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Defence Secretary calls for more donor support to complete new drug rehab centre
Chief Prelate of Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara Ven. Pannila Ananda thero has donated Rs. Five million to expedite the construction process of ‘Nawa Diganthaya’, the new building, which is now under construction to rehabilitate drug addicts, in Nittambuwa.
Stern action will be taken against corrupt officials in state institutions - Defence Secretary
Cautioning the government officers who were involved in corruption, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the good work done by many dedicated officers in state institutions were at stake due to a few corrupt officers among them.
SLN foils another turmeric smuggling racket via sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 807 kilos of turmeric packed in 14 gunny sacks in two cases with four suspects along with two dingy boats during their attempts to smuggle into the country via Daluwa, Norochcholai and Vankalai in Mannar, yesterday (Aug 18).
Police arrest four persons with heroin
The Police on Tuesday (Aug 18), have arrested four suspects for possessing heroin in separate incidents at Dematagoda, Padukka and Nittambuwa in the Western Province.
394 Sri Lankans arrived from Doha, Dubai and United Kingdom
Qatar Airways flight - QR 668 - carrying 394 Sri Lankans from Doha, Qatar arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), today morning (Aug 19).
STF nabs three persons transporting 128 counterfeit note bundles
The Special Task Force (STF) nabbed three persons in possession of counterfeit currency at the Galwana Area in Mulleriyawa, Colombo, last evening (Aug 17).
D614G : Malaysia detects new coronavirus strain that is 10 times more infectious
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia has detected a strain of the new coronavirus that’s been found to be 10 times more infectious.
Measures to be taken to prevent land grabs
Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Minister Chamal Rajapaksa assumed duties
15 prison officers interdicted, 21 transferred during last two months
Commissioner of Prisons (Administration/ Rehabilitation and Skill Development) Chandana Ekanayaka said 15 prison officers have been interdicted from the service while 21 others have been transferred during the past two months from June 10 upto now.
SLN Hospital to deliver medicine to patient’s door-step
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has introduced a new program to distribute monthly medicine quota to the families of naval personnel killed, wounded and went missing in action and retired and serving naval personnel including their family members from today.
Police nabs Rs. 200 million worth ‘MDMA’ drug haul from Ambalangoda
Police arrested a person with 12 kilos of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) worth over Rs. 200 million stored in Patabandimulla area, Ambalangoda during a special operation, last evening (15).
Police cautious parents on drug rackets using inhalers
Police have busted a drug racket using inhalers that distributed among school children recently, Police Spokesman SSP Jaliya Senaratne said, today (Aug 16).
420 Sri Lankans to arrive at BIA from Dubai
EK 2528 Emirates flight carrying 420 Sri Lankans, from Dubai, is scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 4.20 p.m. today (Aug 16), Airport Duty Manager said.
Security and defence crucial for country’s development – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said national security and defence were paramount for country's development.
Coronavirus recoveries increase to 2,658
The total Coronavirus recoveries has increased to 2,658 with 12 more patients being recovered and discharged from hospitals on Friday (August 14).
Coronavirus recoveries increase to 2,658
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Delhi consolidates Indian Ocean outreach, creates infra projects in Mauritius & Maldives
NEW DELHI: Expanding Delhi’s Western Indian Ocean outreach as part of Indo-Pacific vision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Mauritius will jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on Thursday.
Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne reappointed as Defence Secretary
Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has been reappointed as the Secretary to the Defence Ministry by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today.