Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A humanitarian aid consignment from the Government of the People's Republic of China was formally handed over to Sri Lanka today (08 December) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), providing timely support for ongoing relief and recovery operations following recent adverse weather conditions that affected several regions of the country. His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The United Kingdom Defence Attache to Sri Lanka, Colonel Keith Miles, met with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Disaster Management Centre today (08 December) for discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in disaster management and defence capacity building. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister briefed Colonel Miles on the c...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's Tri-Forces continue to play the leading role in national post-disaster relief work. Tri-Forces troops on the ground swiftly acted to address the immediate needs of affected communities and strategically support key restoration and rehabilitation efforts. They work within the national strategy under the 'Rebuild Sri Lanka' programme to ensure an efficient, unified response to po...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A consignment of humanitarian relief items from the Government of Myanmar arrived in Sri Lanka today (06 December 2025). The shipment was transported by a Myanmar Air Force (MAF) Y-8 aircraft carrying essential natural disaster relief supplies to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwa. The relief consignment was officially handed over to the Sri Lankan authorities at SLAF Base Katu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence carried out a compassionate relief initiative today (08 December), distributing dry ration packs to Ministry staff members adversely affected by the recent floods and landslides caused by the 'Ditwa' cyclone. The event took place at the Ministry premises. This timely welfare programme was conducted under the leadership and guidance of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Two C-130 Hercules transport aircraft of the United States Air Force arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (07 December), bringing a specialized team of technical experts and essential equipment to bolster Sri Lanka's ongoing post-disaster relief and recovery operations. US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, HE Julie Chung, Minister of Science and Technology, Hon. Professor ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) undertook an inspection visit today (07 December) to the Call Center and National Emergency Operation Center of the Disaster Management Center (DMC) to review the ongoing coordination of national disaster response activities. During the visit, the Defence Secretary observed the operational functions of both facilities, engaged ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Indian National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) members departed Sri Lanka this morning (05 December 2025) after successfully completing their mission under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu'. During their deployment, NDRF teams carried out extensive rescue and relief operations across cyclone-affected regions in coordination with the Sri Lankan military, reaching deep-flooded pockets, delivering es...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) formally took delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC DECISIVE, provided by the United States to SLN, in a ceremony held at the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore on 02 Dec 25. The event was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda. The ship formally joined the SLN fleet on 02 December under the pennant ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Dr. Sir Don Buddhika Sri Ranga Kumara Vittahachchi, a highly respected practitioner of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, has achieved a significant milestone in his professional journey with the successful completion of his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Acupuncture from Azteca University of North America. He officially received his Ph.D. on 26th November 2025 from Professor Dr. Ricardo Saavedra H...