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Combine Missions
SL Navy and Coast Guard sprang into action on 02 November to save a pod of pilot whales beached in Panadura area.
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and the 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.
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.
CSD embarks to run Narahenpita Economic Centre
In a process to reopen the Economic Centres for wholesale trade, the Civil Security Department (CSD) involved in the resumption of Narahenpita Dedicated Economic Centre in a bid to facilitate the general public.
SLN fetches fire doused fishing vessel ashore safely
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) doused the fire triggered on-board a fishing vessel off southern seas and fetched ashore safely, yesterday (Nov 07).
SLN’s seaborne coverage nabs 5711 kilos of dried turmeric
Seaborne coverage of Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has nabbed 5711 kilos of dried turmeric with 6 suspects during their attempts to smuggle into the island on Nov 06.
537 Recovered patients leave hospitals - NOCPCO
The National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated a total of 449 were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours by today morning (Nov 08). Of them 445 are locally-identified persons and 04 are from overseas arrivals.
SLN nabs 40 suspects with illegal sea cucumber in recent operations
North Central and North-Western Naval Command led recent operation nabbed 40 persons with 2186 unlawfully harvested sea cucumber.
Met Dept alerts on showers or thundershowers in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 07) said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the evening or night.
Army launches turmeric cultivation project with State Support
The Army’s Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock recently commenced the cultivation of turmeric in the Army Farm at Ambalangoda while considering the short supply of turmeric in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19 threat.
Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha meets Defence Secretary
Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha who has been appointed as the new Ambassador to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC, USA, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 06).
President directs officials to closely monitor self-quarantine process once curfew lifted
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed officials to strictly monitor the self-quarantine the process now underway to contain the spread of COVID – 19 virus even after curfew is lifted.
Five Coronavirus deaths reported yesterday
Coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 29 with five more deaths reported yesterday evening (Nov 05), the Government Information Department's statement confirmed.
SL Navy apprehends Karala Cannabis worth over Rs. 63 million
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 02 suspects and seized 213 kilos of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 63 million, during operations, carried out in the sea area of Vettalakeni, today (05 Nov).
Army's 64 Division Troops engage in disinfection of Public Places in Mullaittivu
Mullattivu-based 64 Division troops carried out a disinfection programme in the public places in Mullattivu in order to mitigate risks of contamination during the spread of COVID - 19 threat.
Girl, 2, rescued after 91 hours trapped under rubble in Turkey
Rescuers found Ayda Gezgin next to a sturdy dishwasher that apparently shielded her from the impact of the damage. Rescue workers called the space she was lying in a "life triangle."
“Stay Safe” digital device designed to contain COVID -19 introduced to President
The “Stay Safe” digital device designed under the guidance of the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to contain the spread of COVID – 19 pandemic was introduced to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday ( 04).
Programme for Clinical Patients to obtain medicine via post commences today: Health Ministry
Ministry of Health and Postal Department of Sri Lanka has jointly arranged a programme islandwide, effective from today to distribute medicine for patients undergoing regular clinic treatments from government hospitals, the Health Ministry said.
New Air Force Chief Calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, in keeping with the tradition, called on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Nov 04).
NOCPCO introduces hotline numbers
National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) introduces Hotline numbers to make it easier for the public to contact the centre in case of situations related to the COVID-19 virus: