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Over 2,000 Police cops to trace people without face masks
Over 2,000 Policemen, including those in civil attire, have been deployed in public places of the Western Province to detect persons who are not wearing facemasks.
Navy nabs Rs. 60 million worth of Kerala Cannabis off Mandaithivu
Navy nabbed over 400 kilos of Kerala Cannabis valued over Rs. 60 million during a special operation in the seas off Mandaithivu island in Jaffna, a short while ago.
Prison officials sweep cells for illegal items; recover haul of mobile phones
Continuous search operations conducted in the Welikada Magazine Prison during the past few days since June 27, Prison officials uncovered a haul of illegal items including 16 mobile phones and accessories.
Indian MoD approves acquisition of 33 Russian fighter aircraft
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the INR181.48 billion (USD2.43 billion) procurement of 21 Mikoyan MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) amid heightened tensions between India and China over a border dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LoAC) in the Himalayas.
11 PNB officers arrested over possible links with drug dealers
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is conducting interrogations on 11 Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers who are said to have maintained close association with drug racketeers.
Drug peddler nabbed with ice produced before PPD magistrate court
A drug peddler, nabbed with nearly two kilograms of ice (crystal methamphetamine), was to be produced before the Point Pedro (PPD) magistrate court for legal proceedings, yesterday (02), the Police said.
Army disinfects schools in Jaffna
Army troops serving in Jaffna, as a part of its community-centred programme, disinfected a number of schools to make a healthy environment for children before schools start next Monday (July 07).
Police recovered haul of weapons from a safe house at Homagama
Another haul of weapons and ammunition, kept hidden in a safe house, was uncovered by the Police during a raid conducted in Kendalanda, Homagama early this morning (July 02).
SLAF declares open largest aircraft hangar at Ratmalana
The largest ever aircraft hangar of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was declared open by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at SLAF Base at Rathmalana on Wednesday (July 02).
Australia announces $186 billion in defense spending amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific
The Australian government will spend $186 billion on its military in the next decade -- and will buy long-range missiles -- as it strengthens its defense capabilities amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Woman arrested with hand grenades, ammunition and body armours
Police has arrested a woman with ammunition in her possession during a search operation conducted at Pitipana Homagama, today (July 01).
CSD cultivates abandoned paddy fields
Civil Security Department (CSD), under its program to cultivate abandoned paddy fields in the Colombo district, commenced cultivating abandoned paddy fields in Welikanna area, Hanwella today (June 30), CSD Director General Rear Admiral (Retd) Ananda Peiris , said.
Sri Lanka’s humanitarian operation against COVID-19, a success
With the outbreak of new coronavirus and the world’s most powerful nations have become powerless and confused as to how to defeat the invisible enemy.
Defence Secretary assures to complete reconstruction work of St. Anthony’s Shrine soon
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, who visited the St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade, today (July 1), has taken swift measures to strengthen security and also assured to complete the balance reconstruction work of the Shrine, which was badly damaged due to the Easter Sunday bomb attack, soon.
162 persons not wearing facemasks sent for self-quarantine
During a special operation conducted by the Police in the Western Province during the last 24 hours ending at 5 a.m. today (July 01), 162 persons, who were not wearing facemasks in public places, have been directed for self-quarantine.
Army troops disinfect students’ hostels of Jaffna University
Army troops serving in Jaffna disinfected students’ hostels of the Jaffna University today (June 30).
149 Sri Lankans in Kuala Lumpur arrived
UL 319 SriLankan Airlines flight, carrying 149 Sri Lankans from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today morning (June 30), Airport Duty Manager said.
Police nabbed two youth with a firearm
Two suspects, aged 21 and 26, arrested from Galpalama junction, Nuwara Eliya with a 12 bore firearm, will be produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate Court today (June 30), the Police Media Division said.
Police Narcotic Bureau under scrutiny; four officers interdicted
The Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) has come under scrutiny following the arrest of its four officers, who had close association with drug traffickers, few days ago.