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Total left hospitals from Minuwangoda Cluster increased to 332

As of this morning (4), a total of 409 more persons were recorded positive to COVID-19 during the past 24 hours and all of them were locally-identified cases, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.





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SLN cleared marine plastic debris in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a programme to clear the marine waste deposited in the seabed, at the Trincomalee seafront yesterday (Nov 02).


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Admiral (Retd) Piyal De Silva meets Defence Secretary

Former Navy Commander, Admiral (Retd) Piyal De Silva paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 03).



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Stranded whales were pulled back into deep seas in SLN led joint operation

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) partnered with Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesaving teams, Police lifesavers, volunteer lifeguards and residents jointly made an attempt and sent back a pod of whales  stranded on Panadura beach yesterday evening ( Nov 02).

 


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Several Police areas isolated

Hemmathagama, Mawanella, Bulathkohupitiya Police areas and Galigamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha area in Kegalle District and Giriulla Police area in Kurunegala District have been declared isolated, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.


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Army Troops receive Digital Thermometers

The Commander, Security Forces Wanni, Maj. Gen. Priyantha Perera recently received ten sets of digital thermometers through the Chief Incumbent at Mirisawetiya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven Eethalwetunuwewa Gnanatilake Thero.


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Outgoing Air Force Chief’s contribution to humanitarian operation was instrumental - Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the contribution of Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias towards the humanitarian operation had been instrumental, as the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made a promising effect towards the successful end state of the humanitarian operation that eradicated the three decade long terrorism in the country.


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Sea Power of Island Nations in 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities in Sri Lanka

The 21st century entire gamut of the nature of security is changing rapidly. Indian Ocean (IO) receives attention from state and non-state actors. Extra-regional countries such as the U.S., China and Japan are keen to have some presence in the IO.


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President makes concrete decisions to curb COVID – 19 spread without disrupting public life and economy

President Gotabya Rajapaksa has made several concrete decisions to curb COVID spread without disrupting public life and the economy.


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A total of 228 persons to return home from Quarantine Centres

Along with the total of 397 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (Nov 01), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 11,060 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.


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Preserving Archeological Sites

Ministry of Defence is extending the supportive hands to maintain the standards of sacred places of historical value to protect and safeguard them for the future.


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NOCPCO Head Inspects emergency hospital construction project in Kilinochchi

Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva inspected the ongoing emergency hospital construction project in Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi, yesterday (Oct 31).


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Army Troops disinfect Public Places in Mullaittivu

Army troops carried out a disinfection and sterilization campaign in the public places in Udayarkattu, and Pudukudiyiruppu areas in order to mitigate risks of contamination during the spread of COVID - 19 threat.


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Navy nabs approx. four tons of dried turmeric and 16 racketeers

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during several operations conducted in North-Western and North-Central Naval areas during the last two days (Oct 30 and 31), nabbed 16 suspects with 4150 kilos of dried turmeric smuggled into the country.



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Two retired ships find their new home beneath the waterline

Two retired Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Ships, ‘Weeraya’ and 'Jagatha' buried deep below the waterline recently, have found their new home creating an alluring fish breeding ground off Trincomalee.


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Navy assists apprehension of 03 suspects with drugs worth over Rs. 29 million

The Navy managed to collar 03 suspects and seizure of 98kg and 715g of Kerala cannabis and 950mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 29 million, during operations carried out in the previous week.


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A total of 137 persons recover from the Minuwangoda cluster

Along with the total of 633 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (30), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 10,424 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.

 



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A total of 67 persons recovers from the Minuwangoda cluster

Along with the total of 586 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (29), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 9,791 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.


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Met Dept alerts on showers or thundershowers in several areas

The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Oct 30) said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Eastern and North-Central provinces and in Hambantota, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts after 2.00pm.