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Two batches of Sri Lankans from Kuwait arrived at BIA
KU 1453 Sri Lankan Airline flight carrying 179 Sri Lankans from Kuwait, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 1.00 am today (May 20), Airport Duty Manager Chaminda Jayasundara said.
60,000 arrested over curfew violation since March
Total number of persons arrested over curfew violations exceeded 60,000 since March 20, with 660 more individuals arrested during the last 12 hours ending at 6.00 am today (May 20).
I will not hesitate to withdraw SL from int’l orgnisations that continue to harass war heroes- President Rajapaksa
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he would not hesitate to withdraw Sri Lanka from any international organization that continued to make baseless allegations and harass Sri Lankan security forces.
SLN removes debris clogged around Wakwella Bridge, Galle
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris collected under the Wakwella Bridge along Gin Ganga in Galle yesterday (18) in a bid to prevent potential floods due to torrential rains experiencing nowadays.
Landslide warning issued for several areas of 10 districts
Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday (18) , the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in 10 districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing torrential rain conditions in the island.
SLN coronavirus recoveries surpasses 200
The discharge of another 15 virus infected sailors from the hospitals on Sunday (May 17) has increased the total number of total coronavirus recoveries in the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) to 204.
No truth in extremist threats to Sri Lanka – Defence Secretary
The Defence Ministry urged the public not to be misled by certain posts circulating on social media platforms regarding threats posed in Sri Lanka by extremist elements
The final 48-hours of end battle
Yesterday, I was taking notes to include in the National War Heroes Commemoration Day message of Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, a decorated soldier who was credited for leading his 53 Division troops to capture the most wanted terrorist – Vellupillai Prabhakaran, who played with thousands of innocent lives of all ethnicities.
69 Sri Lankan expats from Bangkok arrive
A group of 69 Sri Lankan expatriates from Bangkok returned back home on Sunday (May 17).
Army troops renovate OPD section at Wethara hospital
Sri Lanka Army Corps of Engineer Services (CES) completed renovation work at the OPD section of the Wethara Rural Hospital on Thursday (May 14).
177 Army Officers promoted on National War Heroes Commemoration Day
A total of 177 Sri Lanka Army officers have been promoted to their next ranks coinciding with the 11th National War Heroes Commemoration day, yesterday (May 18).
President’s Ranaviru Day Message
I write this message with utmost contentment and pride to pay homage to the valiant war heroes who defeated separatist terrorism and brought peace and harmony to the country.
Govt. will not allow any force to destabilise hard earned peace - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Government, under the leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, would not allow any force to become a threat to the national security.
Defence Ministry instructs Security Forces to follow quarantine law to prevent gatherings in North
Defence Ministry has instructed Security Forces in the North to take necessary actions to prevent holding any gatherings or meetings in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaithivu under the Quarantine law to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
AIA and SLIC contribute to Itukama COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund
AIA Insurance Lanka Private Limited Company, Kegalle branch donated Rs. 500,000 to the Itukama COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund at the Defence Ministry today (18).
All geared to commemorate War Heroes’ tomorrow
Arrangements are afoot to commemorate the heroic deeds of valiant war heroes who fought against the ruthless LTTE to liberate the motherland from the grip of terrorism and bring sustainable peace, at the National War Heroes’ Monument, Battaramulla, tomorrow (19).
Sri Lanka Navy’s dedication to protect the nation from all fronts:
The worst despair to any patriot is to be deplored by the very people, whom you have sworn to defend at any peril. It is said that Srimath Anagarika Dharmap?la, who led a non-violent struggle in securing Buddhist sites in a pre-independent Ceylon, in his efforts was constantly ridiculed by locals with unsubstantiated allegations.
Sri Lanka’s Victory : LTTE turned children into child soldiers. Sri Lanka brought out the talents in child soldiers
We have only guestimates of Tamil children kidnapped by LTTE and turned into child soldiers. We don’t really know the exact numbers of Tamil children kidnapped, how many died during LTTE training, how many were killed trying to flee LTTE training camps, how many lie injured from training, how many children died during hostilities, how many children were brainwashed to commit suicide by biting cyanide capsule, how many children were suicide bombers, how many children were trained by the LTTE female child soldier trainer – the Australian nurse now living a good life in UK.
Foreign Secretary appeals Sri Lankan expatriates to evaluate situation before requesting repatriation
Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha has called on migrant workers, students and parents, to carefully calibrate the effect repatriation at this time could have on their jobs and education, before making decisions to seek to return to Sri Lanka, availing of the limited flights being operated by the Government for those facing compelling circumstances.
Corona pandemic resulted in reducing alcohol and tobacco consumption in SL
People have given-up 80% of alcohol and 68% of tobacco consumption in Sri Lanka during the pandemic based policy restrictions, reveals Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) in Sri Lanka in a recent research.
38,983 Sri Lankans in 143 countries seek assistance to return home
Over 38,983 Sri Lankan expatriates in 143 countries have sought assistance to return home in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Foreign Relations, stated in a press release today( May 17).
Donating day’s salary to Govt. is not applicable to Armed Forces and Police
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen.(Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said donating a day’s salary to the Government to overcome the existing financial constraints due to coronavirus pandemic is not applicable to Tri-Forces, Police and Civil Defence Services personnel.
Spraying disinfectants can be ’harmful’, says WHO
Spraying disinfectant on the streets, as practised in some countries, does not eliminate the new coronavirus and even poses a health risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Saturday.
Met Dept warns Lankan fishermen on cyclonic depression in seas of North-East
Meteorology Department, Sri Lanka warns fishing communities be more vigilant issuing weather forecast today morning (17), since a deep depression over South-East Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm called “AMPHAN”, nearly 610 kilometres North-East of Trincomalee.