News Updates
Army Troops receive Digital Thermometers
The Commander, Security Forces Wanni, Maj. Gen. Priyantha Perera recently received ten sets of digital thermometers through the Chief Incumbent at Mirisawetiya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven Eethalwetunuwewa Gnanatilake Thero.
A total of 228 persons to return home from Quarantine Centres
Along with the total of 397 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (Nov 01), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 11,060 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
NOCPCO Head Inspects emergency hospital construction project in Kilinochchi
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva inspected the ongoing emergency hospital construction project in Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi, yesterday (Oct 31).
Army Troops disinfect Public Places in Mullaittivu
Army troops carried out a disinfection and sterilization campaign in the public places in Udayarkattu, and Pudukudiyiruppu areas in order to mitigate risks of contamination during the spread of COVID - 19 threat.
Navy nabs approx. four tons of dried turmeric and 16 racketeers
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during several operations conducted in North-Western and North-Central Naval areas during the last two days (Oct 30 and 31), nabbed 16 suspects with 4150 kilos of dried turmeric smuggled into the country.
Two retired ships find their new home beneath the waterline
Two retired Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Ships, ‘Weeraya’ and 'Jagatha' buried deep below the waterline recently, have found their new home creating an alluring fish breeding ground off Trincomalee.
Navy assists apprehension of 03 suspects with drugs worth over Rs. 29 million
The Navy managed to collar 03 suspects and seizure of 98kg and 715g of Kerala cannabis and 950mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 29 million, during operations carried out in the previous week.
A total of 137 persons recover from the Minuwangoda cluster
Along with the total of 633 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (30), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 10,424 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
A total of 67 persons recovers from the Minuwangoda cluster
Along with the total of 586 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (29), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 9,791 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
Met Dept alerts on showers or thundershowers in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Oct 30) said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Eastern and North-Central provinces and in Hambantota, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts after 2.00pm.
Awareness programme with facemasks for Welikanda citizens
The Army’s 231 Brigade troops distributed a stock of facemasks among civilians and community leaders in the Welikanda area recently while educating people on the importance of its use as a precautionary measure to contain COVID-19.
A total of 58,697 persons completed quarantine so far - NOCPCO
Along with the total of 335 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (28), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 9,205 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
No reason for panic-buying and stockpiling - Army Commander
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva requested the public not to panic and stockpiling goods while urging them to avoid congested gatherings to prevent further virus spread, while issuing a statement at the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) last evening (Oct 28).
130 from Minuwangoda apparel cluster fully recovered - NOCPCO
A total of 130 close contacts of the Minuwangoda apparel employees who were under quarantine at quarantine centres were fully-recovered and discharged from hospitals as at Oct 27, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
A total of 7,682 PCR tests conducted yesterday
Along with 541 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (Oct 26), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka has increased to 8,413, and all the patients have been locally identified, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Army Troops Detect Smuggled Cannabis
The Army troops recovered a stock of 26.9 kgs of Kerala cannabis from a concealed place in the Ouluthuduwai beach front in Peasalai.
A total of 9,189 PCR tests conducted yesterday
Along with the total of 351 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (25), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka has increased to 7,872, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Spells of shower in several parts in the country - Met Dept
The Met Department stated that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in North-Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces and in Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mathale districts after 2.00 p.m.
More cities under quarantine curfew
The quarantine curfew has been imposed to Colombo Fort, Pettah, Borella, and Welikada Police areas from 6 p.m. today (Oct 25)until further notice, the Government Information Department said.
Sri Lanka's total Coronavirus positives increased to 7521
The total number of Coronavirus positive cases reported from the country increased to 7521 by today morning (Oct 25). This includes 3958 persons reported both from Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda fish market clusters.
Quarantine curfew imposed to Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa Police areas
The quarantine curfew has been imposed to Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa Police areas in Colombo District from 7 p.m. yesterday (Oct 24), the Government Information Department said.
Sri Lanka's Coronavirus death toll rises to 15.
Along with the Coronavirus death reported today, Sri Lanka records the 15th death from the Coronavirus.
Galkanda QC with 400 beds converted to run as a COVID-19 treatment hospital - Head NOCPCO
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said yesterday (Oct 23) that Galkanda Quarantine Centre (QC) with 400 beds had been converted to run as a COVID-19 treatment hospital.
Quarantine curfew updates
Quarantine curfew has been imposed to Dematagoda and Maradana Police areas in Colombo District until further notice, the Government Information Department announced.
Jaffna troops built houses for an Ex combatant and a needy family
Security Forces, Jaffna extending their humanitarian assistance with donors' support built two houses and donated recently to two needy families in Jaffna in a simple ceremony.