Mannar & Wanni Troops-Converted ICCs Ready for New Cases

The Security Force HQ -Wanni (SFHQ-W), in line with instructions given by Head, NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva has made improvised arrangements in Mannar, Vavuniya and Wahamalgollewa to receive COVID-19 patients in the event...

SFHQ- West Commander Evaluates the Status Quo in His Area of Responsibility

Preventive mechanism, precautions and strategies that should be further adopted to stem the spread of COVID-19 virus in Colombo and elsewhere in the region were discussed at the Security Force HQ-West office at Panagoda Army Cantonment on Thursday (20).

Movement Restrictions Continue as Announced-NOCPCO

As of this morning (23), a total of 2,909 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 3 Sri Lankan expatriates and 2,906 of those positive cases are locally-identified ones, including the majority 556 from Colombo District, 407 from Kalutara District, 354 from Gampaha District...

Vaccine Programme to Cover Most Wanted & Vulnerable Districts Soon- Head, NOCPCO

"The COVID-19 vaccination project is to be expanded covering more vulnerable regions/districts with high numbers of infectees after identifying the most sensitive and wanted areas as more and more vaccine stocks are set to arrive in the country.

New Two-Star Rankers Pay Courtesies & Receive Insignia from Army Chief

The group of 12 new Majors General, just elevated to their next two-star rank to coincide with the 12th National Victory Day commemoration paid a courtesy on General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army at thr Army HQ...

Private Hospital Procedures for Conduct of PCR Tests Re-visited

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, together with Dr Asela Gunawardena, Director General Health Services this afternoon (20) had a discussion with private sector health authorities...

11 SLSC Troops Extend their Expertise for Virus Control

Under the close supervision of the Chief Signal Officer of the Sri Lanka Army and the Director Information Technology, troops of 11 Sri Lanka Signals Corps are currently providing technical expertise and human resources for computerizing of biometric data of the vaccination process in Gampaha...

562 Brigade Troops Disinfect Vavuniya Town Areas

Troops of the 562 Brigade on the directions of the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni, Major General Hemantha Bandara and the General Officer Commanding of the 56 Division Major General Nandana Dunuwila conducted several disinfection programmes in their respective areas covering public places...

800 New Cases Detected in Colombo District - NOCPCO

As of this morning (22), a total of 3,547 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 3 foreigners, 6 Sri Lankan expatriates and 3,538 of those positive cases are locally-identified ones, including the majority 800 from Colombo District, 617 from Gampaha and 297 from Kurunegala District...

64 Division Distributes 100 Coconut Saplings Free on 12th Victory Day

‘Thuru Mithuru Nawa Ratak’ project, introduced by 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 order to increase the national forest cover, food reserves and beautify...