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Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday attack & understanding Islamic Terrorism

On 21st April 2019 the people of Sri Lanka stood shocked.


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‘Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa’ donates rice and vegetables for distribution among the needy

The Matara and Kurunegala district chapters of the ‘Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa’ organization donated rice and vegetables to be distributed among needy communities in the Colombo district today (April 20).



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SLAF renovates ward at District General Hospital in Chilaw

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF)  completed renovation work at the Chilaw District Hospital, recently.  The renovation work was undertaken following a request made by  the hospital officials.


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Army transports Mullaitivu farmers' vegetable harvests to South

Troops in Mullaitivu supporting the farmers in the area, have arrangements to transport their vegetable harvest to cities in the South.


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63 quarantined individuals leave quarantine centres

On completion of three week quarantine period, 63 more individuals left Punani Quarantine Centre yesterday (April 19).

 





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Act responsibly when curfew is relaxed - President Rajapaksa

In a tweeter message today (18) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa requested the general public to adhere to health guidelines and act responsibly for the safety of society at large.


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Another 15 tested for coronavirus positive from Keselwatta

The total number of coronavirus patients in the country has increased to 269, with 15 persons tested positive for coronavirus, today, the Health Ministry said.


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Navy rescues person drowning Kelani River

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued a person who was drowning in the Kelani River close to New Kelani Bridge, Peliyagoda today (19).






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Six more coronavirus positives reported today

Another six coronavirus positive patients reported today has increased the total positives in Sri Lanka to 254, Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe confirmed short while ago.


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Four more persons in quarantine turn positive – Dr Anil Jasingha

Director General Health Services Dr Anil Jasingha said with four more coronavirus positive cases reported today (18) the total confirmed cases has now increased to 248.


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Police arrest 1,392 curfew violators, today

A total of 1,392 curfew violators and 381 vehicles have been arrested during the last 24 hours ending from 6 am today (18).


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SLN directs six persons with links to a coronavirus positive for quarantine

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), which has identified another six persons who have associated a COVID-19 positive today (18), has directed them to the quarantine center established at the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases in Welisara immediately.


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Defence Secretary meets soldiers, airmen, sailors and Police cops in North & East

Defence Secretary Maj.Gen.(Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has visited Security Forces Headquarters at Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullattivu, Vavuniya and Trincomalee and addressed troops to appreciate their contribution as frontiers in fighting against new coronavirous.

 


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NOCPCO discusses post COVID exist strategy

Discussions in considering viable post COVID exist strategies was held at the national operation Center for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) centre yesterday (April 17).

 


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SLN nabs four fishermen without valid permit at sea

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) arrested four persons those who engaged in  fishing without  a valid permit out at seas off Trincomalee harbour, yesterday (17).



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Military and Police proved their professionalism and expertise in handling coronavirus mitigation – Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Tri-Forces and Police had proved their professionalism and expertise by supporting the Government efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus.