News Updates
SLN fetches fire doused fishing vessel ashore safely
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) doused the fire triggered on-board a fishing vessel off southern seas and fetched ashore safely, yesterday (Nov 07).
SLN’s seaborne coverage nabs 5711 kilos of dried turmeric
Seaborne coverage of Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has nabbed 5711 kilos of dried turmeric with 6 suspects during their attempts to smuggle into the island on Nov 06.
537 Recovered patients leave hospitals - NOCPCO
The National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated a total of 449 were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours by today morning (Nov 08). Of them 445 are locally-identified persons and 04 are from overseas arrivals.
SLN nabs 40 suspects with illegal sea cucumber in recent operations
North Central and North-Western Naval Command led recent operation nabbed 40 persons with 2186 unlawfully harvested sea cucumber.
Met Dept alerts on showers or thundershowers in several areas
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Nov 07) said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the evening or night.
Army launches turmeric cultivation project with State Support
The Army’s Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock recently commenced the cultivation of turmeric in the Army Farm at Ambalangoda while considering the short supply of turmeric in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19 threat.
President directs officials to closely monitor self-quarantine process once curfew lifted
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed officials to strictly monitor the self-quarantine the process now underway to contain the spread of COVID – 19 virus even after curfew is lifted.
Five Coronavirus deaths reported yesterday
Coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 29 with five more deaths reported yesterday evening (Nov 05), the Government Information Department's statement confirmed.
SL Navy apprehends Karala Cannabis worth over Rs. 63 million
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 02 suspects and seized 213 kilos of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 63 million, during operations, carried out in the sea area of Vettalakeni, today (05 Nov).
Army's 64 Division Troops engage in disinfection of Public Places in Mullaittivu
Mullattivu-based 64 Division troops carried out a disinfection programme in the public places in Mullattivu in order to mitigate risks of contamination during the spread of COVID - 19 threat.
Programme for Clinical Patients to obtain medicine via post commences today: Health Ministry
Ministry of Health and Postal Department of Sri Lanka has jointly arranged a programme islandwide, effective from today to distribute medicine for patients undergoing regular clinic treatments from government hospitals, the Health Ministry said.
NOCPCO introduces hotline numbers
National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) introduces Hotline numbers to make it easier for the public to contact the centre in case of situations related to the COVID-19 virus:
Total left hospitals from Minuwangoda Cluster increased to 332
As of this morning (4), a total of 409 more persons were recorded positive to COVID-19 during the past 24 hours and all of them were locally-identified cases, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
SLN cleared marine plastic debris in Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a programme to clear the marine waste deposited in the seabed, at the Trincomalee seafront yesterday (Nov 02).
Stranded whales were pulled back into deep seas in SLN led joint operation
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) partnered with Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesaving teams, Police lifesavers, volunteer lifeguards and residents jointly made an attempt and sent back a pod of whales stranded on Panadura beach yesterday evening ( Nov 02).
Several Police areas isolated
Hemmathagama, Mawanella, Bulathkohupitiya Police areas and Galigamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha area in Kegalle District and Giriulla Police area in Kurunegala District have been declared isolated, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Army Troops receive Digital Thermometers
The Commander, Security Forces Wanni, Maj. Gen. Priyantha Perera recently received ten sets of digital thermometers through the Chief Incumbent at Mirisawetiya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven Eethalwetunuwewa Gnanatilake Thero.
A total of 228 persons to return home from Quarantine Centres
Along with the total of 397 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (Nov 01), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 11,060 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
NOCPCO Head Inspects emergency hospital construction project in Kilinochchi
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva inspected the ongoing emergency hospital construction project in Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi, yesterday (Oct 31).
Army Troops disinfect Public Places in Mullaittivu
Army troops carried out a disinfection and sterilization campaign in the public places in Udayarkattu, and Pudukudiyiruppu areas in order to mitigate risks of contamination during the spread of COVID - 19 threat.
Navy nabs approx. four tons of dried turmeric and 16 racketeers
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during several operations conducted in North-Western and North-Central Naval areas during the last two days (Oct 30 and 31), nabbed 16 suspects with 4150 kilos of dried turmeric smuggled into the country.
Two retired ships find their new home beneath the waterline
Two retired Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Ships, ‘Weeraya’ and 'Jagatha' buried deep below the waterline recently, have found their new home creating an alluring fish breeding ground off Trincomalee.
Navy assists apprehension of 03 suspects with drugs worth over Rs. 29 million
The Navy managed to collar 03 suspects and seizure of 98kg and 715g of Kerala cannabis and 950mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 29 million, during operations carried out in the previous week.
A total of 137 persons recover from the Minuwangoda cluster
Along with the total of 633 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (30), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 10,424 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.
A total of 67 persons recovers from the Minuwangoda cluster
Along with the total of 586 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (29), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 9,791 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.