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Turkey looks forward in sharing SLexperiences in countering terrorism

Turkey looks forward in sharing Sri Lankaexperiences in combating terrorism and enhancing intelligence sharing in a combined effort to combat violent fundamental extremism.

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Navy apprehends Eleven Indian fishers trespassed Sri Lankan waters for illegal fishing

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended eleven (11) Indian fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters and three trawlers belonging to them, on 15thFebruary 2020.

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Navy recovers 09 unauthorized nets in Kannankuda lagoon area

During a search operation carried out on 15th February 2020, Navy recovered 09 unauthorized fishing nets, at Kannankuda lagoon area in Batticoloa.

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Foreign Relations Minister conveys Sri Lankastrong objections on the impositionof travel restrictions on Lt. Gen.Shavendra Silva and immediate family

Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardenatoday (16 February 2020) formally conveyed to the US Ambassador AlainaTeplitzSri Lankastrong objections on the imposition of travel restrictions by the Government of the United States of America on Lt. Gen.Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army and Actg. Chief of Defence Staff, as well as his immediate family. Earlier on Friday (14 February 2020), the Foreign Ministry had issued the Government of Sri Lankaimmediate reaction following theannouncement by the US Secretary of State.

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International Military Sports Council Day Run & 2020 to be flagged off in Colombo

International Military Sports Council (CISM) Day Run is organized annually by member countries of International Military Sports Council to celebrate its anniversary worldwide. It is in this backdrop, the Sri Lanka Navy is organizing the CISM Day Run & 2020 which is scheduled to be flagged off at the Galle Face Green on 18th February 2020 at 5.30 a.m., with the attendance of tri-service personnel and distinguished invitees.

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Ranaviru Sewa Authority to be upgraded to a ‘one-stop-shop&

• Says providing services for war hero and disables soldiers will be extended to districts.

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  1. Navy foils gold smuggling attempt, 02 suspects apprehended with over 14kg of gold
  2. Navy apprehends 03 illegal immigrants along with 02 more suspects in Talaimannar seas 
  3. New Management Head at Lotus Towers assumes duties
  4. “Timelines evolved externally would hinder process of reconciliation”:  Sri Lanka’s envoy tell the UN Security Council
  5. Sri Lanka takes strong objection to the imposition of travel restrictions on Lt. Gen. Silva and his immediate family by the US