News Updates
Maldivian Defence Minister arrived in Colombo
The Maldivian Defence Minister Hon. Mariya Didi arrived in Colombo today for trilateral maritime dialogue between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
India’s National Security Advisor arrived in Colombo
India’s National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval arrived in Colombo today for trilateral maritime dialogue between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Chandana Wickramaratne appointed as 35th IGP
Chandana Wickramaratne who performed duties as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) has assumed duties as the 35th IGP in the Sri Lanka Police at the Police Headquarters, Colombo today (Nov 27).
SLN nabbed hidden stock of turmeric
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Northwestern Naval Command managed to recover a hidden stock of dried turmeric weighing 1067 kilos and collared a suspect in Puttalam on 25 Nov, SLN Said.
Total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 15,815
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (27) stands at 559 and the total cases in the country increased to 22,027, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Sri Lanka is scheduled to host the 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) Level Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation between India, Maldives and Sri Lanka on 27-28 November 2020 in Colombo.
Sri Lanka is scheduled to host the 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) Level Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation between India, Maldives and Sri Lanka on 27-28 November 2020 in Colombo.
Rear Admiral Dr. Sarath Weerasekara sworn in as new Public Security Minister
Rear Admiral (Retd) Dr. Sarath Weerasekara was sworn in as the new Public Security Cabinet Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s Office today (Nov 26).
A total of 485 Coronavirus recoveries during last 24 hours
Following the confirmation of 502 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 21,460, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Met. Dept. warns on effects of the Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR”
The Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” over southwest Bay of Bengal is intensified into a severe Cyclonic Storm and located near (10.1N, 82.1E) at 2330 hrs yesterday (24), 230 km to the east of Kankasanthurai coast, Meteorology Department stated today morning (Nov 25).
A total of 7,467 PCR tests conducted yesterday (24)
Following the confirmation of 458 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 20,967, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Met. Dept. alerts on very strong gusty winds in the Eastern, Northern and North-central Provinces
Meteorology Department’s weather report for today (Nov 24) states about the deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal lay centered at (10.0N, 83.3E) to the northeast of Trincomalee coast about 280km.
Army troops apprehended 330 Kgs of Smuggled Turmeric
The Army’s 11 Sri Lanka Artillery troops under Security Force Headquarters-Wanni apprehended a vehicle and a suspect with 330 kg of smuggled turmeric transporting from Pesalai to Uppukulam.
A total of 10,679 PCR tests were conducted yesterday (23)
Following the confirmation of 337 Coronavirus positives today morning (Nov 24), the number of cases increased up to 20,507, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
SLACDRT’s trainees demonstrated their readiness for disasters
The Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) showcased its trainees’ multi-skilled readiness for disasters on completion of the 40 day-long disaster management training course, yesterday (Nov 22) at Kotmale.
A total of 12,095 PCR tests were conducted on Sunday (21)
Following to the confirmation of 400 coronavirus positives last evening (22), the number of cases has increased up to 20,171 in the island, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Two new ministries gazetted
An Extraordinary Gazette establishing two new ministries has been issued. Accordingly, ‘Ministry of Public Security’ and ‘Ministry of Technology’ will be the newly Gazetted two ministries.
Met. Dept. warns on low pressure area over Bay of Bengal
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 22) issuing its statement said a low pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and it is expected to intensify further into a depression during next 24-48 hours.
Isolation in several areas to be lifted tomorrow (23)
Isolation announced for Borella, Wellampitiya, Colombo Fort, and Slave Island Police areas in the Colombo District will be lifted from tomorrow morning (23) 5 am, the Government Information Department said.
SLN and Police nabbed illegal items
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command coordinated with the Mannar Police apprehended 02 suspects with 710 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric and over 3 kilos and 700 grams of Kerala cannabis in the beach area of Erukkulampiddi in Mannar on 20 Nov, SLN said.
A total of 10,514 PCR tests were conducted on Saturday (21)
Following to the confirmation of 491 coronavirus positives last evening (21), the number of cases has increased up to 19,771 in the island, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
President Rajapaksa inaugurated the national drive, 'Husma Dena Thuru' at Battaramulla
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inaugurating the 'Husma Dena Thuru' (Trees that give breath) national project planted Sandalwood saplings around the Army-constructed walking track at Sri Jayewardenepura, yesterday (Nov 20).
Army constructed four new homes and handed over keys for War Heroes
The Army’s Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment in its project of building 20 new houses for the needy war heroes families has completed the construction of four new houses recently and handed over the keys to four families.
Army inaugurates mass-scale ‘yoghurt’ production
Mass-scale ‘Gallant Yoghurt’ and dairy production unit was inaugurated at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regimental HQ at Panagoda yesterday (19) during a ceremony, attended by, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lt Gen. Shavendra Silva.
439 Coronavirus positives reported on yesterday (19)
A total of 439 coronavirus positives identified yesterday (19 Nov) increased the number of Coronavirus infected persons in the island to 18,841, the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said.
SLN and Police nabbed illegal narcotics
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command coordinated with the Mannar Police nabbed 03 suspects with 49 grams and 490 milligrams of Crystal Methamphetamine and 02 grams and 440 milligrams of heroin during a combined operation conducted at Karisal, Mannar yesterday (Nov 18).