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Visionary leadership and effective use of technology helped to control COVID-19 – FM Gunawardena
Visionary political leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the effective use of technology in a whole – of – government approach has enabled Sri Lanka to control the COVID-19 and a wide range of pandemic related issues – said Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena addressing the Virtual Ministerial Conference on ‘Close the Digital Divides: the Digital Response to COVID-19’.
Total of 833 Coronavirus infected sailors recovered
Another four Coronavirus infected sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy have been recovered and sent home, today.
Police arrested and bailed ex-PC member Shivagilingum
Former Northern provincial counsel member M.K. Shivagilingum, who was arrested by the Valvettithurai Police for avoiding court proceedings, has been granted bail by the Point Pedro Magistrate Court, short while ago.
18,553 persons quarantined at Tri-Forces managed centres so far
A total of 18,553 persons have so far left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) today (July 05).
83 Sri Lankan expats arrive from Bahrain
SriLankan Airline flights UL 202 carrying 83 Sri Lankan expatriates, including three infants, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Bahrain today (July 05), Airport Duty Manager Janith Vidanapathirana said.
17,764 persons quarantined at Tri-Forces managed centres so far
A total of 17,764 persons have so far left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) today (July 04).
89 more persons leave quarantine centres
Another group of 89 persons left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres on Friday (July 03).
261 Sri Lankan expatriates arrive from Japan
A total of 261 Sri Lankan expatriates from Japan arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport on Friday (July 03).
Defence Secretary hands over house built for disabled soldier
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne handed over a house constructed for a disabled soldier in Gokarella in Kurunegala today (July 4).
Defence Secretary reviews renovation at NDC site
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne directed the respective officials today (03) to expedite the work to commence the academic program of National Defence College (NDC).
Over 2,000 Police cops to trace people without face masks
Over 2,000 Policemen, including those in civil attire, have been deployed in public places of the Western Province to detect persons who are not wearing facemasks.
Navy nabs Rs. 60 million worth of Kerala Cannabis off Mandaithivu
Navy nabbed over 400 kilos of Kerala Cannabis valued over Rs. 60 million during a special operation in the seas off Mandaithivu island in Jaffna, a short while ago.
Prison officials sweep cells for illegal items; recover haul of mobile phones
Continuous search operations conducted in the Welikada Magazine Prison during the past few days since June 27, Prison officials uncovered a haul of illegal items including 16 mobile phones and accessories.
Indian MoD approves acquisition of 33 Russian fighter aircraft
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the INR181.48 billion (USD2.43 billion) procurement of 21 Mikoyan MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) amid heightened tensions between India and China over a border dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LoAC) in the Himalayas.
11 PNB officers arrested over possible links with drug dealers
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is conducting interrogations on 11 Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers who are said to have maintained close association with drug racketeers.
Drug peddler nabbed with ice produced before PPD magistrate court
A drug peddler, nabbed with nearly two kilograms of ice (crystal methamphetamine), was to be produced before the Point Pedro (PPD) magistrate court for legal proceedings, yesterday (02), the Police said.
Army disinfects schools in Jaffna
Army troops serving in Jaffna, as a part of its community-centred programme, disinfected a number of schools to make a healthy environment for children before schools start next Monday (July 07).
Police recovered haul of weapons from a safe house at Homagama
Another haul of weapons and ammunition, kept hidden in a safe house, was uncovered by the Police during a raid conducted in Kendalanda, Homagama early this morning (July 02).