Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The fourth session of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held on December 19 at the Parliament complex, presided over by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The committee's primary responsibility remains the formalization, management, and efficient distribution of foreign aid received for disaster relief...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Under the direction of the Secretary of Defence, dedicated Public Assistance Helpdesk will be established commencing on 21 December 2025, in the Galle Face area, located in front of the Presidential Secretariat. This initiative is a response to the significant increase in public gatherings during the ongoing seasonal period. The Helpdesk is being set up through a coordinated effort of the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), visited the Abhimansala-3 Rehabilitation Centre in Pangolla recently (14 December) to assess the impact of recent devastating floods. During his visit, the Deputy Minister inspected the facility's infrastructure and spoke with the staff members to assess the damages caused by the adverse weather, which has severely affecte...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully concluded specialized diving and technical operations to clear vital infrastructure obstructed by severe flooding from Cyclone Ditwah, while continuing extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations across the island. Adverse weather from the cyclone caused a significant rise in the Mahaweli River, sweeping large quantities of ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: IMC Campus successfully conducted its Annual Graduation Ceremony on 8th December 2025, for the third consecutive year, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), celebrating the academic achievements of its graduating students. The ceremony was graced by Professor Udaya Mohan Devdas, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Ke...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Kapruka Holdings PLC (CSE: KPHL) recently reported encouraging results for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, as shared in the Chairman & CEO's Review dated 06 November 2025. The Group delivered 12% year-on-year revenue growth, while gross profit increased 19%. Most notably, operating performance improved 77% year-on-year, reflecting disciplined execution and the growing impact of Kapruka's platform transfo...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Over recent years, KIU University and the KIU Group of Companies have emerged as one of Sri Lanka's most consistently recognised institutions, earning national and international accolades across healthcare, sustainability, workforce development, and community impact. These achievements reflect a focused institutional commitment to delivering well-governed, high-impact initiatives that address national priorit...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Yoo Brands Pvt Ltd today extended its support to national disaster relief and recovery efforts by donating essential footwear items to the Ministry of Defence. The donation, consisting of 1,000 pairs of shoes and 5,000 pairs of socks, valued at Rs. 6.7 million, was officially handed over to the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence tod...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka, Mr. Marc-Andre Franche, at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence yesterday (17 December) to review ongoing disaster response efforts, institutional reforms, and the coordination of international humanitarian assistance. The UN Resident Coordinator adm...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), inaugurated the renovated children's park and Sensory Garden at the Senehasa Education, Resource, Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) today (17 December). The Sensory Garden has been designed to stimulate the five senses through safe and interactive elements. It will serve as an important therapeutic tool, suppor...