News Updates
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).
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.
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).
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).
Chinese medical aid worth of over Rs. 133 mn to arrive Colombo, today
The latest batch of medical supplies, worth of USD 693,191.2, donated by the Chinese Government to Sri Lanka, air-freighted from Shanghai to Colombo by China Eastern Airlines MU231, will arrive Colombo today evening.
‘Ekwa Rekemu’ motivational video song launched
‘Ekwa Rekemu’ - the thematic video song produced by Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) to honour and motivate all sectors involved in the fight against the COVID – 19 pandemic, was released, recently.
Army troops in Jaffna distribute relief packs for needy
Sri Lanka Army troops in the Jaffna peninsula continued with their humanitarian assistance initiative distributing more dry-ration packs among needy families in the peninsula, recently (April 15).
Over 120 soldiers in Wanni donate blood
Over 120 troops representing 62 Division in Wanni, engaged in a voluntarily blood donation camp recently. This was initiated in order to replenish blood stocks in all Wanni hospitals for the use of patients in the event of emergencies.
SLN continues to disinfect public places
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has disinfected the Colombo dockyard gates,Warakapola Base Hospital and Zahira College in Puttalam further expanding its nationwide sterilisation program recently (12 to16).
SLAF conducts blood donation campaign in Palavi
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has conducted a blood donation campaign by its Palavi Base on April 15 to support the Blood Bank.
Army distributes dry rations among needy in Kilinochchi
Army troops of the 57 Division in Kilinochchi distributed 32 packs of dry rations among needy families, in Korakkankaddu Grama Niladari Division in Kilinochchi on Saturday (April 11).
Over 3,720 people complete 14-day quarantine
A total of 3,721 persons have completed their mandatory quarantine period at Tri-Forces run quarantine facilities to date, the Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) and Army Commander Lt. Gen.Shavendra Silva said today (April 16)
CSD to purchase and distribute vegetables from tomorrow
Civil Security Department (CSD) will distribute stocks of vegetables purchased directly from farmers from tomorrow (17), CSD's Director General Rear Admiral (Retd) Ananda Peiris said.
Ven. Medagoda Abhayatissa Thero Gifts 4000 Surgical Masks to military
Ven Prof. Medagoda Abhayatissa Nayake Thero, the Chief Incumbent, Sri Sunethradevi Raja Maha Viharaya, Pepiliyana gifted a consignment of 4000 surgical face masks to the Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, at the Army Headquarters, yesterday (15) .
Navy brings foreign seaman found sick for treatments
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) assisted a seaman, who was sick, to come ashore from a merchant ship for treatment, today (16).
Eleven quarantined persons leave for home from Boosa centre
Eleven persons has left for their homes after completing their 14-day mandatory quarantine process at Boossa quarantine centre, today (16).
24-hour hotline to support Sri Lankan expats
The Foreign Ministry has instructed all its missions in foreign countries to continue 24-hour emergency hotlines and to deploy embassy staffs on a continuous roster to attend the needs of Sri Lankans living abroad and need support, Ministry media release stated.
Navy directs 100 persons from Colombo to quarantine centers
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has directed another group of 100 people, from Nagalan veediya, Gunasinghapura and Grandpass areas in Colombo to Naval Quarantine Centres in Sampoor and Punani, today.