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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.
Defence Secretary completes his first year in office today (Nov 20)
Defence Secretary Major General (Retd) G.D.H. Kamal Gunaratne completes his first year in office today after assuming office as the Defence Secretary on November 20, 2019.
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).
WHO country representative meets Defence Secretary
Country Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Razia Pendse paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (Nov 19).
We have taken steps to ensure the country’s security – President
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during his address to the nation last evening (18) said the main appeal made by the people to him was to, “Protect the Country” and therefore during this short period of time he has taken steps to ensure the security of the country as requested by the people.
Pirith chanting at Independent Square for 21 days invokes blessings for all
A pirith chanting ceremony attended by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa began at the Independent Square in Colombo, yesterday evening (18) and pirith chanting will continue for 21 days.
Army raised a new Division for Nation-building Tasks
The multi-skilled and multi-faceted Corps of Sri Lanka Army Engineers (SLE) yesterday (18) raised its newest first Army Engineers Division that includes three Brigades.
327 Coronavirus positives reported on yesterday (18)
A total of 327 coronavirus positives identified yesterday (18 Nov) increased the number of Coronavirus infected persons in the island to 18,402, the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said.
SLAF units – UNMISS conducts special community service projects
The 4th contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit – United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a special community service project at the children’s orphanage in Akobo on 16 Nov.
Defence Secretary compliments Prime Minister for his Birthday today (18)
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunarathne graced a religious ceremony held to invoke blessings on Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on his 75th Birthday at the Narahenpita Abayaramaya Temple today (18).
President to address the nation today (18)
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to address the nation at 8.30 p.m. today (18) evening, the President's Media Division said.
A total number of 8,743 PCR tests were conducted on Tuesday (17)
A total number of 8,743 PCR tests were conducted yesterday (17 Nov) and in the meantime 401 coronavirus positives were also identified, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Fairly heavy showers above 50mm is expected - Met Dept
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 18) issuing its statement said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over the most parts of the island in the afternoon or night.
Army plants 100,000 saplings in the East in a single day
The Army’s Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ-East) planted 100,000 seedlings of rare species in the Eastern Province within a single day as the prevailing rainy season conveniently offers a healthy environment to succeed the campaign.