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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).
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.
