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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.



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Keeping all Sri Lankans safe

The Sri Lankan mine detection dogs got the award for the World’s Best Mine Detection Team from the Marshall Legacy Institute in Virginia, USA.


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Squadron, the cradle of fighter piloting

It is two days prior to the 73rd independence of Sri Lanka, No. 5 Jet Squadron, the cradle of fighter piloting in the Sri Lanka Airforce celebrates its 30th anniversary on February 1.


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Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 55,397 persons

The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 30) stands at 859 and the total cases in the country increased to 62,444 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.



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Legal reforms to deal with drug related issues - Defence Secretary

Necessary legal reforms would be introduced soon to direct drug addicted minor offenders to rehabilitations centres for curative measures, instead of retaining them behind the prison cells for an extensive period, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) yesterday (Jan 29).



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SLAF commenced development work in Kebithigollewa

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) ceremonially commenced a groundbreaking development project at Kanugahawewa village, Kebithigollewa yesterday (Jan 28) under the patronage of the SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana.



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SLN recovers 31 kilos of cannabis at Manthai beach

The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command seized approx. 31 kilos of Kerala cannabis in Manthai area on 26 Jan.


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HE the President received the First Consignment of COVID-19 Vaccines

HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa received the first consignment of the Indian government-gifted Oxford AstraZeneca Covishield vaccines today morning (Jan 28) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).


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SLAF AOW repairs aircraft in SL

The Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW) at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base in Katunayake, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, has already been able to secure a large amount of foreign revenue by repairing Chinese made aircraft in Sri Lanka. 


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1520 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 (January 28) stands at 772 and the total cases in the country increased to 60,693 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.



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The ‘Defence Review 2020’ launched

Citing the ‘Defence Review 2020’ launched by the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) today (Jan 27), Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said, addressing of several key thematic areas related to National Security including health, environmental and maritime security has set out an ideal opportunity to probe further into the core of the issue, with special reference to Non-Traditional Threats and Transnational Crimes, that are known to be the major concerns in the current context.


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SLN seized dried turmeric and glyphosate in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern Naval Command seized approx. 1340 kilos of dried turmeric and 80 kilos of glyphosate with three suspects during a special operation conducted at Daluwa beach, Kalpitiya yesterday(Jan 26).