News Updates
Army Suspended its 71st Anniversary Commemorations
The forthcoming 71st Army Anniversary Day programmes have been suspended with immediate effect considering the present status of coronavirus cluster in the Gampaha District.
Official Sri Lanka Police news related to COVID -19
Information related to prevention of coronavirus spread and news on duties performed by the Police could be obtained from the following police officials, the Police said:
Quarantine curfew extends to several areas
Government Information Department said quarantine curfew has been imposed to following areas in the Gampaha and Kelaniya Police Divisions with immediate effect:
Service of Persons Registration Department curtails
Department for Registration of Persons announced that they have curtailed their public services held at the Head Office and other regional branches on 7, 8 and 9 Oct due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus in the island.
Minuwangoda cluster rose to 569
The total number of Minuwangoda cluster persons tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 569 with 466 cases reported today (Oct 06).
Quarantine curfew extends to Veyangoda Police Division
Government Information Department said quarantine curfew has been imposed to Veyangoda Police Division with immediate effect today (4 Oct).
Quarantine curfew to contain coronavirus in Divulapitiya and Minuwangoda
Quarantine curfew has been imposed in Divulapitiya and Minuwangoda Police divisions in Gampaha district with immediate effect today (Oct 4).
Government mediation for heritage site management is vital - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said under the directives of His Excellency the President, Mihintale Mihindu Maha Stupa will also be renovated in keeping with the guidance of the temple’s Chief Prelate.
Mobile service in Anuradhapura to facilitate war hero families
The mobile service for the wellbeing of families of differently-abled, retired and deceased war heroes of Tri-Services, Police and Civil Defence Force will be conducted tomorrow (Oct 3) from 08.00 am to 05.00 pm by Ranaviru Seva Authority at the Gajaba Regimental Headquarters in Saliyapura.
Army donates 49 Artificial Limbs to Trincomalee Civilians
The Sri Lanka Army’s 221 Brigade donated artificial limbs to 49 needy people in the Trincomalee district at a function held recently at the Trincomalee Town Hall.
Army-produced new uni-buffels are on trials in Mali
The Sri Lanka Army-produced 9 modernized Unibuffels, one new recovery vehicle and 3 containers sent to Mali on United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) are currently undergoing trials of acclimatization in the tough terrains in Mali.
SLA nabs Rs. 21 million worth turmeric and kerala cannabis
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) nabbed four smugglers with a haul of 205 kilos of dried turmeric and 104 kilos of kerala cannabis last evening (23).
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris collected under the narrow bridges of Dodangoda and Wakwella of Gin Ganga in Galle during the showery condition in a bid to prevent potential floods in the region.
Army commences repairing artificial limbs of disabled war heroes
Two minor prosthetic units for servicing and repairs of artificial limbs of disabled war heroes have been established recently at two wellness resorts.
Army rescues landslide victims at Buwelikada
Army troops rescued three injured persons inside earth mounds after a landslide occurred at Buwelikada , Kandy today morning (20).
Rough seas over Bengal Bay until Sept. 22
Issuing a marine weather forecast, the Meteorology Department alerts naval and fishing communities on potential extreme weather conditions - very strong gusty winds, heavy showers, and rough or very rough seas over Central, Northeast and Eastern Bay of Bengal from today, (Sep 18).
SLN thwarts turmeric smuggling attempt via Mannar sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed two persons with 818 kilos of dried turmeric packed in 17 gunny sacks along with a dingy boat while attempting to smuggle the stocks into the country via north of Mannar, yesterday (Sep 16).
Navy recovers abandoned explosives from Mullivaikkal
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recovered a haul of explosives and mortars in a private land at Mullivaikkal area in Mullaithivu, yesterday (15).
SLAF drones assist Police to enforce ‘Traffic Lane Rule’
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) launched a drone operation program covering Rajagiriya, Nugegoda, Borella and Galle Road, in Colombo to observe and report the traffic status-quo to the Police authorities manning the ‘Traffic Lane Law’ in Colombo suburbs from yesterday (15).
Army Chief reviews progress of graduate orientation training program
Army Chief Lt. Gen, Shavendra Silva yesterday (15) made a visit to the Army training centres at Army Cantonment, Panagoda and reviewed the progress of the one-month-long residential graduate orientation training program which began on Monday (14) at 51 island-wide Army Centres.
STF nabs a haul of cannabis and turmeric from Pudukuduirippu
The Special Task Force (STF) has nabbed four persons while smugglling 52 kilograms and 353 grams of Kerala cannabis, 920 kilograms and 250 grams of turmeric stock while transporting in a lorry and tractor in Uilankulam, Pudukuduirippu, today (15).
Maritime stakeholders to submit their views about ill-fated vessel
Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura said the Attorney General’s Department directed all maritime stakeholders to submit their opinions with regard to the distressed vessel, MT New Diamond, during a meeting today (14).
Sri Lanka records 13th Coronavirus death
Coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 13 with the death of an expatriate reported at Chilaw Base Hospital a short while ago.
Army commences training 50,000 graduates
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has commenced training 50,000 graduates, who have been recently recruited to the public sector, at its training centres, today (14).
Police to implement lane rules from tomorrow
The Sri Lanka Police has decided to launch a special program to implement the lane rules in the Western Province from tomorrow (14).