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We expect UN to place due emphasis on non-interference in domestic affairs of states – President tells UN High – Level Meeting
We expect the United Nation will place due emphasis on non-interference in domestic affairs of other states, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in a pre-recorded statement at the High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations today (21).
Army commences repairing artificial limbs of disabled war heroes
Two minor prosthetic units for servicing and repairs of artificial limbs of disabled war heroes have been established recently at two wellness resorts.
Army rescues landslide victims at Buwelikada
Army troops rescued three injured persons inside earth mounds after a landslide occurred at Buwelikada , Kandy today morning (20).
Rough seas over Bengal Bay until Sept. 22
Issuing a marine weather forecast, the Meteorology Department alerts naval and fishing communities on potential extreme weather conditions - very strong gusty winds, heavy showers, and rough or very rough seas over Central, Northeast and Eastern Bay of Bengal from today, (Sep 18).
SLN thwarts turmeric smuggling attempt via Mannar sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed two persons with 818 kilos of dried turmeric packed in 17 gunny sacks along with a dingy boat while attempting to smuggle the stocks into the country via north of Mannar, yesterday (Sep 16).
Those who commemorate terrorists should be given maximum punishment : Terrorism expert Dr.Rohan Gunaratna
Colombo, September 16 (newsin.asia): Dr.Rohan Gunaratna, an international expert on terrorism who is now Honorary Professor at the Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka, has called for the arrest and trial of pro-LTTE Tamil leader and former MP, M.K.Shivajilingam and others who glorify terrorists.
Navy recovers abandoned explosives from Mullivaikkal
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recovered a haul of explosives and mortars in a private land at Mullivaikkal area in Mullaithivu, yesterday (15).
SLAF drones assist Police to enforce ‘Traffic Lane Rule’
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) launched a drone operation program covering Rajagiriya, Nugegoda, Borella and Galle Road, in Colombo to observe and report the traffic status-quo to the Police authorities manning the ‘Traffic Lane Law’ in Colombo suburbs from yesterday (15).
Army Chief reviews progress of graduate orientation training program
Army Chief Lt. Gen, Shavendra Silva yesterday (15) made a visit to the Army training centres at Army Cantonment, Panagoda and reviewed the progress of the one-month-long residential graduate orientation training program which began on Monday (14) at 51 island-wide Army Centres.
STF nabs a haul of cannabis and turmeric from Pudukuduirippu
The Special Task Force (STF) has nabbed four persons while smugglling 52 kilograms and 353 grams of Kerala cannabis, 920 kilograms and 250 grams of turmeric stock while transporting in a lorry and tractor in Uilankulam, Pudukuduirippu, today (15).
Pakistan lauds Sri Lanka's support during difficult times
Pakistan Defence Advisor in Sri Lanka Col. Muhammad Safdar Khan made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, today (Sep 15).
Maritime stakeholders to submit their views about ill-fated vessel
Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura said the Attorney General’s Department directed all maritime stakeholders to submit their opinions with regard to the distressed vessel, MT New Diamond, during a meeting today (14).
Sri Lanka records 13th Coronavirus death
Coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 13 with the death of an expatriate reported at Chilaw Base Hospital a short while ago.
Army commences training 50,000 graduates
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has commenced training 50,000 graduates, who have been recently recruited to the public sector, at its training centres, today (14).