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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.
SL's death toll rises to nine
* A female, 52-year-old, latest coronavirus victim
The total number of deaths reported due to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka has increased to nine today (May 05).
Foreign firms optimistic about rebound
As China flattens the novel coronavirus curve and steadily returns to economic normalcy, foreign enterprises are voicing optimism about the restoration of business and embarking on operational excellence in the world's second-largest economy.
Govt. issues key guidelines to revive economy and resuming civilian life while curfew is enforced
The President’s Media Division in a press release yesterday (May 04), emphasized on key aspects undertaken and guidelines that public needs to adhere for the revival of economy and resumption of normalcy while curfew regulations existed.
Sri Lankan expats brought to SL from London sent to quarantine centres
A group of 208 Sri Lankan expatriates from London, who were brought to the country under the directives of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Sunday, have sent to quarantine centres.
A group of 129 quarantined returnees left for homes, today
A group of 129 individuals left for their homes after completing the quarantine process at the quarantine centres run by the Sri Lanka Army’s Training School (ATS), Maduru Oya and the Boossa quarantine centre run by the Sri Lanka Navy, this morning.
SL' s Coronavirus death toll rises to 8
With the death of a coronavirus infected female, Sri Lanka's death toll has risen to eight, today.