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A total of 13,516 PCR tests were conducted yesterday (26) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 27) stands at 598 and the total cases in the country increased to 40,379, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Sri Lanka observes 16th anniversary of Tsunami
A countrywide two-minute silence was observed at 09.25 a.m. this morning (Dec 26) to commemorate the thousands of people who died following the deadliest Tsunami hit, which took place in 2004, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
Showery condition is expected to enhance from tonight (26) in some places – Met. Dept.
The Meteorological Department issuing a weather report states the showery condition over Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces is expected to enhance to some extent from tonight.
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 31,338 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 26) stands at 551 and the total cases in the country increased to 39,781, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army distributes welfare gifts to Children
In line with the Army’s customary Christmas service, gift parcels and incentives were distributed to a representative group of children of Army families at the Army HQ recently.
686 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 (December 25) stands at 592 and the total cases in the country increased to 39,230, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army’s Christian Service invokes blessings on Armed Forces
The Sri Lanka Army’s Christian Fellowship organized Christmas Benediction yesterday evening (Dec 23) at the Army Headquarters.
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 29,881 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 24) stands at 580 and the total cases in the country increased to 38,638, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
618 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 (December 23) stands at 428 and the total cases in the country increased to 38,058, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Heavy rains above 75mm can be expected at some places - Met. Dept.
The Meteorology Department in its weather report today (Dec 22) states that heavy rains above 75mm can be expected at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Polonnaruwa, Mathale and Nuwaraeliya districts.
A total of 13,860 PCR tests conducted yesterday - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 22) stands at 370 and the total cases in the country increased to 37,630 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army recovers one alive and 3 dead bodies in Mallavi tragedy
Army troops rescued a civilian alive and recovered 3 dead bodies following a jeep carrying them veered off the road and plunged into the Vavunikulam tank, Mallavi last Saturday (Dec 19).
715 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 (December 21) stands at 594 and the total cases in the country increased to 37,260 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN indigenously manufactured N95 mask irradiation machine
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) indigenously manufactured an N95 mask irradiation machine with technical expertise.
491 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 (December 20) stands at 618 and the total cases in the country increased to 36,666 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN sets up another RO Plant to facilitate rural community
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its community welfare oriented services vested another Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, for water-stressed residents in Hulannuge in Ampara recently.
Northeast monsoon conditions established over the island - Met. Dept.
Northeast monsoon conditions have been established over the island, Meteorological Department in its report for the next 24 hours stated today (Dec 20).
SLN assists to arrest commercial explosives
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Eastern Naval Command in coordination with the Headquarters Police Dambulla conducted a special search operation in Bulanawewa area on Dec 19 and nabbed a suspect transporting 175 water gel sticks, in a motor vehicle, SLN said.
Met. Dept. alerts on fairly heavy rain above 75mm at some places
Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island, stated the Meteorology Department today (Dec 19).
708 persons recovered and left hospitals within past 24 hours – NOCPCO
A total of 708 persons recovered from the Coronavirus have left hospitals and care centres during the last 24 hours, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 19).
Wanni Troops donate blood to Save lives in Vavuniya Hospital
Army Officers and Other Ranks of the Security Force Headquarters -Wanni (SFHQ-Wanni) volunteered to donate blood to patients at the Vavuniya District General Hospital.
Army-renovated tank fulfils Jaffna farmers’ aspirations
Marking a milestone in civil-military solidarity and bonds of reconciliation in the Jaffna peninsula, Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO),
SLN assists to nab over 39 kilos of Kerala cannabis
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 14 suspects with a stock of 39 kilos and 197 grams of Kerala cannabis during special search operations conducted across the island recently.
701 persons recovered and left hospitals within past 24 hours – NOCPCO
A total of 701 persons recovered from the Coronavirus have left hospitals and care centres during the last 24 hours, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 18).
Army’s New Chief of Staff takes Office
Maj. Gen. Prabhath Dematanpitiya, Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Signal Corps assumed office as the 56th Chief of Staff of the Army at the Army Headquarters, yesterday (Dec 16).