One more Discussion at NOCPCO Reviews Developments

Another round of discussion on the status quo, related to spread/prevention of the epidemic, ongoing travel restrictions, conduct of PCR tests, evaluation of the outcome of travel restrictions, identification of new variants, focus on affected patients in society, possibility for increase of PCRs from...

Former Secretary Defence & Army Chief of Staff, General Cyril Ranatunga (Retd) Passes Away

General S. Cyril Ranatunga (Retd), one of the most respected and highly acclaimed military leaders in the Sri Lanka Army and a former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence passed away peacefully on Wednesday (16) at the age of 91 years. He, who had given leadership...

Sri Lanka Army to Declare Country Free from Mines & Explosives by 2022

Sri Lanka Army Humanitarian Demining Unit (SLAHDU) unit of the Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) as per instructions of the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva is expeditiously working towards the effective accomplishment...

'Sunquick' Offers its Refreshing Sachets for Distribution among Frontline Health Workers

A representative managerial team of 'Sunquick Lanka' Company Limited considering fatigued and committed COVID-19 prevention roles, being performed by frontline service personnel across the country gifted a consignment of 100,000 sachets...

Travel Restrictions Extended Till 21 June - Head NOCPCO

General Shavendra Silva, Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army announced that travel restrictions now in force will be extended till 4.00 am on 21 June 2021 and will not be lifted on 14 June 2021.

Pensioners to be Provided Transport Facility to Draw Pensions During 10-11 June

Respective island-wide Security Force Headquarters, Divisions, Brigades, Navy and Air Force establishments as in previous lockdowns would provide bus transport facility to all retirees who want to reach banks...

NOCPCO Experts' Committee Seeks Possibilities to Avoid Delays of Death Toll Reporting

General Shavendra Silva, Head, NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and Dr Asela Gunawardene, DG Health Services (DGHS) this afternoon (6) attended one more round of discussion on the...

Salvation Army-Donated New Ventilator to be Sent to Ratnapura Base Hospital

The Territorial Salvation Army Headquarters at Colombo 2 using their own allocated funds for COVID-19 treatment and prevention work in Sri Lanka donated a BiPap Ventilator, worth about Rs 1.3 million for use of patients...

General Shavendra Silva Joins ‘Pilisandara’ in ‘Siyatha' TV

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 this morning (3) joined ‘Pilisandara’ live talk show in 'Siyatha' TV from 06.55 a.m. as the main resource person. The TV feature focused largely...

Travel Restrictions Extended Till 14 June - Head NOCPCO

General Shavendra Silva, Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army announced that travel restrictions now in force will be extended till 4.00 am on 14 June 2021 and will not be lifted on 7 June 2021.