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Military to brace state-run vaccination programme
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) alongside the Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) and healthcare staffers conducted the state-run vaccination programme in designated areas of the Southern part of the island yesterday (29).
SLCG in action
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel have collected over 5,000 kilos of debris from affected seaside areas of the ill-fated ship recently (May 26 and 27).
SLA riders assists Police to contain virus spread
'Quick Reaction Special Rider Teams' of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) comprised of both male and female soldiers are now in operation to beef up the COVID-19 prevention travel restrictions.
SLA patrolling in areas will help the Police to maintain health restrictions.
Travel restrictions continue until June 7 without break
The currently imposed travel restrictions will remain unchanged until 4:00 a.m. on June 7, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said a short while ago.
Military join hands to mitigate environmental hazards
The troops of the Sri Lanka armed forces appeared today (May 27) along the polluting substance contaminated coastal belt to strengthen the efforts to mitigate the pollution and environmental hazards triggered over the ill-fated vessel.
Authorities educate seaside residents about ship debris
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) along with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) raising their concerns over the debris washed ashore from the fire stricken ship launched a special security arrangement with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) and also to investigate the impact on the coastal environment.
Strive to protect marine ecosystem from ill-fated vessel
Security Forces, Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) and other responsible government agencies are working to mitigate the damage posed to the marine environment and coastline by the ill-fated vessel, MV X-Press Pearl, following the instructions of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
Air Force drops dry chemical power sacks
The Bell 212 helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has dropped 425 kilos of dry chemical powder sacks onto the distressed ship 'X-PRESS PEARL' this morning to extinguish fire erupted on-board, said the SLAF Spokesperson Group Captain Dushan Wijesinghe today (26).
President’s Vesak Message
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, which commemorates the three most significant events of the Buddha’s life (Three Noble Events); the birth of Prince Siddhartha, the Enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama and the Mahaparinibbana (Passing Away), is the noble and meritorious festival of us Buddhists. On this noble day, the entire Buddhist community across the world pay homage to the Buddha by performing Amisa Pooja (ritualistic offerings) and Prathipaththi Pooja (practice) with great joy.
Indian vessel arrives to assist fire fighting
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) said an Indian vessel belonging to the Indian Coast Guard which is equipped with maritime pollution preventive and firefighting capabilities is scheduled to arrive at the location of the distressed ship 'X-PRESS PEARL' to douse the fire onboard.
Bilateral defence discussion held with the Australian envoy
A delegation led by Australian High Commissioner in Colombo His Excellency David Holly met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry today (25 May).
Hotline for essential services
A special hotline number '1965' has been introduced for the public to inquire about essential services that are in operation during the travel restrictions.
Travel restrictions extended till June 7
A decision has been taken to extend the countrywide travel restriction till June 7.
SLAF on standby for disaster relief
On a request made by the Disaster Management Centre, the Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana has directed disaster relief troops and aircraft to be kept on operational standby.
Navy's flood relief teams on standby
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has sent four flood relief teams to flood prone areas situated in Southern Province today (May 23).
Army setting up countrywide ICCs with 20,000 beds
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has setup112 Intermediate Care Centres (ICCs) with 20,000 beds to strengthen the government’s effort to treat COVID-19 patients, under the directions of Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Navy cleared debris clogged under Wakwella and Agaliya bridges
Joint operation to bring the distressed Ship out of harm's way
The fire erupted on-board ‘X-PRESS PEARL’, was brought under control to a certain extent by a joint firefighting operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday (21).
'Deegawapiya Aruna' receives funds for brick production machine
The 'Deegawapiya Aruna' Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 550,000 from a donor at the Defence Ministry today (May 21).
War veterans remembered
The 12th National War Heroes commemoration ceremony was held at the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte under the auspices of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the country’s 5th Executive President and Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa a short while ago today (May 19).
President inspects ICC in Seeduwa
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (May 18) inspected the country's biggest COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) constructed by the Sri Lanka Army in Seeduwa.
Defence Ministry commences work from Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte
The Defence Ministry shifted to the newly constructed Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte commenced its office work auspiciously today (May 18).
SLAF produced ‘Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit' presented to the President
A 'Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit' (HHOT) manufactured by Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s Office recently.
Navy on standby for flood relief duties
Responding to the torrential rains experiencing in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed their Rapid Response Rescue & Relief Unit (4RU) at the flood prone areas in Nagoda and Thawalama Divisional Secretariats in the Galle District yesterday (May 13).
President's Ramazan Day Message
Sri Lankan Muslims join Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of Ramadan fasting with the hope that Allah would accede to their wishes. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I offer my best wishes with the expectation that all those virtuous wishes may come true.