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Galkanda QC with 400 beds converted to run as a COVID-19 treatment hospital - Head NOCPCO
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said yesterday (Oct 23) that Galkanda Quarantine Centre (QC) with 400 beds had been converted to run as a COVID-19 treatment hospital.
Quarantine curfew updates
Quarantine curfew has been imposed to Dematagoda and Maradana Police areas in Colombo District until further notice, the Government Information Department announced.
Jaffna troops built houses for an Ex combatant and a needy family
Security Forces, Jaffna extending their humanitarian assistance with donors' support built two houses and donated recently to two needy families in Jaffna in a simple ceremony.
Police locate Covid patient who fled the hospital
A 26-year-old resident in Sedawatta, Wellampitiya, identified to be positive for coronavirus, who escaped from the Salawa Hospital, Kosgama today (Oct 23), has been located.
Recoveries from Coronavirus positives rose to 3561
The total recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 3561 with 60 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours ( Oct 23), according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
The Arctic sea ice has shrunk to the second lowest number ever recorded, and scientists say it will get worse
Scientists believe the Arctic sea ice, or the floating ice cover of the Arctic Ocean, has reached its minimum extent for the year, shrinking to the second lowest extent since record-keeping began in 1978.
Quarantine curfew imposed at Kotahena Police area
Quarantine curfew has been imposed at the Kotahena Police area in Colombo District from 6pm today (Oct 22), the Government Information Department said.
SLINEX - 2020 enhances maritime interoperability
The annual bilateral Naval exercise conducted between both Sri Lanka Navy and Indian Navy also titled as ‘SLINEX’ (Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise), concluded successfully yesterday (Oct 21).
Spells of showers expected in several areas – Met Department
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (22 Oct) said showers will take place at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara Districts.
Quarantine curfew imposed to 5 Police areas in Colombo
Quarantine curfew has been imposed to Mattakkuliya, Modara, Wellampitiya, Bloemendhal and Grandpass Police areas in Colombo District with immediate effect, the Government Information Department announced a short while ago (22 Oct).
‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration project launching ceremony postponed.
The foundation stone laying ceremony scheduled to be held on 22 Oct in view of Deegawapi Stupa restoration project at the sacred Deegawapi premises was postponed due to an unavoidable circumstance.
Army Built Kandakadu Hospital for an emergency -Head, NOCPCO
The Sri Lanka Army- erected Kandakadu Hospital with more than 400 beds is to be vested in the Health Department for use in an emergency, if the situation turns worse, said Head, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva.
Minuwangoda cluster rose to 2342
The total number of Minuwangoda apparel cluster persons tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 2342 with 120 cases reported yesterday evening (Oct 20), the Government Information Department stated.
‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration project inaugurates tomorrow (22nd Oct)
The foundation stone laying for the scheduled ‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration process will be commenced auspiciously under the guidance of the Chief Prelate of Sacred Deegawapiya Temple Ven. Mahaoya Sobitha Thero at the Deegawapiya premises tomorrow (22 Oct).
Quarantine curfew imposed in Kuliapitiya
Government Information Department announced that, quarantine curfew has been imposed in the Kuliyapitiya, Pannala, Giriulla and Dummalasuriya Police areas with immediate effect today (Oct 20).
Over 200kg of Kerala cannabis seized
A stock of Kerala cannabis weighing 200kg and 825g has been seized recently during a special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police in Oluthuduwai, Mannar.
Handing over appointment letters under 100,000 jobs programme begins
34,818 trainees have been selected from the lowest income families under the first phase of the programme to recruit 100,000 individuals for employment.
A young singer, Sandeep meets the Defence Secretary
Sandeep Lamasooriya, a Grade 12 student of Ananda College, Colombo met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today ( Oct 19) and presented a CD with a song sung by Sandeep.
Minuwangoda Coronavirus cluster rose to 2077 - NOCPCO
The total number of Coronavirus positive cases reported from the Minuwangoda cluster is 2077 by today morning (Oct 19). This includes 1,041 factory employees and 1036 locally-identified contacts of them, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
Army planted 300 coconut saplings
The Sri Lanka Army troops of 56 Division planted a total of 300 coconut saplings across Army brigades/battalions in Kokeliya area recently, in line with 56 Division’s 23rd Anniversary.
South-West Monsoon
Indian Ocean Region is prone to monsoonal changes every six months impacting on the livelihood of many Sri Lankans.
Preserving Archeological Sites
Ministry of Defence is extending their supportive hands to maintain the standards of sacred places of historic value to protect and safeguard them for future.