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SLN launches a Mobile Dental Unit to serve people

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) ceremonially launched an advanced ‘Mobile Dental Surgical Unit’ under the directives of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva today (June 25).


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CSD to convert 500 houses in Deegawapiya to a Quarantine Centre

Civil Security Department (CSD) has undertaken a project to convert 500 abandoned village houses in Deegawapiya, Ampara to a new Quarantine Centre said, CSD’s Director Media Col. Nilantha Rathnasinghe today (25).




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RVSA donates cricket equipment to a war hero’s son

Rana Viru Seva Authority (RVSA), to encourage a war hero's son in his sports activities, donated a set of cricket equipment to him yesterday (June 24).


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Six new chief jailors appointed, while 19 get transferred

Six new chief jailors have been newly appointed while 19 others have been transferred with immediate effect on exigencies of service.


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Over 8,400 suspects arrested for drug related crimes

The Police have arrested 8,461 suspects for involving in narcotics related offences including possessing and dealing with heroin, cannabis and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) during the period from June 06 to June 24.



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Navy to support restore Valaichchenai Paper Mill

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) will continue to support the operation of the Valaichchenai Paper Mill in Batticaloa while supporting to bring it back to its former glory according to the government’s initiative, Lt. Com Isuru Sooriyabandara said.


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154 Sri Lankan expats return from London

UL 504, SriLankan Airlines flight carrying 154 Sri Lankans from London, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) short while ago, Airport Duty Manager Janith Widanapathirana said.



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Needy family receives house constructed by the Army in Jaffna

One more house constructed by the Security Force - Jaffna (SF-J) was handed over to a needy family in Kopay on Tuesday June 23).


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Gangster arrested by STF

A 31 year-old suspect alleged of gang related crimes at Puthukudiyiruppu was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) at Mullaithivu on Tuesday (June 23).


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Three suspects arrested over drug related offences

Police have arrested three suspects with drugs in their possession during separate raids conducted in Dehiwala, Modara and Mulleriyawa on Tuesday (June 23).


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Another suspect nabbed with a shotgun

A person, who kept a locally assembled shotgun in his possession, was arrested by the Mallavi Police during a search operation conducted following a tip-off, the Police Media Division said.


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‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 fund balance exceeds Rs. 1,392 million

The ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance exceeded Rs. 1,392 million yesterday (June 23).



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Chinese Embassy donates Rs. 2.7 million to Ranaviru Seva Authority

Chinese Embassy in Colombo, responding to the request of Maj. Gen. (Retd) Nandana Senadheera, President of Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA), contributed a financial donation to the RSA to enhance welfare programmes for war heroes.


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Welisara Navy camp resumes operations after 59 days - Navy Spokesman

Sri Lanka Navy’s Welisara Base resumed its operations after 59 days of closure due to coronavirus pandemic today (23).


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Ranaviru Sewa Authority facilitates war heroes

Chairman of Ranaviru Sewa Authority (RSA) Maj. Gen. (Retd) Nandana Senadeera donated Rs. 20,650.00 to a widow of a fallen war hero of the Commando Regiment for her to bear expenses in getting electricity facility to their residence.


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SLN nabs three drug dealers

Combined search operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Kinniya and Thambalagamuwa Police stations arrested three drug dealers yesterday (June 22).


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Two suspects attempting to smuggle 4.5kg of TNT arrested in Jaffna

Two suspects were arrested by the Pallai Police while attempting to smuggle 4.5kg of TNT explosives in Ariyalai, Jaffna yesterday (June 22).


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Two suspects nabbed with shotguns to be produced before courts today

Two suspects, aged 33 and 39, arrested from Yakkalamulla, Waththahena with two locally assembled shotguns, will be produced before the Galle Magistrate Court for legal action today (June 23), the Police Media Division said.


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217 Sri Lankans arrived from US

Emirates Airlines Flight EK 2528, carrying 217 Sri Lankans from United States, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (June 23), said Airport Duty Manager.