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637 sailors recover from coronavirus

A total of 637 sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, who were infected with Coronavirus, have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far.


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Total of 12,533 persons complete quarantine

A total of 12,533 persons have completed quarantine at Tri-Services managed quarantine centers, according to the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).



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PTF will conserve and preserve all archaeological heritage sites in East - Defence Secretary

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on ‘Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province’ has been tasked to conserve all archaeological heritage sites in the Eastern Province irrespective of religion, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.


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Only two positive cases reported during last 24 hours

Only two coronavirus positive cases, one from overseas returnees and the other from Sri Lanka Navy, were confirmed during last 24 hours ending with 6 a.m. today (10), Military Spokesman Brig. Chandana Wickremasinghe said.


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Foreign Ministry dispatches essential items to Sri Lankans in Maldives

The Foreign Ministry has dispatched 2000 packs of essential items including about 10,000 kilos dry rations for the use of stranded Sri Lankans in Maldives.


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Vehicle used for Soysapura shooting incident nabbed with another suspect

Another suspect with the vehicle used for Moratuwa Soysapura shooting incident was arrested from Piliyandala, last evening (June 9).


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National hospital cash robber nabbed

The suspect of the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) cash robbery has been arrested when he was fleeing in a taxi near Borella after the incident yesterday (9).


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Navy cleans Galle Face Green

The Navy conducted another beach cleaning program at the Galle Face Green yesterday (June 9).


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‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,374 million

‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,374 million due to flow of corporate and individual donations and direct deposits.



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SL extends gratitude to Middle-Eastern countries for their support and solidarity given against COVID-19

Sri Lanka extended gratitude to the Middle-Eastern countries for their fullest support, solidarity and cooperation extended in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.


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Haul of mobile phones and accessories taken into custody from prisons

In a special search operations conducted in Negombo, Colombo, Bogambara and Boossa prisons, 82 mobile phones, 55 SIM cards, batteries and chargers have been taken into custody by prisons officials, this morning (June 9).


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Met dept warns fishermen on rough seas

The Meteorology Department requests naval and fishing communities to be vigilant since the deep and shallow seas starting from Balapitiya up to Trincomalee via Colombo and Kankesanthurai, and from Matara up to Batticaloa via Hambantota can be rough occasionally.


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Sri Lanka's coronavirus recoveries exceeds 1055

A total of 1,057 coronavirus positive patients have recovered and discharged from hospitals, so far.


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Police arrests three persons with heroin

Police has arrested three suspects on charges of possessing heroin from three separate locations in Galle, Nugegoda and Mount Lavinia during the past 24-hours.



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More persons recover and leave for homes - NOCPCO

National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) says 54 persons left for their homes upon completion of the quarantine process this morning (8).



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China publishes white paper on fight against COVID-19

A press conference is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2020. China on Sunday issued a white paper on the country's battle against COVID-19. The white paper, titled "Fighting COVID-19: China in Action," was issued by the State Council Information Office. (Xinhua/Li Xin)


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Delivering hope in the raging sea

The strong winds hissed violently as the Ampan cyclone unleashed its fury in the Indian Ocean. The waves tossed with increasing momentum. The gusty wind coupled with heavy rain caused fear among coastal communities.




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Navy recovered 40 kg of TNT in Visuamadu

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has recovered 40kgs of TNT explosives from Udayarkattu in Visuamadu, on Saturday (June 6).


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Nine sailors among 13 coronavirus positives

Out of 13 coronavirus positive patients reported yesterday (June 6), nine were sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy, National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.