News Updates
Navy disinfects Southern railway stations
Under disinfection program led by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), all the railway stations starting from Galle to Beliatta was disinfected, yesterday (11).
Indian Navy ship brings SLN personnel in India
Indian Navy Ship SHARDHA accompanied 10 Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel to Sri Lankan waters those who had completed respective training courses in India, yesterday (11).
175 more people leave for their homes from quarantine centers today
Another group of 175 civilians left for homes after completing three weeks quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force quarantine facility at Iranamadu, today (May 11).
10 civilians leave for their homes from Boossa Naval quarantine center
Ten more civilians left for their homes from the Sri Lanka Navy managed quarantine center at Boosa, in Galle today (May 11).
Army troops provide household items for low-income family at Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army troops provided much needed household items for low-income family in Ponnagar in the Karachchi Divisioanl Secretariat in Kilinochchi on Friday (May 8).
Twelve naval personnel tested negative to coronavirus discharged from hospitals
Twelve more Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel, who had undergone treatment in hospitals, were discharged after PCR test results showed negative to coronavirus on May 9 and 10.
256 people leave SLAF quarantine center in Mullaittivu
A total of 256 civilians completed three weeks of quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) managed quarantine facility in Mullaittivu, yesterday (May 10).
Army distributes dry ration packs to low-income families at Borella
Sri Lanka Army distributed 30 dry ration packs and vegetables among low-income families at Borella on Thursday (May 07).
604 civilians leave quarantine facilities
Another batch of 604 civilians left for homes on completion of three weeks quarantine period, on Sunday (May 10).
Army distributes vegetables among civilians in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army troops distributed over 2,400 kilograms of fresh vegetables among low-income families in Ponnagar, Visuvamadu West and Kallaru in Kilinochchi on Thursday (May 07).
Public urged to restrict movements despite relaxing of curfew - Head of NOCPCO
The public has been urged to restrict movements to essential matters adhering to acceptable and responsible social behaviour despite relaxing of curfew from Monday( May 11).
Army troops disinfect public places in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army soldiers of the 57 Division carried-out disinfection of public places at the Kilinochchi town, yesterday(May 9).
Curfew in Colombo and Gampaha remains except all other districts
Curfew will continue in the Colombo and Gampaha districts until further notice.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga, Galle
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris collected under the Agaliya Bridge, Gin Ganga in Galle yesterday (9) in a bid to prevent potential floods with upcoming torrential rains.
Army distributes 100 relief packs among needy families in Puttalam
Army troops serving in Thabbowa, Puttalam donated 100 dry ration packs among selected families in Mahakumbukkadawala and Pallama areas on Tuesday( May 5).
321 persons recovered and discharged from the hospitals so far
With 61 coronavirus positive patients recovered and discharged from hospitals, the total number of recovered patients in the country has risen to 321, today (10), the Health Ministry said.
Needy families in Mullaittivu receive cooked meals and rations from Army
Mullaittivu Army troops provided cooked meals and ration packs among low-income families as a part of their Vesak program.
274 Sri Lankans landed BIA from Australia, today
UL 605, Sri Lankan Airlines flight, carrying 274 Sri Lankans from Melbourne, Australia arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 6.12 am today (10), Airport Duty Manager Chamath Somathilake confirmed.
378 persons from Keselwaththa complete two weeks of quarantine
Having completed their quarantine period,378 persons left for their homes from the Sri Lanka Army managed quarantine facilities at Vidathalpallai and Elephant Pass, in Jaffna.
Police arrest 859 curfew violators
A total of 859 curfew violators and 206 vehicles have been arrested during the last 24 hours.
118 inmates left Navy-run quarantine centres
Another 118 inmates left Sri Lanka Navy managed quarantine centres on completion of 14-day quarantine process yesterday (8).
Fourth consignment of medicines from India arrives
A special flight carrying tonnes of medicines and medical items from India arrived in the country yesterday (8).
Wanni troops hands over a newly built house to a needy family
Security Force HQ-Wanni (SFHQ W) has handed over a newly built house by its troops to a low-income family living in Adiranigama, Ihala Halmillewa, Eppawala on Wednesday (6).
COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund surpasses Rs. 900 m
The COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed Rs. 900 million and donations will be credited to a special account (85737373) at the Bank of Ceylon Corporate Branch.
Army provides ration and meals to the ‘Lurdu Matha’ Elderly Home in Puttlam
Thirty-one elders in the ‘Lurdu Matha’ Elderly Home in Puttalam, were provided with dry rations and meals by the Sri Lanka Army on Thursday (May 07).