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Army’s Dulan Kodithuwakku wins Bronze Medal in Javelin Throw
Sri Lanka Army’s Corporal Dulan Kodithuwakku secured a Bronze Medal in the Javelin Throw - F 64 event yesterday (Aug 30) at Paralympic Games 2020 in Tokyo.
SLN nabs over Rs. 2321 million worth heroin
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 290 kilos and 200 grams of heroin from a multi-day fishing trawler along with five suspects during a special raid conducted in the high seas, and reportedly the vessel with heroin and suspects were carried ashore today morning (Aug 31).
Army’s Dinesh Priyantha sets a world record in Tokyo Paralympics 2020
Sri Lanka Army’s Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha Herath setting a World Record with a distance of 67.79 metres in the Javelin Throw event won the Gold Medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Military nabs over 325 kilos of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Police nabbed about 183 kilos and 715 grams Kerala cannabis haul during a special raid carried out at the Murungan, Panniwettuwan roadblock in Mannar recently.
Defence Secretary reviews Sandahiru Seya project
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arriving at the Sandahiru Seya construction site in Anuradhapura reviewed the progress of scheduled work of various related projects today (Aug 29).
SLAF hands over another HHOT unit to Galgamuwa Ranaviru Upahara Base Hospital
Continuing its social healthcare oriented work, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over another Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) to Ranaviru Upahara Base Hospital, Galgamuwa yesterday (Aug 28).
Defence Secretary received 300,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses from China at BIA
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd.) officially received a consignment of 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine meant for Sri Lankan Armed Forces from the Chinese Defence Attaché in Sri Lanka Senior Colonel Wan Dong at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake today (28 Aug).
Army expands wards facilities at Colombo South Hospital
Sri Lanka Army completed the establishment of three more new wards with 250 beds at Colombo South Teaching Hospital following the Presidential directives and vested in health authorities yesterday (August 26).
SL military to receive 300,000 Sinopharm vaccine from
People's Republic of China
Following a request made by the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd.) to the Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe, during his official visit to Sri Lanka in April this year, the Ministry of National Defence of the People's Republic of China (PRC) will donate 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine on Saturday (28 Aug).
Army expands mobile vaccination drive
Sri Lanka Army's (SLA) mobile vaccination drive commenced from Jaffna a few days ago has received high praise from the jab recipients.
SLAF hands over HHOT unit to Kalutara Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over a ‘Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit’ (HHOT) manufactured by SLAF to Kalutara District General Hospital yesterday (Aug 23).
New Zealand HC meets Director General of SLCG
The New Zealand High Commissioner (HC) to Sri Lanka His Excellency Michael Edward Appleton paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake recently, at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Headquarters.
SLNS Shakthi carrying medical grade oxygen from India arrives at port of Colombo
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi which left the Trincomalee harbour for the port of Chennai, Indian on 17th August 2021, for a shipment of medical-grade oxygen ordered from India, arrived at the port of Colombo, with approx. 40 tons of oxygen, in the midnight on 22nd August 2021.
Defence Secretary meets Turkish National Defence Minister at IDEF’21
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) met National Defence Minister of the Republic of Turkey Hulusi Akar on Thursday (Aug 19) on the sidelines of 15th International Defence Industry Fair 2021 (IDEF’21) held in Istanbul, Turkey.
Navy seizes over Rs. 50 million worth Kerala cannabis and dried turmeric in separate operations
A special operation conducted by the Navy in seas off Thondamanaru in the dark hours on 19th August 2021 led to the seizure of about 168kg and 750g of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 03 suspects with a dinghy used for the smuggling purpose.
SLA to produce 3600 metric tons of compost fertilizer for Maha Season
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) is expected to produce 3600 metric tons of compost fertilizer, required for the Maha Season 2021.
SLNS ‘Shakthi’ and INS ‘Shakti’ set sail to Sri Lanka with medical grade oxygen
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi which departed the Trincomalee harbour on 17th August 2021 for a shipment of medical grade oxygen, arrived at the port of Chennai, India in the evening of 18th August.
Army road mending work from Ayagama to Kalawana
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has undertaken a 16.5 kilometre long road mending assignment from Ayagama to Kalawana under the government's 100,000 km alternative rural road development project.
SLNS Shakthi sailed to bring medical oxygen from India
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi commenced its passage from the Trincomalee harbour this morning (Aug 17) to reach the Port of Chennai, India to carry a shipment of medical grade oxygen to Sri Lanka.
Navy built High Dependency Unit at Wathupitiwala Base Hospital
Strengthening the government's initiative of expanding infrastructure facilities, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) built a High Dependency Unit (HDU) at Wathupitiwala Base Hospital and vested it in today (Aug 16) for treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Navy to promote water sports in Jaffna
With a view to promoting water sports in Jaffna, Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Canoe Association of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Life Saving, conducted a workshop on Dragon Boat racing and life-saving at sea. The two-week-long workshop held at the waterfront of Karainagar channel intended to train 8 instructors representing schools of Jaffna and the fishery community. Meanwhile, the certificate awarding of the programme was conducted under the auspices of Commander Northern Naval Area Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera and with the attendance of Secretary of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affair in Northern Province, Mr. L.Ilaangovan at Fort Hammenhiel Resort, Karainagar on 14th August 2021.
Navy apprehends 03 suspects with Kerala Cannabis and Crystal Methamphetamine
A special foot patrol conducted by the Navy in Velvettithurai area, Jaffna this morning (14th August 2021) led to the seizure of about 126kg of Kerala cannabis and over 02kg of the drug Crystal Methamphetamine known as 'Ice'. Apart from these substances the Navy also managed to nab 03 suspects in connection to the incident and a cab used to transfer those items.
Army donates Oxygen Concentrators to hospitals
Sri Lanka Army yesterday (Aug 13) distributed 16 Oxygen Concentrators among Colombo National Hospital, Colombo South Teaching Hospital - Kalubovila, Colombo North Teaching Hospital - Ragama and Gampaha Base Hospital to use in an emergency.
Army launches mobile vaccination drive
Making a leap forward in the national vaccination drive, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) inaugurated a Western Province-based mobile vaccination program today (12) for elderly, sick, handicapped and feeble sections in the society with various needs who weren’t been vaccinated in the Province.
Religious procession of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle exposition leaves the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 12) amidst religious blessings.