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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.


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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).


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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.



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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’.


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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.


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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).



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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,...


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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.


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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.



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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.


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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.


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Coronavirus situation update

Coronavirus positive cases reported among the close contacts of Minuwangoda apparel factory cluster has increased to 1,770 today (15 Oct).


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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.


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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.



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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.


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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).


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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.


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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.


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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.



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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).