News Updates
Spells of shower in several parts in the country - Met Dept
The Met Department stated that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in North-Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces and in Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mathale districts after 2.00 p.m.
More cities under quarantine curfew
The quarantine curfew has been imposed to Colombo Fort, Pettah, Borella, and Welikada Police areas from 6 p.m. today (Oct 25)until further notice, the Government Information Department said.
Sri Lanka's total Coronavirus positives increased to 7521
The total number of Coronavirus positive cases reported from the country increased to 7521 by today morning (Oct 25). This includes 3958 persons reported both from Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda fish market clusters.
Quarantine curfew imposed to Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa Police areas
The quarantine curfew has been imposed to Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa Police areas in Colombo District from 7 p.m. yesterday (Oct 24), the Government Information Department said.
Sri Lanka's Coronavirus death toll rises to 15.
Along with the Coronavirus death reported today, Sri Lanka records the 15th death from the Coronavirus.
Galkanda QC with 400 beds converted to run as a COVID-19 treatment hospital - Head NOCPCO
Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said yesterday (Oct 23) that Galkanda Quarantine Centre (QC) with 400 beds had been converted to run as a COVID-19 treatment hospital.
Quarantine curfew updates
Quarantine curfew has been imposed to Dematagoda and Maradana Police areas in Colombo District until further notice, the Government Information Department announced.
Jaffna troops built houses for an Ex combatant and a needy family
Security Forces, Jaffna extending their humanitarian assistance with donors' support built two houses and donated recently to two needy families in Jaffna in a simple ceremony.
Police locate Covid patient who fled the hospital
A 26-year-old resident in Sedawatta, Wellampitiya, identified to be positive for coronavirus, who escaped from the Salawa Hospital, Kosgama today (Oct 23), has been located.
Recoveries from Coronavirus positives rose to 3561
The total recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 3561 with 60 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours ( Oct 23), according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
Quarantine curfew imposed at Kotahena Police area
Quarantine curfew has been imposed at the Kotahena Police area in Colombo District from 6pm today (Oct 22), the Government Information Department said.
SLINEX - 2020 enhances maritime interoperability
The annual bilateral Naval exercise conducted between both Sri Lanka Navy and Indian Navy also titled as ‘SLINEX’ (Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise), concluded successfully yesterday (Oct 21).
Spells of showers expected in several areas – Met Department
The Meteorology Department’s weather report today (22 Oct) said showers will take place at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara Districts.
Quarantine curfew imposed to 5 Police areas in Colombo
Quarantine curfew has been imposed to Mattakkuliya, Modara, Wellampitiya, Bloemendhal and Grandpass Police areas in Colombo District with immediate effect, the Government Information Department announced a short while ago (22 Oct).
Army Built Kandakadu Hospital for an emergency -Head, NOCPCO
The Sri Lanka Army- erected Kandakadu Hospital with more than 400 beds is to be vested in the Health Department for use in an emergency, if the situation turns worse, said Head, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva.
Minuwangoda cluster rose to 2342
The total number of Minuwangoda apparel cluster persons tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 2342 with 120 cases reported yesterday evening (Oct 20), the Government Information Department stated.
Quarantine curfew imposed in Kuliapitiya
Government Information Department announced that, quarantine curfew has been imposed in the Kuliyapitiya, Pannala, Giriulla and Dummalasuriya Police areas with immediate effect today (Oct 20).
Over 200kg of Kerala cannabis seized
A stock of Kerala cannabis weighing 200kg and 825g has been seized recently during a special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police in Oluthuduwai, Mannar.
Handing over appointment letters under 100,000 jobs programme begins
34,818 trainees have been selected from the lowest income families under the first phase of the programme to recruit 100,000 individuals for employment.
Minuwangoda Coronavirus cluster rose to 2077 - NOCPCO
The total number of Coronavirus positive cases reported from the Minuwangoda cluster is 2077 by today morning (Oct 19). This includes 1,041 factory employees and 1036 locally-identified contacts of them, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
Army planted 300 coconut saplings
The Sri Lanka Army troops of 56 Division planted a total of 300 coconut saplings across Army brigades/battalions in Kokeliya area recently, in line with 56 Division’s 23rd Anniversary.
Three areas in Kaluthara District isolated
Three areas in the Kaluthara District have been declared isolated until further notice with a view to contain the spread of Coronavirus, the Police said a short while ago.
Army Commander’s League - T20’ finals held
The finals of the Sri Lanka Army organized maiden Super League, ‘Army Commander’s League-T 20’ concluded yesterday ( Oct 17) at Sri Lanka Army cricket ground at Dombagoda, adhering to strict health guidelines.
SLN receives 04 PCR machines from Australian HC
In a bid to strengthen the government’s effort to contain the spread of novel coronavirus in the country, the Australian Department of Defence and the Department of Home Affairs have provided 04 PCR testing machines to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in a function held at the Australian High Commissioner’s Residence, Colombo recently.
Health Ministry opens hotline 1999 for COVID-19 related information
Director General of Health Services (DGHS) informed the public to call Health Promotion Bureau’s hotline 1999 to get all the information regarding COVID-19, said the Government Information Department yesterday (Oct 17).