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28 quarantined people leave Navy -run center
The first batch consisting 28 individuals of the Sri Lanka Navy-run Nachchikuda quarantine centre in Mannar left for their homes after completing the 14-day quarantine process today (12)
China donates medical aid to Defence Ministry to fight against coronavirus
China has donated a large stock of medical aid to the Defence Ministry to strengthen the military’s contribution to control spread of the coronavirus in the country, today.
Defence Ministry refutes allegations on Navy covering up coronavirus information
The Defence Ministry strongly denies allegations by some media against the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) that it refrains from providing information about sailors, who are infected with coronavirus, to health authorities.
President Rajapaksa instructs on steps to restore normalcy
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a meeting with the Presidential Task Force (PTF) established to Combat COVID-19, emphasised on the necessity of restoration of normalcy to boost the development activities, while containing the spread of COVID-19 in the country, at a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat.
Army declares open ‘Harmony Center’ as an extension of civil-military cooperation in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Army declared open a ‘Harmony Center’ at promoting peace, reconciliation and wellbeing of the community in the Jaffna Peninsula yesterday (May 11).
Navy disinfects Southern railway stations
Under disinfection program led by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), all the railway stations starting from Galle to Beliatta was disinfected, yesterday (11).
Indian Navy ship brings SLN personnel in India
Indian Navy Ship SHARDHA accompanied 10 Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel to Sri Lankan waters those who had completed respective training courses in India, yesterday (11).
Maj.Gen. Munasinghe appointed new Secretary to Health Ministry
The Director General of Army Health Services, Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Sanjeewa Munasinghe, who is a Consultant Radiologist, has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Health.
Sri Lanka’s New Normal: Demystifying promise and peril of an opaque era
Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak struck Sri Lanka about two months ago, a couple of narratives dominated our life. They were mainly driven as coping mechanisms and containment efforts. Amidst discussions of social distancing, isolation, battle against COVID-19 the real yearning has always been about the post COVID-19 situation and a new normal will set in.
Defence Service War Disabled Officers Association (DSWDOA) donates reusable safety kits
The Defence Service War Disabled Officers Association (DSWDOA) donated 100 reusable safety kits to be distributed among frontline health and military personnel fighting against the spread of coronavirus, today (May 11).
175 more people leave for their homes from quarantine centers today
Another group of 175 civilians left for homes after completing three weeks quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force quarantine facility at Iranamadu, today (May 11).
10 civilians leave for their homes from Boossa Naval quarantine center
Ten more civilians left for their homes from the Sri Lanka Navy managed quarantine center at Boosa, in Galle today (May 11).
Army troops provide household items for low-income family at Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army troops provided much needed household items for low-income family in Ponnagar in the Karachchi Divisioanl Secretariat in Kilinochchi on Friday (May 8).
Defence Ministry cautions public on mobile based cash transfer scam
The Defence Ministry urges the public to be aware of an ongoing scam using mobile based digital e-wallet cash transfer system and ransom by threatening individuals.
Twelve naval personnel tested negative to coronavirus discharged from hospitals
Twelve more Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel, who had undergone treatment in hospitals, were discharged after PCR test results showed negative to coronavirus on May 9 and 10.
256 people leave SLAF quarantine center in Mullaittivu
A total of 256 civilians completed three weeks of quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) managed quarantine facility in Mullaittivu, yesterday (May 10).
Army distributes dry ration packs to low-income families at Borella
Sri Lanka Army distributed 30 dry ration packs and vegetables among low-income families at Borella on Thursday (May 07).
604 civilians leave quarantine facilities
Another batch of 604 civilians left for homes on completion of three weeks quarantine period, on Sunday (May 10).
Army distributes vegetables among civilians in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army troops distributed over 2,400 kilograms of fresh vegetables among low-income families in Ponnagar, Visuvamadu West and Kallaru in Kilinochchi on Thursday (May 07).
Public urged to restrict movements despite relaxing of curfew - Head of NOCPCO
The public has been urged to restrict movements to essential matters adhering to acceptable and responsible social behaviour despite relaxing of curfew from Monday( May 11).