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COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund surpasses Rs. 900 m
The COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed Rs. 900 million and donations will be credited to a special account (85737373) at the Bank of Ceylon Corporate Branch.
Army provides ration and meals to the ‘Lurdu Matha’ Elderly Home in Puttlam
Thirty-one elders in the ‘Lurdu Matha’ Elderly Home in Puttalam, were provided with dry rations and meals by the Sri Lanka Army on Thursday (May 07).
Army distributes relief packs among 750 needy families in Jaffna on Vesak Poya Day
Over 750 needy families in Thondamanaru, Kerudavil, Valvettithurai, Avarangal, Navaliyattal,ketpely, Mirusuvil, Pavasikkulam, Kaithady, Chavakachcheri, Kaddaikadu, Mallakam, Veththilaikerni, Kevil, Vallai, Inuvil, Vaddukkodai, Navanthurai, Savalkattu, Uduvil and Kayts areas were the recipients of dry ration packs,
Chinese donation of medical supplies arrived BIA today
Chinese Government donated medical supplies - 30,000 Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Test Kits and 12,330 Disposable Coverall (PPEs) – to strengthen Sri Lanka’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, has arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at 6.45 pm, today.
SLAF hands over newly built nursing quarters at IDH
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), fulfilling an urgent need to provide accommodation facilities for nursing staff at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH), has handed over the newly built accommodation facility, constructed by the SLAF, at the IDH, today.
Foreign Ministry considers repatriating Sri Lankans in Maldives, Kuwait, Middle- East, Bangladesh
The Foreign Relations and Foreign Employment Ministry is considering the possibilities of repatriating Sri Lankans in Maldives, Kuwait, Middle East, Bangladesh and other countries due to coronavirus pandemic, which is spreading around the world at a rapid pace.
SL’s coronavirus positives remain to 824
The total number of coronavirus positives reported in Sri Lanka remains to 824, today and 240 patients have been completely recovered and discharged from hospitals so far, Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.
382 Sri Lankan expats arrived from Singapore and Dubai
A total of 382 Sri Lankan expatriates from Singapore and Dubai arrived in the country, yesterday (May 07).
Twenty-five drug addicts sent for rehabilitation after quarantine
Twenty-five drug addicts, who had completed quarantine at the Galkanda quarantine center, were transferred to the Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre for Drug Addicts in Kandakadu on Wednesday (May 06).
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).