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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 24 persons,
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.
More cities under quarantine curfew
The quarantine curfew has been imposed to Colombo Fort, Pettah, Borella, and Welikada Police areas from 6 p.m. today (Oct 25)until further notice, the Government Information Department said.
Restoration of Mihindu Maha Stupa, Mihindu Cave and Relics House
The restoration work of the Mihindu Maha Stupa, Mihindu Cave, and Relic house commenced yesterday evening (Oct 24) at the Mihintale Temple sacred area, under the directives of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and with the contribution of Mahamevanawa Buddhist Monastery pool presided by Ven Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero.
Sri Lanka's total Coronavirus positives increased to 7521
The total number of Coronavirus positive cases reported from the country increased to 7521 by today morning (Oct 25). This includes 3958 persons reported both from Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda fish market clusters.
Quarantine curfew imposed to Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa Police areas
The quarantine curfew has been imposed to Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa Police areas in Colombo District from 7 p.m. yesterday (Oct 24), the Government Information Department said.
Sri Lanka's Coronavirus death toll rises to 15.
Along with the Coronavirus death reported today, Sri Lanka records the 15th death from the Coronavirus.
War Heroes receive a stock of needy equipment
Mrs. Thanuja Wijesiri Dias, a regular donor along with her friends recently made a valuable financial donation for the welfare of the needy disabled war heroes of the country.
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.