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Sri Lanka must keep pace with global changes – President reiterates
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reiterated that Sri Lanka must keep pace with transformative changes taking place globally.
Army commences Kaikawala Primary School playground renovation
Fulfilling a long-felt need of the Kaikawala Primary School in Meemure, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) began renovation work of the school playground recently.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 70,428 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 17) stands at 756 and the total cases in the country increased to 77,183, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN nabs 16 kilos of Kerala Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed 03 suspects with over 16 kilos of Kerala cannabis during special raids carried out in Uduththurei, Jaffna and Uppukulam, Mannar yesterday (Feb 15).
SLN apprehends 179 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Western, Eastern, Northern, Northwestern, North Central and Southern Naval Commands apprehended 179 persons along with 42 fishing boats, a lorry, a three-wheeler and fishing accessories, for engaging in illegal fishing from 01 Jan to 15 Feb.
Military Exercises
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) concluded ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21) on a successful note, off western seas on 10 Feb.
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 16 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 69,410 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 16) stands at 774 and the total cases in the country increased to 76,427, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
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. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
Army plants 900 saplings in Buttala
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) planted 900 saplings of Kumbuk, Naa and Mee at the Buttala Raja Maha Viharaya premises recently..
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 68,695 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 15) stands at 802 and the total cases in the country increased to 75,653, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Bellanwila Temple’s ‘Bo-Tree Precinct’ expansion inaugurated
Hon. Prime Minister and the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa laid the foundation stone auspiciously for the sacred Bo-Tree Precinct (Bodhigara) development project at the Bellanwila Temple today (Feb 13).
Army conducts FTX for overseas mission orientations
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a preparatory Field Training Exercise (FTX), 'Harmattan - 3 ' for Combat Convoy Company (CCC) duties in UN Peacekeeping Missions.
SLA nabbed Rs. 3 mn worth turmeric from Kakativu Island
Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment recovered a haul of 437 kilos of smuggled turmeric during a patrol in Kakativu Island, Mannar, recently.
COVID 19 has challenged the conventional education – Defence Secretary
Mentioning the conventional education that has been challenged by the COVID 19 pandemic, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said I am glad that organisations such as Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) have been able to overcome such challenges by effective utilization of a ‘Virtual’ platform to continue the education without distressing students.
President launched 'Deegawapiya Aruna' trust fund
The ‘Deegawapiya Trust Fund’ launching ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Chief Guest and Hon. Prime Minister and the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, at the Sri Sambodhi Viharaya in Colombo today (Feb 12).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 66,210 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 12) stands at 942 and the total cases in the country increased to 73,115, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN ends ‘CONEX-21’ in western seas
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) concluded ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21) on a successful note, off western seas yesterday (Feb 10).