Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's newly appointed Defence Attache to the Kingdom of Thailand, Group Captain Vajira Jayakody, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (05 December). The Defence Secretary extended a warm welcome to Group Captain Jayakody and conveyed his best wishes as he assumes his new diplomatic assignment. Th...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A consignment of humanitarian relief items from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan arrived in Sri Lanka today (04 December 2025). The shipment includes tarpaulin sheets and dry milk, extended to support communities affected by the recent disaster. The Defence Attache of Pakistan to Sri Lanka handed over the consignment to the Sri Lanka Air Force representative, ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A consignment of humanitarian aid from Japan was officially handed over to Sri Lanka today (04 December) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), providing crucial support to ongoing relief efforts following the severe adverse weather caused national disaster. The donation was formally presented by H.E.AkioISOMATA, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, together with Kenji Kuronuma, Ch...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respect to the remains of Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot who died in the helicopter crash that occurred in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, while engaged in providing relief to disaster-affected communities. The President visited the residence in Ratmalana, where the remains of Group Captain Siyambalapitiya have been placed, this mor...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A donation ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defence premises today (03 December), where Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) formally received a consignment of essential cleaning equipment from Tudawe Trading Pvt Ltd to bolster ongoing national flood-relief and recovery operations. Tudawe Trading Pvt Ltd, the long-standing Sri Lankan partner of Karcher Germany...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A financial contribution of Rs. 3,250,000.00 was officially handed over to Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today, in support of the National Disaster Management Fund. The donation was presented by Mr. Noel Joseph, Chairman of the Thurstan College Trust Fund. The total contribution comprises Rs. 2,250,000.00 from the Trust Fund and R...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force C-17 aircraft arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (02 December) carrying a humanitarian aid consignment to support ongoing disaster-relief operations was received by Officials from the Embassy of United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, Ministry of Defence and Sri Lanka Air Force at the Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake (BIA). The relief cargo, br...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A fully functional Indian Army field hospital arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (02 December) to assist communities affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions. The contingent was welcomed by Major General K.T.P. De Silva, The Adjutant General of Sri Lanka Army and Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, the Assistant Defence Advisor of High Commission of India, upon arrival at the Banda...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a strong demonstration of regional cooperation and humanitarian solidarity, the Pakistan Navy has delivered a significant consignment of disaster-relief materials to support communities in Sri Lanka affected by recent severe weather conditions. The relief consignment was transported by the naval vessel PNS SAIF, which was in Colombo to participate in the International Fleet Review. The ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the European Union Export Control Programme for Dual-Use Goods European Union Partner to Partner (EUP2P), the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), and the Government of Sri Lanka, successfully supported and contributed to conduct the international e...