intermediate Care Centres for COVID-19
As a part of another pandemic control operation, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) established an Intermediate Care Centre for COVID-19 at the Boossa Naval Base in Galle yesterday (May 04).
‘War Heroes Commemoration Flag’ pinned on President
Declaring the month of War Heroes’ Commemoration, the National War Heroes Flag was pinned on His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today (May 4).