News Updates
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).
3395 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
The total persons recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 3397 with 10 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
Sri Lankan Troops in Lebanon Conduct Joint Exercise with APCs & MPMG weapons
The Sri Lankan Force Protection Company (SLFP-Coy) serving the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) recently participated in a five-day long direct live firing Exercise, ‘Ex-Steel Storm - 2020’.
A total of 373,534 PCR tests completed so far
The 110 cases reported on Oct 16 have increased the country’s total Coronavirus positives to 5,354 according to the epidemiology unit’s information.
A total of 16 recovered from the Minuwangoda cluster
The 74 cases reported on Oct 15 have increased the country’s total Coronavirus positives to 5,244 according to the epidemiology unit’s information.
Coronavirus prevention laws gazetted
The Health Ministry has published a special gazette notification effective from yesterday midnight (Oct 14) on coronavirus preventive regulations compulsing the implementation of key health safety measures to contain COVID-19.
Firearm and private security agency license renewal (2021) suspended
The Defence Ministry has temporarily suspended the services of both Firearms and Private Security Agency Licences Renewal at the ministry premises for the year 2021 until further notice.
Coronavirus situation update
Coronavirus positive cases reported among the close contacts of Minuwangoda apparel factory cluster has increased to 1,770 today (15 Oct).
Met Dept alerts on more rains
The Meteorology Department stated that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Quarantine curfew imposed in Katunayake Police area
Quarantine curfew was imposed in the Katunayake police area from 5.00 a.m. today (Oct 15) until further notice.
Navy bids farewell to two Warships
Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) ‘Weeraya’ and ‘Jagatha’ were decommissioned ceremonially at a function held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on Monday (12 Oct).
North-based Army Hospital ready with 100 beds for Emergency
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva assured that the Army made ready with 100 beds in an emergency in the North.
Factory owners to adhere healthcare guidelines
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi informed all garment factory owners and company management representatives to strictly adhere to the healthcare guidelines and precautions while ensuring that their employees are not exposing to outsiders in the society.
Coronavirus situation; 6,190 PCR tests conducted yesterday
The 194 cases reported on 13 increased the country’s total Coronavirus positives to 5,038 today (Oct 14), the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
DMC conducted a tsunami rehearsal program
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) with the technical participation of 28 countries conducted Regional Tsunami Disaster Rehearsal Program today (Oct 13).
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Met Dept alerts on heavy rains
The Meteorology Department stated that heavy rainfalls exceeding 100 mm are likely at some places in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Rathnapura, Kegalle, Galle and Matara districts.
Coronavirus update; 6,648 PCR tests conducted yesterday
The 92 cases reported on 12 Oct increased the total Coronavirus positives in the country to 4,844 today (Oct 13), the National Operations Centre for Prevention of Covid – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
Public and private institutions to update employee details
Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana requested the heads of public and private institutions to update the personal information of their employees during the next three days.