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US Ambassador in SL meets Defence Secretary
United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne today (Sep 11).
Integrated government mechanism is vital – Defence Secretary
Public Administration, Planning Services, Accounting Service, Tri-Forces, Police, Prisons Customs etc. should be integrated into a unique government mechanism system while eliminating corruption in the system, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said, today (11).
MEPA to commence diving operations to assess condition of MT New Diamond
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) together with experts appointed for its salvage operation is now gearing for a diving operation to inspect the underneath hull condition of the ship, Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura said today (11).
Lance Corporal Abeykoon sets South Asian Record
Lance Corporal Yupun Abeykoon breaking a long existed 100m national record has setup a new record (10.16 seconds) during an international athletic meet at the Dessau in Germany on Sep 8, the Army said.
MT New Diamond locates over 50 nautical away - SLN
The distressed vessel MT New Diamond is now located 50 nautical miles off from the Point Kalmunai, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said, today (10).
'Hela Sarana' Sri Lanka Israel Organization donates 50 disinfection liquid cans
Hela Sarana Sri Lanka Israel Organisation, which was formed by Sri Lankan migrant workers in Israel, donated 50 (four litre) disinfection liquid cans worth of Rs. 100,000 to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, yesterday (9).
Yasmin Sooka: Programmed to ‘believe’ or victim of a ‘truth’ factory?
I shall give Yasmin Sooka the benefit of the doubt. I’ll get to that presently. The back story is as follows:
New lab facility for PCR testing at Colombo Army Hospital
With the opening of the new Infectious Disease Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory facility at the Army Hospital Colombo, yesterday, the daily PCR testing capacity has increased by 300 in Sri Lanka.
No flames or smoke observed from MT New Diamond today – SLN
Neither flames nor smoke observed this morning (Sep 9) on-board MT New Diamond following efforts taken to douse the fire, the Navy said.
Navy and Air Force still fight to douse fire on-board of MT New Diamond
Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said with dropping of Dry Chemical Powder amidst existing windy weather condition and continuous fire fighting operations, flames on-board MT New Diamond has been controlled to a greater extent.
STF foils 10 kilos of gold smuggling attempt
The Special Task Force (STF) in Puttalam nabbed 10 kilos of gold biscuits while transporting in a car at around 3.00 a.m. today (Sep 8), the Police said.
Sea breeze triggers flames on-board distressed vessel - SLN
Adverse weather has triggered flames on-board MT New Diamond again, the Navy said.
NBRO issues landslide warning for five districts
Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday 9.30 p.m. (6), the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in five districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing weather conditions in the country.
‘Paathalayo’ and ‘Gotabaya’ English version presented to President
The launching ceremony of the English translation of the book titled ‘Gotabaya’, and ‘Paathalayo’ a Sinhala novel based on real underworld episodes authored by Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) was held to coincide his 59th birthday at the Kularathne Hall in Ananda College, Colombo last evening (Sep 6).
SLN nabs 815 kilos of dried turmeric smuggling racket
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) foiled 815 kilos of dried turmeric smuggling racket at the Ettalai area in Kalpitiya, today (6).
Fire on-board MT New Diamond was completely doused - SLN
The fire on-board MT New Diamond was completely doused and the Sri Lanka Air Force tested dry chemical powder sacks brought successful results in smothering the rising flames, Navy said today (6).
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.