News Updates
A total of 15,239 PCR tests conducted on Sunday
The identification of 655 Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 32,789, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 14).
A total of 17,425 PCR tests conducted on Saturday
The identification of 760 coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 32,134, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 13).
Army Planted 300 Saplings in Sinna Sippikulam Area
The Army’s 213 Brigade troops planted 300 saplings including Kumbuk, Naa, Mango around the Sinna Sippikulam area.
Army constructs a house for a needy family
Completing another community welfare oriented programme, the Sri Lanka Army constructed a new house for a needy family in Kimbissa, Sigiriya and gifted to the family during a brief ceremony recently.
570 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 12) stands at 762 and the total cases in the country increased to 31,374 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
MINUSCA officials praised Sri Lankan Aviation Unit for their contribution
The officials of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) commended the efforts of the Sri Lankan Aviation Unit by giving recognitions to the reediness and professionalism extended in their hour of need.
The total recovery from the virus rose to 22,260-NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 11) stands at 538 and the total cases in the country increased to 30,612, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
A total of 14,336 PCR tests conducted on Wednesday
The identification of 697 coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours has increased the number of cases in the island up to 30,074, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated today (Dec 10).
SLN ships visible at Galle Face Green
Under the theme of ‘This is Your Navy’ and ‘Know Your Navy’, the capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) have been brought to the anchorage off the seas of Galle Face Green in view of Navy’s 70th anniversary celebrations.
SLAF 2nd group departed to join 5th aviation contingent of UNMISS
The second group of the 5th contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) departed the country today morning (Dec 10).
SLAF received a Radioactive Material Equipment Kit
The Minister of Solar Power, Wind and Hydro Power Generation Projects Development, Hon. Duminda Dissanayaka donated a special Radioactive Material Detection and Radioactive Measuring Equipment Kit to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
Army set off flavoured fresh milk production
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has produced 1,000 fresh milk bottles at the Kandakadu SLA farm under the directives of SLA Agriculture and Livestock Directorate recently.
The total Coronavirus recoveries in the country rose to 21,257 - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 09) stands at 798 and the total cases reported in the country increased to 29,377, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Met. Dept. alerts on showers about 100 mm at some places
Meteorology Department issuing its day’s report (Dec 9) states several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces and in Anuradhapura and Hambantota districts.
Deegawapi Stupa restoration project Progress reviewed
A progress review meeting was convened at the Defence Ministry to discuss on the Deegawapiya Stupa restoration project last evening (09 Dec).
A total of 89 civilians left Palaly SLAF quarantine centre
A group of 89 civilians repatriated from Italy and quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Quarantine Centre in Palaly left for their homes yesterday (Dec 7) on completion of the stipulated quarantine period.
A total of 13,831 PCR tests conducted on Monday
Following the confirmation of 703 coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 08), the number of cases has increased up to 28,579 in the island, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army to plant coconut saplings in 30 acres
The Sri Lanka Army inaugurated the planting of coconut saplings in 30 acres land area within the Kuttigala campsite in keeping with the 'Thuru Mithuru - Nawa Ratak' cultivation project.
A total of 14,125 PCR tests conducted yesterday (06)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 07) stands at 649 and the total cases in the country increased to 27,876 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army troops repair a split tank bund in Vavuniya
Vavuniya-based Army troops together with the villagers and Irrigation Department officials during the past two days (5-6 Dec) completely repaired a huge split on the Sinnawalayankaddu Tank bund.
Low pressure area in the Gulf of Mannar sea area weaken further - Met. Dept.
The Meteorology Department in its weather report today (Dec 6) states that the low pressure area in the Gulf of Mannar sea area is likely to weaken further. Hence, the influence of this system to the island is expected to be gradually reduced.
SL Army and Navy extend assistance to public affected by cyclone ‘Burevi’
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) are currently initiating all the measures to assist people in Northern and North Central provinces affected by the cyclone entered the country on 02 Dec.
BUREVI weakens further - Met Department
The Meteorology Department in its weather advisory report early this morning, (4 Dec) said the cyclonic storm ‘BUREVI’ has weakened into a Deep depression while locating about 143 kilometres towards the west-northwest of Mannar early morning today.
A total of 13,632 PCR tests conducted yesterday (03)
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 03) stands at 628 and the total cases in the country increased to 26,037 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Cyclone ‘Burevi’ to gradually reduce today- Met. Dept.
The Meteorological Department’s statement issued at noon today (December 03) stated the cyclonic storm ‘BUREVI’ was located closer to the coastal area between Mannar and Pooneryn and it is gradually moving away from the island.