News Updates
Army raised a new Division for Nation-building Tasks
The multi-skilled and multi-faceted Corps of Sri Lanka Army Engineers (SLE) yesterday (18) raised its newest first Army Engineers Division that includes three Brigades.
327 Coronavirus positives reported on yesterday (18)
A total of 327 coronavirus positives identified yesterday (18 Nov) increased the number of Coronavirus infected persons in the island to 18,402, the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said.
SLAF units – UNMISS conducts special community service projects
The 4th contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit – United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a special community service project at the children’s orphanage in Akobo on 16 Nov.
President to address the nation today (18)
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to address the nation at 8.30 p.m. today (18) evening, the President's Media Division said.
A total number of 8,743 PCR tests were conducted on Tuesday (17)
A total number of 8,743 PCR tests were conducted yesterday (17 Nov) and in the meantime 401 coronavirus positives were also identified, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Fairly heavy showers above 50mm is expected - Met Dept
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 18) issuing its statement said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over the most parts of the island in the afternoon or night.
Army plants 100,000 saplings in the East in a single day
The Army’s Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ-East) planted 100,000 seedlings of rare species in the Eastern Province within a single day as the prevailing rainy season conveniently offers a healthy environment to succeed the campaign.
Greetings to SL contingent leaving for UN mission
The initial group of the Sri Lankan Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) Contingent and annual changing of personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) 05th Aviation Contingent set for United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS), received warm wishes at the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday (17).
Sri Lanka’s total persons recovered from the Coronavirus rose to 11,806
The total number of persons fully-recovered from the Coronavirus and discharged from hospitals increased to 11,806 while the country’s total positives recorded as of yesterday evening (Nov 16) increased to 17674 according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry.
World War Heroes remembered on the ‘Poppy Flowers Day’
The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was held yesterday (15) at the Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph.
Army troops in Kokkeliya repair burst tank bund and prevents a disaster
Troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni repaired the burst Uthukkulam tank bund recently preventing a major disaster that could damage a vast patch of cultivations and remote villages.
Army Troops continue paddy cultivation in Panaluwa
The Army’s Security Force Headquarters-West troops sowed paddy in a 6-acre plot of field inside the Army camp in Panagoda and the Army farm at Panaluwa, Thunthana on Friday (13).
Coronavirus positives recoveries rose to 11324
The total recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 11324 while a total of 5206 Coronavirus infected persons are undergoing medical treatments at hospitals, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry statistics issued today morning (Nov 15).
Army cultivates Paddy in a 10-acre paddy field in Seruwawila
In support of the Nation-building process, the Army’s 22nd Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) troops in Seruwawila, Kantale recently commenced sowing of egg paddy in a ten-acre field, remained unattended for a long time.
Met Dept warns on heavy showers above 100 mm in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 14) issuing its statement said heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
SLN busts 800 kilos of dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed six suspects and 800 kilos of dried turmeric loaded in two dinghy boats along with a light vehicle, at the Daluwa beach in Kalpitiya yesterday (Nov 12).
Army inaugurates a 'Drone Regiment'
Sri Lanka (SL) Army formally raised its newest wing, 15th Drone Regiment of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) yesterday (Nov 12) at the Army HQ, with the auspices of its brainchild, Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence and Commander of the Army.
SL Army Manufactured UniCOLT Vehicles at SLEME Workshop
The Sri Lanka Electrical Mechanical and Engineering (SLEME) Regiment exhibited its newly-designed Gully Emptier, Water Bowser and Multi Purpose Truck to Chief of Defence and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, yesterday (Nov 12).
A total of 10,111 PCR tests conducted yesterday (12)
Along with 10,111 PCR tests conducted yesterday (12 Nov), the number of total PCR tests conducted in the country is recorded as 637,122, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
SL troops in Mali commended for professionalism
MINUSMA Force Commander in Mali highly praised the Sri Lankan (SL) troops, deployed in Mali, for their performance, high degree of professionalism and discipline at all levels.
Tri-Forces receive a donation of Facemasks
Puritas (Pvt) Ltd donated a stock of exclusive jogging/running masks and face masks to Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters on Nov 10.
A total of 10,207 PCR tests conducted on 11 Nov
Along with 10,207 PCR tests conducted yesterday (11 Nov), the number of total PCR tests conducted in the country is recorded as 629,315, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Army Hospital receives Biological Safety Cabinet worth of Rs 2 mn
The Colombo Army Hospital in Narahenpita was gifted with a Biological Safety Cabinet worth about Rs 2 million, yesterday (Nov 10).
SLN nabs Rs 31 million worth Kerala Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Northern Command nabbed 100 kilos of Kerala Cannabis during a special operation conducted at the Madagalthurei coast yesterday ( Nov 10).
Regional 'COVID-19' Operational Centre established in Batticaloa
The Army’s 231 Brigade of the 23 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ) assisted to establish the first COVID-19 Operation Centre at the Batticaloa District Secretariat to meet with any contingency related to the COVID-19.