News Updates
58 people to leave quarantine centres today
A total of 58 individuals are due to leave from Tri-forces managed quarantine facilities today (June 01).
403 sailors recovered and discharged from hospitals
A total of 403 sailors identified as coronavirus positives have recovered and been discharged from hospitals by Monday (June 01).
SL’s death toll increased to 11
With the death of a 45-year-old male reported short while ago, Sri Lanka’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 11, today.
STF arrests gunfire attack suspect in a hotel in Panadura
A suspect has been arrested for opening fire at a restaurant in Soysapura in Mount Lavinia by the Special Task Force (STF) last evening (30) Police Media Spokesman Superintendent of Police (SP) Jaliya Senarathne said.
Army soldier who assisted Kuwait returnees at BIA turns positive
An Army soldier who was assisting the expatriates arriving in the country at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been confirmed positive for the Coronavirus yesterday (May 30).
388 sailors recover from coronavirus infection
A total of 388 Sri Lanka Navy personnel infected with the coronavirus have recovered and were discharged from hospitals on Saturday (May 30).
Three more Sri Lankan expatiates arrive from UK
Three more Sri Lankan expatriates were flown to Colombo from London onboard Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL 504 last night (May 30).
223 more persons left for their homes after quarantine
A total of 223 persons have left for their homes on completion of quarantine today (May 31).
179 persons leave from quarantine centers
A total of 179 individuals have left for their homes from Tri-services managed quarantine centers today (May 30).
303 more Sri Lankan expats arrive home
A total of 285 more individuals from Australia and 18 from India were flown to Sri Lanka this morning (May 30).
Theldeniya Base Hospital receives Navy developed ‘Medi-Mate’
The fifth 'Medi-Mate', a remotely-controlled smart appliance, developed by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), was handed over to the Theldeniya Base Hospital, yesterday (29).
Troops plant saplings under the ‘Thuru-Mithuru-Nawa Ratak’ initiative in Mullaittivu
Sri Lanka Army troops of the 59 Division engaged in a tree planting initiative coinciding with the government’s the ‘Thuru-Mithuru-Nawa Ratak’ project at the Wattapalai Kannagi Amman Hindu temple on Monday(May 25).
Search operations for gunmen who opened fire at Moratuwa
An unidentified group of gunmen, who arrived in a car has opened fire towards a restaurant in Soysapura in Mount Lavinia police division 12:30 am yesterday (29) said, Police Media Spokesman Superintendent of Police (SP) Jaliya Senarathne speaking to defence.lk.
275 Sri Lankan expates from Belarus arrive
A group of 275 Sri Lankan expatriates stranded in Belarus following the Coronavirus outbreak were charted to Colombo onboard Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL 1206 on Friday (May 29).
Two Philippine Navy ships arrived to accompany their nationals
Two Philippine Navy ships arrived in the Colombo Harbour is scheduled to leave today (30) with a group of Philippine nationals stranded in Sri Lanka.
Cyber-attack targets two government web portals
Two government web portals have come under cyber-attacks early this morning (May 30).
Coronavirus positive increased to 1,558; 754 patients recovered
The total Coronavirus positive patients increased to 1,558, while 754 patients have recovered and discharged from hospitals so far.
Repatriation of migrant workers to continue
Repatriation of migrant workers from the Middle East as well as other regions will continue affirmed Foreign Relations, Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Friday (May 29).
Nuwara Eliya district under curfew during this weekend (May 30 and 31)
Issuing an updated curfew announcement short while ago, President's Media Division (PMD) said, 24 hour curfew will be imposed in Nuwara Eliya district tomorrow (30).
SLN facilitated the crew exchange process of foreign ships in Galle Harbour
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) assisted to transfer a group of personnel belong to three foreign ships at the Port of Galle, who arrived in the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, on-board Boeing 737 aircraft, from Brussels, Belgium, to reach their respective ships in Sri Lanka, yesterday (28).
SLN conducts PCR testing for sailors at Gafoor Building
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has commenced PCR testing for sailors those who are isolated for 14-day quarantine process at the Gafoor Building said, Lt. Comm. Isuru Sooriyabandara speaking to defence.lk short while ago.
SLN to set-up RO plant at ancient Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pothuvil
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, at the ancient Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pothuvil yesterday (28).
775 coronavirus positive patients undergoing treatment
A total of 775 coronavirus positive patients are undergoing treatment at medial facilities, including 68 individuals who are reportedly to be under observation.
Sea going fishing communities to be vigilant - Met. Department
Issuing a marine weather forecast by 05.30 am today (29), the Meteorology Department requests naval and fishing communities operating in deep and shallow seas, from Galle to Batticaloa via southern seas, and Putlam to Kankasanthurei via Mannar to be vigilant, since rough seas and likely increase of wind speed (70 to 80 kmph) could be expected during next 24 hours.
SLAF constructs a new triage center for the Panadura base hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force constructed ‘Triage Center’ - first of its kind in providing treatment for Coronavirus positive patients at the Panadura base hospital was declared opened today (May 28).