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India looks to make $25B from defense production by 2025
The Indian government on Monday introduced a new draft policy that sets a $25 billion defense production target, including making $5 billion from exports, by 2025.
Army troops clear debris
Soldiers attached to the 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) cleared the debris of the landslide hit Maussakele road that blocked the transportation of the Mohini Ella, Maussakele, Nuwara Eliya.
Facebook party : 20 youths arrested
Police arrested 20 people, including a hotel owner and five women, during a raid carried out at a Facebook party, where they had used illegal drugs, last evening (9).
Total Coronavirus recoveries rise to 2,579
The total Coronavirus patients recovered and discharged from hospitals has risen to 2,579 so far.
Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as 13th Premier of Sri Lanka
Former President and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the 13th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara this morning.
Kozhikode plane crash: Flight was shaking, it was a nightmare, recount survivors
Survivors of the Air India Express plane crash recounted on Saturday the horror and ordeal that unfolded as the aircraft with 190 people on board skidded off the runaway at the Kozhikode airport and broke into two, killing at least 18 people.
SLN opens RO plant at Panama Bodhirukkarama Temple
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, at the ancient Bodhirukkarama Viharaya in Panama, yesterday (7).
15ft high new fence at Welikada Prison, soon
Preparations are underway to construct a 15- feet high new security fence at the Welikada Prison.
Humble Commander with a vision
Lt. Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwa, whose name has been written in golden letters in the annals of Sri Lankan history as a hero immensely loved by all, died following a bomb blast, 28-years ago, today (Aug 08).
Injured Sri Lankans in Beirut explosions rose to 14
The total number of injured Sri Lankans due to the Beirut explosions has risen to 14, Foreign Relations Ministry said yesterday (Aug 07).
Sri Lanka Post-Election 2020: What are the People’s Demands & Aspirations
JR, if alive, would be a very happy man. His constitution after 42 years saw a single party win a majority without going on bended knee to minority kingmakers.
SLN introduces a floating damage control simulator
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) introduced a newly designed damage control platform to the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, Trincomalee for their training purposes during a brief ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) recently (5 Aug).
Ten Sri Lankans injured in Beirut explosions
The number of injured Sri Lankans due to the Beirut explosions has increased to 10 persons, said Foreign Relations Ministry yesterday (Aug 06).
Large fire in closed market in Ajman, UAE, under control: police
A large fire which broke out on Wednesday evening at a market in the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates caused no injuries or deaths and had been brought under control, the head of Ajman police said.
Five Coronavirus positives reported, yesterday
The total Coronavirus positive cases reported has increased to 2,839 with five more new patients reported yesterday (August 5).
General Election 2020 concludes peacefully
The General Election for Sri Lanka's 9th Parliament was conducted peacefully at 5pm, today, the Police said.
Two Sri Lankans among injured in Beirut explosions
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon confirmed that two Sri Lankans have also been injured in the explosions in Beirut, yesterday.