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Navy on high alert to thwart asylum seekers from virus hit countries
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a number of special sea operations around the country from the beginning of the novel Coronavirus pandemic to thwart asylum seekers fleeing from coronavirus-hit countries into the Sri Lanka, SLN Spokesman Lt. Com. Isuru Sooriyabandara said today (16).
Sri Lanka will be a just and safe country for all communities to live - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne assured to form a society free of drugs menace, underworld activities, organized crimes and extortion for all communities to live in a just and safe country in the future.
“Major General Suresh Sallay to institute legal action against Yasmin Sooka and ITJP”
Major Genaral Suresh Tuan Sallay, the Incumbent Director of the State Intelligence Services of Sri Lanka has taken steps to send a Letter of Demand to Ms. Yasmin Sooka and the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP).
One-day service of issuing NIC resumes from June 22
Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) has decided to resume one-day service of issuing National Identity Cards (NICs) with effect from June 22 while following health procedures.
New STF Commandant pays courtesy call on Defence Secretary
The new Special Task Force (STF) Commandant DIG Waruna Jayasundara paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry this morning (June 15).
Hayleys Fabrics donates printed fabric to SL Army
Hayleys Fabrics, a leading private-owned company administered under the Hayleys Group, has donated cloth material to the Defence Ministry, today (June 12).
MOU signed to train 100,000 workers for state sector jobs
The Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to train a workforce of 100,000 people from low income families to be employed in permanent government employments, today, at the Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations Ministry in Narahenpita.
Once a soldier, always a soldier - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne emphasizing the requirement of serving well with pride said that soldiers cannot retire.
SRQ Robotics donates remotely operated UV disinfection robot
A team of engineers of the ‘SRQ Robotics’, affiliated to the Moratuwa University, has donated an Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection robot which can disinfect public places.
Defence Secretary commends ex-servicemen’s concerns on motherland even if retired
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Tri-Forces had done their responsibility fully to protect the country by containing the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak.
There is no chance for a second Coronavirus wave - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, commending the dedication of security forces, Police and health sector officials in controlling Coronavirus outbreak, expressed hopes that there would not be a second wave of the pandemic in the country.
PTF will conserve and preserve all archaeological heritage sites in East - Defence Secretary
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on ‘Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province’ has been tasked to conserve all archaeological heritage sites in the Eastern Province irrespective of religion, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
DPL staff entering Sri Lanka required to submit PCR test results
Diplomatic staff and their family members entering Sri Lanka are required to submit PCR test reports obtained 72 hours prior to their departure from their respective countries.
President assures opportunity for everyone to return to SL
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, assuring avenues for everyone who wishes to return to the Sri Lanka, has instructed relevant authorities to direct returnees for 14-day quarantine process after completion of PCR tests at the airport.
Defence Secretary to Chair two PTFs on building a secure country and managing SL's heritage
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne as the Chairman of a 13-member Presidential Task Force (PTF) to build a Secure Country, Disciplined, Virtuous and Lawful Society.
Grave crimes and drug mafia operate from prisons should be stopped - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stressed that all criminal activities,including drug mafia, operated by the underworld criminals in prisons, should be immediately stopped.
No data breach occured in cyber-attack attempts - SLCERT
Sri Lanka CERT|CC has confirmed that a couple of websites in Sri Lanka have been defaced by a group of activists.
STF has a major role in countering extremism and combating organised crimes - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Special Task Force (STF) has a major role to play in countering extremism and organised crimes, including drug mafia.
Defence Secretary visits proposed NDC site
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne pledged Defence Ministry’s fullest support to the construction of proposed National Defence College (NDC) today (27).
Indian Premier lauds SL efforts against COVID-19
While lauding Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts in containing and eradicating the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the leadership provided by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
President appoints PTF under Defence Secretary to preserve archaeological sites in East
A Presidential Task Force (PTF) will be appointed under the Defence Secretary to conduct a comprehensive survey of archaeological sites in the East and to take measures to preserve them, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.
Army engages in flood relief efforts
In addition to their commitments to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country, Sri Lanka Army troops have stepped up providing flood relief for affected communities island-wide.
Navy refutes media speculations over spread of coronavirus at Welisara Naval Base
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, who has totally denied certain media reports related to skepticism over navy cluster, which is still active at the Welisara complex, said the SLN had taken all measures when deploying sailors to control the spread of coronavirus.
Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd donates over Rs. 2 million worth of items to Tri-forces
Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd donated 30,000 razors and other consumer products worth over Rs. 2 million, to be distributed among the Tri-force and needy communities affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.