News Updates
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).
Coronavirus infected sailor at Gafoor Building from Welisara cluster
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) refuting baseless information disseminating with regard to the recent coronavirus infected sailor was accommodated at the Gaffor Building in Sir Baron Jayatilaka Mawatha, Colombo said, he was a Navy ambulance driver accommodated at the venue and it belongs to the Welisara SLN cluster.
Sri Lanka to repatriate Lankans in Seychelles
The Foreign Ministry is making the arrangements facilitate repatriation of Sri Lankans residing and working in Seychelles, who have registered their interest in returning to Sri Lanka, in compliance with the existing regulations and availability of quarantine facilities in the country.
Arrests for curfew violations further increased to 66,000
A total of 66,519 individuals were arrested and 18,733 vehicles were seized for curfew violations since March 20, confirmed Police media spokesman’s office short while ago.
China donates 125,000 face masks to Education ministry
Chinese Embassy has donated 125,000 face masks to the Education Ministry to distribute to school children in low-income families in the country to use them once the schools are reopened following the recommendations of the health authorities.
PMD issues countrywide curfew notice
Issuing a curfew notice today (28), the President Media Division (PMD) said, Island-wide curfew will be imposed on May 31 (Sunday), and thereafter June 4 and 5 accordingly.
Guidelines for public in reinstating normalcy issued
Guidelines covering 46 different areas under the theme ‘Combat Covid-19 with a New Style of Life’ have been published officially in websites of the Health Ministry and Department of Government Information.
Total of 66,519 individuals arrested, 18,733 vehicles seized over curfew violations
Individuals arrested over curfew violations totaled 66,519 and vehicles seized amounted to 18,733 since March 20 for the period ending at 4 a.m today (May 28).