News Updates
Army-initiated Mobile Vaccination to Cover Entire Jaffna Peninsula
Giving a further push to the COVID - 19 vaccination drive, a mobile vaccination drive in Jaffna was launched for elderly people above 60 years of age, sick, handicapped and feeble sections in Jaffna peninsula by 4 Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps troops on Thursday (19) as part of the Army-initiated vaccination drive.
Sandahiru Stupa Pinnacle to remain at Kalutara Bodhiya premises
The Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ which was on a religious procession during the past few days, will be placed at the Kalutara Bodhiya premises from today (Aug 21) due to the nationwide quarantine curfew announced yesterday.
Stupa Pinnacle moves to Panadura today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at the Panadura Rankoth Viharaya today evening (Aug 20).
Religious procession will arrive at Kurunduwatta Maha Viharaya today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from Aththanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 19) amidst religious blessings.
Fallen IPKF War Heroes Saluted in Jaffna on Indian National Day
Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) during the 'Operation Pawan' and other operations against LTTE terrorists during the period from 1987 to 1990 in Sri Lanka were remembered and honoured at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Monument in Palaly on 15 August 2021 to coincide with the 75th Independence Day of India.
Army sets up new ICC at Bindunuwewa for COVID-19 patients
The Bindunuwewa Youth Centre in Bandarawela was recently improvised as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) and vested in health authorities by the Commander, Security Forces -Central Maj. Gen. Vikum Liyanage recently.
Religious procession will arrive at Aththanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Wattarama Sri Arahanta Maliyadeva Rajamaha Viharaya today morning (Aug 18) amidst religious blessings.
SLN nabbed 370 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric from Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized a haul of smuggled dried turmeric about 370 kilos with a suspect, at the Kilitivu Island, Kalpitiya lagoon yesterday (Aug 17).
SLN’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, with effect from Aug 17, 2021.
Tri Service manned roadblocks restrict travel movements between Provinces
Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force have jointly enforced travel restrictions between provinces by manning roadblocks where necessary while simultaneously supporting the Police.
Religious procession will arrive at Wattarama today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from Wariyapola Sri Vishuddharama Viharaya today morning (Aug 17) amidst religious blessings.
Army nabbed Rs.6 m worth turmeric
Sri Lanka Army nabbed 1000 kilos of smuggled raw turmeric with two suspects recently at the Army Roadblock along Medawachchiya-Mannar road.
Religious procession will arrive at Wariyapola today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Na Uyana Aranya today morning (Aug 16) amidst religious blessings.
Sandahiru Stupa revered articles to reach Na Uyana Aranya today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at Na Uyana Aranya today evening (Aug 15).
Sandahiru Stupa revered articles to reach Kurunegala today
The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at Kurunegala today (Aug 14).
Army-converted ICC with 400 beds at Elpitiya
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted an abandoned garment industry in Igal Kanda, Elpitiya to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) for COVID-19 patients and vested in the Elpitiya Base Hospital recently.
Religious procession will pass Warakapola area today
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Gampaha Sama Viharaya today morning (Aug 13) amidst religious blessings.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ will be at Korathota Rajamaha Viharaya for public veneration tomorrow
The procession of the Crest-Gem and the Sacred Pinnacle of Sandahiru Stupa which commenced the street parading in Colombo arrived at the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya yesterday evening (Aug 08).
SLCG nabs over 5300 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) ship Suraksha nabbed 5372 kilos of dried turmeric while attempting to be smuggled from India onboard an Indian dhow off Chilaw point recently.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ is now on the move
Making another leap forward, the religious procession carrying the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ of Sandahiru Stupa will commence its journey around the country at the auspicious time from Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo today morning (Aug 8).
Army offered financial support to ex-combatants for self-employments
Sri Lanka Army offered cash gifts to 15 former LTTE combatants who received Presidential pardon, to initiate their own self-employment and continue their peaceful lives as law-abiding citizens of the country, yesterday (Aug 07) at Jetwing Hotel in Jaffna.
SLAF-renovated UAV R & D project opened
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana declared open a newly renovated Hangar Complex for UAV R & D project at SLAF Station Katukurunda recently.
Service personnel support to fulfill blood requirement
Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SLAFSVU) conducted a blood donation campaign in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service at the SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (Aug 5) to cater to the heavy demand for blood during the prevailing pandemic situation in the country.
SLN nabs about 820 kilos of sea cucumber in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 820 kilos of sea cucumber worth of Rs. 16 million, along with seven suspects and two dinghies in the beach area of Keerimundalama, Kalpitiya, yesterday (Aug 4).
'Colombo Security Conclave' further promotes region's maritime security
The 5th Deputy National Security Advisors’ (DNSA) Level virtual meeting, ‘Colombo Security Conclave’ (CSC), related to the region's maritime security was held yesterday (Aug 4) at the Army Headquarters with the participation of top level security officials from India, Maldives and Sri Lanka.