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‘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.
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).
Maritime Collaboration is vital for a Maritime Nation
The beauty of the Indian Ocean was described by the great voyagers, maritime historians, intellectuals, and sea fares,...
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.