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PMD issues revised curfew notice
Revising the curfew notice announced on May 22, the President’s Media Division (PMD) has issued an updated version for all districts.
17 new coronavirus positive cases reported today
The total coronavirus positive patients have increased to 1,085 with 17 more new patients reported today (May 23).
Indian Premier lauds SL efforts against COVID-19
While lauding Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts in containing and eradicating the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the leadership provided by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
283 Navy personnel recover from coronavirus
Two hundred and eighty three Sri Lanka Navy personnel, who were infected with Coronavirus, have been recovered and discharged from hospitals.
Over 62,000 curfew violators arrested
A total of 62,162 individuals arrested and 17,460 vehicles seized over curfew violation since March 20.
620 coronavirus patients recovered and discharged so far
A total of 620 coronavirus patients, who were hospitalized, have been discharged so far the Health Ministry sources said.
260 Sri Lankan expats return from Russia
A group of Sri Lankans, who were stranded in Moscow, Russia due to the Coronavirus pandemic returned at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), yesterday (May 22).
President appoints PTF under Defence Secretary to preserve archaeological sites in East
A Presidential Task Force (PTF) will be appointed under the Defence Secretary to conduct a comprehensive survey of archaeological sites in the East and to take measures to preserve them, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.
External entities were not authorized to receive donation on Navy's behalf
Denying the circulation of falsely fabricated demand for donations, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) says, SLN is conducting a number of campaigns to control the spread of COVID-19 in the country while receiving a range of material and financial aid from various agencies and organizations for programmes.
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.