News Updates
A total of 9,606 PCR tests conducted yesterday (15) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (Dec16) stands at 643 and the total positive cases in the country increased to 34,120, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SL Navy arrested 36 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard carried out a special operation in several sea areas of the island on 15 Dec and nabbed 36 Indian nationals, 05 fishing trawlers and fishing accessories, the SLN said.
SLAF training aircraft crashed in Kantale
A light training aircraft belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed into a marshy land in Sooriyapura, Kantale today (15 Dec).
Army ventures into manufacturing military automobiles
Making a giant leap forward, Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has established a new facility dedicated for the manufacture of military automobiles in Kosgama recently.
SLN nabbed over 3,538 kilos of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled by sea
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern and North Central Naval Command managed to capture over 3,538 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric and collared seven suspects, including three Indian nationals, during special operations conducted in the past couple of weeks.
Sri Lanka’s total recoveries from the virus increased to 24,308 - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 15) stands at 688 and the total cases in the country increased to 33,477 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army Troops nabbed a stock of smuggled turmeric and cardamom
Mannar-based 54 Division troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni with 11 Sri Lanka Artillery apprehended a stock of 4,300 kilos of smuggled turmeric and 80 kilos of cardamom and a suspect at Kaddukarankudiirippu, Mannar yesterday (Dec 14).
Rana Viru Seva Authority receives financial aid for education of Ranaviru children
Rana Viru Seva Authority (RVSA) received financial donations under the patronage of Gen.(Retd) Daya Ratnayaka, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and present Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
Army Troops apprehend a stock of smuggled turmeric
Mannar-based 54 Division troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni apprehended a suspect with 1560 kilos of smuggled turmeric hidden in a house at Pallimunei at Mannar on Saturday (12).
A total of 15,239 PCR tests conducted on Sunday
The identification of 655 Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 32,789, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 14).
A total of 17,425 PCR tests conducted on Saturday
The identification of 760 coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 32,134, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 13).
Army Planted 300 Saplings in Sinna Sippikulam Area
The Army’s 213 Brigade troops planted 300 saplings including Kumbuk, Naa, Mango around the Sinna Sippikulam area.
Army constructs a house for a needy family
Completing another community welfare oriented programme, the Sri Lanka Army constructed a new house for a needy family in Kimbissa, Sigiriya and gifted to the family during a brief ceremony recently.
570 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 (December 12) stands at 762 and the total cases in the country increased to 31,374 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
MINUSCA officials praised Sri Lankan Aviation Unit for their contribution
The officials of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) commended the efforts of the Sri Lankan Aviation Unit by giving recognitions to the reediness and professionalism extended in their hour of need.
The total recovery from the virus rose to 22,260-NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 11) stands at 538 and the total cases in the country increased to 30,612, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
A total of 14,336 PCR tests conducted on Wednesday
The identification of 697 coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 30,074, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 10).
SLN ships visible at Galle Face Green
Under the theme of ‘This is Your Navy’ and ‘Know Your Navy’, the capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) have been brought to the anchorage off the seas of Galle Face Green in view of Navy’s 70th anniversary celebrations.
SLAF 2nd group departed to join 5th aviation contingent of UNMISS
The second group of the 5th contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) departed the country today morning (Dec 10).
SLAF received a Radioactive Material Equipment Kit
The Minister of Solar Power, Wind and Hydro Power Generation Projects Development, Hon. Duminda Dissanayaka donated a special Radioactive Material Detection and Radioactive Measuring Equipment Kit to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
Army set off flavoured fresh milk production
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has produced 1,000 fresh milk bottles at the Kandakadu SLA farm under the directives of SLA Agriculture and Livestock Directorate recently.
The total Coronavirus recoveries in the country rose to 21,257 - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 09) stands at 798 and the total cases reported in the country increased to 29,377, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Met. Dept. alerts on showers about 100 mm at some places
Meteorology Department issuing its day’s report (Dec 9) states several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces and in Anuradhapura and Hambantota districts.
Deegawapi Stupa restoration project Progress reviewed
A progress review meeting was convened at the Defence Ministry to discuss on the Deegawapiya Stupa restoration project last evening (09 Dec).
A total of 89 civilians left Palaly SLAF quarantine centre
A group of 89 civilians repatriated from Italy and quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Quarantine Centre in Palaly left for their homes yesterday (Dec 7) on completion of the stipulated quarantine period.