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Local Helmet Manufacturer Lends Their Share to COVID-19 Control

2020-04-24

Sri Lanka's benchmark manufacturer, H.H.CO Industries Pvt Ltd lending their share to the national drive to arrest the transmission of COVID-19 epidemic this morning (24) gifted 400 safety helmets for use among tri service personnel, engaged in the COVID-19 prevention and quarantine work.


Welisara Navy Camp Isolated after 29 Sailors Confirmed Positive for COVID-19

2020-04-24

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army in a special statement made to the Media this evening (23) at about 8.30 pm announced...


Novel Army Initiative with 20 QRRT Launched in Colombo to Check Body Temperature

2020-04-23

A Quick Reaction Rider Team (QRRT) of 20 Army riders, following an initiative, proposed by Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the Nation Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO)...


NOCPCO Head Among Main Panelists in 'Derana' TV 'Aluth Parlimentuwa'

2020-04-23

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army & Head of the National Operational Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) was one among main panelists...


Matara-bound Quarantined Group Leaves QC

2020-04-23

One more group of 16 individuals who underwent the quarantine process of more than 3 weeks proceeded back home from the Punani Quarantine Centre (QC) this morning (23) after necessary medical formalities and receipt of quarantine certificates.


149 Quarantined Individuals Leave for Home from Punani

2020-04-21

149 more individuals from the Army maintained Punani (146) and Navy maintained Boossa (3) Quarantine Centres after completion of the three-week-long quarantine process, medical procedures and receipt of their Quarantine Certificates left for their homes today (21)...


Punani Quarantine Centre Sends 49 More Home

2020-04-20

Monday (20) morning saw 49 more individuals from the Punani Quarantine Centre (QC) after completion of the three-week-long quarantine process, medical procedures and receipt of their Quarantine Certificates left for their homes with the help of transport...


63 More Quarantined Individuals Leave Quarantine Centres

2020-04-19

63 more individuals from the Punani, Quarantine Centre (QC) in keeping with the practice left for their homes this morning (19) after completion of the three-week-long quarantine process, medical procedures and receipt of their Quarantine Certificates.


After Quarantine, 20 More Returnees Proceed Home

2020-04-16

Towards the end of the three-week-long quarantine process, 20 more individuals from the Panichchankerni, Quarantine Centre (QC) left for their homes this morning (16) after completion of medical procedures and receipt of their Quarantine Certificates.


Chief of Defence Staff & Commander Extends Best Wishes & Greetings to All on New Year - 2020 !

2020-04-13

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army in his New Year message highly Appreciates roles of the Armed Forces in the fight against COVID-19 and Extends New Year Greetings. Here follows the full text of his New Year Message: