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SLAF commenced development work in Kebithigollewa
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) ceremonially commenced a groundbreaking development project at Kanugahawewa village, Kebithigollewa yesterday (Jan 28) under the patronage of the SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana.
SLN recovers 31 kilos of cannabis at Manthai beach
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command seized approx. 31 kilos of Kerala cannabis in Manthai area on 26 Jan.
HE the President received the First Consignment of COVID-19 Vaccines
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa received the first consignment of the Indian government-gifted Oxford AstraZeneca Covishield vaccines today morning (Jan 28) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
SLAF AOW repairs aircraft in SL
The Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW) at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base in Katunayake, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, has already been able to secure a large amount of foreign revenue by repairing Chinese made aircraft in Sri Lanka.
1520 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 28) stands at 772 and the total cases in the country increased to 60,693 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
The ‘Defence Review 2020’ launched
Citing the ‘Defence Review 2020’ launched by the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) today (Jan 27), Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said, addressing of several key thematic areas related to National Security including health, environmental and maritime security has set out an ideal opportunity to probe further into the core of the issue, with special reference to Non-Traditional Threats and Transnational Crimes, that are known to be the major concerns in the current context.
SLN seized dried turmeric and glyphosate in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern Naval Command seized approx. 1340 kilos of dried turmeric and 80 kilos of glyphosate with three suspects during a special operation conducted at Daluwa beach, Kalpitiya yesterday(Jan 26).
Army destroyes Rs. 10 Mn worth 'Cannabis' cultivation
The Sri Lanka Army’s 18 Gemunu Watch troops raided an illegal Cannabis cultivation in an area of approx. one acre at Siyambalanduwa Bakmitiyawa reserve (Jan 26).
A total of 16,431 PCR tests conducted yesterday (26) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 27) stands at 755 and the total cases in the country increased to 59,921.
Army and CSD to produce bricks for Deegawapiya Stupa restoration
Since the Deegawapiya Stupa restoration project demands 30,000 tailor-made standard bricks per day, we have set up a system to produce bricks through the military and Civil Security Department (CSD), said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (26 Jan).
Marine environment investigations in the vicinity of Little Basses Reef underway
Marine environment investigations in the vicinity of Little Basses Reef are in the pipeline resulting in the bulk carrier run-aground incident, said Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura today (26 Jan).
Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 50,336 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 26) stands at 737 and the total cases in the country increased to 59,166, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Defence Secretary graced SLAF Annual Golf Tournament
Annual Golf Tournament, the Commander’s Cup - 2021 hosted by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links concluded in China Bay, Trincomalee recently with Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) gracing as the Chief Guest.
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 49,683 persons – NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 25) stands at 843 and the total cases in the country increased to 58,429, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Defence Secretary reviews Sandahiru Seya project deadlines
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) directed all stakeholders, who have been assigned to construct Sandahiru Seya to comply with the work schedule in order to meet the deadline.
A total of 18,515 PCR tests conducted yesterday (23) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 24) stands at 724 and the total cases in the country increased to 57,586.
Foreign bulk carrier runs aground close to Little Basses
Neither hull damage nor oil leaking into the sea was reported from the distressed foreign vessel at the Little Basses, said the Navy Spokesperson Captain Indika De Silva speaking to defence.lk today (24 Jan).
A total of 19,285 PCR tests conducted yesterday (22) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 23) stands at 787 and the total cases in the country increased to 56,862, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.