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3,609 still under quarantine - says Head of NOCPCO
A total of 3,609 individuals are still under quarantine in 32 tri-services managed quarantine centers.
Defence Secretary requests public not to stigmatise Tri-Forces personnel fighting against coronavirus
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne requested the public not to stigmatise Tri-Forces personnel, especially the sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, and their families who have been infected while fighting to contain the spread of coronavirus virus.
Converting schools as quarantine centers for military baseless - Defence Secretary
The Defence Ministry said no directive was issued to establish quarantine centres in schools for Tri-Forces personnel to undergo 14-day quarantine process.
Another 143 students due to arrive from New Delhi today
Another SriLankan aircraft has reached New Delhi today (29) to fetch 143 Sri Lankan students those who are stranded in India.
COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund surpasses Rs. 866 m
The COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed Rs. 866 million and donations will be credited to a special account (85737373) at the Bank of Ceylon Corporate Branch.
Govt to celebrate Vesak through electronic media
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in meeting with Chief prelate, Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dhrama Maha Sanga Sabha Most Ven. Dr. Iththapana Dhammalankara Thero and His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday (28), has emphasized the possibility of utilizing of electronic media for upcoming Vesak celebrations, says President Media Division (PMD).
Imagine Entertainment’ donates 50 walkie-talkies
‘Imagine Entertainment’ Pvt Ltd donated 50 walkie-talkies to the Defence Ministry, today (April 28).
Highest number of PCR tests conducted yesterday (27)
The Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said, the highest number of PCR tests were conducted yesterday (27). The number of tests conducted within the day was 1,400.
Returnees from India taken to quarantine centers
Another batch of 113 India based Sri Lankan expatriates returned to Colombo from Coimbatore airport on Sunday (April 26) evening.
Sri Lanka Army distributes free ration packs among 30 needy families in Mullaittivu
Sri Lanka Army distributed ration packs among 30 needy families in Maligathivu and Puthukudiyiruppu areas in the Mullaittivu district on Thursday (23).
73 Sri Lankan students from Bangladesh chartered back home
A batch 73 Sri Lankan students who remained stranded in Bangladesh have been chartered back home via a special flight of the Sri Lankan Airlines yesterday (April 27).
Curfew in 21 districts temporarily lifted today
The ongoing island-wide Police curfew was temporarily lifted in 21 districts at 5a.m, today (April 28). Curfew will be re-imposed from 8p.m. These timings will remain effective until Friday (May 01).
Are cyber criminals exploiting Corona pandemic for malicious purposes?
COVID-19 outbreak has become an unprecedented global pandemic that is threatening every aspect of human life, our security and most of all our livelihoods. There are also other unconventional threats in the form of cybercriminal activities.
A Special Presidential Task Force (PTF) has been appointed to ensure health security at military camps in the country
The PTF will be headed by former Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Marshal of the Air Force and Governor Western Province Roshan Goonetileke.
Scars, forgiveness and long wait for justice
The Easter Sunday carnage perpetrated by a handful of fundamentalist extremist terrorists, on April 21, 2019, killing over 250 civilians and injuring over 500 has left us with many unanswered questions.
Negombo Hospital receives Navy developed third ‘Medi Mate’
The third 'Medi Mate', a remote-controlled smart appliance, developed by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was handed over to the Negombo District Hospital, today (April 27).
INSEE Cement donates face masks and face shields
‘INSEE Cement’ donated a consignment of 10,000 face masks and 1,000 face shields in support of the government’s on-going efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five inmates leave Boosa quarantine centre
Another five individuals left Sri Lanka Navy run Boosa quarantine centre after completing the 14-day quarantine process today (27).
SLAF airman tested positive for coronavirus
An Airman of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) band has been tested positive with COVID -19, today (April 27).
Defence Ministry requests media to respect privacy of coronavirus infected patients
The Defence Ministry requests print and electronic media to respect the privacy of coronavirus infected patients and refrain from shooting their places of living and the scenes when the health authorities check their houses.