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11 families from Piliyandala directed to quarantine
Steps have been taken to direct 66 persons of 11 families in Piliyandala to quarantine centers after a coronavirus infected person was found from the area, today.
Special flights to bring stranded Sri Lankan students
Special flights from India, Pakistan and Nepal will be operated to fetch 433 Sri Lankan students those who are stranded due to travel restrictions imposed.
Liquor shops closed until further notice
Government orders all liquor shops island-wide to be closed immediately, said the President Media Division today (21).
Recovered coronavirus patients rise to 100
The number of patients recovered from coronavirus has reached 100 today (21).
SLN disinfects Peliyagoda Fish Market
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) disinfected the Peliyagoda Fish Market today (21) after finding a coronavirus infected patient, a vendor, who had come to the market to buy fish.
Six more coronavirus positive cases reported today
Another six coronavirus positive patients have reported today increasing the total positives in Sri Lanka to 310, Director General Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe confirmed short while ago.
Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd donates Rs.2 million worth of face masks
Supporting Defence Ministry’s initiative to fight COVID-19, Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd handed over 20,000 top quality face masks to the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at a function held at the Ministry, today (21).
Govt. will bring culprits of Easter Sunday attacks to book, soon- Defence Secretary
The Government would bring all culprits who planned, financed and supported the Easter bombing carnage that killed over 270 and wounded over 500 innocent people on last year’s Easter Sunday, soon, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
SLN disinfects railway stations
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has disinfected railway stations in Mahawa and Galle recently (April 19 and 20) while expanding its sterilisation facilities to public transport sector, since the number of commuters are now using the facility during curfew lifted periods.
Soldiers distribute ration packs among ‘Samurdhi’ beneficiaries in Jaffna
Ration and pre-cooked meal packets were distributed by the Sri Lanka Army troops among ‘Samurdhi’ beneficiaries in Jaffna on Saturday (April 18).
49 more people leave Punani quarantine centre
Forty-nine more persons left for their homes after completing 14 days quarantine at the Punani quarantine center today (April 20).
Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday attack & understanding Islamic Terrorism
On 21st April 2019 the people of Sri Lanka stood shocked.
‘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).
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.
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.
63 quarantined individuals leave quarantine centres
On completion of three week quarantine period, 63 more individuals left Punani Quarantine Centre yesterday (April 19).
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.
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.
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).