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Bellanwila Temple’s ‘Bo-Tree Precinct’ expansion inaugurated
Hon. Prime Minister and the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa laid the foundation stone auspiciously for the sacred Bo-Tree Precinct (Bodhigara) development project at the Bellanwila Temple today (Feb 13).
Army conducts FTX for overseas mission orientations
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a preparatory Field Training Exercise (FTX), 'Harmattan - 3 ' for Combat Convoy Company (CCC) duties in UN Peacekeeping Missions.
SLA nabbed Rs. 3 mn worth turmeric from Kakativu Island
Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment recovered a haul of 437 kilos of smuggled turmeric during a patrol in Kakativu Island, Mannar, recently.
COVID 19 has challenged the conventional education – Defence Secretary
Mentioning the conventional education that has been challenged by the COVID 19 pandemic, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said I am glad that organisations such as Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) have been able to overcome such challenges by effective utilization of a ‘Virtual’ platform to continue the education without distressing students.
President launched 'Deegawapiya Aruna' trust fund
The ‘Deegawapiya Trust Fund’ launching ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Chief Guest and Hon. Prime Minister and the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, at the Sri Sambodhi Viharaya in Colombo today (Feb 12).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 66,210 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 12) stands at 942 and the total cases in the country increased to 73,115, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN ends ‘CONEX-21’ in western seas
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) concluded ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21) on a successful note, off western seas yesterday (Feb 10).
Army receives Rs. 1 mn worth hygiene packs for Quarantine Centres
Symbolizing the social responsibility and the ethnic harmony oriented services in the face of vast spreading global pandemic, a UK-based International Relief and Development Agency, 'Muslim Aid Sri Lanka' donated a stock of 500 hygiene packs for the use at quarantine centres.
591 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 (February 11) stands at 963 and the total cases in the country increased to 72,173, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLA troops recover remains of missing person
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) had recovered the remains of Dinura Wijesundara last night (Feb 9) who went missing in the dense jungle around the Mini World’s End in Bibila, during an excursion.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 65,052 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 10) stands at 976 and the total cases in the country increased to 71,210, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN takes over facelift to Galle Face Green stalls
Acquiring a new project, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) took over the Galle Face Green Stalls Facelift under the directives of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (Feb 8).
740 persons left hospitals after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 09) stands at 887 and the total cases in the country increased to 70,234, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN’s ‘CONEX-21’ in operation
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) commenced its ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21), for the third consecutive year at the western seas yesterday (Feb 7).
Army begins Pothdenikanda School playground renovation
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced renovation work of Maliboda Pothdenikanda Maha Vidayalaya playground at Deraniyagala yesterday (Feb 7).
