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LTTE has taken murder, extremism and mayhem to the West
UK, France, Canada and wherever LTTE asylum seekers are increasing their numbers and presence has seen an increase in violence and even murders. This attributes to the inherent violence that has been part and parcel of their modus operandi since taking up arms.
Greetings to SL contingent leaving for UN mission
The initial group of the Sri Lankan Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) Contingent and annual changing of personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) 05th Aviation Contingent set for United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS), received warm wishes at the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday (17).
Sri Lanka’s total persons recovered from the Coronavirus rose to 11,806
The total number of persons fully-recovered from the Coronavirus and discharged from hospitals increased to 11,806 while the country’s total positives recorded as of yesterday evening (Nov 16) increased to 17674 according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry.
Two newly commissioned lady pilots write the SLAF history - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said today is a very special day for the Air Force and the entire country as we mark the commissioning of two lady pilots for the first time in the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) history while extending his heartiest congratulations to the newly commissioned SLAF officers.
Colombo Conclave 2020: Inaugural National Conference
Colombo Conclave 2020 is the Inaugural National Conference, organized by the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka, (INSSSL), the premier think tank on National Security functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Defence. The theme of the conference would be “A Comprehensive Security Paradigm for Sri Lanka” and is scheduled to be held virtually on 24th of November 2020. It brings 12 local scholars together to discuss thematic issues which play a dominant role in maintaining national security.
World War Heroes remembered on the ‘Poppy Flowers Day’
The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was held yesterday (15) at the Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph.
Preserving Archeological Sites
Ministry of Defence is extending the supportive hands to maintain the standards of sacred places of historic value to protect and safeguard them for future.
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 24 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Army troops in Kokkeliya repair burst tank bund and prevents a disaster
Troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni repaired the burst Uthukkulam tank bund recently preventing a major disaster that could damage a vast patch of cultivations and remote villages.
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 continue paddy cultivation in Panaluwa
The Army’s Security Force Headquarters-West troops sowed paddy in a 6-acre plot of field inside the Army camp in Panagoda and the Army farm at Panaluwa, Thunthana on Friday (13).
Coronavirus positives recoveries rose to 11324
The total recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 11324 while a total of 5206 Coronavirus infected persons are undergoing medical treatments at hospitals, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry statistics issued today morning (Nov 15).
Buddhist prayers at Mirisawetiya Maha Seya to invoke blessings
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa participated in a religious ceremony held at the Mirisawetiya Maha Seya premises in Anuradhapura last evening (Nov 14).
Defence Secretary inspects construction work at Sandahiru Stupa
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne arrived at the Sandahiru Stupa construction site in Anuradhapura to inspect the progress of the construction work yesterday.(Nov 14)
Army cultivates Paddy in a 10-acre paddy field in Seruwawila
In support of the Nation-building process, the Army’s 22nd Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) troops in Seruwawila, Kantale recently commenced sowing of egg paddy in a ten-acre field, remained unattended for a long time.
Met Dept warns on heavy showers above 100 mm in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 14) issuing its statement said heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
President’s Deepavali Message
Hindu devotees across the globe light up lamps and engage in religious observances with the expectation of dispelling darkness of ignorance and illuminating wisdom.
SLN busts 800 kilos of dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed six suspects and 800 kilos of dried turmeric loaded in two dinghy boats along with a light vehicle, at the Daluwa beach in Kalpitiya yesterday (Nov 12).
Army inaugurates a 'Drone Regiment'
Sri Lanka (SL) Army formally raised its newest wing, 15th Drone Regiment of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) yesterday (Nov 12) at the Army HQ, with the auspices of its brainchild, Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence and Commander of the Army.
SL Army Manufactured UniCOLT Vehicles at SLEME Workshop
The Sri Lanka Electrical Mechanical and Engineering (SLEME) Regiment exhibited its newly-designed Gully Emptier, Water Bowser and Multi Purpose Truck to Chief of Defence and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, yesterday (Nov 12).