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Army disinfects public places in Kodikamam
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 52 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna recently conducted a disinfection project in and around Kodikamam township.
SL condemns terror attack on former Maldivian President
Issuing a statement the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack on Hon. Mohamed Nasheed, the Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament and the former President of Maldives, on 06 May 2021.
SLAF drones to ease the road traffic
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) gave their support to the Special Task Force (STF) and Sri Lanka Police for traffic management with the technical expertise of operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) today morning (May 07), the SLAF said.
Army to setup COVID-19 Hospital
With a view to provide the best emergency healthcare for Sri Lankans free of charge, the Sri Lanka Army is now working to open the biggest COVID-19 Hospital in Seeduwa with Army-produced 1200 beds and all vital health facilities consequent to the generosity of the Brandix.
Army foils counterfeit note racket
Sri Lanka Army’s 4 Military Intelligence Corps troops under the Security Force Headquarters Kilinochchi along with Kilinochchi Police recently apprehended a civilian carrying counterfeit notes worth about Rs. 815,000.00 at Shanthipuram, Kilinochchi.
SLN and STF foils drug selling attempt
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Special Task Force (STF) during a special combined operation nabbed about 311 grams and 250 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and about 47 grams and 600 milligrams of hashish with three suspects, in Rajagiriya area on May 03.
SLN sets up Intermediate Care Centres for COVID-19
As a part of another pandemic control operation, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) established an Intermediate Care Centre for COVID-19 at the Boossa Naval Base in Galle yesterday (May 04).
SLN nabs cannabis worth over Rs. 55 million
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) during a special operation recovered over 183kg of Kerala cannabis in the seas north of Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, yesterday (May 03).
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SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared the debris collected under the narrow Wakwella bridge of Gin Ganga, Galle yesterday (May 1) in a bid to restore the free water flow.
Galle Dialogue-2021 official website launched
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched the official website of the Galle Dialogue - 2021 pertaining to the 11th edition of Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference, organized by the SLN to be held at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo on Oct 11 and 12, 2021.
Co-existence amidst training
Strengthening the reconciliation, ethnic harmony and patriotic co-existence between the security forces and the Jaffna masses, 359 Tamil, Muslim and Sinhala youths began their recruit training course recently at the Battalion Training School, Vidaththalpalai, Jaffna.
Total virus recovery in SL rose to 96,478 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (May 02) stands at 1716 and the total cases in the country increased to 109,861, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army cleans Central College premises
Sri Lanka Army troops of 18 Vijayabahu infantry Regiment recently held a shramadana campaign and cleaned the Thevipuram Central College premises.
Jaffna people supports Army to clear road sideways
Jaffna residents actively extended their supportive hands to Sri Lanka Army while providing the services of backhoe loader vehicles in clearing the scrubs along roadways and collecting wastes from Thirunelveli to Navatkuli recently.
Army disinfects public places in Vavuniya
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 17 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment sterilized the public places in Vavuniya township recently to contain the spread of coronavirus.
SLN nabs Cannabis worth of Rs. 72 million
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed 240 kilos of Kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out in the seas off Sillalai, Jaffna on Wednesday (Apr 28).
Army received high visibility jackets & gloves
Sri Lankan expatriates and several Sri Lankan organizations based in the UK donated a stock of 500 High Visibility Jackets (Hi Vis Jackets) and pairs of working gloves to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) yesterday (Apr 28).
Army COVID-19 vaccine second dose to roll out
The Sri Lanka Army's representative group of frontline working against transmission of COVID-19 received the 2nd dose of ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccination yesterday (Apr 28) at the Colombo Army Hospital.
Chinese Defence Minister arrives at BMICH
Chinese Defence Minister arrives at BMICH
Chinese Defence Minister meets President
Chinese Defence Minister meets President
Several Grama Niladhari Divisions isolated
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva today morning (April 28) announced that several Grama Niladhari Divisions (GNDs) in Monaragala, Ampara and Matale Districts have been isolated with immediate effect in view of controlling the spread of Covid-19.
Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway closed
The Highways Ministry informs that Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway has been closed with effect from 6.00 a.m. today (April 28) following three employees tested positive for the coronavirus, until further notice.
Army to plant 100,000 more saplings
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) along with the FYFA Volunteer organization and Civil Security Department troops planted over 1,000 saplings of domestic value in the Welikanda Kawudagala forest reserve recently to augment the forest density.
SLN fixes a defunct ferry from Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) accomplishing another civil-military activity, fixed a ferry used by the Road Development Authority (RDA) to transport goods and passengers from Kurikattuwan Jetty of Punguduthivu Island to Nainativu Island in Jaffna.
More areas under isolation
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak, the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva today morning (April 27) announced that two more Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated with immediate effect.