Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The disaster relief medical assistance provided by the Indian Army's 60 Parachute Field Hospital in the wake of the devastating Ditwah Cyclone was formally commended on 14 December 2025 at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda, in recognition of its exceptional humanitarian impact and professional excellence. An 85-member medical team from the Indian Army Medical Services (IAMS), led by Lieutena...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In line with the 'Clean Sri Lanka' campaign, a beach cleaning programme was successfully conducted on 10 December 2025 at Mullaitivu and Kokilai beaches.A total of 450 troops from the 591 Infantry Brigade of the 59 Infantry Division actively participated in the initiative. The programme was carried out in collaboration with Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Police, Civil Defence Department, governme...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Combat Riders with eight Motor Cycles of the Sri Army were deployed to transport food and essential items to families residing in inaccessible areas from Pussellawa to Frotoft Estate. In addition, they provided essential items to 48 families in Kamilthan. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The mission of the Navy, executed with the utmost sacrifice of lives during times of disaster, is sincerely recognized and profoundly valued. - President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the recent disaster dealt a severe blow to an economy that was being rebuilt steadily and systematically and that in the face of such a challenge, It is the duty of every citizen not to wi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, visited Security Forces (East) area on 13 and 14 December 2025 to inspect ongoing nation building activities being carried out with the assistance of Army troops. Upon his arrival, the Commander of the Army was warmly received by Major General J.S.B.W. Pallekumbura RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces (...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's newly nominated Military Adviser to the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekara, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (12 December). During the meeting, the Defence Secretary extended a warm welcome to Air Commodore Jayasekara and conveyed...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an inspection visit to the Orugodawatta Warehouse Complex operated by the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) today (12 December) to review the ongoing storage and distribution of relief aid. During the visit, the Deputy Minister reviewed the logistics arrangements, observed the dispatch of essential...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Dipped Products PLC (DPL), one of Sri Lanka's leading manufacturers of hand protection solutions, donated 50,000 protective gloves to the Ministry of Defence to support relief efforts for communities affected by the recent floods. The donation was formally handed over by Hayleys PLC Chairman, Mohan Pandithage, together with Dipped Products PLC Managing Director, Pushpika Janadheera, to...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Platypus Link (Pvt) Ltd and Texlin Global (Pvt) Ltd jointly donated essential relief items to support families affected by the recent floods and landslides across the island. The donation was handed over to the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (11 December). The General Manager, Major General Udaya Herath (Retd), handed over ...
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...