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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).
North-based Army Hospital ready with 100 beds for Emergency
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva assured that the Army made ready with 100 beds in an emergency in the North.
Factory owners to adhere healthcare guidelines
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi informed all garment factory owners and company management representatives to strictly adhere to the healthcare guidelines and precautions while ensuring that their employees are not exposing to outsiders in the society.
Coronavirus situation; 6,190 PCR tests conducted yesterday
The 194 cases reported on 13 increased the country’s total Coronavirus positives to 5,038 today (Oct 14), the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
DMC conducted a tsunami rehearsal program
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) with the technical participation of 28 countries conducted Regional Tsunami Disaster Rehearsal Program today (Oct 13).
Preserving Archeological Sites
The Civil Security Department (CSD) has been entrusted with the authority to maintain the sacred area of Avukana Buddha Statue. CSD along with other security services are extending their supportive hands to maintain the standards of sacred places of historic value to protect and safeguard them for future.
Shifting to South-West Monsoon
Indian Ocean Region is prone to monsoonal changes every six months impacting on the livelihood of many Sri Lankans. As a result, the entire island, particularly the South-Western parts of the country experienced extreme weather conditions of wind and showers.
Weekly 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 military-managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The SL Army, Police and STF are on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms are underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activates.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Police Narcotic and Special Task Force (STF) conducted anti-drugs operations last week, and arrested a total of 21 persons including drug peddlers, following an effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
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Met Dept alerts on heavy rains
The Meteorology Department stated that heavy rainfalls exceeding 100 mm are likely at some places in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Rathnapura, Kegalle, Galle and Matara districts.
Coronavirus update; 6,648 PCR tests conducted yesterday
The 92 cases reported on 12 Oct increased the total Coronavirus positives in the country to 4,844 today (Oct 13), the National Operations Centre for Prevention of Covid – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Public and private institutions to update employee details
Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana requested the heads of public and private institutions to update the personal information of their employees during the next three days.
3317 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
The total recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 3317 with 10 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.