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Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 63,400 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 08) stands at 772 and the total cases in the country increased to 69,347, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.



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1,133 persons left hospitals after complete virus recovery

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 07) stands at 726 and the total cases in the country increased to 68,575, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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Indonesian Naval ships to leave port of Hambantota today

The Indonesian Naval Ship “Kri Bung Tomo” arrived at the port of Hambantota for a two day formal visit yesterday ( Feb 05).


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SLN sets up RO Plants to facilitate villagers at Ampara

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its community welfare oriented services vested four more Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants, for water-stressed residents in Padiyathalawa Divisional Secretariat, Ampara on 04 Feb.



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Total virus recovery rose to 61,460 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 06) stands at 735 and the total cases in the country increased to 67,849, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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'AERO-INDIA 2021', a leap forward in building cohesion among IOR nations

Sri Lanka’s geographical significance in the Indian Ocean stands eminent in all affairs owing to the availability of a number of important Sea Lanes of Communication including Sea Lanes of Trade running just South of Sri Lanka (SL), said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Feb 5).



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I will discharge the responsibility that people entrusted on me – President

I will discharge the responsibility that people have entrusted on me, with commitment and dedication, pledged His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.



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840 persons left hospitals after complete virus recovery

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 04) stands at 711 and the total cases in the country increased to 66,408, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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337 SLA Officers and 8,226 Other Ranks promoted

In  keeping with the 73rd  National Independence Day, a total of 337 Officers and 8,226 Other Ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their respective next ranks.


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Right to Privacy in the Digital Age; Liberty and Security at Loggerheads

A press release issued by Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) pertaining to the Round Table Discussion on “Right to Privacy in the Digital Age; Liberty and Security at Loggerheads” is as follows:


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Dignifying dress code introduced for all ex-servicemen

The grandeur and the prestige of ex-servicemen have to be reflected with the glory and the professional status they deserve, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) last evening (Feb 2).


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Total virus recovery rose to 59,042 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 03) stands at 715 and the total cases in the country increased to 65,697, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.



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Independence Day final preparations made

The forthcoming 73rd Independence Day rehearsals were reviewed by the Minister of Irrigation and State Minister of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa at Independence Square today morning (Feb 2).

 



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916 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 02) stands at 826 and the total cases in the country increased to 64,982, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.


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Strict compliance to healthcare guidelines during Independence Day Parade

All set for the 73rd Independence Day Celebrations following healthcare guidelines under the patronage of HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Independence Square, Colombo on february 4, 2021, said Minister of Irrigation and State Minister of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa today (Feb 1).

 


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A tree planting program to celebrate the 73rd Independence Day

State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs, and Disaster Management states that steps have been taken to launch a tree-planting program covering all the Grama Niladhari Divisions across the country in relation to the 73rd Independence Day celebrations which is to be held on 4th February 2021.


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Army sets up yet another quarantine facility in Jaffna

The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has set up an emergency care quarantine facility while converting a state-owned building complex at Vasavilan, Jaffna recently.

 


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Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 57,158 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (Feb 01) stands at 864 and the total cases in the country increased to 64,156, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.