News Updates
Army deploys Quick Reaction Team riders to conduct random temperature checks
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has commenced random temperature checks on people who are in essential services and also entering the Colombo district.
Sixteen quarantined persons leave for homes from Punani centre
A group of 16 individuals who underwent three weeks long quarantine process left for their homes from the Punani quarantine centre this morning (23).
Sri Lankan Airlines brings 101 students from India
A group of 101 Sri Lankan students, who were repatriated today (23) from India brought to the country in the afternoon, today.
Twelve villages in Polonnaruwa isolated
Twelve villages in Polonnaruwa area have been isolated with immediate effect today (23), following an identification of a COVID-19 infected person in the region, said Indika Karunarathne, Divisional Secretary, Lankapura in Polonnaruwa speaking to defence.lk.
Police arrests 588 curfew violators, today
A total of 588 curfew violators and 132 vehicles have been arrested today (22).
Students and tri-forces servicemen returned from Pakistan sent to quarantine centres
A total of 106 passengers, including Army, Navy and Air Force personnel attending training courses in Pakistan, who arrived in Colombo from Lahore had been sent to quarantine centres in Punani and Waikkal Dolphin Hotel, last evening (21).
Army conducts musical shows near Anderson and Lakeview flats
Continuing musical programs to entertain people who 'Stay Home' during extended curfew hours to contain the spread of COVID -19 outbreak, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) beat group conducted two more shows near the Thimbirigasyaya Anderson Flats and Angoda Lakeview Residencies Flats respectively on Sunday (19) and Monday (20) evening.
Coronavirus positives rise to 321
Total coronavirus positive patients rises to 321, with 11 more persons tested positive, today
Sri Lankan recovered from cruise ship MSC ‘Magnifica’ returns home
Anura Bandara Herath who was recovered from MSC ‘Magnifica’, an Italian cruise ship, on April 6 by Sri Lanka Navy, left home on completion of compulsory quarantine process at the Boossa quarantine centre yesterday (21).
Army troops assist to search dengue breeding grounds in Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops in the East in coordination with the health authorities in Trincomalee, supported a door -to-door inspection program to destroy dengue mosquito breeding grounds covering the Maniyaveli Grama Niladari sector on Monday (April 13).
149 persons leave quarantine centers
149 more individuals on completion of three weeks quarantine have left for their homes yesterday (April 21).
Peliyagoda Fish Market to close their operations for three days
A decision has been taken to close the Peliyagoda Fish Market for three days from tomorrow (22) following to a vendor has contracted the deadly virus who had previously visited the location.
11 families from Piliyandala directed to quarantine
Steps have been taken to direct 66 persons of 11 families in Piliyandala to quarantine centers after a coronavirus infected person was found from the area, today.
Special flights to bring stranded Sri Lankan students
Special flights from India, Pakistan and Nepal will be operated to fetch 433 Sri Lankan students those who are stranded due to travel restrictions imposed.
Liquor shops closed until further notice
Government orders all liquor shops island-wide to be closed immediately, said the President Media Division today (21).
Recovered coronavirus patients rise to 100
The number of patients recovered from coronavirus has reached 100 today (21).
SLN disinfects Peliyagoda Fish Market
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) disinfected the Peliyagoda Fish Market today (21) after finding a coronavirus infected patient, a vendor, who had come to the market to buy fish.
Six more coronavirus positive cases reported today
Another six coronavirus positive patients have reported today increasing the total positives in Sri Lanka to 310, Director General Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe confirmed short while ago.
SLN disinfects railway stations
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has disinfected railway stations in Mahawa and Galle recently (April 19 and 20) while expanding its sterilisation facilities to public transport sector, since the number of commuters are now using the facility during curfew lifted periods.
Soldiers distribute ration packs among ‘Samurdhi’ beneficiaries in Jaffna
Ration and pre-cooked meal packets were distributed by the Sri Lanka Army troops among ‘Samurdhi’ beneficiaries in Jaffna on Saturday (April 18).
49 more people leave Punani quarantine centre
Forty-nine more persons left for their homes after completing 14 days quarantine at the Punani quarantine center today (April 20).
‘Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa’ donates rice and vegetables for distribution among the needy
The Matara and Kurunegala district chapters of the ‘Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa’ organization donated rice and vegetables to be distributed among needy communities in the Colombo district today (April 20).
SLAF renovates ward at District General Hospital in Chilaw
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed renovation work at the Chilaw District Hospital, recently. The renovation work was undertaken following a request made by the hospital officials.
Army transports Mullaitivu farmers' vegetable harvests to South
Troops in Mullaitivu supporting the farmers in the area, have arrangements to transport their vegetable harvest to cities in the South.
63 quarantined individuals leave quarantine centres
On completion of three week quarantine period, 63 more individuals left Punani Quarantine Centre yesterday (April 19).