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China, Sri Lanka’s historical ally in many fronts - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said historical relationship between China and Sri Lanka had been growing on the mutual trust built on pillars of political, economic, cultural, educational and most importantly in defence over the years.
21 persons released from Boossa and Kalpitiya Naval quarantine centres
Twenty one persons who had completed quarantine at the Boossa and Kalpitiya Naval quarantine centres have left the centres during the past two-days, the Navy said.
Damro Company donates Rs. One million to National Defence Fund
Damro Company donated Rs. One million to the National Defence Fund at the Defence Ministry, today (30).
SLN nabs turmeric smuggling racket via sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed a suspect with 1,000 kg of turmeric packed in 20 sacks at the Mannar beach while smuggling into the island via sea.
Police raided an illicit ethanol distillery in Kalutara
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has raided an illicit ethanol distillery at Mahaheenitigala in Kalutara South, yesterday (July 29), on a tip-off received and 4,000 litres of ethanol have been taken into custody, said Police Media Division.
Attempts to revamp LTTE futile under GR government: KP
The now-defunct LTTE’s arms procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan, known as ‘KP’, has urged the Tamil diaspora to be cautious about raising and donating funds to disrupt normalcy in Sri Lanka or revamp the LTTE, because such causes would be futile under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Government.
Green light for repatriation of Sri Lankan nationals from overseas
Resuming repatriation for Sri Lankan nationals awaiting their return from overseas, the process will begin for two batches consisting of 275 expats each initially from Dubai on July 31 and the second batch from Abu Dhabi on August 1, Additional Secretary to the President for Foreign Relations Admiral (Retd) Prof. Jayanath Colombage, said today (29).
Excise Department Sergeant and Prison guard arrested for narcotic offences
The Police have arrested a Sergeant attached to the Excise Department for transporting ethanol of a private company in Pamunugama yesterday (July 28).
165 persons leave from SLAF run-quarantine centre in Vanni
A total of 165 persons, who had completed quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) facility in Vanni, have left for their homes, today morning (July 29).
Annual farewell and scholarships awarding ceremony
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne presented gifts for the transferred and retired former Defence Ministry staffer's and their children at a function held at the Ministry, today (28).
Police set up hotlines, fax and emails to get information from public
Sri Lanka Police have set up two new hotlines, “1997” and “1917” with two email addresses and a fax number for the general public to provide information from today (28).
Defence Secretary meets Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Yuri Materiy met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (July 28).
New Indian Defence Advisor pays a courtesy call on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India Capt. Vikas Sood paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, this morning (July 28).
‘Harmony Centre’ in Jaffna declared open
Civil-military relations in Jaffna reached new heights with the inauguration of a ‘Harmony Centre’ at Siththankerny in Jaffna on July 25.
Prison Sergeant arrested for abetting drug rackets
The Police have arrested a Sergeant attached to the Colombo Remand Prison for abetting drug racketeers during a raid conducted in Peliyagoda on Monday (July 27).
Secure and safe environment for children a must - Defence Secretary
“Children need to be safeguarded from all forms of abuse and it is a must that we create a secure and safe environment for children”, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Five suspects arrested for swindling money
The Kirulapone Police have arrested five suspects for swindling money from bank accounts of migrant workers, yesterday (July 26)
'Significant numbers' of ISIS terrorists in Kerala, Karnataka: UN report on terrorism
United Nations: A UN report on terrorism has warned that there are "significant numbers" of ISIS terrorists in Kerala and Karnataka, noting that the al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent terror group, which reportedly has between 150 and 200 militants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, is planning attacks in the region.