Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A Sri Lanka Air Force rescue team on a Bell-212 helicopter from No. 7 Helicopter Squadron, Hingurakgoda, safely rescued 13 people stranded on the Manampitiya Bridge in Polonnaruwa this morning (28 November). All persons were airlifted to safe locations. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: As severe weather conditions continue to affect the island, the Tri-Forces remain on full alert and are actively engaged in relief and rescue operations. Prioritizing national security and humanitarian assistance, Tri-Forces personnel are on 24-hour readiness to respond to emergencies and have already implemented disaster relief measures in almost every district. The Sri Lanka Army has ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Disaster Management Committee convened last evening (27 November) at the Ministry of Defence under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to assess the emergency situation caused by the severe adverse weather affecting the country. The meeting focused on evaluating the unfolding disaster situation and identifying immediate measures required to safeguard human li...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The disastrous situation experienced across the country due to adverse weather conditions has also heavily impacted the Badulla District. To manage the prevailing situation, the Badulla District Disaster Management Committee, comprising high-level political and administrative officials convened yesterday (November 27) at 7:30 PM at the Badulla District Secretariat. During the meeting, ext...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A contingent of Army personnel rescued 38 elders from the Kailagoda Elders' Home, ensuring their safe transfer to the Disaster Relief Services Centre for continued care, protection, and essential support. In the Rambukwella area along the A26 route, Army troops, working jointly with the Sri Lanka Police and the Road Development Authority (RDA), responded to a significant road blockage ca...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Inglish Razor, in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has launched a pivotal social initiative: A Promise for Her (ඇය වෙනුවෙන් පොරොන්දුවක්). The programme was launch...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Defence College (NDC) held its graduation ceremony of Course No 04, at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) today (27 November). The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The Commandant of the National Defence College, Major General Chamila Muna...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended a reception on board the Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at the Colombo Harbour today (26 November). Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa graced the ceremony as the chief guest.The Indian High Commissioner to Sri La...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Met Department has issued an extreme weather advisory following the formation of a low - pressure area in the country's vicinity. According to the Met Department's advisory issued this morning (26 November), the existing low pressure area is very likely to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours, and weather warnings and hazard warnings have been issued for land and se...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced the 54th Bangladesh Armed Forces Day ceremony as the Chief Guest at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo last evening (24 November). Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was present as the guest of honour. The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, H.E. Andalib Elias, received the Deputy M...