October 06, 2024
Prabashini Deshabandu
Inaugural Talaimannar-Dhanushkodi Adam's Bridge Paddle Challenge concludes on successful note
April 12, 2024The inaugural Adam's Bridge Paddle Challenge – a sea kayak race held from Talaimannar, Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi, India came to a successful end on 11th April 2024. The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, National Association of Canoeing and Kayak Sri Lanka and Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association.
Severe lightning warning issued
April 12, 2024The Natural Hazards Early Warning Center has issued a warning of severe lightning to several provinces.
Yearly Gift Parcels Delivered to Children at 336 Child Development Centers Nationwide
April 12, 2024The distribution of annual gift parcels to children under the care of 336 child development centers throughout the country, in line with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s initiative, will take place across the island tomorrow (13).
Navy intercepts 02 local multiday fishing trawlers with about 200kg of narcotics suspected to be heroin and crystal methamphetamine
April 12, 2024Following a special operation mounted by the Navy, 02 local multiday fishing trawlers with about 200kg of narcotics, suspected to be heroin and crystal methamphetamine, have been intercepted on southern high seas. The 02 trawlers and 10 suspects aboard are being escorted ashore for onward legal action.
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