News Updates
708 sailors tested positive for Coronavirus, discharged from hospitals
A total of 708 sailors infected with Coronavirus have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) today (June 15).
222 more persons to leave from Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres today
A total of 222 persons are scheduled to leave from four Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres following three - weeks of quarantine today (June 15).
Soysapura shooting incident : Driver nabbed
Another suspect believed to be the driver of the vehicle which was used for Soysapura shooting was nabbed with a three-wheeler at Buttala yesterday (14).
130 SL expatriates arrived from Pakistan
A group of 130 Sri Lankan expatriates arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Pakistan early this morning (June 15) said, Airport Duty Manager Iresha Jayasooriya.
Army and Air Force troops douse bush fire in Bandarawela
A sudden bush fire that erupted in Dowa Mahawanguwa in Bandarawela was jointly doused by the Sri Lanka Army and Air Force troops today (June 14).
77 persons complete quarantine
A total of 77 persons left for their homes from Tri-Forcers managed quarantine centres today (June 14) after completing three weeks of quarantine.
173 sailors still hospitalized for Coronavirus - NOCPCO
A total of 173 sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy are still under treatment at hospitals for the Coronavirus.
Police cop who thwarted National Hospital robbery dies in a road accident
The Police Constable, who thwarted the Rs. 7.9 million robbery, at the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) died this morning while he was receiving treatment at the CNH’s ICU, where he was admitted after he met with an accident on June 11.
Curfew hours revised; enforced from 12 midnight to 4a.m
The curfew hours now in effect for all districts have been revised as from 12 midnight to 4 am daily from June 14 onwards.
No room for unlawful seizing of vehicles
There is no room for the unlawful seizing of vehicles owing to the non-payment of leasing installments, said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Total of 682 sailors discharged from hospitals
A total of 682 sailors have been recovered from the coronavirus and discharged from hospitals, so far.
Only three COVID-19 patients reported yesterday
With only 11 patients reported during the past 48 hours, and three patients in particular reported on Friday (June 12), statistics show an apparent decrease in the numbers of Coronavirus positive cases reported in the country.
165 persons leave quarantine centers today
Another group of 165 persons left for their homes from the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centers today (June 13).
New Presidential Secretariat Ombudsman to receive public issues including drug trafficking
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Retd) S. M. Wickremasinghe has been appointed as the Ombudsman to Presidential Secretariat with today (12), says President’s Media Division.
ICTA Chairman’s statement on its Board member Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana’s resignation
Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) Chairman Jayantha De Silva’s statement on behalf of the Board on the sudden decision of its Board member Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana’s resignation.
SLN nabs illegal sandalwood logging racket
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed a racket of illegal sandalwood logs transportation in a joint operation conducted with the Police Anti-Corruption Unit, Hambantota yesterday (June 11).
223 Sri Lankan expats return from Philippines
A group of 223 Sri Lankan expatriates including an infant arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Manila, Philippines last evening (June 11).
T-56 used for Soysapura shooting rampage recovered
The weapon used for Soysapura, Mount Lavinia shooting incident was recovered with a suspect from Malabe by the Western Province Crime Division (Southern Range) yesterday (11).
STF arrests close aide of 'Weli Rohan' in Wellampitiya
A person suspected of involving in organized crimes was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Wellampitya today (June 11).
78 persons leave quarantine centers
Another group of 78 individuals have left for their homes from Tri-Forces managed quarantine centerson Wednesday (June 10).
Two dies in dynamite explosion in Kinniya, Trincomalee
Two persons have succumbed to injuries following an accidental dynamite explosion in Periyathumuna, Kinniya.
637 sailors recover from coronavirus
A total of 637 sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, who were infected with Coronavirus, have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far.
Total of 12,533 persons complete quarantine
A total of 12,533 persons have completed quarantine at Tri-Services managed quarantine centers, according to the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
Only two positive cases reported during last 24 hours
Only two coronavirus positive cases, one from overseas returnees and the other from Sri Lanka Navy, were confirmed during last 24 hours ending with 6 a.m. today (10), Military Spokesman Brig. Chandana Wickremasinghe said.
Foreign Ministry dispatches essential items to Sri Lankans in Maldives
The Foreign Ministry has dispatched 2000 packs of essential items including about 10,000 kilos dry rations for the use of stranded Sri Lankans in Maldives.