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Police acted on court orders and quarantine law to disperse protesters - Defence Secretary
Police, which had taken the protesters of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) into custody, had acted on a court order and also under the provisions of the quarantine law which was strictly enforced to contain the spread of coronavirus, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Once a soldier, always a soldier - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne emphasizing the requirement of serving well with pride said that soldiers cannot retire.
SRQ Robotics donates remotely operated UV disinfection robot
A team of engineers of the ‘SRQ Robotics’, affiliated to the Moratuwa University, has donated an Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection robot which can disinfect public places.
Defence Secretary commends ex-servicemen’s concerns on motherland even if retired
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Tri-Forces had done their responsibility fully to protect the country by containing the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak.
There is no chance for a second Coronavirus wave - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, commending the dedication of security forces, Police and health sector officials in controlling Coronavirus outbreak, expressed hopes that there would not be a second wave of the pandemic in the country.
STF arrests close aide of 'Weli Rohan' in Wellampitiya
A person suspected of involving in organized crimes was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Wellampitya today (June 11).
11 June 1990 – The World commemorates DEAD TERRORISTS but Mass Murder of 774 UNARMED Sri Lanka Police by LTTE Forgotten
It is a tragedy that the custodians of world peace are unable to differentiate between those that defend a Nation and its People and those armed to create mayhem and murder.
78 persons leave quarantine centers
Another group of 78 individuals have left for their homes from Tri-Forces managed quarantine centerson Wednesday (June 10).
Two dies in dynamite explosion in Kinniya, Trincomalee
Two persons have succumbed to injuries following an accidental dynamite explosion in Periyathumuna, Kinniya.
637 sailors recover from coronavirus
A total of 637 sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, who were infected with Coronavirus, have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far.
Total of 12,533 persons complete quarantine
A total of 12,533 persons have completed quarantine at Tri-Services managed quarantine centers, according to the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
PTF will conserve and preserve all archaeological heritage sites in East - Defence Secretary
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on ‘Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province’ has been tasked to conserve all archaeological heritage sites in the Eastern Province irrespective of religion, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Only two positive cases reported during last 24 hours
Only two coronavirus positive cases, one from overseas returnees and the other from Sri Lanka Navy, were confirmed during last 24 hours ending with 6 a.m. today (10), Military Spokesman Brig. Chandana Wickremasinghe said.
Foreign Ministry dispatches essential items to Sri Lankans in Maldives
The Foreign Ministry has dispatched 2000 packs of essential items including about 10,000 kilos dry rations for the use of stranded Sri Lankans in Maldives.
Vehicle used for Soysapura shooting incident nabbed with another suspect
Another suspect with the vehicle used for Moratuwa Soysapura shooting incident was arrested from Piliyandala, last evening (June 9).
National hospital cash robber nabbed
The suspect of the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) cash robbery has been arrested when he was fleeing in a taxi near Borella after the incident yesterday (9).
Navy cleans Galle Face Green
The Navy conducted another beach cleaning program at the Galle Face Green yesterday (June 9).
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,374 million
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,374 million due to flow of corporate and individual donations and direct deposits.
SL extends gratitude to Middle-Eastern countries for their support and solidarity given against COVID-19
Sri Lanka extended gratitude to the Middle-Eastern countries for their fullest support, solidarity and cooperation extended in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.
Haul of mobile phones and accessories taken into custody from prisons
In a special search operations conducted in Negombo, Colombo, Bogambara and Boossa prisons, 82 mobile phones, 55 SIM cards, batteries and chargers have been taken into custody by prisons officials, this morning (June 9).
Met dept warns fishermen on rough seas
The Meteorology Department requests naval and fishing communities to be vigilant since the deep and shallow seas starting from Balapitiya up to Trincomalee via Colombo and Kankesanthurai, and from Matara up to Batticaloa via Hambantota can be rough occasionally.