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475 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 02) stands at 310 and the total cases in the country increased to 83,551, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Co-operative maritime diplomacy to curb transnational maritime crimes in Sri Lanka
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NSA Trilateral Secretariat established
In keeping with the discussions held at the previous National Security Advisor (NSA)-level trilateral meetings on Maritime Security Cooperation with India and the Maldives, a Secretariat for Trilateral National Security Advisors on Maritime Security Cooperation was established at the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Headquarters, Colombo today (Mar 1).
‘Sri Lanka’s Children as Instrument of War’ – INSS Panel Discussion
A panel discussion titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Children as Instrument of War’ was held under the aegis of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) at the Foreign Ministry recently.
A total of 10,421 PCR tests conducted yesterday (28)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (March 01) stands at 352 and the total cases in the country increased to 83,241, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Combine Exercises
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Special Boat Squadron (SBS) successfully concluded the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course in Trincomalee, last week (19 Feb).
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 43 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
SLN rescues stranded fishermen
The Sri Lanka Navy, (SLN) had rescued yesterday (Feb 27) two stranded fishermen who ventured into sea from Mannar on Feb 23.
Army recovers remains of Narangala Ridge hiker
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recovered the remains of Akalanka Perera (24) who went missing during a hike at the Narangala Ridge, Badulla yesterday (Feb 27).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 78,372 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 28) stands at 460 and the total cases in the country increased to 82,889, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed naval troops including medical staffers to several hospitals to avoid inconveniences faced by the general public in view of the recent strike announced by a section of healthcare minor staffers.
SLAF wins award for ‘Best Annual Report and Accounts’
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was awarded the ‘Best Annual Report and Accounts’ award among the public sector, for the second consecutive year, pertaining to the financial year of 2018.
SLN manufactures seawater RO plant
Newly manufactured Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Seawater Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant fitted on board Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Jayasagara was declared open yesterday (Feb 24).
Troops offer skeletal emergency support for hospitals
A group of about 185 troops of the 14 Division HQ in Colombo offered their assistance to all hospitals in Colombo, Kurunegala and Puttalam Districts for management of skeletal health services after sections of the minor staff went on strike on trade union issues on Wednesday (24).
A total of 13,714 PCR tests conducted yesterday (24)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 25) stands at 458 and the total cases in the country increased to 81,466, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Virus recovery in SL rose to 75,841 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 24) stands at 492 and the total cases in the country increased to 81,008, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Defence Secretary delves into CRD inventions
Defence Secretary and National Security and Disaster Management State Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), arrived yesterday (Feb 22) at the Centre for Research and Development (CRD) in Pitipana to witness the progress of inventions.
A total of 11,779 PCR tests conducted yesterday (22) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 23) stands at 518 and the total cases in the country increased to 80,516, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.