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Army averts Kandankulam tank bund burst
Untiring effort exerted by the Sri Lanka Army prevented the likely burst of the Kandankulam tank bund at Selvanagar, Kilinochchi while laying sandbags around the vulnerable spots yesterday (Jan 21).
Steps to carry forward Anagarika Dharmapala’s mission
Under the patronage of Sri Lanka’s Mahabodhi Society Chairperson and Chief Sangha Nayaka of Japan Most Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero, a foundation stone laid to construct a Dhamma Hall (Dharmashalawa) at the Wimalagnana Temple in Homagama, in a bid to propagate the teachings of Buddhism yesterday (Jan 21).
769 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 22) stands at 887 and the total cases in the country increased to 56,075, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
CSD will be utilised for country’s development
The strength of the Civil Security Department (CSD) will be utilised for the country’s development and to boost agriculture sector, said Maj. Gen. Nandana Senadeera (Retd) today (Jan 21).
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 47,214 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 21) stands at 770 and the total cases in the country increased to 55,188, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US President
His Excellency Joseph R. Biden was sworn in Wednesday (Jan 20) as the 46th President of the United States.
73rd Independence Day will be held with pride prioritizing safety – Defence Secretary
“All arrangements have been made to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 73rd Independence Day reflecting the pride of the nation while strictly following health guidelines” Defence Secretary and Secretary to the State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said.
Military receives a stock of facemasks & RAT kits worth Rs. 25 million
Two Korean companies in appreciation of the role played by the tri-servicemen in the fight against COVID-19, jointly gifted a stock of facemasks and Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits.
SLAF troops in Sigiriya donate blood
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) troops at Sigiriya donated blood recently to replenish blood stocks required in the event of emergencies.
Col. Chandima Kumarasinghe assumed duties as Director Ministry of Defence - Media Centre
Col. Chandima Kumarasinghe, assumed duties as the Officiating Director of the Ministry of Defence- Media Centre, today (Jan 19) at the Defence Ministry premises.
NCC new Director pays courtesy call on Defence Secretary
Director of National Cadet Corps (NCC) Maj. Gen. P.W.B. Jayasundara following his taking over of duties, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry today morning (Jan 19).
Army’s new Chief of Staff takes Office
Maj. Gen. Senarath Bandara of Gemunu Watch assumed office as the 57th Chief of Staff of the Army at the Army Headquarters, yesterday (Jan 18).
649 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 19) stands at 674 and the total cases in the country increased to 53,749, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
New Director of Army Media assumes duties
Brig. Nilantha Premarathna of Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment assumed office as the 19th Director of Media yesterday (Jan 18) at the Army Headquarters in Sri Jayewardenepura.
SLAF receives Indian Air Defence Equipment
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) received Air Defence equipment and INDRA Mk-II Radar Spares from India under the patronage of Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gopal Baglay, during a ceremony held at the SLAF Base Katunayake on Saturday (Jan 16).
Army constructed a new house for a needy family in Jaffna
The Army’s 9 Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment troops in Jaffna built a house for a needy family in Uduvil Jaffna and handed it over to the family in a simple ceremony.
Countering Transnational Organized Crimes
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern Naval Command captured over 8,700 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric and nabbed 12 foreign nationals, during a special operation conducted in Sri Lankan waters off the Kudiramalei Point on 08 Jan.
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 32 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.
A total of 15,218 PCR tests conducted yesterday (17) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 18) stands at 763 and the total cases in the country increased to 53,075, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.