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6 More Deaths Reported - NOCPCO

2021-05-28

As of this morning (30), a total of 2,882 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 55 Sri Lankan expatriates and 2,827 of those positive cases are locally-identified ones, including the majority 541 from Gampaha District, 442 from Colombo District, 241 from Kalutara District and 1603 from different other Districts...


Emergency ICC Preparations at Vakarai Hospital Functional

2021-05-28

Troops of the 233 Brigade took steps to convert one ward at Vakarai Base Hospital to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) in the event of any surge in the number of infectees of COVID-19 in the region. The ICC at Base Hospital Vakarai has begun operations since Saturday (22) onwards.


Now, Kalutara District Records the Majority-NOCPCO

2021-05-28

As of this morning (29), a total of 2,850 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 5 Sri Lankan expatriates and 2,845 of those positive cases are locally-identified ones, including the majority 512 from Kalutara District, 443 from Gampaha District, 281 from Colombo District and...


Troops Clean Wattappalei Amman Kovil Compound

2021-05-28

Troops of the 59 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) conducted a ‘Shramadana’ project in Kannagi Amman, Kovil premises in Wattappalei, Mullaittivu on Monday (24) in order to rid the premises of garbage.


East Troops Complete Temple Constructions on Request

2021-05-28

In response to a request made by Ven. Dewagala Hemanthalankara Thero, Chief Incumbent of Bandanagala Sri Subhadrarama temple Dimbulagala to the Commander Security Forces- East, 2 (V) Sri Lanka Signal Corps troops provided their assistance to complete the paintings around the...


Army HQ Officers & Other Ranks Share 'Vesak' Thoughts with the Helpless Languishing in Colombo

2021-05-28

Showing true spirits of generosity, loving-kindness and compassion during this noble 'Vesak' season as preached by the Enlightened One, a group of Army Hq-based Army personnel on conceptual guidelines given by General Shavendra Silva...


3 SLSR & 19 SLNG Troops-Converted ICC at Ramboda, Now Functional

2021-05-28

A government building used by Thondaman Cultural Centre at Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya was recently improvised by combined 3 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and 19 Sri Lanka National Guard troops as an Intermediate Care Center (ICC) in order to accommodate 275 patients (275-Beds) at any given time...


Medical Specialists Evaluate Functional Aspects for Maternal Care at Seeduwa ICC

2021-05-27

A combined team of senior medical experts on Maternal and Child Health, led by Dr (Mrs) H.S. R Perera, Deputy Director General of Health Services, together with a few other specialists on Tuesday (25) undertook an inspection tour to the Army Seva Vanitha...


Army Special Riders Monitor Illegal Movements in Matele

2021-05-27

A Quick Reaction Special Rider Team, made up of soldiers of the 53 Division HQ, formed on the instructions of Major General Nishantha Manage, General Officer Commanding, 53 Division is now on patrol in the areas to help the Police to maintain health restrictions. The team has been operational since Thursday (27) and would cooperate with Police authorities.


Troops Support Distribution of Dry Ration Packets

2021-05-27

As suggested by Major General Ranjan Lamahewage, Commander, Security Forces -Central and troops of the Headquarters of the Security Forces Headquarters (Central) organized a dry ration packet distribution programme in collaboration with Uva Wellassa Media organization on Vesak Poya Day (27).