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...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 9th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention (CADP 2025) was inaugurated at the Mount Lavinia Hotel today (25 November). This event brings together regional media leaders, policymakers, and disaster-risk specialists for a three-day forum focused on strengthening climate resilience through media. Hon.. Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne graced as the chief guest of t...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC), under the Ministry of Defence, successfully conducted the Assistance and Protection Basic Course from 13 to 17 October (2025) at No. 49 CBRNE Wing, Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Katunayake. The Director NACWC, Base Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, Commanding Officer of No.49 CBRNE Wing Sri L...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The Golden Ridge, the first-ever star-class mountain resort in Nuwara Eliya, has achieved international acclaim by being crowned a Global Winner at the World Luxury Awards 2025, held on October 31, 2025, at the PARKROYAL Hotel Pickering, Singapore. The resort proudly secured three prestigious accolades: Global Winner - Luxury Mountain Hotel, South West Asia Winner - Luxury Modern Hotel, South West Asia Winner...