Development News
Police takes initiative to plant trees along Kaluganga
An environment protection initiative to plant Kumbuk trees (Terminalia arjuna) along the banks of the Kaluganga (River) was carriedout by the Sri Lanka Police together with the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, ReForest and a group of undergrad students of the University of Kelaniya, recently.
Troops clear blocked roads and restore vehicular movement
With the adverse weather condition presently prevailing over the island bringing in more rains over most parts of the country, the day to day lives of the people have been affected in numerous ways.
Navy relief teams on standby to face weather related emergencies
The Sri Lanka Navy has taken steps to mobilize relief teams to areas identified as vulnerable due to the prevailing weather conditions as a precautionary measure.
Humanitarian assistance to a deserving family
Showing humanitarian concern to the wellbeing of a deserving family, Sri Lanka Army troops of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) provided a modified three-wheeler to an elderly person, on Friday (25).
‘Abhimansala’ inmates visit Nagadeepa Viharaya
A group of disable inmates of the "Abimansala" wellness resort in Kamburupitiya were facilitated with sea transport to visit the Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya, on Saturday (26th October).
Kilinochchi troops donate blood
Sri Lanka Army troops in Kilinochchi made their voluntary presence to donate much needed blood to replenish stocks at the Kilinochchi Blood Bank, on Saturday (26).
Police lifesaving point established at Kantale tank
A lifeguard point, established at the Kantale tank by the Sri Lanka Police was declared open, recently.
Rainy weather to continue further
The Met Department predicts more rains with the atmospheric disturbance in the southwest Bay of Bengal to the South of Sri Lanka likely to move to the sea area to the west of the island through the Southern sea area today.
Troops join with civilians to clean irrigation canal
Sri Lanka Army troops in the North joined hands with the civilians to clean and regularize the water flow in the Kanagarayan Aru, on Monday (21).
Navy plants trees in the North
Sri Lanka Navy troops in the Northern Peninsula carried out a tree planting campaign, recently.
Navy builds preschools in Jaffna islets
As a part of its commitment to fulfilling community welfare initiatives of the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to construct two pre-schools in the Northern peninsula.
Police pugilists collect Silver and Bronze at Eindhoven Box Cup 2019 in Netherlands
Sri Lanka Police representatives to the Eindhoven Box Cup 2019 in the Netherlands had managed to win a Silver and a Bronze medal.
Sri Lanka Army Special Forces team wins accolades at ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2019’ in England
The Sri Lanka Army ‘Special Forces Team’ that took part in the British Army’s international ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol’, had won a Bronze medal.
Navy and Air Force conduct joint exercise operation
A joint Helicopter Deck Landing Exercise was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force at the Trincomalee harbor, on Sunday (20th October).
Army assists Northern students
With the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination round the corner, the Sri Lanka Army has commenced to conduct educational assistance programmes for the children who are getting ready to face this important examination in December.
''Galle Dialogue 2019'' begins tomorrow
Sri Lanka Navy's flagship international Maritime conference, the "Galle Dialogue 2019" is set to begin at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, tomorrow (21st October).
Educational and livelihood assistance to families of former combatants
A group of children of former LTTE combatants were provided with educational assistance at a ceremony organized by the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), on Friday (18 th October).
Army handover 150.15 More Acres in Kilinochchi to public without Compromising Security Interests
Making his first visit upon his assumption as the Army Chief, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army attended a brief ceremony at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), to formally release one more land amount of 150.15 acres, State and private, today morning (18 October).
Coastguard conducts lifesaving awareness programmes for Southern communities
A series of life savings and drowning prevention awareness workshops for civilians and school children in the Southern region was conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), recently.
“Galle Dialogue 2019” to be held this month
The Sri Lanka Navy’s flagship annual international maritime conference, “Galle Dialogue” will be held in Colombo on 21st and 22nd of this month (October).
Rainy weather likely to continue further
The prevailing wet weather is likely to continue for the next few days.
Navy engages in cleaning beaches in Southern Naval Area
As another extension of Navy's beach cleaning effort, several beach areas Southern area were cleaned by the SL Navy, today (12 October 2019).
Sick fisherman brought ashore for treatment
A local fisherman who had fallen sick while at sea was brought ashore for treatment with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on Thursday (10 October) According to Navy media, the fisherman had left for fishing onboard a fishing trawler named, ‘Sachen Putha 1’ from the Negombo fisheries harbor, last week (04)
Sri Lanka Army turns 70
The Sri Lanka Army is celebrating its 70th anniversary, today (10 October).
Coastguard conducts lifesaving training together with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) – Australia
A four-day lifesaving training programme was conducted by Sri Lanka Coast Guard in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Life Saving (SLLS) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) – Australia and the Sri Lanka Navy, recently.