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Army destroyes Rs. 10 Mn worth 'Cannabis' cultivation
The Sri Lanka Army’s 18 Gemunu Watch troops raided an illegal Cannabis cultivation in an area of approx. one acre at Siyambalanduwa Bakmitiyawa reserve (Jan 26).
A total of 16,431 PCR tests conducted yesterday (26) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 27) stands at 755 and the total cases in the country increased to 59,921.
Army and CSD to produce bricks for Deegawapiya Stupa restoration
Since the Deegawapiya Stupa restoration project demands 30,000 tailor-made standard bricks per day, we have set up a system to produce bricks through the military and Civil Security Department (CSD), said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (26 Jan).
Marine environment investigations in the vicinity of Little Basses Reef underway
Marine environment investigations in the vicinity of Little Basses Reef are in the pipeline resulting in the bulk carrier run-aground incident, said Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura today (26 Jan).
Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 50,336 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 26) stands at 737 and the total cases in the country increased to 59,166, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Defence Secretary graced SLAF Annual Golf Tournament
Annual Golf Tournament, the Commander’s Cup - 2021 hosted by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links concluded in China Bay, Trincomalee recently with Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) gracing as the Chief Guest.
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 49,683 persons – NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 25) stands at 843 and the total cases in the country increased to 58,429, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Defence Secretary reviews Sandahiru Seya project deadlines
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) directed all stakeholders, who have been assigned to construct Sandahiru Seya to comply with the work schedule in order to meet the deadline.
A total of 18,515 PCR tests conducted yesterday (23) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 24) stands at 724 and the total cases in the country increased to 57,586.
Foreign bulk carrier runs aground close to Little Basses
Neither hull damage nor oil leaking into the sea was reported from the distressed foreign vessel at the Little Basses, said the Navy Spokesperson Captain Indika De Silva speaking to defence.lk today (24 Jan).
A total of 19,285 PCR tests conducted yesterday (22) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 23) stands at 787 and the total cases in the country increased to 56,862, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army averts Kandankulam tank bund burst
Untiring effort exerted by the Sri Lanka Army prevented the likely burst of the Kandankulam tank bund at Selvanagar, Kilinochchi while laying sandbags around the vulnerable spots yesterday (Jan 21).
Steps to carry forward Anagarika Dharmapala’s mission
Under the patronage of Sri Lanka’s Mahabodhi Society Chairperson and Chief Sangha Nayaka of Japan Most Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero, a foundation stone laid to construct a Dhamma Hall (Dharmashalawa) at the Wimalagnana Temple in Homagama, in a bid to propagate the teachings of Buddhism yesterday (Jan 21).
769 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 22) stands at 887 and the total cases in the country increased to 56,075, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
CSD will be utilised for country’s development
The strength of the Civil Security Department (CSD) will be utilised for the country’s development and to boost agriculture sector, said Maj. Gen. Nandana Senadeera (Retd) today (Jan 21).
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 47,214 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 21) stands at 770 and the total cases in the country increased to 55,188, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US President
His Excellency Joseph R. Biden was sworn in Wednesday (Jan 20) as the 46th President of the United States.
73rd Independence Day will be held with pride prioritizing safety – Defence Secretary
“All arrangements have been made to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 73rd Independence Day reflecting the pride of the nation while strictly following health guidelines” Defence Secretary and Secretary to the State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said.