News Updates
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 66,210 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 12) stands at 942 and the total cases in the country increased to 73,115, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN ends ‘CONEX-21’ in western seas
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) concluded ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21) on a successful note, off western seas yesterday (Feb 10).
Army receives Rs. 1 mn worth hygiene packs for Quarantine Centres
Symbolizing the social responsibility and the ethnic harmony oriented services in the face of vast spreading global pandemic, a UK-based International Relief and Development Agency, 'Muslim Aid Sri Lanka' donated a stock of 500 hygiene packs for the use at quarantine centres.
591 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 11) stands at 963 and the total cases in the country increased to 72,173, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLA troops recover remains of missing person
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) had recovered the remains of Dinura Wijesundara last night (Feb 9) who went missing in the dense jungle around the Mini World’s End in Bibila, during an excursion.
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 65,052 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 10) stands at 976 and the total cases in the country increased to 71,210, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN takes over facelift to Galle Face Green stalls
Acquiring a new project, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) took over the Galle Face Green Stalls Facelift under the directives of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (Feb 8).
740 persons left hospitals after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 09) stands at 887 and the total cases in the country increased to 70,234, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN’s ‘CONEX-21’ in operation
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) commenced its ‘Colombo Naval Exercise -2021’ (CONEX-21), for the third consecutive year at the western seas yesterday (Feb 7).
Army begins Pothdenikanda School playground renovation
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced renovation work of Maliboda Pothdenikanda Maha Vidayalaya playground at Deraniyagala yesterday (Feb 7).
Total virus recovery in Sri Lanka rose to 63,400 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 08) stands at 772 and the total cases in the country increased to 69,347, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
1,133 persons left hospitals after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 07) stands at 726 and the total cases in the country increased to 68,575, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Indonesian Naval ships to leave port of Hambantota today
The Indonesian Naval Ship “Kri Bung Tomo” arrived at the port of Hambantota for a two day formal visit yesterday ( Feb 05).
SLN sets up RO Plants to facilitate villagers at Ampara
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its community welfare oriented services vested four more Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants, for water-stressed residents in Padiyathalawa Divisional Secretariat, Ampara on 04 Feb.
Total virus recovery rose to 61,460 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 06) stands at 735 and the total cases in the country increased to 67,849, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
840 persons left hospitals after complete virus recovery
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 04) stands at 711 and the total cases in the country increased to 66,408, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
337 SLA Officers and 8,226 Other Ranks promoted
In keeping with the 73rd National Independence Day, a total of 337 Officers and 8,226 Other Ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their respective next ranks.
Total virus recovery rose to 59,042 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 03) stands at 715 and the total cases in the country increased to 65,697, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
916 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (February 02) stands at 826 and the total cases in the country increased to 64,982, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
A tree planting program to celebrate the 73rd Independence Day
State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs, and Disaster Management states that steps have been taken to launch a tree-planting program covering all the Grama Niladhari Divisions across the country in relation to the 73rd Independence Day celebrations which is to be held on 4th February 2021.
Army sets up yet another quarantine facility in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has set up an emergency care quarantine facility while converting a state-owned building complex at Vasavilan, Jaffna recently.
Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 57,158 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (Feb 01) stands at 864 and the total cases in the country increased to 64,156, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Sri Lanka’s total Coronavirus recoveries rose to 55,397 persons
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 30) stands at 859 and the total cases in the country increased to 62,444 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLAF commenced development work in Kebithigollewa
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) ceremonially commenced a groundbreaking development project at Kanugahawewa village, Kebithigollewa yesterday (Jan 28) under the patronage of the SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana.
SLN recovers 31 kilos of cannabis at Manthai beach
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command seized approx. 31 kilos of Kerala cannabis in Manthai area on 26 Jan.