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SLN nabs 164 kilos of Kerala cannabis from Northern seas
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has taken two persons with a haul of 164 kilos of Kerala cannabis worth of Rs. 180,000 during a special operation conducted at the seas off Mandathivu Island, Jaffna yesterday (16), Navy Media Spokesman Captain Indika De Silva said.
Nine Senior Police officers appointed as Hostage Negotiators
Nine senior Police officers have been appointed as Hostage Negotiators, the first of such an initiative in Sri Lanka, in keeping with international aviation obligations as a part of crisis management during a possible aircraft hi-jacking or a hostage situation.
New Navy Chief Calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna, in keeping with the tradition, called on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (July 16).
EC to consider special polling centres for quarantine people
The Elections Commission (EC) is considering the possibility of establishing mobile polling centres or special polling centres to facilitate people at quarantine centres or on self-quarantine to cast their votes.
President pledges to overcome the challenge of protecting people from COVID-19
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa pledged that all measures would be undertaken to protect people from the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic and all efforts would be directed at eradicating the virus from the country.
The outbreak at U.S. Marine Corps facilities has raised concerns on the island.
A major outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has added a new dimension to contentious U.S.-Japan alliance politics in Okinawa.
Army to take over printing of driving licenses
Sri Lanka Army is due to take over printing of driving licenses from next year.
Two suspects arrested for attempting to smuggle heroin into Kalutara Prison
Two persons, who attempted to throw heroin to the Kalutara Prison over its wall, have been taken into custody by the Kalutara North Police on Tuesday (July 15).
Indian Defence Attaché pays farewell call
The Defence Attaché to the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao, who is due to terminate his duties as the Defence Attaché, made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, a short while ago.
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne assumes office as the 24th Navy Commander
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne as the 24th Sri Lanka Navy Commander, while promoting him to the three star rank of Vice Admiral with effect from today (July 15).
Govt. refutes misinformation over Coronavirus on social media
The Government urged the public to be cautious and not to be misled by various misinformation campaigns related to the Coronavirus situation circulated over social media.
SLN sets up another RO Plant to facilitate over 1,500 Dimbulagala villagers
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its community welfare oriented services vested another Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, for water-stressed residents in Kekuluwela area, Dimbulagala yesterday (13).
A War Hero of our time …
Twenty nine years ago, Corporal Gamini Kularatne of the 6 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) made supreme sacrifice on behalf of our motherland while preventing an LTTE bulldozer laden with high explosives ramming into the Army’s Elephant Pass garrison.
Japan extends financial aid to strengthen anti-narcotic initiatives
The Japanese government has agreed to provide Rs. 340 million worth of financial aid for capacity building of the anti-narcotic initiatives of the Sri Lanka Police Department.
Outgoing Navy Chief pays courtesy call on Defence Secretary
Outgoing Navy Commander Admiral Piyal De Silva made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (July 14).
Coronavirus recoveries rise to 1,981: total cases soar to 2,646
The total Coronavirus patients recovered and discharged from hospitals have risen to 1,981 while total virus infected cases soared to 2,646 with 440 new patients reported from the Rehabilitation Centre at Kandakadu during the past few days.
Outgoing Navy Chief a role model for exemplary service - Defence Secretary
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) under the strong leadership of its Commander Vice Admiral Piyal de Silva was able to apprehend country’s largest smuggled drug haul at sea, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
General Election 2020: Postal Voting begins today
Postal voting for the General Election 2020 begins today (July 13) and will continue until 17 July.