News Updates
COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund surpasses Rs. 866 m
The COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed Rs. 866 million and donations will be credited to a special account (85737373) at the Bank of Ceylon Corporate Branch.
Govt to celebrate Vesak through electronic media
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in meeting with Chief prelate, Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dhrama Maha Sanga Sabha Most Ven. Dr. Iththapana Dhammalankara Thero and His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday (28), has emphasized the possibility of utilizing of electronic media for upcoming Vesak celebrations, says President Media Division (PMD).
Highest number of PCR tests conducted yesterday (27)
The Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said, the highest number of PCR tests were conducted yesterday (27). The number of tests conducted within the day was 1,400.
Returnees from India taken to quarantine centers
Another batch of 113 India based Sri Lankan expatriates returned to Colombo from Coimbatore airport on Sunday (April 26) evening.
Sri Lanka Army distributes free ration packs among 30 needy families in Mullaittivu
Sri Lanka Army distributed ration packs among 30 needy families in Maligathivu and Puthukudiyiruppu areas in the Mullaittivu district on Thursday (23).
73 Sri Lankan students from Bangladesh chartered back home
A batch 73 Sri Lankan students who remained stranded in Bangladesh have been chartered back home via a special flight of the Sri Lankan Airlines yesterday (April 27).
Curfew in 21 districts temporarily lifted today
The ongoing island-wide Police curfew was temporarily lifted in 21 districts at 5a.m, today (April 28). Curfew will be re-imposed from 8p.m. These timings will remain effective until Friday (May 01).
A Special Presidential Task Force (PTF) has been appointed to ensure health security at military camps in the country
The PTF will be headed by former Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Marshal of the Air Force and Governor Western Province Roshan Goonetileke.
Negombo Hospital receives Navy developed third ‘Medi Mate’
The third 'Medi Mate', a remote-controlled smart appliance, developed by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was handed over to the Negombo District Hospital, today (April 27).
Five inmates leave Boosa quarantine centre
Another five individuals left Sri Lanka Navy run Boosa quarantine centre after completing the 14-day quarantine process today (27).
SLAF airman tested positive for coronavirus
An Airman of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) band has been tested positive with COVID -19, today (April 27).
Army-built two houses handed over to recipient families
Two new houses constructed for two needy families by Wanni troops Sri Lanka Army (SLA) with sponsorship provided by expatriates were handed over to beneficiaries on Friday (24) by the Commander Security Force - Wanni Maj. Gen. Rohitha Dharmasiri.
SL's total coronavirus positives soar to 505
With 20 coronavirus infected patients identifying today, the total number of positives increased to 505 in Sri Lanka.
Welisara Navy Hospital to admit coronavirus positives of Welisara Naval Base
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) says, Welisara Navy General Hospital facility will be converted to admit coronavirus contracted patients who are reporting within the camp following to a complete sterilization program within the hospital premises.
Coronavirus positive Navy sailors rise to 95, and total soars to 477
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said, 95 Navy personnel have contracted coronavirus according to the PCR tests and 68 of them are from the Welisara Navy Camp.
Sri Lankan brings 133 Lankans stranded in India
Sri Lankan Airlines brought 133 Sri Lankans from India this afternoon.
Chinese Govt. pledges to provide medical supplies and know how to fight against coronavirus
Chinese Government has pledged to provide medical supplies to Sri Lanka to fight against coronavirus and also share experiences prevention, control and diagnosis of the virus.
Curfew Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam districts extended until May 4
The Government has extended curfew in high risk zones of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam districts until 5.00 am on May 4 while curfew in all other districts lifting from 5.00 am next Monday (27) and re-imposed from 8.00 pm the same day, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says in a press release today (25).
Another 13 COVID-19 positives reported including a teenager today
Another 13 coronavirus positive patients have been reported today (25),
Presidents seek avenues to celebrate Vesak via electronic and digital media
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a tweeter message has said that he with Chief Prelates of three chapters ...
Suspects nabbed for assaulting Excise Officers remanded
Three individuals who were arrested for assaulting Excise Department Officers on duty, were remanded until April 27 by the Magistrate Court, Walapane yesterday (24).
CSD sells essentials among people in Piliyandala and Moratuwa
Civil Security Department (CSD) has distributed essential commodities among residents in P?iliyandala and Moratuwa at a concessionary rate yesterday (24).
Out of the total 415 coronavirus positives, five sailors are from Ratnapura, Kurunegala, Kandy and Badulla.
Out of the total 415 coronavirus infected patients, 47 positives have been reported today, Director General Information Department Nalaka Kaluwewa said.
Troops distributes more dry rations among needy in Jaffna
Troops attached to 511 Brigade of the Security Forces - Jaffna on the directions of SF Commander Maj. Gen. Ruwan Wanigasooriya organised a program to distribute dry ration packs among the needy people in Chavarkkadu and Sandilipay areas on Monday (20).
Welisara Naval Base isolated after finding 30 sailors positive for coronavirous
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) base in Welisara has been completely isolated today after 29 sailors tested positive for coronavirus, following the PCR tests done at the naval base after its first coronavirus infected sailor was reported, yesterday.