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397 More Confirmed Positive to Virus - NOCPCO

2020-11-02

As of this morning (2), a total of 397 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. All of them were from locally-identified affectees, states the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).


'Meth Sanda Sewana' Residents in Quarantine to Use Herbal Medicine against COVID-19

2020-11-01

Applying indigenous practices to bring fast spreading virus under control, Vishwarekha (Pvt) Ltd, an Ayurvedic medicine manufacturer in close coordination with the Directorate of Operations on the instructions of...


Commander Security Forces - Wanni Familiarizes with Field Formations

2020-11-01

Major General Priyantha Perera, the recently-appointed Commander, Security Forces-Wanni visited the 56 Division and its under command Brigades and Battalions on Saturday (31) after he took office as the 21st Commander Security Forces of the Security Force HQ - Wanni.


718 Quarantined Inmates Set to Leave for Homes-NOCPCO

2020-11-01

As of this morning (1), a total of 239 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. All of them were from locally-identified affectees, states the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).


23 Division GOC Assumes Office

2020-10-31

Major General Champika Ranasinghe assumed office as the 23rd General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 23 Division of the Security Force HQ-East on Thursday (29) during a simple ceremony. On his arrival, 23 Division troops in 6 Battalion the Gajaba Regiment presented a Guard Turnout...


One More Stock of Kerala Cannabis Detected in Mannar

2020-10-31

Troops of the 54 Division in Mannar on information provided by Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) apprehended 8 kgs of Kerala Cannabis during a search in the general area of Kondachchikuda in Mannar on Sunday (1).


New Brigade Commander 532 Brigade Assumes Office

2020-10-31

Colonel Saman Senarathne assumed duties as the 11th Commander of the 532 Brigade amid religious blessings at the Headquarters in Vallamkulam on Monday (26).


Maj Gen Sampath Kotuwegoda, SLA's 21st Colonel Commandant Takes Office

2020-10-31

Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda assumed office as the 21st Colonel Commandant of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) on Thursday (29) during a colourful ceremony, held at the SLA Regimental...


Airmobile Brigade's New Brigade Commander Assumes Office

2020-10-31

Brigadier Dinesh Udugama assumed duties as the 21st Commander of the Airmobile Brigade HQ at Embilipitiya, amid religious blessings at the Headquarters on Thursday (29). The newly-appointed Commander of the Airmobile Brigade was warmly welcomed by...


Gunners Bid Farewell to Retiring Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya

2020-10-31

The Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) in the Army on Monday (26) bade farewell to one of its outstanding Senior Officers, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, the 20th Colonel Commandant of the Regiment...