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2,996 coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
The total Coronavirus recovered patients rose to 2996 with 13 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
MEPA to commence diving operations to assess condition of MT New Diamond
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) together with experts appointed for its salvage operation is now gearing for a diving operation to inspect the underneath hull condition of the ship, Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairperson Darshani Lahandapura said today (11).
Lance Corporal Abeykoon sets South Asian Record
Lance Corporal Yupun Abeykoon breaking a long existed 100m national record has setup a new record (10.16 seconds) during an international athletic meet at the Dessau in Germany on Sep 8, the Army said.
MT New Diamond locates over 50 nautical away - SLN
The distressed vessel MT New Diamond is now located 50 nautical miles off from the Point Kalmunai, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said, today (10).
New lab facility for PCR testing at Colombo Army Hospital
With the opening of the new Infectious Disease Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory facility at the Army Hospital Colombo, yesterday, the daily PCR testing capacity has increased by 300 in Sri Lanka.
No flames or smoke observed from MT New Diamond today – SLN
Neither flames nor smoke observed this morning (Sep 9) on-board MT New Diamond following efforts taken to douse the fire, the Navy said.
Navy and Air Force still fight to douse fire on-board of MT New Diamond
Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said with dropping of Dry Chemical Powder amidst existing windy weather condition and continuous fire fighting operations, flames on-board MT New Diamond has been controlled to a greater extent.
STF foils 10 kilos of gold smuggling attempt
The Special Task Force (STF) in Puttalam nabbed 10 kilos of gold biscuits while transporting in a car at around 3.00 a.m. today (Sep 8), the Police said.
Sea breeze triggers flames on-board distressed vessel - SLN
Adverse weather has triggered flames on-board MT New Diamond again, the Navy said.
NBRO issues landslide warning for five districts
Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday 9.30 p.m. (6), the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in five districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing weather conditions in the country.
SLN nabs 815 kilos of dried turmeric smuggling racket
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) foiled 815 kilos of dried turmeric smuggling racket at the Ettalai area in Kalpitiya, today (6).
Fire on-board MT New Diamond was completely doused - SLN
The fire on-board MT New Diamond was completely doused and the Sri Lanka Air Force tested dry chemical powder sacks brought successful results in smothering the rising flames, Navy said today (6).
SLN prevents blazing oil tanker drifting towards ashore
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has taken measures to avoid potential drifting of the distressed oil tanker ‘MT New Diamond’ still on fire at the seas off Sangaman Kanda towards the island with a tow arrangement by the SLN ships, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said short while ago.
SLN rescues injured and the Captain of the Oil Tanker on fire
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued the third engineer who was critically injured from the oil tanker currently on fire at the seas off Sangaman Kanda and brought ashore for further treatments, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said.
SLN and SLAF deploy ships and an aircraft to assist an oil tanker on fire
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has deployed two ships and a fast attack craft to assist a foreign oil tanker caught on fire at the seas 38 nautical miles off the Sangaman Kanda Point a short while ago, Navy Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said.
Met Dept warns of heavy rain and strong winds
The Meteorology Department requests the public to be vigilant with a slight increase in rainfall due to the turbulent nature of the lower atmosphere around the island and likely increase of wind speed (60-70 kmph) during next 24-hours.
Minister Rajapaksa opens navy built RO plant to provide water for over 4,000 students in Debarawewa
Irrigation Minister and State Minister of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Chamal Rajapaksa declared open a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at the Debarawewa National School in Tissamaharama, yesterday (Aug 31).
SLAF, SLN and STF raid an illicit liquor production site in Muthurajawela
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Special Task Force (STF) have raided a massive illicit liquor production site in Muthurajawela, on Aug 28.
Navy provides safe drinking water for over 1,000 villagers in Mahiyanganaya
Fulfilling a long-felt need Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has installed Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants to provide water for villagers in Beligalla and Wavugampaha in Mahiyanganaya, yesterday (29).
SLN busts 1,428 kilos of dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed six suspects, a dinghy boat and two vehicles with 1,428 kilos of turmeric, while transporting at Kalpitiya yesterday (Aug 30).
Police nabs a turmeric smuggler
The Police have nabbed a suspect while transporting 862 kilograms of turmeric in a light truck from Pesalai to Talaimannar, yesterday (Aug 29).
SLN nabs two gold smugglers in Karainagar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has taken two persons who smuggled five kilos and 500 grams in Karainagar.
Police arrest two suspects with firearms
Yakkalamulla Police have apprehended two suspects with a locally manufactured firearm and a 12 – bore firearm at Yakkalamulla area during a raid conducted on information received, yesterday (28).
Police arrest two suspects with heroin and cash
The Police have arrested two female suspects with heroin weighing six grams and 70 milligrams along with Rs. 466,100 cash at Meetiagoda yesterday (28).
Coronavirus positives recovered rise to 2,842
A total of recovered Coronavirus patients have risen to 2, 842 with 12 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.