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Govt. to seek regional support to extinguish fire of MT New Diamond
While taking necessary measures to extinguish fire on MT New Diamond and getting ready to manage a possible oil spill, the government is to seek support from regional countries if necessary.
SLN prevents blazing oil tanker drifting towards ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has taken measures to avoid potential drifting of the distressed oil tanker ‘MT New Diamond’ still on fire at the seas off Sangaman Kanda towards the island with a tow arrangement by the SLN ships, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said short while ago.
SLN rescues injured and the Captain of the Oil Tanker on fire
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued the third engineer who was critically injured from the oil tanker currently on fire at the seas off Sangaman Kanda and brought ashore for further treatments, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said.
SLN and SLAF deploy ships and an aircraft to assist an oil tanker on fire
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed two ships and a fast attack craft to assist a foreign oil tanker caught on fire at the seas 38 nautical miles off the Sangaman Kanda Point a short while ago, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said.
Met Dept warns of heavy rain and strong winds
The Meteorology Department requests the public to be vigilant with a slight increase in rainfall due to the turbulent nature of the lower atmosphere around the island and likely increase of wind speed (60-70 kmph) during next 24-hours.
Police to be reformed soon - State Minister Chamal Rajapaksa
State Ministry of Internal Security is to introduce reforms into the Police service after reviewing the report submitted by former Police Chief N.K.Illangakoon.
A well-wisher donates Rs. 100,000 to Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa
U.H. Ashoka, a businessman resided in Borella, made a special contribution of Rs. 100,000 to the Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa for the welfare of war heroes at the Defence Ministry, today (September 02).
President requests people not to invite him for private functions
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today, requested people not to invite him for private functions like weddings, prize-givings and other parties as he wanted to fully devote his time to fulfill national responsibilities.
Govt. will end organised crimes, underworld and drug menace - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the government would end looming social threats in the same vigour that eradicated terrorism in the country to bring peace and prosperity under the leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Minister Rajapaksa opens navy built RO plant to provide water for over 4,000 students in Debarawewa
Irrigation Minister and State Minister of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Chamal Rajapaksa declared open a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at the Debarawewa National School in Tissamaharama, yesterday (Aug 31).
SLAF, SLN and STF raid an illicit liquor production site in Muthurajawela
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Special Task Force (STF) have raided a massive illicit liquor production site in Muthurajawela, on Aug 28.
Navy provides safe drinking water for over 1,000 villagers in Mahiyanganaya
Fulfilling a long-felt need Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has installed Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants to provide water for villagers in Beligalla and Wavugampaha in Mahiyanganaya, yesterday (29).
SLN busts 1,428 kilos of dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed six suspects, a dinghy boat and two vehicles with 1,428 kilos of turmeric, while transporting at Kalpitiya yesterday (Aug 30).
Police nabs a turmeric smuggler
The Police have nabbed a suspect while transporting 862 kilograms of turmeric in a light truck from Pesalai to Talaimannar, yesterday (Aug 29).
SLN nabs two gold smugglers in Karainagar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has taken two persons who smuggled five kilos and 500 grams in Karainagar.
Fund to be set up to renovate Deegawapiya Stupa, soon - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Deegawapiya Trust Fund would be established to expedite renovation of Deegawapiya Stupa, an ancient Buddhist sacred shrine and an archaeological site in the Ampara District.