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Curfew Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam districts extended until May 4
The Government has extended curfew in high risk zones of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam districts until 5.00 am on May 4 while curfew in all other districts lifting from 5.00 am next Monday (27) and re-imposed from 8.00 pm the same day, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says in a press release today (25).
Another 13 COVID-19 positives reported including a teenager today
Another 13 coronavirus positive patients have been reported today (25),
Presidents seek avenues to celebrate Vesak via electronic and digital media
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a tweeter message has said that he with Chief Prelates of three chapters ...
Suspects nabbed for assaulting Excise Officers remanded
Three individuals who were arrested for assaulting Excise Department Officers on duty, were remanded until April 27 by the Magistrate Court, Walapane yesterday (24).
CSD sells essentials among people in Piliyandala and Moratuwa
Civil Security Department (CSD) has distributed essential commodities among residents in P?iliyandala and Moratuwa at a concessionary rate yesterday (24).
Out of the total 415 coronavirus positives, five sailors are from Ratnapura, Kurunegala, Kandy and Badulla.
Out of the total 415 coronavirus infected patients, 47 positives have been reported today, Director General Information Department Nalaka Kaluwewa said.
Navy has expedited PCR testing for sailors in Welisara Naval Base – Navy Chief
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Chief Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva said PCR testing for naval personnel in the Welisara Naval Base has been expedited and the base has been completely locked down to prevent spread of coronavirus further.
Troops distributes more dry rations among needy in Jaffna
Troops attached to 511 Brigade of the Security Forces - Jaffna on the directions of SF Commander Maj. Gen. Ruwan Wanigasooriya organised a program to distribute dry ration packs among the needy people in Chavarkkadu and Sandilipay areas on Monday (20).
Genius School of Professional Studies and SKD Manufactures donates Face Masks and Surgical Overall Kits to Defence Secretary
Genius School of Professional Studies, Kurunegala and SKD Manufactures in Ja-Ela handed over 2,000 face masks and 250 surgical overall Kits to the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at a function held at the Ministry, yesterday (23).
Japanese Govt. praises Sri Lankan military’s role in combating coronavirus
The Japanese Government has commended the role of the military and Police in supporting the health authorities to combat coronavirus in the country.
Welisara Naval Base isolated after finding 30 sailors positive for coronavirous
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) base in Welisara has been completely isolated today after 29 sailors tested positive for coronavirus, following the PCR tests done at the naval base after its first coronavirus infected sailor was reported, yesterday.
Army deploys Quick Reaction Team riders to conduct random temperature checks
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has commenced random temperature checks on people who are in essential services and also entering the Colombo district.
Sixteen quarantined persons leave for homes from Punani centre
A group of 16 individuals who underwent three weeks long quarantine process left for their homes from the Punani quarantine centre this morning (23).
Sri Lankan Airlines brings 101 students from India
A group of 101 Sri Lankan students, who were repatriated today (23) from India brought to the country in the afternoon, today.
Twelve villages in Polonnaruwa isolated
Twelve villages in Polonnaruwa area have been isolated with immediate effect today (23), following an identification of a COVID-19 infected person in the region, said Indika Karunarathne, Divisional Secretary, Lankapura in Polonnaruwa speaking to defence.lk.
Criminal Negligence: Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Parliamentary Select Committee cheated the Nation & the Victims
On 21st April 2019 multiple suicide attacks claimed the lives of over 300 innocent persons. These attacks took place despite 97 intel warnings from India the last coming hours before the first suicide bombing, giving venue, names of suicide bombers and even their phone numbers.
Graph shows just how bad UK coronavirus death toll may be
As many as 41,000 people have already died from coronavirus in the UK, according to new analysis of official figures.
KDU invents robots, ventilators and mobile app to fight coronavirus
KDU invents robots, ventilators and mobile app to fight coronavirus
Police arrests 588 curfew violators, today
A total of 588 curfew violators and 132 vehicles have been arrested today (22).