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Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting their 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-Forced managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week, and arrested a total of 57 persons including drug peddlers, following an effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) 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.
Three areas in Kaluthara District isolated
Three areas in the Kaluthara District have been declared isolated until further notice with a view to contain the spread of Coronavirus, the Police said a short while ago.
Army Commander’s League - T20’ finals held
The finals of the Sri Lanka Army organized maiden Super League, ‘Army Commander’s League-T 20’ concluded yesterday ( Oct 17) at Sri Lanka Army cricket ground at Dombagoda, adhering to strict health guidelines.
SLN receives 04 PCR machines from Australian HC
In a bid to strengthen the government’s effort to contain the spread of novel coronavirus in the country, the Australian Department of Defence and the Department of Home Affairs have provided 04 PCR testing machines to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in a function held at the Australian High Commissioner’s Residence, Colombo recently.
Health Ministry opens hotline 1999 for COVID-19 related information
Director General of Health Services (DGHS) informed the public to call Health Promotion Bureau’s hotline 1999 to get all the information regarding COVID-19, said the Government Information Department yesterday (Oct 17).
3395 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
The total persons recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 3397 with 10 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
Sri Lankan Troops in Lebanon Conduct Joint Exercise with APCs & MPMG weapons
The Sri Lankan Force Protection Company (SLFP-Coy) serving the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) recently participated in a five-day long direct live firing Exercise, ‘Ex-Steel Storm - 2020’.
A total of 373,534 PCR tests completed so far
The 110 cases reported on Oct 16 have increased the country’s total Coronavirus positives to 5,354 according to the epidemiology unit’s information.
Plans are afoot to renovate Deegawapiya Stupa
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne held a discussion with Maha Sanga about the proposed renovations of sacred Deegawapiya Stupa at the Defence Ministry yesterday (Oct 16).
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A total of 16 recovered from the Minuwangoda cluster
The 74 cases reported on Oct 15 have increased the country’s total Coronavirus positives to 5,244 according to the epidemiology unit’s information.
Coronavirus prevention laws gazetted
The Health Ministry has published a special gazette notification effective from yesterday midnight (Oct 14) on coronavirus preventive regulations compulsing the implementation of key health safety measures to contain COVID-19.
Firearm and private security agency license renewal (2021) suspended
The Defence Ministry has temporarily suspended the services of both Firearms and Private Security Agency Licences Renewal at the ministry premises for the year 2021 until further notice.
Legal actions to prevent land grabs - Defence Secretary
There is no room for land grabs in the country in future and legal actions would be implemented against persons involved in such unlawful acts, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said referring to past unlawful land grab practices.
Coronavirus situation update
Coronavirus positive cases reported among the close contacts of Minuwangoda apparel factory cluster has increased to 1,770 today (15 Oct).
Easing of congestion in prisons discussed
Prison Reforms and Prisoners' Rehabilitation State Minister Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle met the Defence Secretary at the Defence Ministry recently.
Met Dept alerts on more rains
The Meteorology Department stated that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Quarantine curfew imposed in Katunayake Police area
Quarantine curfew was imposed in the Katunayake police area from 5.00 a.m. today (Oct 15) until further notice.
Navy bids farewell to two Warships
Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) ‘Weeraya’ and ‘Jagatha’ were decommissioned ceremonially at a function held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on Monday (12 Oct).