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Defence Secretary declares open KIOSK SHOP at the Army HQ
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne accompanied by Defence Ministry’s Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Chitrani Gunaratne declared open the 'KIOSK SHOP' at the Army Headquarters, Battaramulla today (Oct 29).
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.
SLAF personnel donates blood
A total of 109 Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel attached to the Hingurakgoda SLAF Base donated blood to the Polonnaruwa District General Hospital yesterday (Oct 28).
President’s Milad –Un – Nabi Message
Sri Lankan Muslims today celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in solidarity with the Muslim brethren around the world.
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).
US and Sri Lanka agrees to strengthen the defence cooperation
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that the United States is ready to continuously engage with Sri Lanka in its striving to achieve economic development goals.
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.
WFP Country Representative meets Defence Secretary
The Country Representative of the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP), Ms. Brenda Barton paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Oct 27).
Military Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Owing to the highest efficiency in the implementation of any emergency response plan by the military and the police, the government of Sri Lanka has succeeded in countering three major clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks (commonly called waves by the general public) since the WHO declared a global pandemic since 11 March 2020.
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.
Military Exercises
The Sri Lankan military components enhance the relationships with regional and extra-regional military units while participating in military exercises.
Preserving Archeological Sites
Ministry of Defence is extending the supportive hands to maintain the standards of sacred places of historical value to protect and safeguard them for the future.
Pandemic Control Operations
The Tri-Forces and Police are conducting operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine ...
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 24 persons,
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week.
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.
Restoration of Mihindu Maha Stupa, Mihindu Cave and Relics House
The restoration work of the Mihindu Maha Stupa, Mihindu Cave, and Relic house commenced yesterday evening (Oct 24) at the Mihintale Temple sacred area, under the directives of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and with the contribution of Mahamevanawa Buddhist Monastery pool presided by Ven Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero.