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Army’s New Chief of Staff takes Office
Maj. Gen. Prabhath Dematanpitiya, Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Signal Corps assumed office as the 56th Chief of Staff of the Army at the Army Headquarters, yesterday (Dec 16).
Sri Lanka’s total recoveries from the virus increased to 25,651 - NOCPCO
The identification of 616 coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 34,736, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 17).
Defence Secretary reviews ‘Deegawapi Stupa’ restoration progress
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne reviewed the progress of the Deegawapi Stupa restoration while convening a meeting with the Presidential Task Force (PTF) members and the stakeholder institutions at the Defence Ministry today (Dec 16).
Army Seva Vanitha Unit launches its Facebook Account
The Army Seva Vanitha Unit’s (ASVU) official Facebook page was launched yesterday afternoon (Dec 15) at the ASVU office premises at the Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenapura.
A total of 9,606 PCR tests conducted yesterday (15) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (Dec16) stands at 643 and the total positive cases in the country increased to 34,120, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SL Navy arrested 36 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard carried out a special operation in several sea areas of the island on 15 Dec and nabbed 36 Indian nationals, 05 fishing trawlers and fishing accessories, the SLN said.
SLAF training aircraft crashed in Kantale
A light training aircraft belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed into a marshy land in Sooriyapura, Kantale today (15 Dec).
Army ventures into manufacturing military automobiles
Making a giant leap forward, Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has established a new facility dedicated for the manufacture of military automobiles in Kosgama recently.
SLN nabbed over 3,538 kilos of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled by sea
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern and North Central Naval Command managed to capture over 3,538 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric and collared seven suspects, including three Indian nationals, during special operations conducted in the past couple of weeks.
Sri Lanka’s total recoveries from the virus increased to 24,308 - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 15) stands at 688 and the total cases in the country increased to 33,477 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army Troops nabbed a stock of smuggled turmeric and cardamom
Mannar-based 54 Division troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni with 11 Sri Lanka Artillery apprehended a stock of 4,300 kilos of smuggled turmeric and 80 kilos of cardamom and a suspect at Kaddukarankudiirippu, Mannar yesterday (Dec 14).
Maj. Gen. Jagath Alwis assumes office as the Secretary to the Public Security Ministry
Maj. Gen. (Retd) Jagath Alwis assumed duties as the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security at the Ministry premises in Battaramulla today (Dec 14).
Combine Missions
The Sri Lankan military is immensely supporting in UN peacekeeping missions to maintain peace and security in the world earning reputation.
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting their 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.
Rana Viru Seva Authority receives financial aid for education of Ranaviru children
Rana Viru Seva Authority (RVSA) received financial donations under the patronage of Gen.(Retd) Daya Ratnayaka, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and present Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
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 Troops apprehend a stock of smuggled turmeric
Mannar-based 54 Division troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni apprehended a suspect with 1560 kilos of smuggled turmeric hidden in a house at Pallimunei at Mannar on Saturday (12).
A total of 15,239 PCR tests conducted on Sunday
The identification of 655 Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 32,789, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 14).
A total of 17,425 PCR tests conducted on Saturday
The identification of 760 coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 32,134, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 13).
Army Planted 300 Saplings in Sinna Sippikulam Area
The Army’s 213 Brigade troops planted 300 saplings including Kumbuk, Naa, Mango around the Sinna Sippikulam area.