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Army rescues Passara bus accident victims
Sri Lanka Army troops and medical assistants rescued the injured passengers those trapped following a bus veered off the road and crashed into a precipice along Badulla- Bibile road in Passara yesterday (Mar 20).
Defence Secretary inspects Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) inspected the work in progress of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda today (Mar 21).
Army donates blood in a life-saving humanitarian project
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) donated blood at the Army Base Hospital in Kilinochchi for regional civilian patients admitted to Kilinochchi hospitals under purview of the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) recently.
Housing dreams come true under ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ project
Two new houses constructed utilizing ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ funds along with the military labour involvement were vested on two war veterans in a bid to appreciate their gallant service rendered to the motherland, during a brief ceremony held at the Wewahamanduwa in Mathara today (Mar 20).
Offering of treasures for ‘Sandahiru Seya’ Square Chamber underway
Ven. Angulgamuwe Ariyananda thero of the Na Uyana Aranya Senasana handed over an array of treasures to be deposited at the sacred Sandahiru Seya today (Mar 19).
Sri Lanka and Pakistan Armies join Ex 'Shake Hands 1' at Saliyapura
Symbolizing long-standing bilateral and friendly relations, the Sri Lanka Army and Pakistan Army troops began a bilateral Exercise - 'Shake Hands - 1' recently at Saliyapura Gajaba Regimental Headquarters premises.
Army introduced eco-friendly, bus stop with digital facilities at Battaramulla
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) established ‘m stop’; a solar-powered, air conditioned and multi-functional bus halt in the ‘Diyatha Uyana’ area at Battaramulla was declared open for bus commuters, recently.
'Deegawapiya Aruna' receives Rs. 2.65 million
The 'Deegawapiya Aruna' Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 2.65 million from Dr. Priyangi Amarabandu yesterday (Mar 18).
SL troops in Mali recover IEDs and completes 21 escorts of CCEO
The Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC), under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), has so far conducted 21 Combat Convoy Escort Operations (CCEO) by 15 Mar and recovered 15 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the past few months.
Deegawapiya to host Eastern Province Poson Festival - Defence Secretary
This year’s Eastern Province Poson festival will be held at the sacred Deegawapiya temple premises while giving prominence to the Poson Poya rituals on full moon Poya Day on June 24, the Defence Secretary and the Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) revealed today (Mar 17).
Opportunity for devotees to deposit treasures at Sandahiru Stupa ‘Square Chamber’
The religious ceremony organized for the depositing of treasures at the Square Chamber of the Sandahiru Stupa will be held on 28 March, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (16 Mar).
Army buys produces of Jaffna farmers
Strengthening goodwill and reconciliation between farmers and Security Forces in Jaffna, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has initiated a project to sell Jaffna-grown vegetables and fruits directly to all Army personnel.
SLN continues mangrove plantation
Enhancing the awareness on marine plant ecosystem, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) planted 700 mangrove saplings in the Ponnalai Lagoon, yesterday (Mar 14).
Army Troops destroy 6 acres of cannabis cultivation
The Sri Lanka Army’s 1 Commando Regiment under the Security Force Headquarters - East raided a 6-acre extent Cannabis cultivation at Bakmitiyawa reserve in Ampara yesterday (March 14).
Counter Migrant Smuggling
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) apprehended 24 persons and foiled an illegal migration attempt during a special operation conducted in Kurakkanhena, Kalpitiya, on 11 Mar.
Civil-Military Activities
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed 1,000 nutrient dry ration packets to the pregnant and widowed women at Chunnakam South playground, Jaffna, last week.
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 38 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.
Laws of the country can not be changed according to an individual wish – Defence Secretary
“As the authorized body of the country to protect the national security, we don’t hesitate to arrest and implement the law against anyone who attempts to break the law of the country by sawing seeds of hate politics and provoking the public peace”, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said.
Army commences Giribawa Central College playground renovation
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced renovation work of Giribawa Central College playground recently, fulfilling a long-felt need of the school.
Army thwarts illegal sand mining in Ella Kantale
The Sri Lanka Army’s 4 Special Forces (SF) troops under the Security Forces - East apprehended vehicles and tools used for illegal sand mining in the Ella Kantale river, yesterday (Mar 12).
