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Army assists 500,000 senior citizens to get their pensions
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in its islandwide program to assist pensioners to get their pensions, had accompanied over 500,000 seniors to banks to draw their monthly pensions for the second consecutive month, during curfew hours, yesterday (May 6).
China donated third consignment of medical supplies to arrive tomorrow
A consignment of medical supplies - 30,000 Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Test Kits (PCR-Fluorescence Probing) and 15,000 Disposable Coverall (PPEs)- donated by the Chinese Government to Sri Lanka, will arrive the Bandaranaike International Airport by 6 pm, tomorrow (08).
Navy nabs two persons with illegal diving gear
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed two suspects with diving equipment, stored in a temporary hut in shallow waters, in an attempt to engage in diving without a valid permit, in Walaipadu area yesterday (6).
CRD innovative solutions to assist fight against COVID-19
The Center for Research and Development (CRD) of the Defence Ministry taking a lead in providing much-needed cost effective innovative solutions in assisting the Government’s effort to mitigate the spread of coronavirius in Sri Lanka, showcased a few of its innovations at the Defence Ministry premises, yesterday (May 06).
Fauci: No scientific evidence the coronavirus was made in a Chinese lab
Anthony “Tony” Fauci has become the scientific face of America’s COVID-19 response, and he says the best evidence shows the virus behind the pandemic was not made in a lab in China.
24 sailors tested coronavirus positives, yesterday
Out of 29 coronavirus positive cases reported yesterday (6),
Army hands over 701st house built by Army for Jaffna civilians
Troops in Jaffna handed over 701st house built by them for a low-income famiy in Jaffna.
Army hosts B”day celebrations of two kids under quarantine at EPS
Birthday celebrations of two kids under quarantine at Elephant Pass (EPS) quarantine centre were organized by the Jaffna troops on duty there on Wednesday (May 6).
197 stranded Sri Lankans arrived from Dubai
UL 226 Sri Lankan Airlines flight carrying 197 Sri Lankans, stranded in Dubai, arrived the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 6.23 am today (7), Airport Duty Manager Sawandika Balasooriya said.
President’s Vesak Message
The Buddhists in Sri Lanka, together with fellow Buddhist brethren the world over, celebrate the Vesak, their supreme religious festival, with much religious fervour and enthusiasm.
Wanni troops donates house to a needy family
A new house constructed by Wanni troops for a destitute family in Eppawala was handed over to its recipient on Wednesday (06). Funds for the construction were received from Preethi Gajanayake, a Sri Lankan expatriate in Australia through personal contact of 212 Brigade Commander Col. Anil Pieris.
Island-wide curfew begins from 8p.m today to continue until May 11
While the curfew imposed in high-risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha , Kalutara and Puttalam are to continue, the President’s Media Division(PMD) issuing a clarification stated that the on-going curfew in rest of the 21 districts will be reinforced from 8.00 p.m today (May 06), until 5.00 a.m on Monday (May 11).
Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Masterminds: Difficulties in unveiling high-profile elites camouflaging Ideological extremism
Violent extremism is easier to deal with. Authorities can locate venues of training and gather groups being trained and even rehabilitate them. However, the task is not simple when the masterminds of violent extremism are disguised and camouflage themselves as high profile...
138 from, Rajagiriya, Kolonnawa and Kolabissa sent to quarantine centers
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said, following to confirmation of coronavirus positive case each from, Rajagiriya, Kolonnawa and Kolabissa areas, 138 residents were directed to 14-day quarantine process, today (5).
39 left Navy run Boosa and Oluvil quarantine centres
39 inmates undergoing 14-day quarantine process in Navy managed Boosa and Oluvil quarantine centres left for their homes during last 24 hours.
Old-Anandians 75-80 batch donates face masks and PPEs
A consignment of face masks and personal-protective-equipment (PPEs) was donated by the ‘Old –Anandians batch of 75-80’ this morning (May 05).
Navy brings sick fisherman ashore
A fisherman who had been partly paralyzed was brought ashore from a multy-day fishing trawler at sea by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) yesterday (4), following to an information received from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
46 quarantined people released from SLAF quarantine centre at Welisara
46 civilians, who were quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF)’s quarantine centre at the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases at Welisara, were released today (May 5).
'Senehasa' requests to light 'Adhishtana Pahan' on Poya Day to invoke blessing on Tri-Forces
A special program to invoke blessings in appreciation of invaluable service of our-time war heroes has been organized by Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) and 'Senehasa' Education, Resource, Research and Information Centre on the Vesak Full Moon day, on May 7
Another sailor recovers from coronavirus
Another sailor, who recovered from coronavirus, left the Mulleriyawa hospital, yesterday (4).
Foreign Ministry discusses on issuing temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad
Modalities to issue temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad following proper authentication procedures has been agreed on by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.