News Updates
SLN continues mangrove plantation
Enhancing the awareness on marine plant ecosystem, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) planted 700 mangrove saplings in the Ponnalai Lagoon, yesterday (Mar 14).
Army Troops destroy 6 acres of cannabis cultivation
The Sri Lanka Army’s 1 Commando Regiment under the Security Force Headquarters - East raided a 6-acre extent Cannabis cultivation at Bakmitiyawa reserve in Ampara yesterday (March 14).
Army commences Giribawa Central College playground renovation
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced renovation work of Giribawa Central College playground recently, fulfilling a long-felt need of the school.
Army thwarts illegal sand mining in Ella Kantale
The Sri Lanka Army’s 4 Special Forces (SF) troops under the Security Forces - East apprehended vehicles and tools used for illegal sand mining in the Ella Kantale river, yesterday (Mar 12).
Army troops and HUDEC join tree planting drive in Eluthumaduwal
Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna and 'Caritas - Human Development Centre (HUDEC) Jaffna jointly launched a tree planting drive at Eluthumaduwal, Jaffna recently.
SLN foils illegal migration attempt
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) apprehended 24 persons and foiled an illegal migration attempt during a special operation conducted in Kurakkanhena, Kalpitiya, yesterday (Mar 11).
SLAF’s new Chief of Staff appointed
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with effect from yesterday (Mar 09).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 82,752 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 10) stands at 304 and the total cases in the country increased to 86,342, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN nabs 107 kilos of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 107 kilos of Kerala Cannabis during a special operation conducted in the Somathivu Island, Kalpitiya yesterday (Mar 8).
Jaffna troops extend helping hand to mark the International Women’s Day
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) distributed 1,000 nutrient dry ration packets to the pregnant and widowed women at Chunnakam South playground, Jaffna recently.
A total of 7,194 PCR tests conducted yesterday
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 09) stands at 344 and the total cases in the country increased to 86,038, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Navy nabs 670 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 670 kilos of dried turmeric at the Serakkuliya beach in Puttalam on last Saturday (6).
290 persons left hospitals after virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 08) stands at 359 and the total cases in the country increased to 85,694, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army to curb antisocial elements
The Chief of Defence Staff and The Commander of the Army, Gen. Shavendra Silva, on the directions of HE the President directed the island-wide troops to help curb antisocial activities of the country, in view of creating a just society.
Army Troops doused bushfire at Kapuwatta
The Sri Lanka Army troops of 12 Sri Lanka Field Engineers under Security Force (SF) HQ - West successfully extinguished the fast spreading wildfire at Walallawita-Kapuwatta forest reserve, recently.
SLN nabs 2217 kilos of dried turmeric
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 2217 kilos of dried turmeric in two occasions with seven suspects in Manalkulam area, Silawathura and Pulachchanai in Norochcholai.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 80,437 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (Mar 04) stands at 356 and the total cases in the country increased to 84,225, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
South Lebanon based SL troops conducts joint operation
Troops of both Sri Lankan and Indonesian Force Protection Companies based in South Lebanon conducted a combined patrol at the Mingy street in South Lebanon recently to maintain the security within the region.
Grace period for firearm licenses renewal extended
The grace period announced to renew firearm licenses has been extended until May 31, 2021.
‘Deegawapiya Aruna’ receives Rs. 50 million from the Buddhist Channel
The ‘Deegawapiya Aruna’ Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 50 million from the Board of Directors of the Buddhist Channel, yesterday (Mar 2).
SLN assists to recover over 18 kilos of Kerala cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed over 18 kilos and 505 grams of Kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out in Urumalai area, Talaimannar, recently.
Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates the glory of 70 years today
The guardians of Sri Lanka’s air space, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is celebrating its 70th anniversary under the patronage of SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at SLAF Base Katunayaka today (Mar 2).
475 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 02) stands at 310 and the total cases in the country increased to 83,551, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
NSA Trilateral Secretariat established
In keeping with the discussions held at the previous National Security Advisor (NSA)-level trilateral meetings on Maritime Security Cooperation with India and the Maldives, a Secretariat for Trilateral National Security Advisors on Maritime Security Cooperation was established at the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Headquarters, Colombo today (Mar 1).
‘Sri Lanka’s Children as Instrument of War’ – INSS Panel Discussion
A panel discussion titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Children as Instrument of War’ was held under the aegis of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) at the Foreign Ministry recently.