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Coronavirus positive increased to 1,558; 754 patients recovered

The total Coronavirus positive patients increased to 1,558, while 754 patients have recovered and discharged from hospitals so far.


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Repatriation of migrant workers to continue

Repatriation of migrant workers from the Middle East as well as other regions will continue affirmed Foreign Relations, Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Friday (May 29).



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Nuwara Eliya district under curfew during this weekend (May 30 and 31)

Issuing an updated curfew announcement short while ago, President's Media Division (PMD) said, 24 hour curfew will be imposed in Nuwara Eliya district tomorrow (30).


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STF has a major role in countering extremism and combating organised crimes - Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Special Task Force (STF) has a major role to play in countering extremism and organised crimes, including drug mafia.


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SLN facilitated the crew exchange process of foreign ships in Galle Harbour

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) assisted to transfer a group of personnel belong to three foreign ships at the Port of Galle, who arrived in the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, on-board Boeing 737 aircraft, from Brussels, Belgium, to reach their respective ships in Sri Lanka, yesterday (28).


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SLN conducts PCR testing for sailors at Gafoor Building

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has commenced PCR testing for sailors those who are isolated for 14-day quarantine process at the Gafoor Building said, Lt. Comm. Isuru Sooriyabandara speaking to defence.lk short while ago.


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SLN to set-up RO plant at ancient Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pothuvil

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, at the ancient Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pothuvil yesterday (28).


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775 coronavirus positive patients undergoing treatment

A total of 775 coronavirus positive patients are undergoing treatment at medial facilities, including 68 individuals who are reportedly to be under observation.


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Sea going fishing communities to be vigilant - Met. Department

Issuing a marine weather forecast by 05.30 am today (29), the Meteorology Department requests naval and fishing communities operating in deep and shallow seas, from Galle to Batticaloa via southern seas, and Putlam to Kankasanthurei via Mannar to be vigilant, since rough seas and likely increase of wind speed (70 to 80 kmph) could be expected during next 24 hours.



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SLAF constructs a new triage center for the Panadura base hospital

Sri Lanka Air Force constructed ‘Triage Center’ - first of its kind  in providing treatment for Coronavirus positive patients at the Panadura base hospital  was declared opened today (May 28).  



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Coronavirus infected sailor at Gafoor Building from Welisara cluster

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) refuting baseless information disseminating with regard to the recent coronavirus infected sailor was accommodated at the Gaffor Building in Sir Baron Jayatilaka Mawatha, Colombo said, he was a Navy ambulance driver accommodated at the venue and it belongs to the Welisara SLN cluster.


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Center for Research and Development displays new innovations

Thejana Dewumina, is a grade ten student at the President’s College at Embilipitiya and the inventor of the ‘Dr. Robot’.  


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Sri Lanka to repatriate Lankans in Seychelles

The Foreign Ministry is making the arrangements facilitate repatriation of Sri Lankans residing and working in Seychelles, who have registered their interest in returning to Sri Lanka, in compliance with the existing regulations and availability of quarantine facilities in the country.


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Arrests for curfew violations further increased to 66,000

A total of 66,519 individuals were arrested and 18,733 vehicles were seized for curfew violations since March 20, confirmed Police media spokesman’s office short while ago.


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China donates 125,000 face masks to Education ministry

Chinese Embassy has donated 125,000 face masks to the Education Ministry to distribute to school children in low-income families in the country to use them once the schools are reopened following the recommendations of the health authorities.


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PMD issues countrywide curfew notice

Issuing a curfew notice today (28), the President Media Division (PMD) said, Island-wide curfew will be imposed on May 31 (Sunday), and thereafter June 4 and 5 accordingly.


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Guidelines for public in reinstating normalcy issued

Guidelines covering 46 different areas under the theme ‘Combat Covid-19 with a New Style of Life’ have been published officially in websites of the Health Ministry and Department of Government Information.


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Total of 66,519 individuals arrested, 18,733 vehicles seized over curfew violations

Individuals arrested over curfew violations totaled 66,519 and vehicles seized amounted to 18,733 since March 20 for the period ending at 4 a.m today (May 28).



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92 Coronavirus positives from Kuwait

Out  total 150 Coronavirus positives reported yesterday, 92 were expatriates from Kuwait.


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Reviving commercial capital after 66 days of curfew

Coinciding with the easing of prolonged curfew imposed on March 20 to Colombo and Gampaha districts, normalcy is being experienced by the working community of the two districts after 'staying-at-home' for 66 days following guidelines issued by the health authorities