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Defence Secretary visits Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters
Defence Secretary and National Security and Disaster Management State Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), arrived at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Headquarters yesterday (Mar 3).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 80,437 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (Mar 04) stands at 356 and the total cases in the country increased to 84,225, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
South Lebanon based SL troops conducts joint operation
Troops of both Sri Lankan and Indonesian Force Protection Companies based in South Lebanon conducted a combined patrol at the Mingy street in South Lebanon recently to maintain the security within the region.
Indian Air Force Chief meets Sri Lankan Defence Secretary
The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at his office, today (03 Mar).
Grace period for firearm licenses renewal extended
The grace period announced to renew firearm licenses has been extended until May 31, 2021.
‘Deegawapiya Aruna’ receives Rs. 50 million from the Buddhist Channel
The ‘Deegawapiya Aruna’ Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 50 million from the Board of Directors of the Buddhist Channel, yesterday (Mar 2).
SLN assists to recover over 18 kilos of Kerala cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed over 18 kilos and 505 grams of Kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out in Urumalai area, Talaimannar, recently.
Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates the glory of 70 years today
The guardians of Sri Lanka’s air space, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is celebrating its 70th anniversary under the patronage of SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at SLAF Base Katunayaka today (Mar 2).
475 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 02) stands at 310 and the total cases in the country increased to 83,551, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Co-operative maritime diplomacy to curb transnational maritime crimes in Sri Lanka
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NSA Trilateral Secretariat established
In keeping with the discussions held at the previous National Security Advisor (NSA)-level trilateral meetings on Maritime Security Cooperation with India and the Maldives, a Secretariat for Trilateral National Security Advisors on Maritime Security Cooperation was established at the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Headquarters, Colombo today (Mar 1).
‘Sri Lanka’s Children as Instrument of War’ – INSS Panel Discussion
A panel discussion titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Children as Instrument of War’ was held under the aegis of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) at the Foreign Ministry recently.
A total of 10,421 PCR tests conducted yesterday (28)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 01) stands at 352 and the total cases in the country increased to 83,241, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Combine Exercises
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Special Boat Squadron (SBS) successfully concluded the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course in Trincomalee, last week (19 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 Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 43 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.
SLN rescues stranded fishermen
The Sri Lanka Navy, (SLN) had rescued yesterday (Feb 27) two stranded fishermen who ventured into sea from Mannar on Feb 23.
Army recovers remains of Narangala Ridge hiker
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recovered the remains of Akalanka Perera (24) who went missing during a hike at the Narangala Ridge, Badulla yesterday (Feb 27).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 78,372 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 28) stands at 460 and the total cases in the country increased to 82,889, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed naval troops including medical staffers to several hospitals to avoid inconveniences faced by the general public in view of the recent strike announced by a section of healthcare minor staffers.