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Iranian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Hashem Ashjazadeh made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 13).
Russian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka, Col. Denis I. Shkoda met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 13).
A total of 10,111 PCR tests conducted yesterday (12)
Along with 10,111 PCR tests conducted yesterday (12 Nov), the number of total PCR tests conducted in the country is recorded as 637,122, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
President concerns to protect people with non-communicable diseases
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed relevant officials to initiate steps to prevent the movements from Western Province to the other parts of the island to contain the further spread of the virus situation during the daily briefing held with the members of ‘Task Force for COVID-19 Prevention’ at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (11).
SL troops in Mali commended for professionalism
MINUSMA Force Commander in Mali highly praised the Sri Lankan (SL) troops, deployed in Mali, for their performance, high degree of professionalism and discipline at all levels.
Tri-Forces receive a donation of Facemasks
Puritas (Pvt) Ltd donated a stock of exclusive jogging/running masks and face masks to Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters on Nov 10.
A total of 10,207 PCR tests conducted on 11 Nov
Along with 10,207 PCR tests conducted yesterday (11 Nov), the number of total PCR tests conducted in the country is recorded as 629,315, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Army Hospital receives Biological Safety Cabinet worth of Rs 2 mn
The Colombo Army Hospital in Narahenpita was gifted with a Biological Safety Cabinet worth about Rs 2 million, yesterday (Nov 10).
SLN nabs Rs 31 million worth Kerala Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Northern Command nabbed 100 kilos of Kerala Cannabis during a special operation conducted at the Madagalthurei coast yesterday ( Nov 10).
The ‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration project inaugurated
The Prime Minister and the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa laid the foundation stone for the inaugural ‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration project auspiciously at the Deegawapiya premises in Ampara today (11 Nov).
Regional 'COVID-19' Operational Centre established in Batticaloa
The Army’s 231 Brigade of the 23 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ) assisted to establish the first COVID-19 Operation Centre at the Batticaloa District Secretariat to meet with any contingency related to the COVID-19.
SLAF’s 6th aviation contingent departed for MINUSCA
Initiating the annual change of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel of Aviation Unit which operates under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), the interchanging contingent departed the country yesterday (Nov 10).
Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several areas - Met. Dept
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 11) issuing its statement said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island during afternoon or night while stating that showers will occur at several places in Northern and Eastern provinces and in coastal areas of Sothern province during the morning.
2,277 persons isolated in 28 quarantine centres
A total of 2,277 persons are isolated in military-managed 28 quarantine centres as of today (11), the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
SLA imparts pandemic preventive measures to the rural community
Sri Lanka Army’s 652 Brigade conducted recently a poster campaign programme on pandemic preventive measures to educate the regional community in Anavilandankulam.
A total of 64,075 persons have completed quarantine so far - NOCPCO
Along with the total of 356 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (09) the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka has increased to 14,285 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
Outgoing Indian Assistant Defence Advisor meets Defence Secretary
The Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Lt. Col. Ravi Shekhar Mishra made his courtesy farewell call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Nov 10)
Quarantine curfew would be strictly enforced in areas isolated
However, authorities have decided to isolate 25 Police areas in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle and Kurunegala Districts in addition to the Municipal Council area of Kurunegala and the GS division of Wekada West in Panadura.
Police recovers abandoned Lord Murugan statue from Manipay
Manipay Police has recovered an abandoned 7 inch height Lord Murugan statue, three Peafowl statuaries and unidentified metal utensil packed in a delivery sack near Chankanai Kovil in Manipay, Jaffna yesterday (8).
Met Dept warns on lightening and thundershowers in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 09) issuing its statement requested the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.