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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 82,752 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 10) stands at 304 and the total cases in the country increased to 86,342, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN nabs 107 kilos of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 107 kilos of Kerala Cannabis during a special operation conducted in the Somathivu Island, Kalpitiya yesterday (Mar 8).
Jaffna troops extend helping hand to mark the International Women’s Day
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed 1,000 nutrient dry ration packets to the pregnant and widowed women at Chunnakam South playground, Jaffna recently.
A total of 7,194 PCR tests conducted yesterday
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 09) stands at 344 and the total cases in the country increased to 86,038, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Navy launches 'Sinduliya' to coincide with International Women's Day
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) launched ‘Sinduliya’ magazine under the aegis of Defence Ministry's Seva Vanitha Unit (MODSVU) Chairperson Chithrani Gunaratne at the Navy Headquarters Auditorium today (Mar 8).
Ananda College 'LEO Club' donates 10,000 FaceMasks
Supporting Defence Ministry's initiative to fight COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘LEO Club’ of Ananda College donated a package of Face Masks to the Defence Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at a function held at the Ministry, today (Mar 8).
Navy nabs 670 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 670 kilos of dried turmeric at the Serakkuliya beach in Puttalam on last Saturday (6).
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 Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 38 persons including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka 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.
290 persons left hospitals after virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 08) stands at 359 and the total cases in the country increased to 85,694, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Actions against those tarnishing the good image of women through social media – Defence Secretary
The song ‘Abhiman Liya’ launched
Former glory of Mihindu Maha Stupa is visible soon – Defence Secretary
Sandahiru Seya will be vested on devotees by end of this year
Army to curb antisocial elements
The Chief of Defence Staff and The Commander of the Army, Gen. Shavendra Silva, on the directions of HE the President directed the island-wide troops to help curb antisocial activities of the country, in view of creating a just society.
Army Troops doused bushfire at Kapuwatta
The Sri Lanka Army troops of 12 Sri Lanka Field Engineers under Security Force (SF) HQ - West successfully extinguished the fast spreading wildfire at Walallawita-Kapuwatta forest reserve, recently.
Two SLAF squadrons bestowed with President’s Colours
Primary responsibility of Armed Forces is to ensure the national security
SLN nabs 2217 kilos of dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 2217 kilos of dried turmeric in two occasions with seven suspects in Manalkulam area, Silawathura and Pulachchanai in Norochcholai.
Italian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Her Excellency Rita Giuliana Mannella, Ambassador of Italy for Sri Lanka and Maldives, made a courtesy call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Colombo, today (Mar 05).
Pakistan Air Force Chief meets Defence Secretary
The Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry, today (Mar 04).
Bangladesh Air Force Chief calls on Defence Secretary
The Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Ministry, today (Mar 4).
US Pacific Air Forces Commander meets Defence Secretary
A US delegation led by the Commander of the US Pacific Air Forces Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry, today (Mar 4).
SLCG marks 11 years of service excellence today
Marking the 11 years of service excellence, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) celebrates the 11th Anniversary, today (Mar 4).