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South Korean Ambassador meets Defence Secretary

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Woonjin Jeong paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) making his first visit to the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (July 22).


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Army introduces new machine for organic fertilizer production

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) manufactured “Agri Shredder PP1" machine which could be used to pulverize tree leaves and branches in a bid to produce organic fertilizer was launched recently.


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International training assistance for SLCG

Sixteen Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel successfully completed the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) course conducted by the Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) of United Nation Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Advanced Training Centre (ATC) at Mirissa, recently.


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Army to uphold organic fertilizer production

Sri Lanka Army recently initiated a fertilizer processing centre inside the 663 Brigade HQ premises in Jayapuram, Pooneryn to increase organic fertilizer production for Kilinochchi farmers in a bid to uphold the government's organic fertilizer production process.


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SLN sets a new diving record

Commander Nishantha Balasooriya, of the Sri Lanka Navy has set a new diving record along with Able Diver WWNP Sandaruwan recently.


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Army cleans Jaffna town to contain the pandemic

Sri Lanka Army cleaned and sterilized the Jaffna township to contain further spread of COVID -19 pandemic recently.


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SLN installs another RO Plant in Eppawala

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, at the ancient Sri Sambuddha Weerasingharamaya in Eppawala, on July 17.


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Navy brings injured fisherman ashore

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) brought an injured fisherman ashore from a multi-day fishing trawler yesterday (July 18).


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SLN’s Olympic markswoman promoted

Navy’s Leading Woman Communicator Tehani Egodawela, who has been qualified for Tokyo Olympics 2020 was promoted to the next rate of Petty Officer by the Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne yesterday (Jul 16).


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SLN foils Rs. 31 million worth Cannabis racket

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 103 kilos and 750 grams of cannabis worth of Rs. 31 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at seas off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna yesterday (July 15).


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WHO Rep praised SL’s vaccination drive

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Representative in Sri Lanka, Dr. (Ms) Alaka Singh arrived at the Army-managed Community Vaccination Centre at Viharamaha Devi Park yesterday (July 15).


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Former glory of Deegawapiya Stupa is visible in two and half years

Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne responding to media over the causing of damages to Mannar religious shrines by pelting stones recently stated that directives were given to the law enforcing agencies to conduct an inquiry with immediate effect to nab all those involved.



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Army-built houses vested in needy Kilinochchi families

Continuing the social welfare oriented services in the north and east, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) vested in two new houses constructed by the Army on needy two families recently.


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New DG CSD calls on Defence Secretary

Newly appointed Director General (DG) of the Civil Security Department (CSD) Maj. Gen. Ranjan Lamahewage (Retd) paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry today (July 13).


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Army jabs Western Province teachers

The Army medical teams while continuing the vaccination drive commenced the inoculation for education sector staffers in the Western Province at the Colombo Army Hospital yesterday (July 12).


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Navy nabs over Rs. 103 mn worth Cannabis

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 344 kilos and 550 grams of Cannabis worth of Rs. 103 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at seas off the Analathivu Island, Jaffna today (July 12).


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SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Agaliya and Dodangoda bridges of Gin Ganga in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.


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SLN foils 2,360 kilos of turmeric smuggling racket

Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 2,360 kilos of dried turmeric at the Vankalai beach in Mannar yesterday (July 11).


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Army smashed Cannabis cultivation

Sri Lanka Army troops of 18 Gemunu Watch under the Security Forces - Central raided cannabis cultivation in Kebiliththa, Monaragala recently and destroyed the cultivation.


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Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant – Met Department

Issuing marine weather forecast a short while ago, the Meteorology Department requested naval and fishing communities to be vigilant, since the seas extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough.


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Army planted over 700 coconut saplings in Jaffna

Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force Headquarters in Jaffna planted over 700 coconut saplings at the religious places, state compounds, Army camps, barren and private lands in the Jaffna Peninsula yesterday (July 10).


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Navy on standby for flood relief

In view of the recent showery condition experienced in several parts over the island, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has stationed eight relief teams in flood prone areas yesterday (July 10).


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Foundation stone laid for Sandahiru Seya Museum

Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed Sandahiru Stupa Museum at Anuradhapura amidst the blessing of Ven. Maha Sanga today (July 10).


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Warning on strong winds and rough seas - Met Department

Weather forecast issued today (July 10) by the Met Department for the next 24 hours warns on strong gusty winds up to 60 kmph likely at times over the western slope of the Central hills and further, gusty winds up to 50 kmph at times are likely in Northern, North-Central, North-Western and Southern provinces, Trincomalee district and Western coastal areas.