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Army disinfects public places in Vavuniya
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 17 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment sterilized the public places in Vavuniya township recently to contain the spread of coronavirus.
SLN nabs Cannabis worth of Rs. 72 million
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed 240 kilos of Kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out in the seas off Sillalai, Jaffna on Wednesday (Apr 28).
Cabinet nods to facilitate war hero dependents
“The Cabinet approval has been granted for the lifetime salary and allowances payment for war hero dependents” said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today.
Army received high visibility jackets & gloves
Sri Lankan expatriates and several Sri Lankan organizations based in the UK donated a stock of 500 High Visibility Jackets (Hi Vis Jackets) and pairs of working gloves to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) yesterday (Apr 28).
Army COVID-19 vaccine second dose to roll out
The Sri Lanka Army's representative group of frontline working against transmission of COVID-19 received the 2nd dose of ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccination yesterday (Apr 28) at the Colombo Army Hospital.
Chinese Defence Minister departs
The Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe left Sri Lanka today morning (Apr 29) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on successful completion of his two-day official visit.
Chinese Defence Minister arrives at BMICH
Chinese Defence Minister arrives at BMICH
Chinese Defence Minister meets President
Chinese Defence Minister meets President
Several Grama Niladhari Divisions isolated
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva today morning (April 28) announced that several Grama Niladhari Divisions (GNDs) in Monaragala, Ampara and Matale Districts have been isolated with immediate effect in view of controlling the spread of Covid-19.
Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway closed
The Highways Ministry informs that Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway has been closed with effect from 6.00 a.m. today (April 28) following three employees tested positive for the coronavirus, until further notice.
Army to plant 100,000 more saplings
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) along with the FYFA Volunteer organization and Civil Security Department troops planted over 1,000 saplings of domestic value in the Welikanda Kawudagala forest reserve recently to augment the forest density.
China-SL bilateral discussion concludes successfully
A bilateral discussion between Sri Lanka and People’s Republic of China (PLA) on the sidelines of official visit by Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe was held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo today morning (Apr 28).
SLN fixes a defunct ferry from Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) accomplishing another civil-military activity, fixed a ferry used by the Road Development Authority (RDA) to transport goods and passengers from Kurikattuwan Jetty of Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island in Jaffna.
Defence Secretary receives visiting Chinese Defence Minister
Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe arrived in Sri Lanka on a two day official visit a short while ago today (27 Apr).
More areas under isolation
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva today morning (April 27) announced that two more Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated with immediate effect.
SLN designs air propelled craft for shallow waters
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has designed an air propelled flat-bottomed small craft which is capable of routing through shallow wetlands and marshes.
Scuba-Diving training for Army war heroes
Sri Lanka Army’s differently able war heroes recently received a special scuba-diving training at Hikkaduwa International Diving School.
Civil - Military Activities
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its Naval Social Responsibility initiatives handed over the SLN produced 350 thalassemia infusion systems to the Health Ministry by the Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, at the Navy Headquarters on Apr 21.
UN Peace Keeping Missions
The newest contingent of 243 professionally-trained Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), set for the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), departure at the Bandaranaike International Airport on Apr 21.
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 24 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
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.
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.