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Defence Secretary assures to eradicate drug menace in Sri Lanka
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne reiterated that punitive actions would be initiated without delay against prison, law enforcement and other officials, who are found abusing official powers vested through corrupt practices, abetting and collaborating with underworld criminals and drug traffickers.
171 expats from Lebanon arrived in BIA
Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL-1506 carrying 171 Sri Lankans from Lebanon, Beirut arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake today (26).
CCD nabs five extortionists in Colombo
Five persons were nabbed by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) for suspected involvement in extortion cases from the Bastian Mawatha, Colombo.
Search operation to put suspects with illegal firearms behind bars
A 41-year-old suspect nabbed with a shotgun at Pugoda by the Pugoda Police will be produced before the Pugoda Magistrate Court for legal action today (June 26), Police Media Division said.
Underworld drug dealer dies in a shootout with Police – Gampaha
An underworld goon cum drug dealer identified as Rankoth Padige Sanjeewa Sampath alias ‘Ketawalapitiye Sampath’ was shot dead by Police in a shootout at Gampaha early this morning (June 26).
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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
‘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).
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.
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).