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Joint Press Statement
The joint press statement of the 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) level Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation held between Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives today (Nov 28, 2020) at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo is as follows
NSA level trilateral meeting commenced
The 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) Level Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation was commenced with the participation of NSA level delegates from India and Maldives at the Taj Samudra, Colombo short while ago (28 Nov).
A total of 410 Covid-19 recoveries in last 24 hours
Following the confirmation of 473 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 22,500 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
India’s National Security Adviser meets Defence Secretary
India’s National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, today (Nov 27).
Maldivian Defence Minister paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary
Maldivian Defence Minister Hon. Mariya Didi paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (Nov 27).
Maldivian Defence Minister arrived in Colombo
The Maldivian Defence Minister Hon. Mariya Didi arrived in Colombo today for trilateral maritime dialogue between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
India’s National Security Advisor arrived in Colombo
India’s National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval arrived in Colombo today for trilateral maritime dialogue between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Chandana Wickramaratne appointed as 35th IGP
Chandana Wickramaratne who performed duties as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) has assumed duties as the 35th IGP in the Sri Lanka Police at the Police Headquarters, Colombo today (Nov 27).
SLN nabbed hidden stock of turmeric
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern Naval Command managed to recover a hidden stock of dried turmeric weighing 1067 kilos and collared a suspect in Puttalam on 25 Nov, SLN Said.
Total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 15,815
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (27) stands at 559 and the total cases in the country increased to 22,027, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Sri Lanka is scheduled to host the 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) Level Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation between India, Maldives and Sri Lanka on 27-28 November 2020 in Colombo.
Sri Lanka is scheduled to host the 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) Level Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation between India, Maldives and Sri Lanka on 27-28 November 2020 in Colombo.
Rear Admiral Dr. Sarath Weerasekara sworn in as new Public Security Minister
Rear Admiral (Retd) Dr. Sarath Weerasekara was sworn in as the new Public Security Cabinet Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s Office today (Nov 26).
A total of 485 Coronavirus recoveries during last 24 hours
Following the confirmation of 502 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 21,460, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
SLAF led aerial observations to curb deforestation - Defence Secretary
Raising concerns into widespread illegal forest resources degradation, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said, attention into deforestation is imperative and it is vital to identify such attempts before logging.
Met. Dept. warns on effects of the Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR”
The Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” over southwest Bay of Bengal is intensified into a severe Cyclonic Storm and located near (10.1N, 82.1E) at 2330 hrs yesterday (24), 230 km to the east of Kankasanthurai coast, Meteorology Department stated today morning (Nov 25).
A total of 7,467 PCR tests conducted yesterday (24)
Following the confirmation of 458 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 20,967, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Met. Dept. alerts on very strong gusty winds in the Eastern, Northern and North-central Provinces
Meteorology Department’s weather report for today (Nov 24) states about the deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal lay centered at (10.0N, 83.3E) to the northeast of Trincomalee coast about 280km.
Army troops apprehended 330 Kgs of Smuggled Turmeric
The Army’s 11 Sri Lanka Artillery troops under Security Force Headquarters-Wanni apprehended a vehicle and a suspect with 330 kg of smuggled turmeric transporting from Pesalai to Uppukulam.
A total of 10,679 PCR tests were conducted yesterday (23)
Following the confirmation of 337 Coronavirus positives today morning (Nov 24), the number of cases increased up to 20,507, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.