News Updates
916 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 02) stands at 826 and the total cases in the country increased to 64,982, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
A tree planting program to celebrate the 73rd Independence Day
State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs, and Disaster Management states that steps have been taken to launch a tree-planting program covering all the Grama Niladhari Divisions across the country in relation to the 73rd Independence Day celebrations which is to be held on 4th February 2021.
Army sets up yet another quarantine facility in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has set up an emergency care quarantine facility while converting a state-owned building complex at Vasavilan, Jaffna recently.
Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 57,158 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (Feb 01) stands at 864 and the total cases in the country increased to 64,156, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 55,397 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 30) stands at 859 and the total cases in the country increased to 62,444 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLAF commenced development work in Kebithigollewa
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) ceremonially commenced a groundbreaking development project at Kanugahawewa village, Kebithigollewa yesterday (Jan 28) under the patronage of the SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana.
SLN recovers 31 kilos of cannabis at Manthai beach
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command seized approx. 31 kilos of Kerala cannabis in Manthai area on 26 Jan.
HE the President received the First Consignment of COVID-19 Vaccines
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa received the first consignment of the Indian government-gifted Oxford AstraZeneca Covishield vaccines today morning (Jan 28) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
1520 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 28) stands at 772 and the total cases in the country increased to 60,693 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN seized dried turmeric and glyphosate in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern Naval Command seized approx. 1340 kilos of dried turmeric and 80 kilos of glyphosate with three suspects during a special operation conducted at Daluwa beach, Kalpitiya yesterday(Jan 26).
Army destroyes Rs. 10 Mn worth 'Cannabis' cultivation
The Sri Lanka Army’s 18 Gemunu Watch troops raided an illegal Cannabis cultivation in an area of approx. one acre at Siyambalanduwa Bakmitiyawa reserve (Jan 26).
A total of 16,431 PCR tests conducted yesterday (26) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 27) stands at 755 and the total cases in the country increased to 59,921.
Marine environment investigations in the vicinity of Little Basses Reef underway
Marine environment investigations in the vicinity of Little Basses Reef are in the pipeline resulting in the bulk carrier run-aground incident, said Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura today (26 Jan).
Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 50,336 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 26) stands at 737 and the total cases in the country increased to 59,166, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 49,683 persons – NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 25) stands at 843 and the total cases in the country increased to 58,429, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
A total of 18,515 PCR tests conducted yesterday (23) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 24) stands at 724 and the total cases in the country increased to 57,586.
Foreign bulk carrier runs aground close to Little Basses
Neither hull damage nor oil leaking into the sea was reported from the distressed foreign vessel at the Little Basses, said the Navy Spokesperson Captain Indika De Silva speaking to defence.lk today (24 Jan).
A total of 19,285 PCR tests conducted yesterday (22) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 23) stands at 787 and the total cases in the country increased to 56,862, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army averts Kandankulam tank bund burst
Untiring effort exerted by the Sri Lanka Army prevented the likely burst of the Kandankulam tank bund at Selvanagar, Kilinochchi while laying sandbags around the vulnerable spots yesterday (Jan 21).
769 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 22) stands at 887 and the total cases in the country increased to 56,075, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
CSD will be utilised for country’s development
The strength of the Civil Security Department (CSD) will be utilised for the country’s development and to boost agriculture sector, said Maj. Gen. Nandana Senadeera (Retd) today (Jan 21).
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 47,214 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 21) stands at 770 and the total cases in the country increased to 55,188, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Military receives a stock of facemasks & RAT kits worth Rs. 25 million
Two Korean companies in appreciation of the role played by the tri-servicemen in the fight against COVID-19, jointly gifted a stock of facemasks and Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits.
SLAF troops in Sigiriya donate blood
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) troops at Sigiriya donated blood recently to replenish blood stocks required in the event of emergencies.
Army’s new Chief of Staff takes Office
Maj. Gen. Senarath Bandara of Gemunu Watch assumed office as the 57th Chief of Staff of the Army at the Army Headquarters, yesterday (Jan 18).