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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.
382 Sri Lankan expats arrived from Singapore and Dubai
A total of 382 Sri Lankan expatriates from Singapore and Dubai arrived in the country, yesterday (May 07).
Twenty-five drug addicts sent for rehabilitation after quarantine
Twenty-five drug addicts, who had completed quarantine at the Galkanda quarantine center, were transferred to the Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre for Drug Addicts in Kandakadu on Wednesday (May 06).
Army assists 500,000 senior citizens to get their pensions
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in its islandwide program to assist pensioners to get their pensions, had accompanied over 500,000 seniors to banks to draw their monthly pensions for the second consecutive month, during curfew hours, yesterday (May 6).
China donated third consignment of medical supplies to arrive tomorrow
A consignment of medical supplies - 30,000 Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Test Kits (PCR-Fluorescence Probing) and 15,000 Disposable Coverall (PPEs)- donated by the Chinese Government to Sri Lanka, will arrive the Bandaranaike International Airport by 6 pm, tomorrow (08).
Navy nabs two persons with illegal diving gear
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed two suspects with diving equipment, stored in a temporary hut in shallow waters, in an attempt to engage in diving without a valid permit, in Walaipadu area yesterday (6).
CRD innovative solutions to assist fight against COVID-19
The Center for Research and Development (CRD) of the Defence Ministry taking a lead in providing much-needed cost effective innovative solutions in assisting the Government’s effort to mitigate the spread of coronavirius in Sri Lanka, showcased a few of its innovations at the Defence Ministry premises, yesterday (May 06).
Fauci: No scientific evidence the coronavirus was made in a Chinese lab
Anthony “Tony” Fauci has become the scientific face of America’s COVID-19 response, and he says the best evidence shows the virus behind the pandemic was not made in a lab in China.