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Military Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Owing to the highest efficiency in the implementation of any emergency response plan by the military and the police, the government of Sri Lanka has succeeded in countering three major clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks (commonly called waves by the general public) since the WHO declared a global pandemic since 11 March 2020.
A total of 7,682 PCR tests conducted yesterday
Along with 541 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (Oct 26), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka has increased to 8,413, and all the patients have been locally identified, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Army Troops Detect Smuggled Cannabis
The Army troops recovered a stock of 26.9 kgs of Kerala cannabis from a concealed place in the Ouluthuduwai beach front in Peasalai.
A total of 9,189 PCR tests conducted yesterday
Along with the total of 351 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (25), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka has increased to 7,872, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Spells of shower in several parts in the country - Met Dept
The Met Department stated that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in North-Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces and in Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mathale districts after 2.00 p.m.
Military Exercises
The Sri Lankan military components enhance the relationships with regional and extra-regional military units while participating in military exercises.
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.
Pandemic Control Operations
The Tri-Forces and Police are conducting 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 ...
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.