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28 Seeduwa residents self-quarantine sent to Oluvil quarantine centre by Navy
Navy arrested 28 residents in Seeduwa who have been evading the self-quarantine process after finding potential risk of spreading COVID-19 in the area.
CSD sells essential items at reduced prices among people in Puwakpitiya
Civil Security Department (CSD) has distributed essential commodities among residents in Puwakwaththa, Meegoda at a concessionary rate yesterday (9).
Navy nabs six treasure hunters
Navy nabbed six treasure hunters, during an operation conducted in the Erambukudella area in Etalai, Puttalam on April 8.
Navy-improvised disinfection chamber sets up at Colombo National Hospital
Another disinfection chamber built by the Navy’s Research and Development (R&D) Unit under Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project has handed over for the use of Outpatient Department (OPD) at the National Hospital, Colombo today (10th April 2020).
Navy raids 260 litres of illicit liquor in Puttalam
Navy in a joint operation with the Police has raided a 27 year old person with 260 litres of illicit liquor at Nelumwewa areas in Kalladi, Puttalam on April 8.
37 quarantined persons at Kandakadu left for their homes
A total of 37 individuals who had completed their mandatory quarantine period of 28 days at the Kandakadu quarantine center, left for homes yesterday (April 9).
Navy nabs 4 curfew violators in Mullaitivu
Navy arrested 4 persons those who were violating curfew in-force in Wadduvakkal roadblock, Mullaitivu on April 8 in an futile attempt to cross the barrier.
Navy douses fire erupted on a trawler in Galle harbour
Navy’s Firefighters of the Southern Command doused an abrupt fire on a multi-day fishing trawler in Galle Harbour yesterday (8).
Navy develops 'Medi Mate' robot to handle COVID-19 patients
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) handed over a remotely controlled smart device ‘Medi-Mate’, to the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (NFTH) yesterday (8).
Fight against COVID-19 : Chef Anura speaks out
Anura Bandara Herath, 31, got much media attention and was among the news early this week, following a video he had uploaded to social media requesting the government for permission to disembark at the port of Colombo.
CSD to continue distribution of essential items
Continuing the supply of essential commodities, Civil Security Department (CSD) has distributed fruits and vegetables among the residents in Madampitiya, Moratuwa, yesterday (8).
SLAF Installs CCTV Systems in wards at Mulleriyawa Hospital
A technical team of the Sri Lanka Air Force’s (SLAF) Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana installed Public Addressing Speaker Systems and Wi-Fi connected CCTV Camera Systems in four wards at the Colombo East Base Hospital Mulleriyawa.
Navy hospital brings medicine to regular Naval patients
Navy General Hospital (NGH), Welisara commencing a programme yesterday (8) distributed 186 pharmaceutical drug parcels to retired, personnel in service and their family members those who were attending clinics regularly.
Fairfirst Insurance Ltd. donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Fight for Covid-19 Fund’
Fairfirst Insurance, which is a part of the global Fairfax Group, has donated Rs. 10 million, collected by its employees, to the ‘Fight for COVID-19 Fund, which was set up to support Government measures to contain the spread of new coronavirus.
Police arrest rumor mongers for uploading fake posts on social media
A person, a resident of Kelaniyamulla, who was uploading false videos regarding COVID-19 via social media, has been arrested by the Police, yesterday.
Highest number of curfew violations reported today
The highest number of curfew violations – 1,800 arrests- reported, so far, has been reported during the last 24-hours that ended at 6.00 am today (08).
Dial 1390 or 1999 if someone has COVID-19 symptoms
Those who suspect that they have COVID-19 symptoms are instructed first to call 1390 or 1999
Boosting Pay for Medical Workers, Jobless Benefits: Putin Unveils Russia's New COVID-19 Aid Package
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation on 8 April to announce new measures to support citizens as well as businesses in these troubled times, when cities are introducing measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Navy assists yacht stranded seas off Galle
Navy provided meals and drinking water to a distressed foreign yacht yesterday (7), which is anchored off Galle harbour encountering a technical fault during the sail.
Army transforms abandoned VOA building into a new isolation hospital
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) declared open a new isolation hospital equipped with 40 patient beds at Iranawila, Chilaw in the Puttalam district yesterday (April 7).