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DPL staff entering Sri Lanka required to submit PCR test results

Diplomatic staff and their family members entering Sri Lanka are required to submit PCR test reports  obtained 72 hours prior to their departure from their respective countries.


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Murder suspect of Monaragala dies at a shoot out

The main suspect of the Monaragala murder incident died during exchange of gunfire with the Police this afternoon (June 5).

 

 


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Army provides dry rations to needy families

Sri Lanka Army Special Forces (SF) in Matale in collaboration with the SF Seva Vanitha Unit provided dry rations packs, food and vegetables to 23 needy families at the Elkaduwa estate recently.

 




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420 sailors recovered from Coronavirus

The number of Sri Lanka Navy personnel recovered from the coronavirus and discharged from hospitals has increased to 420 by Friday.


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11,709 persons completed quarantine


After two more persons completed quarantine process today (June 5), the total number of persons who have left Tri-Services managed quarantine centres has risen to 11,709.


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Police and NCPA commence probe into alleged attack on autistic child

Police have commenced investigations into the recent assault on an autistic boy in Aluthgama.


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839 Coronavirus positives discharged from hospitals

A total of 839 coronavirus patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals.

 

 


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President assures opportunity for everyone to return to SL

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, assuring avenues for everyone who wishes to return to the Sri Lanka, has instructed relevant authorities to direct returnees for 14-day quarantine process after completion of PCR tests at the airport.

 



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CID commences probe into forging President’s signature

A suspect who allegedly involved in forging President’s signature in a falsely designed official letterhead was remanded until June 8, after he was produced before the Fort Magistrate Court today (4),



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Navy recovered a locally assembled firearm in Mannar

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has recovered a locally assembled firearm from a shrubby area in  Achchanakulam, Mannar yesterday (June 3).

 


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Another suspect of Soysapura shooting produced before Courts

Another suspect involved in  shooting incident at restaurant at Soysapura, in Mount Lavinia, has been produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate Court, today (June 4).


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‘ITUKAMA COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’ surpasses Rs.1,243 million

The ‘ITUKAMA' COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’s balance has surpassed Rs. 1,243 million with direct donations received from corporate and individual donors, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

 


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424 sailors recovered and discharged from hospitals

A group of 424 recovered Sri Lanka Navy  personnel were discharged from hospitals on Wednesday (June 3), according to the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).




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Navy nabs 13 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing

Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 13 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off Walaithottam and Kumburuppidi areas in Trincomalee during last couple of days (June 1 and 2).  

 


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Defence Secretary to Chair two PTFs on building a secure country and managing SL's heritage

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne as the Chairman of a 13-member Presidential Task Force (PTF) to build a Secure Country, Disciplined, Virtuous and Lawful Society.


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Two other suspects of Soysapura restaurant shooting arrested

Mount Lavinia Police have arrested two suspects connected to the shooting incident in a Soysapura restaurant when they were absconding in Angulana and Rathmalana areas, yesterday (June 2)
 


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Another suspect of Maligawatta shooting arrested

Maligawatta Police has arrested another suspect who assisted the shooting incident at Laksetha Sevana Housing Complex in Maligawatta on May 30.

 


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11,669 persons complete quarantine

A total of 11,669 persons have undergone quarantine at Tri-Forces managed quarantine facilities to date (June 3), according to the National Operation Center for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).


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Another group of Sri Lankan expatriates arrive from Singapore

A group of 291 Sri Lankan expatriates arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Singapore early this morning (June 3).