India, Dec. 10 -- A Complimentary 3-Month Head Start for Pre-Nursery and NurseryBangalore, 10-12-2025 - Hi-Kalpaa, an award-winning preschool chain, has announced the launch of its Preschool Readiness & Settling Program, a three-month initiative designed to support new families enrolling for the 2026-27 academic year. The program reflects Hi-Kalpaa's focus on creating a positive, confident start for every child entering formal learning.The Preschool Readiness & Settling Program, running ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Past students of Nalanda College, Colombo, officially handed over a consignment of flood relief goods to the Ministry of Defence today (10 December). The donation was presented to the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry by a group of representatives of the school. The initiative, organised under the humanitarian programme "Nalanda Sathk...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Blue Skies Aviation Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, one of the Sri Lanka's foremost aviation service providers, has made a significant contribution to national relief efforts, due to the recent disaster, by donating aviation lubricants worth Rs. 5 million to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The donation was officially handed over to the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), by the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The book "Army Commander's Promise to the Nation - I Shall Not Leave This War Behind to the Next Army Commander", authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, was launched at a ceremony held yesterday (09 December) at the Defence Services College Auditorium in Colombo. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the event as the Chief Guest, while Defence Secre...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) confirms that another Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter arrived yesterday (09 December 2025) to bolster ongoing disaster recovery efforts. Captained by Wing Commander Nagesh Kumar, the aircraft delivered an 11-member team and essential Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials. This deployment strengthens the collaborative effort...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Four Indian naval vessels, including INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility ships (L-51, L-54 and L-57), reached Sri Lanka on 07 and 08 December with humanitarian aid for communities affected by recent severe weather. The Sri Lanka Navy received the ships at the Colombo and Trincomalee ports with customary naval courtesies. The relief consignment, coordinated by the High Commission ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Demonstrating its continued commitment to national disaster-recovery operations, the Sri Lanka Army has deployed troops across several districts to support the restoration of essential public services and damaged infrastructure. Army personnel of Security Force (Central) have been mobilized to Ambagasdowa, where they are assisting the operations of the local Water Purification centre, en...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) delivered a lecture to participants of Course No 19 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) today (10 December). The Defence Secretary was received by the Commandant of the DSCSC, Major General Shantha Hewage, on his arrival at the DSCSC in Makola this morning. The Course No. 19 includes 123 local partic...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Army has been deployed to support emergency restoration of several critical irrigation structures severely affected by the recent cyclone, which caused widespread damage across multiple districts. Troops are currently engaged in repair work at the Siyambalagaswewa Tank, where urgent rehabilitation is underway to stabilize the structure and ensure uninterrupted water supply ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted a field visit to Chilaw on 10 December 2025 to inspect ongoing disaster relief efforts. During the visit, the Army Chief inspected the homes of Bombardier W.A. Somasiri of the 15th Field Regiment, Sri Lanka Artillery, in Alivitiya, Kumarakattuwa, and Corporal P.K.K. Karunanayaka of the 1st ...