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604 civilians leave quarantine facilities
Another batch of 604 civilians left for homes on completion of three weeks quarantine period, on Sunday (May 10).
Army distributes vegetables among civilians in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army troops distributed over 2,400 kilograms of fresh vegetables among low-income families in Ponnagar, Visuvamadu West and Kallaru in Kilinochchi on Thursday (May 07).
Public urged to restrict movements despite relaxing of curfew - Head of NOCPCO
The public has been urged to restrict movements to essential matters adhering to acceptable and responsible social behaviour despite relaxing of curfew from Monday( May 11).
Army troops disinfect public places in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army soldiers of the 57 Division carried-out disinfection of public places at the Kilinochchi town, yesterday(May 9).
Curfew in Colombo and Gampaha remains except all other districts
Curfew will continue in the Colombo and Gampaha districts until further notice.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga, Galle
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris collected under the Agaliya Bridge, Gin Ganga in Galle yesterday (9) in a bid to prevent potential floods with upcoming torrential rains.
Army distributes 100 relief packs among needy families in Puttalam
Army troops serving in Thabbowa, Puttalam donated 100 dry ration packs among selected families in Mahakumbukkadawala and Pallama areas on Tuesday( May 5).
321 persons recovered and discharged from the hospitals so far
With 61 coronavirus positive patients recovered and discharged from hospitals, the total number of recovered patients in the country has risen to 321, today (10), the Health Ministry said.
Needy families in Mullaittivu receive cooked meals and rations from Army
Mullaittivu Army troops provided cooked meals and ration packs among low-income families as a part of their Vesak program.
274 Sri Lankans landed BIA from Australia, today
UL 605, Sri Lankan Airlines flight, carrying 274 Sri Lankans from Melbourne, Australia arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 6.12 am today (10), Airport Duty Manager Chamath Somathilake confirmed.
378 persons from Keselwaththa complete two weeks of quarantine
Having completed their quarantine period,378 persons left for their homes from the Sri Lanka Army managed quarantine facilities at Vidathalpallai and Elephant Pass, in Jaffna.
Police arrest 859 curfew violators
A total of 859 curfew violators and 206 vehicles have been arrested during the last 24 hours.
118 inmates left Navy-run quarantine centres
Another 118 inmates left Sri Lanka Navy managed quarantine centres on completion of 14-day quarantine process yesterday (8).
Fourth consignment of medicines from India arrives
A special flight carrying tonnes of medicines and medical items from India arrived in the country yesterday (8).
Wanni troops hands over a newly built house to a needy family
Security Force HQ-Wanni (SFHQ W) has handed over a newly built house by its troops to a low-income family living in Adiranigama, Ihala Halmillewa, Eppawala on Wednesday (6).
COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund surpasses Rs. 900 m
The COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed Rs. 900 million and donations will be credited to a special account (85737373) at the Bank of Ceylon Corporate Branch.
Army provides ration and meals to the ‘Lurdu Matha’ Elderly Home in Puttlam
Thirty-one elders in the ‘Lurdu Matha’ Elderly Home in Puttalam, were provided with dry rations and meals by the Sri Lanka Army on Thursday (May 07).
Army distributes relief packs among 750 needy families in Jaffna on Vesak Poya Day
Over 750 needy families in Thondamanaru, Kerudavil, Valvettithurai, Avarangal, Navaliyattal,ketpely, Mirusuvil, Pavasikkulam, Kaithady, Chavakachcheri, Kaddaikadu, Mallakam, Veththilaikerni, Kevil, Vallai, Inuvil, Vaddukkodai, Navanthurai, Savalkattu, Uduvil and Kayts areas were the recipients of dry ration packs,
Chinese donation of medical supplies arrived BIA today
Chinese Government donated medical supplies - 30,000 Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Test Kits and 12,330 Disposable Coverall (PPEs) – to strengthen Sri Lanka’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, has arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at 6.45 pm, today.
SLAF hands over newly built nursing quarters at IDH
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), fulfilling an urgent need to provide accommodation facilities for nursing staff at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH), has handed over the newly built accommodation facility, constructed by the SLAF, at the IDH, today.
Foreign Ministry considers repatriating Sri Lankans in Maldives, Kuwait, Middle- East, Bangladesh
The Foreign Relations and Foreign Employment Ministry is considering the possibilities of repatriating Sri Lankans in Maldives, Kuwait, Middle East, Bangladesh and other countries due to coronavirus pandemic, which is spreading around the world at a rapid pace.
SL’s coronavirus positives remain to 824
The total number of coronavirus positives reported in Sri Lanka remains to 824, today and 240 patients have been completely recovered and discharged from hospitals so far, Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.