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No decision to declare complete lockdown – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen.(Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said considering the present situation related to COVID-19 in the country, the government had not taken a decision to announce a complete lockdown during the next week.
A batch of 172 quarantined returnees at SLAF centre at Iranamadu left homes
Another group of 172 returnees from abroad, who have undergone 14-day quarantine process at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) run Iranamadu Centre left to their homes, today.
Clarion calls, COVID 19 and beyond
On March 28, the first death due to COVID-19 was reported in Sri Lanka.
CSD distributes vegetables among Zoysapura residents
The Civil Security Department (CSD) has distributed vegetables at concessionary prices among residents in the Zoysapura, Moratuwa, yesterday.
SLAF decontaminated SriLankan aircraft fleet at BIA
Sri Lanka Air Force’s (SLAF) Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Wing carried out decontamination operations of SriLankan Airlines aircraft fleet at the Bandaranayke International Airport (BIA).
Quarantined 288 returnees left army-led centres for homes
After completing 14-days quarantine process, 288 more returnees left their homes from Diyatalawa, Rantambe, Periyakadu, Bogoda and Pallekele Quarantine Centres, today.
Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd donates Rs.4 m worth machine to KDU Hospital to test COVID-19
The Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd has made a donation to the Kotalawala Defence University (KDU) Hospital to purchase a High Performance Real Time Quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) machine to facilitate COVID-19 testing at the hospital.
First quarantined group at Navy managed Centre left for homes
A few foreign nationals and Sri Lankans, who completed 14-day quarantine process at the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) led Boosa Naval Base, have left for their homes.
Western countries flailing as Asia leads the way
Covid-19 has killed almost 25,000 people around the globe in just three brutal months.
The White House projects 100,000 to 200,000 Covid-19 deaths
On Tuesday, the White House’s coronavirus task force presented grim statistics: Under the best-case scenario for mitigation of the Covid-19 pandemic, there may be between 100,000 and 200,000 deaths in the United States, with the number of deaths peaking in the next two weeks.
Ranaviru Seva Authority receives a donation of gloves and facemasks
Supporting government’s initiative to contain the spread of COVID-19, Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd handed over a package of gloves and facemasks to the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) today (2). RVSA Chairman Maj. Gen. (Retd) Nandana Senadeera received the donation of 4000 pairs of hand gloves and facemasks each from the Chairman, Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd during the session.
Demand for narcotics high, despite coronavirus threat – SLN Commander Vice Admiral De Silva
· Reveals the SLN has busted an international drug shipment; seizes Rs. 12.5 billion narcotics in high seas
The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) on 28 March, confiscated approximately a ton of narcotics including 500kgs of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), being transported on a fishing vessel in international waters in the Indian Ocean.
Amidst COVID-19 threat, military is on high alert to maintain national security- Defence Secretary
· Says all intelligence agencies are strengthened to prevent any security threat
While the entire world is engulfed in COVID-19 fear, the Sri Lankan Government, which is taking all possible precautionary measures to contain the virus, has taken serious measures to combat drug trafficking, terrorism and extremism to maintain national security, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Navy sets up four fully equipped quarantine centres
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has set up four quarantine centres at Mihintale, Oyamaduwa, Mulankavil, and the Oluvil Harbour premises to enhance the facilities to contain spreading of COVID-19 in the country.
Atalugama and Akurana completely locked
Atalugama in Kalutara and Akurana in Kandy districts have been declared as completely isolated areas and no one is allowed to enter or exit these two villages until further notice.