News Updates
Troops offer skeletal emergency support for hospitals
A group of about 185 troops of the 14 Division HQ in Colombo offered their assistance to all hospitals in Colombo, Kurunegala and Puttalam Districts for management of skeletal health services after sections of the minor staff went on strike on trade union issues on Wednesday (24).
A total of 13,714 PCR tests conducted yesterday (24)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 25) stands at 458 and the total cases in the country increased to 81,466, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Virus recovery in SL rose to 75,841 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 24) stands at 492 and the total cases in the country increased to 81,008, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
A total of 11,779 PCR tests conducted yesterday (22) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 23) stands at 518 and the total cases in the country increased to 80,516, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Wakwella bridge, Gin Ganga in Galle in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.
SLN released hatched sea turtles into ocean
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) released newly hatched 78 sea turtles into the Panama beach under the turtle conservation project yesterday (Feb 22).
SLN successfully concludes VBSS course with UN
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Special Boat Squadron (SBS) successfully concluded the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course in Trincomalee, last Friday.
843 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 22) stands at 519 and the total cases in the country increased to 79,998, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 73,455 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 21) stands at 543 and the total cases in the country increased to 79,479, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLAF drones to combat the deadliest insect
In a bid to support the national drive mooted to curb the spread of dengue fever within the Western Province, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) received two drone cameras from the Western Province Governor, the Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke yesterday (Feb 18).
Troops doused Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping site fire
The Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force troops have jointly doused a rapidly spreading fire at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping site which had triggered last evening (Feb 18).
All set for SLAF 70th Anniversary
Unveiling the official logo designed for the 70th Anniversary celebration, the Air Force Chief Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana states the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) will celebrate its anniversary on Mar 2 upholding its rich traditions.
Minister Chamal Rajapaksa Sworn-in for two State Ministries
Minister Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa was sworn in before the President as the State Minister of National Security and Disaster Management and the State Minister of Home Affairs, yesterday (18) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Army, Navy and Police nabs several contraband rackets
A joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) along with Police nabbed a well grown cannabis cultivation in Kaluwewa recently.
“Gajabahu” attends “AMAN - 2021” Multinational Naval Exercise
The Sri Lanka Navy Ship, "Gajabahu" was among the naval ships and crafts of 45 countries that attended the multinational naval exercise "AMAN 2021" in Karachi, Pakistan on Feb 12.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 71,175 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 18) stands at 722 and the total cases in the country increased to 77,905, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army commences Kaikawala Primary School playground renovation
Fulfilling a long-felt need of the Kaikawala Primary School in Meemure, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) began renovation work of the school playground recently.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 70,428 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 17) stands at 756 and the total cases in the country increased to 77,183, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN nabs 16 kilos of Kerala Cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), nabbed 03 suspects with over 16 kilos of Kerala cannabis during special raids carried out in Uduththurei, Jaffna and Uppukulam, Mannar yesterday (Feb 15).
SLN apprehends 179 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) Western, Eastern, Northern, Northwestern, North Central and Southern Naval Commands apprehended 179 persons along with 42 fishing boats, a lorry, a three-wheeler and fishing accessories, for engaging in illegal fishing from 01 Jan to 15 Feb.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 69,410 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 16) stands at 774 and the total cases in the country increased to 76,427, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army plants 900 saplings in Buttala
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) planted 900 saplings of Kumbuk, Naa and Mee at the Buttala Raja Maha Viharaya premises recently..
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 68,695 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 15) stands at 802 and the total cases in the country increased to 75,653, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army conducts FTX for overseas mission orientations
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a preparatory Field Training Exercise (FTX), 'Harmattan - 3 ' for Combat Convoy Company (CCC) duties in UN Peacekeeping Missions.
SLA nabbed Rs. 3 mn worth turmeric from Kakativu Island
Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment recovered a haul of 437 kilos of smuggled turmeric during a patrol in Kakativu Island, Mannar, recently.