- Last Update 2025-05-14 19:07:00
Indian company wins bid to construct maritime rescue centre
An Indian Company has won a USD 6 million worth bid to construct a Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Sri Lanka.
Bharat Electronics Limited won the bid after receiving approval of the Cabinet’s Procurement Committee.
The MRCC would be tasked with rescuing distressed fishermen and naval personnel, a cabinet paper submitted by President Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as Defence Minister read.
The Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Coast Guard, and the Merchant Shipping Secretariat will serve as stakeholders in the project.
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
- May 9, 2025 - 158 - 0
Five killed in helicopter crash
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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