News Updates
Army distributes relief packs among 750 needy families in Jaffna on Vesak Poya Day
Over 750 needy families in Thondamanaru, Kerudavil, Valvettithurai, Avarangal, Navaliyattal,ketpely, Mirusuvil, Pavasikkulam, Kaithady, Chavakachcheri, Kaddaikadu, Mallakam, Veththilaikerni, Kevil, Vallai, Inuvil, Vaddukkodai, Navanthurai, Savalkattu, Uduvil and Kayts areas were the recipients of dry ration packs,
Chinese donation of medical supplies arrived BIA today
Chinese Government donated medical supplies - 30,000 Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Test Kits and 12,330 Disposable Coverall (PPEs) – to strengthen Sri Lanka’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, has arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at 6.45 pm, today.
SLAF hands over newly built nursing quarters at IDH
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), fulfilling an urgent need to provide accommodation facilities for nursing staff at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH), has handed over the newly built accommodation facility, constructed by the SLAF, at the IDH, today.
SL’s coronavirus positives remain to 824
The total number of coronavirus positives reported in Sri Lanka remains to 824, today and 240 patients have been completely recovered and discharged from hospitals so far, Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.
382 Sri Lankan expats arrived from Singapore and Dubai
A total of 382 Sri Lankan expatriates from Singapore and Dubai arrived in the country, yesterday (May 07).
Twenty-five drug addicts sent for rehabilitation after quarantine
Twenty-five drug addicts, who had completed quarantine at the Galkanda quarantine center, were transferred to the Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre for Drug Addicts in Kandakadu on Wednesday (May 06).
Army assists 500,000 senior citizens to get their pensions
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in its islandwide program to assist pensioners to get their pensions, had accompanied over 500,000 seniors to banks to draw their monthly pensions for the second consecutive month, during curfew hours, yesterday (May 6).
China donated third consignment of medical supplies to arrive tomorrow
A consignment of medical supplies - 30,000 Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Test Kits (PCR-Fluorescence Probing) and 15,000 Disposable Coverall (PPEs)- donated by the Chinese Government to Sri Lanka, will arrive the Bandaranaike International Airport by 6 pm, tomorrow (08).
Navy nabs two persons with illegal diving gear
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed two suspects with diving equipment, stored in a temporary hut in shallow waters, in an attempt to engage in diving without a valid permit, in Walaipadu area yesterday (6).
24 sailors tested coronavirus positives, yesterday
Out of 29 coronavirus positive cases reported yesterday (6),
Army hands over 701st house built by Army for Jaffna civilians
Troops in Jaffna handed over 701st house built by them for a low-income famiy in Jaffna.
Army hosts B”day celebrations of two kids under quarantine at EPS
Birthday celebrations of two kids under quarantine at Elephant Pass (EPS) quarantine centre were organized by the Jaffna troops on duty there on Wednesday (May 6).
197 stranded Sri Lankans arrived from Dubai
UL 226 Sri Lankan Airlines flight carrying 197 Sri Lankans, stranded in Dubai, arrived the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 6.23 am today (7), Airport Duty Manager Sawandika Balasooriya said.
Wanni troops donates house to a needy family
A new house constructed by Wanni troops for a destitute family in Eppawala was handed over to its recipient on Wednesday (06). Funds for the construction were received from Preethi Gajanayake, a Sri Lankan expatriate in Australia through personal contact of 212 Brigade Commander Col. Anil Pieris.
Island-wide curfew begins from 8p.m today to continue until May 11
While the curfew imposed in high-risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha , Kalutara and Puttalam are to continue, the President’s Media Division(PMD) issuing a clarification stated that the on-going curfew in rest of the 21 districts will be reinforced from 8.00 p.m today (May 06), until 5.00 a.m on Monday (May 11).
138 from, Rajagiriya, Kolonnawa and Kolabissa sent to quarantine centers
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said, following to confirmation of coronavirus positive case each from, Rajagiriya, Kolonnawa and Kolabissa areas, 138 residents were directed to 14-day quarantine process, today (5).
39 left Navy run Boosa and Oluvil quarantine centres
39 inmates undergoing 14-day quarantine process in Navy managed Boosa and Oluvil quarantine centres left for their homes during last 24 hours.
Navy brings sick fisherman ashore
A fisherman who had been partly paralyzed was brought ashore from a multy-day fishing trawler at sea by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) yesterday (4), following to an information received from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
46 quarantined people released from SLAF quarantine centre at Welisara
46 civilians, who were quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF)’s quarantine centre at the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases at Welisara, were released today (May 5).
Another sailor recovers from coronavirus
Another sailor, who recovered from coronavirus, left the Mulleriyawa hospital, yesterday (4).
Foreign Ministry discusses on issuing temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad
Modalities to issue temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad following proper authentication procedures has been agreed on by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
SL's death toll rises to nine
* A female, 52-year-old, latest coronavirus victim
The total number of deaths reported due to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka has increased to nine today (May 05).
Sri Lankan expats brought to SL from London sent to quarantine centres
A group of 208 Sri Lankan expatriates from London, who were brought to the country under the directives of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Sunday, have sent to quarantine centres.
A group of 129 quarantined returnees left for homes, today
A group of 129 individuals left for their homes after completing the quarantine process at the quarantine centres run by the Sri Lanka Army’s Training School (ATS), Maduru Oya and the Boossa quarantine centre run by the Sri Lanka Navy, this morning.
SL' s Coronavirus death toll rises to 8
With the death of a coronavirus infected female, Sri Lanka's death toll has risen to eight, today.