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SLAF renovates ward at District General Hospital in Chilaw
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed renovation work at the Chilaw District Hospital, recently. The renovation work was undertaken following a request made by the hospital officials.
Army transports Mullaitivu farmers' vegetable harvests to South
Troops in Mullaitivu supporting the farmers in the area, have arrangements to transport their vegetable harvest to cities in the South.
63 quarantined individuals leave quarantine centres
On completion of three week quarantine period, 63 more individuals left Punani Quarantine Centre yesterday (April 19).
Act responsibly when curfew is relaxed - President Rajapaksa
In a tweeter message today (18) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa requested the general public to adhere to health guidelines and act responsibly for the safety of society at large.
Another 15 tested for coronavirus positive from Keselwatta
The total number of coronavirus patients in the country has increased to 269, with 15 persons tested positive for coronavirus, today, the Health Ministry said.
Navy rescues person drowning Kelani River
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued a person who was drowning in the Kelani River close to New Kelani Bridge, Peliyagoda today (19).
Govt decides to relax curfew from Monday
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Six more coronavirus positives reported today
Another six coronavirus positive patients reported today has increased the total positives in Sri Lanka to 254, Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe confirmed short while ago.
Four more persons in quarantine turn positive – Dr Anil Jasingha
Director General Health Services Dr Anil Jasingha said with four more coronavirus positive cases reported today (18) the total confirmed cases has now increased to 248.
Police arrest 1,392 curfew violators, today
A total of 1,392 curfew violators and 381 vehicles have been arrested during the last 24 hours ending from 6 am today (18).
SLN directs six persons with links to a coronavirus positive for quarantine
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), which has identified another six persons who have associated a COVID-19 positive today (18), has directed them to the quarantine center established at the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases in Welisara immediately.
Defence Secretary meets soldiers, airmen, sailors and Police cops in North & East
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen.(Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has visited Security Forces Headquarters at Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullattivu, Vavuniya and Trincomalee and addressed troops to appreciate their contribution as frontiers in fighting against new coronavirous.
NOCPCO discusses post COVID exist strategy
Discussions in considering viable post COVID exist strategies was held at the national operation Center for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) centre yesterday (April 17).
SLN nabs four fishermen without valid permit at sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) arrested four persons those who engaged in fishing without a valid permit out at seas off Trincomalee harbour, yesterday (17).
Military and Police proved their professionalism and expertise in handling coronavirus mitigation – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Tri-Forces and Police had proved their professionalism and expertise by supporting the Government efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Three women in quarantine centers turn positive – Dr Anil Jasingha
Director General Health Services Dr Anil Jasingha said with four coronavirus positive cases reported today, the total confirmed positive cases increased to 242, today.
222 more persons leave quarantine centers
A total of 222 more individuals who had completed a mandatory period of quarantine, left the Punani quarantine center today (April 17).
Easter Sunday Commemoration to be held at home
Announcing the cancellation of all public commemoration ceremonies related to the Easter Sunday Attacks, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said, it has been decided to conduct all commemoration events without public participation yesterday (16).