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Military to brace state-run vaccination programme
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) alongside the Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) and healthcare staffers conducted the state-run vaccination programme in designated areas of the Southern part of the island yesterday (29).
SLCG in action
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel have collected over 5,000 kilos of debris from affected seaside areas of the ill-fated ship recently (May 26 and 27).
A Resilient Army That Rises Above Challenges
A pandemic of this scale needs a quick response. Undoubtedly the military has the capacity of furnishing the manpower as well as the resources needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has halted the people’s ordinary lives since March 2020.
SLA riders assists Police to contain virus spread
'Quick Reaction Special Rider Teams' of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) comprised of both male and female soldiers are now in operation to beef up the COVID-19 prevention travel restrictions.
SLA patrolling in areas will help the Police to maintain health restrictions.
Army nabs suspect with explosives in Jaffna
Army troops in Jaffna yesterday (May 28) nabbed a suspect with a haul of explosives, including a powerful claymore bomb buried in his fishing jetty area in Nagar Kovil, Jaffna.
Travel restrictions continue until June 7 without break
The currently imposed travel restrictions will remain unchanged until 4:00 a.m. on June 7, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said a short while ago.
Child healthcare and maternal ward in Seeduwa ICC
A combined team of senior medical experts on Maternal and Child Health, led by Dr (Mrs) H.S. R Perera, Deputy Director General of Health Services, together with a few other specialists recently arrived at the Seeduwa Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) cum Hospital to assess feasibility on functioning maternal and child health in separate wards.
SLN fixes submerged barge for commuters in Punkudutivu
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) refloated a defunct barge at the Kurikattuwan pier in Punkudutive Island yesterday (May 27).
Military join hands to mitigate environmental hazards
The troops of the Sri Lanka armed forces appeared today (May 27) along the polluting substance contaminated coastal belt to strengthen the efforts to mitigate the pollution and environmental hazards triggered over the ill-fated vessel.
Authorities educate seaside residents about ship debris
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) along with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) raising their concerns over the debris washed ashore from the fire stricken ship launched a special security arrangement with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) and also to investigate the impact on the coastal environment.
Strive to protect marine ecosystem from ill-fated vessel
Security Forces, Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) and other responsible government agencies are working to mitigate the damage posed to the marine environment and coastline by the ill-fated vessel, MV X-Press Pearl, following the instructions of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
Be aware of landslide warning signs with rain
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in the southwestern parts of the island until May 26 due to the turbulent nature of the Bay of Bengal. Accordingly, landslides and related disasters are likely in Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts as well as in the Kurunegala district close to the Kegalle and Kandy district boundaries, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) said.
Air Force drops dry chemical power sacks
The Bell 212 helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has dropped 425 kilos of dry chemical powder sacks onto the distressed ship 'X-PRESS PEARL' this morning to extinguish fire erupted on-board, said the SLAF Spokesperson Group Captain Dushan Wijesinghe today (26).
President’s Vesak Message
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, which commemorates the three most significant events of the Buddha’s life (Three Noble Events); the birth of Prince Siddhartha, the Enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama and the Mahaparinibbana (Passing Away), is the noble and meritorious festival of us Buddhists. On this noble day, the entire Buddhist community across the world pay homage to the Buddha by performing Amisa Pooja (ritualistic offerings) and Prathipaththi Pooja (practice) with great joy.
Indian vessel arrives to assist fire fighting
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) said an Indian vessel belonging to the Indian Coast Guard which is equipped with maritime pollution preventive and firefighting capabilities is scheduled to arrive at the location of the distressed ship 'X-PRESS PEARL' to douse the fire onboard.
Bilateral defence discussion held with the Australian envoy
A delegation led by Australian High Commissioner in Colombo His Excellency David Holly met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry today (25 May).
Army joins hands with Police to monitor travel restrictions
Sri Lanka Army has deployed Army Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), Special Force Rider Teams and Army Drone Battalion, together with infantry soldiers in the Western Province and its suburbs to strengthen the security arrangements of the Sri Lanka Police.
Advisory for heavy rain and strong winds
Under the influence of intensified cyclonic storm “YAAS” located in East-central Bay of Bengal, winds over the island and rainy condition in southwestern part (Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces) are expected to be enhanced from today (25) to May 27, The Met. Department said.