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SLAF drones to combat the deadliest insect
In a bid to support the national drive mooted to curb the spread of dengue fever within the Western Province, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) received two drone cameras from the Western Province Governor, the Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke yesterday (Feb 18).
Troops doused Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping site fire
The Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force troops have jointly doused a rapidly spreading fire at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping site which had triggered last evening (Feb 18).
All set for SLAF 70th Anniversary
Unveiling the official logo designed for the 70th Anniversary celebration, the Air Force Chief Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana states the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) will celebrate its anniversary on Mar 2 upholding its rich traditions.
Minister Chamal Rajapaksa Sworn-in for two State Ministries
Minister Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa was sworn in before the President as the State Minister of National Security and Disaster Management and the State Minister of Home Affairs, yesterday (18) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Army, Navy and Police nabs several contraband rackets
A joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) along with Police nabbed a well grown cannabis cultivation in Kaluwewa recently.
“Gajabahu” attends “AMAN - 2021” Multinational Naval Exercise
The Sri Lanka Navy Ship, "Gajabahu" was among the naval ships and crafts of 45 countries that attended the multinational naval exercise "AMAN 2021" in Karachi, Pakistan on Feb 12.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 71,175 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 18) stands at 722 and the total cases in the country increased to 77,905, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Sri Lanka must keep pace with global changes – President reiterates
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reiterated that Sri Lanka must keep pace with transformative changes taking place globally.
Army commences Kaikawala Primary School playground renovation
Fulfilling a long-felt need of the Kaikawala Primary School in Meemure, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) began renovation work of the school playground recently.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 70,428 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 17) stands at 756 and the total cases in the country increased to 77,183, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN nabs 16 kilos of Kerala Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed 03 suspects with over 16 kilos of Kerala cannabis during special raids carried out in Uduththurei, Jaffna and Uppukulam, Mannar yesterday (Feb 15).
SLN apprehends 179 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Western, Eastern, Northern, Northwestern, North Central and Southern Naval Commands apprehended 179 persons along with 42 fishing boats, a lorry, a three-wheeler and fishing accessories, for engaging in illegal fishing from 01 Jan to 15 Feb.
Military Exercises
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) concluded ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21) on a successful note, off western seas on 10 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 (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 16 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 69,410 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 16) stands at 774 and the total cases in the country increased to 76,427, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
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.
Army plants 900 saplings in Buttala
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) planted 900 saplings of Kumbuk, Naa and Mee at the Buttala Raja Maha Viharaya premises recently..
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 68,695 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 15) stands at 802 and the total cases in the country increased to 75,653, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.