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Sri Lanka has a major role to play in the Indian Ocean as never before - Defence Secretary
The Indian Ocean that harnesses vital ‘Sea Lines of Communication’ linking the ‘East’ and the ‘West’ is considered to be the gateway for the seven seas, said Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne emphasising that Sri Lanka, being part of this strategic ocean mass, obviously has a major role to play in the Indian Ocean as never before.
Weather Alerts
The Meteorology Department’s weather report said a low pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and it is expected to intensify further into a depression on 22-23 Nov.
Environmental Protection Activities
Troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni repaired the burst Uthukkulam tank bund on 13 Nov, preventing a major disaster that could damage a vast patch of cultivations and remote villages.
Combine Missions
The Sri Lankan military has immensely supporting in UN peacekeeping missions to maintain peace and security in the world.
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 military-managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic conducted anti-drugs operations last week, and arrested a total of 21 persons including drug peddlers, following an effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The SL Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF are on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms are underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activates.
SLACDRT’s trainees demonstrated their readiness for disasters
The Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) showcased its trainees’ multi-skilled readiness for disasters on completion of the 40 day-long disaster management training course, yesterday (Nov 22) at Kotmale.
A total of 12,095 PCR tests were conducted on Sunday (21)
Following to the confirmation of 400 coronavirus positives last evening (22), the number of cases has increased up to 20,171 in the island, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Two new ministries gazetted
An Extraordinary Gazette establishing two new ministries has been issued. Accordingly, ‘Ministry of Public Security’ and ‘Ministry of Technology’ will be the newly Gazetted two ministries.
Met. Dept. warns on low pressure area over Bay of Bengal
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 22) issuing its statement said a low pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and it is expected to intensify further into a depression during next 24-48 hours.
Isolation in several areas to be lifted tomorrow (23)
Isolation announced for Borella, Wellampitiya, Colombo Fort, and Slave Island Police areas in the Colombo District will be lifted from tomorrow morning (23) 5 am, the Government Information Department said.
SLN and Police nabbed illegal items
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command coordinated with the Mannar Police apprehended 02 suspects with 710 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric and over 3 kilos and 700 grams of Kerala cannabis in the beach area of Erukkulampiddi in Mannar on 20 Nov, SLN said.
A total of 10,514 PCR tests were conducted on Saturday (21)
Following to the confirmation of 491 coronavirus positives last evening (21), the number of cases has increased up to 19,771 in the island, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
President Rajapaksa inaugurated the national drive, 'Husma Dena Thuru' at Battaramulla
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inaugurating the 'Husma Dena Thuru' (Trees that give breath) national project planted Sandalwood saplings around the Army-constructed walking track at Sri Jayewardenepura, yesterday (Nov 20).
Army constructed four new homes and handed over keys for War Heroes
The Army’s Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment in its project of building 20 new houses for the needy war heroes families has completed the construction of four new houses recently and handed over the keys to four families.
Army inaugurates mass-scale ‘yoghurt’ production
Mass-scale ‘Gallant Yoghurt’ and dairy production unit was inaugurated at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regimental HQ at Panagoda yesterday (19) during a ceremony, attended by, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lt Gen. Shavendra Silva.
439 Coronavirus positives reported on yesterday (19)
A total of 439 coronavirus positives identified yesterday (19 Nov) increased the number of Coronavirus infected persons in the island to 18,841, the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said.