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Highest number of PCR tests conducted yesterday (27)
The Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said, the highest number of PCR tests were conducted yesterday (27). The number of tests conducted within the day was 1,400.
Returnees from India taken to quarantine centers
Another batch of 113 India based Sri Lankan expatriates returned to Colombo from Coimbatore airport on Sunday (April 26) evening.
Sri Lanka Army distributes free ration packs among 30 needy families in Mullaittivu
Sri Lanka Army distributed ration packs among 30 needy families in Maligathivu and Puthukudiyiruppu areas in the Mullaittivu district on Thursday (23).
73 Sri Lankan students from Bangladesh chartered back home
A batch 73 Sri Lankan students who remained stranded in Bangladesh have been chartered back home via a special flight of the Sri Lankan Airlines yesterday (April 27).
Curfew in 21 districts temporarily lifted today
The ongoing island-wide Police curfew was temporarily lifted in 21 districts at 5a.m, today (April 28). Curfew will be re-imposed from 8p.m. These timings will remain effective until Friday (May 01).
Are cyber criminals exploiting Corona pandemic for malicious purposes?
COVID-19 outbreak has become an unprecedented global pandemic that is threatening every aspect of human life, our security and most of all our livelihoods. There are also other unconventional threats in the form of cybercriminal activities.
A Special Presidential Task Force (PTF) has been appointed to ensure health security at military camps in the country
The PTF will be headed by former Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Marshal of the Air Force and Governor Western Province Roshan Goonetileke.
Scars, forgiveness and long wait for justice
The Easter Sunday carnage perpetrated by a handful of fundamentalist extremist terrorists, on April 21, 2019, killing over 250 civilians and injuring over 500 has left us with many unanswered questions.
Negombo Hospital receives Navy developed third ‘Medi Mate’
The third 'Medi Mate', a remote-controlled smart appliance, developed by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was handed over to the Negombo District Hospital, today (April 27).
INSEE Cement donates face masks and face shields
‘INSEE Cement’ donated a consignment of 10,000 face masks and 1,000 face shields in support of the government’s on-going efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five inmates leave Boosa quarantine centre
Another five individuals left Sri Lanka Navy run Boosa quarantine centre after completing the 14-day quarantine process today (27).
SLAF airman tested positive for coronavirus
An Airman of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) band has been tested positive with COVID -19, today (April 27).
Defence Ministry requests media to respect privacy of coronavirus infected patients
The Defence Ministry requests print and electronic media to respect the privacy of coronavirus infected patients and refrain from shooting their places of living and the scenes when the health authorities check their houses.
Army-built two houses handed over to recipient families
Two new houses constructed for two needy families by Wanni troops Sri Lanka Army (SLA) with sponsorship provided by expatriates were handed over to beneficiaries on Friday (24) by the Commander Security Force - Wanni Maj. Gen. Rohitha Dharmasiri.
SL's total coronavirus positives soar to 505
With 20 coronavirus infected patients identifying today, the total number of positives increased to 505 in Sri Lanka.
Welisara Navy Hospital to admit coronavirus positives of Welisara Naval Base
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) says, Welisara Navy General Hospital facility will be converted to admit coronavirus contracted patients who are reporting within the camp following to a complete sterilization program within the hospital premises.
Coronavirus positive Navy sailors rise to 95, and total soars to 477
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said, 95 Navy personnel have contracted coronavirus according to the PCR tests and 68 of them are from the Welisara Navy Camp.
Defence Ministry cancels leave of all Tri-Forces officers and other ranks
The Defence Ministry has cancelled leave and short passes granted to all Officers and Others Ranks of the Tri-Services with immediate effect and directs all personnel to report to their respective camps immediately.
Sri Lankan brings 133 Lankans stranded in India
Sri Lankan Airlines brought 133 Sri Lankans from India this afternoon.