News Updates
11,709 persons completed quarantine
After two more persons completed quarantine process today (June 5), the total number of persons who have left Tri-Services managed quarantine centres has risen to 11,709.
Police and NCPA commence probe into alleged attack on autistic child
Police have commenced investigations into the recent assault on an autistic boy in Aluthgama.
839 Coronavirus positives discharged from hospitals
A total of 839 coronavirus patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals.
CID commences probe into forging President’s signature
A suspect who allegedly involved in forging President’s signature in a falsely designed official letterhead was remanded until June 8, after he was produced before the Fort Magistrate Court today (4),
Navy recovered a locally assembled firearm in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has recovered a locally assembled firearm from a shrubby area in Achchanakulam, Mannar yesterday (June 3).
Another suspect of Soysapura shooting produced before Courts
Another suspect involved in shooting incident at restaurant at Soysapura, in Mount Lavinia, has been produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate Court, today (June 4).
‘ITUKAMA COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’ surpasses Rs.1,243 million
The ‘ITUKAMA' COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’s balance has surpassed Rs. 1,243 million with direct donations received from corporate and individual donors, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
424 sailors recovered and discharged from hospitals
A group of 424 recovered Sri Lanka Navy personnel were discharged from hospitals on Wednesday (June 3), according to the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
Navy nabs 13 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 13 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off Walaithottam and Kumburuppidi areas in Trincomalee during last couple of days (June 1 and 2).
Two other suspects of Soysapura restaurant shooting arrested
Mount Lavinia Police have arrested two suspects connected to the shooting incident in a Soysapura restaurant when they were absconding in Angulana and Rathmalana areas, yesterday (June 2)
Another suspect of Maligawatta shooting arrested
Maligawatta Police has arrested another suspect who assisted the shooting incident at Laksetha Sevana Housing Complex in Maligawatta on May 30.
11,669 persons complete quarantine
A total of 11,669 persons have undergone quarantine at Tri-Forces managed quarantine facilities to date (June 3), according to the National Operation Center for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
Another group of Sri Lankan expatriates arrive from Singapore
A group of 291 Sri Lankan expatriates arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Singapore early this morning (June 3).
More sailors recovered and discharged from hospitals
Another 418 recovered Navy personnel were discharged from hospitals, according to the latest reports on Wednesday (June 3).
291 stranded Sri Lankans arrived from Singapore
UL 303 Sri Lankan Airlines flight, carrying 291 Sri Lankans from Singapore arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last evening (June 2).
Army troops renovate three-story building at Theldeniya hospital for coronavirus patients
The 17th Corps of Engineers Service (CES) of Sri Lanka Army renovated normal wards at the Theldeniya hospital in Kandy converting them to isolation wards for the coronavirus positives on admission.
Maligawatta shooting suspects produced before Courts
Three suspects connected to Laksetha Sevana Housing Complex shooting incident in Maligawatta, have been produced before the Aluthkade Magistrate Court today (June 2).
Two soldiers killed head-on in a bus accident
Two soldiers, who were travelling on a motor cycle, were killed when it collided head-on with a bus, this morning.
411 sailors recover from coronavirus
Sri Lanka Navy said 411 sailors infected with Coronavirus have been recovered and discharged from hospitals, by Monday (June 1).
5,038 persons still under quarantine at 44 quarantine centers
A total of 5,038 individuals are under quarantine at 44 quarantine centers managed by the Tri-services, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), stated.
NGOs circumventing due procedures under scrutiny
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), that had circumvented due procedures while registering are under scrutiny by the National NGO Secretariat.
SLN arrests a woman with a shotgun in Silavaththura area
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has nabbed a 34 year old suspected woman, with a 12mm bore shotgun, during a joint search operation conducted in Marichchukatti area, Silavaththura yesterday (May 31).
Jaffna troops construct another house for a needy family
One more house constructed by the Army for a needy family in Jaffna was handed over to its recipient on Monday (June 01).
Indian Navy ship facilitates repatriation of 700 stranded Indians
Repatriation of 700 Indians stranded in Sri Lanka was facilitated by Indian Navy Ship ‘INS Jalashwa’ today (June 1).
One person dead over a shooting incident in Monaragala
A 50- year-old resident in Marawa, Monaragala has succumbed due to a shooting incident at about 9.30 pm yesterday (May 31).