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Outgoing Air Force Chief’s contribution to humanitarian operation was instrumental - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the contribution of Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias towards the humanitarian operation had been instrumental, as the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made a promising effect towards the successful end state of the humanitarian operation that eradicated the three decade long terrorism in the country.
Sea Power of Island Nations in 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities in Sri Lanka
The 21st century entire gamut of the nature of security is changing rapidly. Indian Ocean (IO) receives attention from state and non-state actors. Extra-regional countries such as the U.S., China and Japan are keen to have some presence in the IO.
President makes concrete decisions to curb COVID – 19 spread without disrupting public life and economy
President Gotabya Rajapaksa has made several concrete decisions to curb COVID spread without disrupting public life and the economy.
A total of 228 persons to return home from Quarantine Centres
Along with the total of 397 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (Nov 01), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 11,060 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
Preserving Archeological Sites
Ministry of Defence is extending the supportive hands to maintain the standards of sacred places of historical value to protect and safeguard them for the future.
NOCPCO Head Inspects emergency hospital construction project in Kilinochchi
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva inspected the ongoing emergency hospital construction project in Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi, yesterday (Oct 31).
Army Troops disinfect Public Places in Mullaittivu
Army troops carried out a disinfection and sterilization campaign in the public places in Udayarkattu, and Pudukudiyiruppu areas in order to mitigate risks of contamination during the spread of COVID - 19 threat.
Navy nabs approx. four tons of dried turmeric and 16 racketeers
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during several operations conducted in North-Western and North-Central Naval areas during the last two days (Oct 30 and 31), nabbed 16 suspects with 4150 kilos of dried turmeric smuggled into the country.
Two retired ships find their new home beneath the waterline
Two retired Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Ships, ‘Weeraya’ and 'Jagatha' buried deep below the waterline recently, have found their new home creating an alluring fish breeding ground off Trincomalee.
Navy assists apprehension of 03 suspects with drugs worth over Rs. 29 million
The Navy managed to collar 03 suspects and seizure of 98kg and 715g of Kerala cannabis and 950mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 29 million, during operations carried out in the previous week.
A total of 137 persons recover from the Minuwangoda cluster
Along with the total of 633 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (30), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 10,424 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
A total of 67 persons recovers from the Minuwangoda cluster
Along with the total of 586 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (29), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 9,791 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
Met Dept alerts on showers or thundershowers in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Oct 30) said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Eastern and North-Central provinces and in Hambantota, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts after 2.00pm.
Government facilitates state sector employees in Western Province to ‘work from home’
Employees of the state sector institutions especially in Colombo. Gampaha and Kalutara districts where restrictions have been imposed are directed to ‘work from home’ again, issuing a press release, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said yesterday (Oct 29).
Defence Secretary pledges to protect archaeological sites
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said being a person who has served a lengthier tenure in Northern and Eastern Provinces in the island, I have seen the extent of devastation has taken place at the sacred places of Buddhist’s worship.
Outgoing Air Force Chief bids farewell
Outgoing Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sumangala Dias paid a courtesy farewell call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Oct 29).
Defence Secretary declares open KIOSK SHOP at the Army HQ
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne accompanied by Defence Ministry’s Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Chitrani Gunaratne declared open the 'KIOSK SHOP' at the Army Headquarters, Battaramulla today (Oct 29).
Awareness programme with facemasks for Welikanda citizens
The Army’s 231 Brigade troops distributed a stock of facemasks among civilians and community leaders in the Welikanda area recently while educating people on the importance of its use as a precautionary measure to contain COVID-19.
SLAF personnel donates blood
A total of 109 Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel attached to the Hingurakgoda SLAF Base donated blood to the Polonnaruwa District General Hospital yesterday (Oct 28).
President’s Milad –Un – Nabi Message
Sri Lankan Muslims today celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in solidarity with the Muslim brethren around the world.
A total of 58,697 persons completed quarantine so far - NOCPCO
Along with the total of 335 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (28), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 9,205 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.