The Defence Ministry yesterday (Nov 13) launched a SMS Service to disseminate information concerning security and disaster management related matters among the public.
Military Spokesman Major General Sumith Atapattu expressed confidence that the initiative titled 'MOD ALERTS' will be successful in public information broadcasting.
The Defence Ministry, in a statement, described the service as an "effective tool to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation that may lead to panic and public commotion".
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission and all Telecommunications Service Providers in Sri Lanka have extended their support to the project.
The new service will be operated through the Defence Ministry's Media Centre in consultation with the office of the Chief of National Intelligence.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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