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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).


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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.


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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.


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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:


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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.


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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).


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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).

 


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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).


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.

 


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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.


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Met Dept alerts on showers or thundershowers in several areas

The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (Oct 30) said showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Eastern and North-Central provinces and in Hambantota, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts after 2.00pm.

 


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Awareness programme with facemasks for Welikanda citizens

The Army’s 231 Brigade troops distributed a stock of facemasks among civilians and community leaders in the Welikanda area recently while educating people on the importance of its use as a precautionary measure to contain COVID-19.


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A total of 58,697 persons completed quarantine so far - NOCPCO

Along with the total of 335 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (28), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka increased to 9,205 according to the Epidemiology Unit, Health Ministry.


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No reason for panic-buying and stockpiling - Army Commander

Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva requested the public not to panic  and stockpiling goods while urging them to avoid congested gatherings to prevent further virus spread, while issuing a statement at the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) last evening (Oct 28).


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130 from Minuwangoda apparel cluster fully recovered - NOCPCO

A total of 130  close contacts of the Minuwangoda apparel employees who were under quarantine at quarantine centres were fully-recovered and discharged from hospitals as at Oct 27, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.


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A total of 7,682 PCR tests conducted yesterday

Along with 541 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (Oct 26), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka has increased to 8,413, and all the patients have been locally identified, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.


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Army Troops Detect Smuggled Cannabis

The Army troops recovered  a stock of 26.9 kgs of Kerala cannabis from a concealed place in the Ouluthuduwai beach front in Peasalai.


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A total of 9,189 PCR tests conducted yesterday

Along with the total of 351 Coronavirus positives identified yesterday (25), the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka has increased to 7,872, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.