News Updates
A total of 7,467 PCR tests conducted yesterday (24)
Following the confirmation of 458 Coronavirus positives during the last 24 hours, the number of cases in the country increased to 20,967, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Met. Dept. alerts on very strong gusty winds in the Eastern, Northern and North-central Provinces
Meteorology Department’s weather report for today (Nov 24) states about the deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal lay centered at (10.0N, 83.3E) to the northeast of Trincomalee coast about 280km.
Army troops apprehended 330 Kgs of Smuggled Turmeric
The Army’s 11 Sri Lanka Artillery troops under Security Force Headquarters-Wanni apprehended a vehicle and a suspect with 330 kg of smuggled turmeric transporting from Pesalai to Uppukulam.
A total of 10,679 PCR tests were conducted yesterday (23)
Following the confirmation of 337 Coronavirus positives today morning (Nov 24), the number of cases increased up to 20,507, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
SLACDRT’s trainees demonstrated their readiness for disasters
The Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) showcased its trainees’ multi-skilled readiness for disasters on completion of the 40 day-long disaster management training course, yesterday (Nov 22) at Kotmale.
A total of 12,095 PCR tests were conducted on Sunday (21)
Following to the confirmation of 400 coronavirus positives last evening (22), the number of cases has increased up to 20,171 in the island, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
Two new ministries gazetted
An Extraordinary Gazette establishing two new ministries has been issued. Accordingly, ‘Ministry of Public Security’ and ‘Ministry of Technology’ will be the newly Gazetted two ministries.
Met. Dept. warns on low pressure area over Bay of Bengal
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 22) issuing its statement said a low pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and it is expected to intensify further into a depression during next 24-48 hours.
Isolation in several areas to be lifted tomorrow (23)
Isolation announced for Borella, Wellampitiya, Colombo Fort, and Slave Island Police areas in the Colombo District will be lifted from tomorrow morning (23) 5 am, the Government Information Department said.
SLN and Police nabbed illegal items
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command coordinated with the Mannar Police apprehended 02 suspects with 710 kilos of smuggled dried turmeric and over 3 kilos and 700 grams of Kerala cannabis in the beach area of Erukkulampiddi in Mannar on 20 Nov, SLN said.
A total of 10,514 PCR tests were conducted on Saturday (21)
Following to the confirmation of 491 coronavirus positives last evening (21), the number of cases has increased up to 19,771 in the island, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.
President Rajapaksa inaugurated the national drive, 'Husma Dena Thuru' at Battaramulla
HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inaugurating the 'Husma Dena Thuru' (Trees that give breath) national project planted Sandalwood saplings around the Army-constructed walking track at Sri Jayewardenepura, yesterday (Nov 20).
Army constructed four new homes and handed over keys for War Heroes
The Army’s Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment in its project of building 20 new houses for the needy war heroes families has completed the construction of four new houses recently and handed over the keys to four families.
Army inaugurates mass-scale ‘yoghurt’ production
Mass-scale ‘Gallant Yoghurt’ and dairy production unit was inaugurated at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regimental HQ at Panagoda yesterday (19) during a ceremony, attended by, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lt Gen. Shavendra Silva.
439 Coronavirus positives reported on yesterday (19)
A total of 439 coronavirus positives identified yesterday (19 Nov) increased the number of Coronavirus infected persons in the island to 18,841, the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said.
SLN and Police nabbed illegal narcotics
The Sri Lanka Navy’s (SLN) North Central Naval Command coordinated with the Mannar Police nabbed 03 suspects with 49 grams and 490 milligrams of Crystal Methamphetamine and 02 grams and 440 milligrams of heroin during a combined operation conducted at Karisal, Mannar yesterday (Nov 18).
Army raised a new Division for Nation-building Tasks
The multi-skilled and multi-faceted Corps of Sri Lanka Army Engineers (SLE) yesterday (18) raised its newest first Army Engineers Division that includes three Brigades.
327 Coronavirus positives reported on yesterday (18)
A total of 327 coronavirus positives identified yesterday (18 Nov) increased the number of Coronavirus infected persons in the island to 18,402, the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said.
SLAF units – UNMISS conducts special community service projects
The 4th contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit – United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a special community service project at the children’s orphanage in Akobo on 16 Nov.
President to address the nation today (18)
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to address the nation at 8.30 p.m. today (18) evening, the President's Media Division said.
A total number of 8,743 PCR tests were conducted on Tuesday (17)
A total number of 8,743 PCR tests were conducted yesterday (17 Nov) and in the meantime 401 coronavirus positives were also identified, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Fairly heavy showers above 50mm is expected - Met Dept
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 18) issuing its statement said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over the most parts of the island in the afternoon or night.
Army plants 100,000 saplings in the East in a single day
The Army’s Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ-East) planted 100,000 seedlings of rare species in the Eastern Province within a single day as the prevailing rainy season conveniently offers a healthy environment to succeed the campaign.
Greetings to SL contingent leaving for UN mission
The initial group of the Sri Lankan Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) Contingent and annual changing of personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) 05th Aviation Contingent set for United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS), received warm wishes at the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday (17).
Sri Lanka’s total persons recovered from the Coronavirus rose to 11,806
The total number of persons fully-recovered from the Coronavirus and discharged from hospitals increased to 11,806 while the country’s total positives recorded as of yesterday evening (Nov 16) increased to 17674 according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry.