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MEDIA RELEASE (National Media Centre)
A number of incidents of public disturbances have been reported in several parts of the country due to the circulation of false information. The police and security forces have taken measures to take strict legal action against persons circulating such false information through websites, facebook, twitter, WhatsApp and other social media sources.
Armed Forces Called Out Conferring Powers to Contain Terrorist Acts
HE the President Maithripala Sirisena as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces through the Extraordinary Gazettes No 2120/4 and 2120/5, dated 22.04.2019 has called out the armed forces under Section 12 of the Public Security Ordinance for the purpose of maintaining public order conferring the powers of search, detention for purposes of such search, or arrest without warrant any person on members of the armed forces, identical to those possessed by Police officers.
Army Troops Begin Mobile Patrols, Static Duties, Vehicle Checks & Searches
Hundreds of Army Officers and Other Ranks across the country after the gazette notification conferred the powers of search, detention or arrest without warrant any person on members of the armed forces, immediately took up position around the country on the instructions of respective Commanders of Security Forces, General Officers Commanding and Brigade Commanders.
UN Secretary General and other world leaders telephone President to convey condolences and extend fullest support
Several world leaders and the United Nations UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres telephoned President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (24th April) to convey their condolences and to condemn the brutal attacks on innocent civilians on Easter Sunday. Furthermore, they expressed their deepest sympathy and condolence to the families of the victims and to the Government and the people of Sri Lanka and they wished speedy and full recovery of those injured.
President chairs the All party conference
The All Party Conference was held with the participation of all party leaders, and representatives under the patronage of President Maithripalka Sirisena today (25).
Emergency Telephone Numbers at Army Headquarters
The public are requested to contact following Telephone numbers at the Army Headquarters in case information as regards any suspicious movements or vehicles is to be intimated in case of emergency.
President chairs emergency meeting of National Security Council
President Maithripala Sirisena president over an emergency meeting of National Security Council today (April 22) and following decisions were taken at the meeting.
SPECIAL STATEMENT BY THE STATE MINISTER OF DEFENCE
Several bomb explosions were reported from a number of areas in the island between 0830 am and 0900 am, today.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The government wishes to express its deepest condolence on the deaths caused by the bomb explosions reported in Colombo and several other parts of the country, this morning.
Special Media Release
A special discussion was held with the participation of heads of security forces and all other departments regarding the current security situation in the country, and during that meeting, the government has decided to take steps to tighten security at all the religious places, tourists hotels, hospitals and embassies and provide security to all the catholic religious leaders and to important places of the government.
MEDIA RELEASE
Following the explosions that took place in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa, earlier today, the number of foreign nationals who have been identified as deceased at the National Hospital in Colombo stands at eleven.
President condemns dastardly attack and calls for restraint and patience Orders swift investigations to find culprits behind conspiracy
President Maithripla Sirisena expressed his, shock, deep pain and dismay over the brutal attacks on places of religious worship and other civilian establishments.
Fillip to Eastern and Northern farming communities
The Eastern Province is known for its vast paddy fields and irrigation tanks. Agriculture is one of the main sources of livelihood of a majority of the people in this region.
Two US naval ships in the island
Two US naval ships, USNS 'Millinocket' and USS 'Spruance' arrived to the country to participate in the annual naval exercise "Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise (CARAT)-2019, on Thursday (18 April).
Houses for deserving families in Wanni
Two new houses built by Army troops in Wanni with financial assistance from two philanthropists were handed over to the beneficiaries recently. One of the two houses built in Ganeshapuram in Vavuniya was presented to the family of a deserving student who had come third in the District at the Grade 5 Scholarship Exam.
Pakistan NDU delegation meets Secretary
A delegation from the Pakistan National Defence University, led by Air Commodore Mustafa Anwar met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry today (17 April 2019).
Army shines at shooting championship
The Sri Lanka Army had won the Overall Championship at the National Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF Open Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championship - 2019 held recently.
Exercise 'Mithra Shakthi' concludes
'Mitra Shakthi', the Joint Training Exercise between the Sri Lankan and Indian Armies concluded in Diyatalawa on Monday (08 April).
President graces 'Presidential Media Awards 2018'
President Maithripala Sirisena graced the inaugural 'Presidential Media Awards 2018' as the chief guest at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, on Wednesday (10 April).
Troops build houses for two deserving families in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna has yet again assisted two deserving families in Sollipuram, Jaffna to move to a better abode after their plight was brought to their notice.
Seva Vanitha 'Avurudu Pola' at the Ministry
An 'Avurudu Pola' (Festival fair) was held at Ministry premises, today (09th April). Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando declared open the 'Pola' organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry.
Secretary of Defence of India meets Secretary Defence
The Secretary of Defence of India, Mr. Sanjay Mitra met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry, today (08 April).
6th Indo - Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue held today
The Indian Defence delegation, led by the Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Sanjay Mitra participated at the 6th Indo-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue at the invitation of secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr Hemasiri Fernando in Colombo today (08 April 2019).
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Indian Defence Secretary arrives on official visit to Sri Lanka
The Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Sanjay Mitra arrived in Sri Lanka making an official visit, today (07 April).
Strict laws to be implemented to control sound polluting vehicle horns
The Inspector General of Police was given instructions to take stern action against vehicles with sound pollution causing horns at a meeting held at Ministry of Defence on Friday (05 April). These instructions were given at the meeting, convened on the directions of the President, and chaired by the Secretary Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando.