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Army engages in flood relief efforts
In addition to their commitments to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country, Sri Lanka Army troops have stepped up providing flood relief for affected communities island-wide.
Fishing communities operating in southern seas to be vigilant - Met. Department
Issuing a marine weather forecast today morning (22), the Meteorology Department requests naval and fishing communities operating in deep and shallow seas off the southern coastline, from Galle to Pothuvil, to be vigilant since likely increase of wind speeds could be expected around 60 to 65 kmph.
Countrywide curfew on May 24 and 25 - PMD
President’s Media Division (PMD) issuing a curfew notice short while ago said, island-wide curfew will be imposed on May 24 and 25.
604 coronavirus patients recovered
The total recovered number of coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka has risen to 604 along with the recovery of 20 more virus infected patients today (May 21).
Army constructs house for needy family in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army handed over a newly constructed house for a low-income family at Vaddukkoddai in Jaffna yesterday (May 20).
SLN Ship Samudura to assist cyclone hit fishing trawlers
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Ship Samudura has sailed en route for Indonesian sea area today (21) to assist distressed multi-day fishing trawlers those have washed-away to Indonesian seas along with the recent cyclone hit.
Navy refutes media speculations over spread of coronavirus at Welisara Naval Base
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, who has totally denied certain media reports related to skepticism over navy cluster, which is still active at the Welisara complex, said the SLN had taken all measures when deploying sailors to control the spread of coronavirus.
Two sessions herald rebound of economy
International interest in the annual sessions of China's top legislative and political advisory bodies (National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee), which start on Thursday, is exceptionally high.
Garunda Indonesia arrives with 110 Sri Lankans to BIA
GA 9820, Indonesian National Airline flight carrying 110 Sri Lankans from Indonesia, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) short while ago, Airport Duty Manager Ruwan Priyadarshana said.
‘COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’ re-named as ‘Itukama COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’ - PMD
The ‘COVID- 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’, established by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has renamed it as ‘Itukama – COVID 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’, said the President Media Division (PMD).
Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd donates over Rs. 2 million worth of items to Tri-forces
Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd donated 30,000 razors and other consumer products worth over Rs. 2 million, to be distributed among the Tri-force and needy communities affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two batches of Sri Lankans from Kuwait arrived at BIA
KU 1453 Sri Lankan Airline flight carrying 179 Sri Lankans from Kuwait, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 1.00 am today (May 20), Airport Duty Manager Chaminda Jayasundara said.
60,000 arrested over curfew violation since March
Total number of persons arrested over curfew violations exceeded 60,000 since March 20, with 660 more individuals arrested during the last 12 hours ending at 6.00 am today (May 20).
I will not hesitate to withdraw SL from int’l orgnisations that continue to harass war heroes- President Rajapaksa
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he would not hesitate to withdraw Sri Lanka from any international organization that continued to make baseless allegations and harass Sri Lankan security forces.
SLN removes debris clogged around Wakwella Bridge, Galle
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris collected under the Wakwella Bridge along Gin Ganga in Galle yesterday (18) in a bid to prevent potential floods due to torrential rains experiencing nowadays.
Landslide warning issued for several areas of 10 districts
Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday (18) , the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in 10 districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing torrential rain conditions in the island.
SLN coronavirus recoveries surpasses 200
The discharge of another 15 virus infected sailors from the hospitals on Sunday (May 17) has increased the total number of total coronavirus recoveries in the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) to 204.
No truth in extremist threats to Sri Lanka – Defence Secretary
The Defence Ministry urged the public not to be misled by certain posts circulating on social media platforms regarding threats posed in Sri Lanka by extremist elements
The final 48-hours of end battle
Yesterday, I was taking notes to include in the National War Heroes Commemoration Day message of Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, a decorated soldier who was credited for leading his 53 Division troops to capture the most wanted terrorist – Vellupillai Prabhakaran, who played with thousands of innocent lives of all ethnicities.
69 Sri Lankan expats from Bangkok arrive
A group of 69 Sri Lankan expatriates from Bangkok returned back home on Sunday (May 17).
Army troops renovate OPD section at Wethara hospital
Sri Lanka Army Corps of Engineer Services (CES) completed renovation work at the OPD section of the Wethara Rural Hospital on Thursday (May 14).
177 Army Officers promoted on National War Heroes Commemoration Day
A total of 177 Sri Lanka Army officers have been promoted to their next ranks coinciding with the 11th National War Heroes Commemoration day, yesterday (May 18).