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A total of 13,831 PCR tests conducted on Monday
Following the confirmation of 703 coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 08), the number of cases has increased up to 28,579 in the island, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army to plant coconut saplings in 30 acres
The Sri Lanka Army inaugurated the planting of coconut saplings in 30 acres land area within the Kuttigala campsite in keeping with the 'Thuru Mithuru - Nawa Ratak' cultivation project.
A total of 14,125 PCR tests conducted yesterday (06)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 07) stands at 649 and the total cases in the country increased to 27,876 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army troops repair a split tank bund in Vavuniya
Vavuniya-based Army troops together with the villagers and Irrigation Department officials during the past two days (5-6 Dec) completely repaired a huge split on the Sinnawalayankaddu Tank bund.
Low pressure area in the Gulf of Mannar sea area weaken further - Met. Dept.
The Meteorology Department in its weather report today (Dec 6) states that the low pressure area in the Gulf of Mannar sea area is likely to weaken further. Hence, the influence of this system to the island is expected to be gradually reduced.
SL Army and Navy extend assistance to public affected by cyclone ‘Burevi’
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) are currently initiating all the measures to assist people in Northern and North Central provinces affected by the cyclone entered the country on 02 Dec.
BUREVI weakens further - Met Department
The Meteorology Department in its weather advisory report early this morning, (4 Dec) said the cyclonic storm ‘BUREVI’ has weakened into a Deep depression while locating about 143 kilometres towards the west-northwest of Mannar early morning today.
A total of 13,632 PCR tests conducted yesterday (03)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 03) stands at 628 and the total cases in the country increased to 26,037 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Cyclone ‘Burevi’ to gradually reduce today- Met. Dept.
The Meteorological Department’s statement issued at noon today (December 03) stated the cyclonic storm ‘BUREVI’ was located closer to the coastal area between Mannar and Pooneryn and it is gradually moving away from the island.
Three Russian ships to leave Trincomalee today
The three Russian Federation ships arrived at the Port of Trincomalee are scheduled to leave the island today (Dec 3).
A total of 13,423 PCR tests conducted yesterday (02)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 03) stands at 878 and the total cases in the country increased to 25,409, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Defence Secretary gives away new appointment letters to 31 Counselors
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne gave away appointment letters to 31 officers as Assistant Counselors and Counselling Assistants at a brief ceremony held at the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) at Rajagiriya, today morning (December 02).
The total recovered from Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda cluster rose to 14,409
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 02) stands at 545 and the total cases in the country increased to 24,531, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
The Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), C. D. Wickramaratne to conduct a special combined operation along with the Prison Officers to ease the unruly behaviour triggered at the Mahara Prison
The Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), C. D. Wickramaratne to conduct a special combined operation along with the Prison Officers to ease the unruly behaviour triggered at the Mahara Prison today (December 1, 2020).
Met. Dept. warns on likely cyclonic storm
The Meteorological Department has informed that the depression area in the south-east Bay of Bengal has concentrated into a deep depression lay and centered 530 km southeast to Trincomalee at 0530hrs today (December 01).
Sri Lanka’s total recoveries from the virus increased to 17,559 - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 01) stands at 503 and the total cases in the country increased to 23,986, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
The Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), C.D. Wickramaratne to probe into the tense situation escalated at the Mahara Prison
The Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), C.D. Wickramaratne to probe into the tense situation escalated at the Mahara Prison yesterday (November 29, 2020).
SLN nabs a haul of smuggled contraband at the seas off Sawariyapuram
During a special search operation carried out off the seas of Sawariyapuram, Silawathura on Nov 29, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 02 suspects attempting to smuggle an array of contraband into the island.
Total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 13,594
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (30) stands at 496 and the total cases in the country increased to 23,483, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN nabbed dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled by sea
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern Naval Command managed to capture over 1372 kilos and 300 grams of smuggled dried turmeric and collared 05 Indian nationals in the seas off the Kudiramalei Point, Puttalam on 28 Nov.
A total of 430 Covid-19 recoveries in last 24 hours
Following the confirmation of 487 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 22,988 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Joint Press Statement
The joint press statement of the 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) level Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation held between Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives today (Nov 28, 2020) at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo is as follows
A total of 410 Covid-19 recoveries in last 24 hours
Following the confirmation of 473 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 22,500 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
India’s National Security Adviser meets Defence Secretary
India’s National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, today (Nov 27).
Maldivian Defence Minister paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary
Maldivian Defence Minister Hon. Mariya Didi paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (Nov 27).