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Army Troops Conduct Beach Cleaning Programme
Under ‘‘Clean Sri Lanka Campaign’’
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.
SL Army Special Forces Combat Riders Extend Support to Relief Efforts
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.
The Indian Army’s 60 Parachute Field Hospital Commended for
Humanitarian Mission in Sri Lanka
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.
Commander of the Army Inspects Ongoing Nation Building Activities Assists by the Army Troops in Security Forces (East) area
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.
Let Us Unite With Unwavering Determination to Rebuild the Nation
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 withdraw or remain in hopelessness, but to come together with unwavering determination to restore the nation.
Dipped Products PLC, subsidiary of Hayleys Group, donates 50,000 Gloves to
Ministry of Defence for Flood Relief
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.
Sri Lanka’s Newly Nominated Military Advisor to UN Permanent Mission
Calls On Defence Secretary
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).
Deputy Minister of Defence Inspects NDRSC Warehouse as the High Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) Begins Work
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.
Platypus Link and Texlin Global Donate Aids to Disaster Affected Communities
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.
Blue Skies Aviation Solutions Donates Aviation Lubricants to
Support National Relief Operations
Blue Skies Aviation Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, one of the Sri Lanka’s foremost aviation service providers, has made a significant contribution to national relief efforts, due to the recent disaster, by donating aviation lubricants worth Rs. 5 million to the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Past Pupils of Nalanda College Make Flood Relief Donation to the Defence Ministry
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.
Commander of the Army Visits Chilaw to Review Disaster Relief Operations
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted a field visit to Chilaw on 10 December 2025 to inspect ongoing disaster relief efforts.
Russia Donates Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka
A consignment of humanitarian aid from the Russian Federation was formally handed over to Sri Lanka today (10 December) during a ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
DSCSC Academic Staff Receive iPads from Defence Secretary
The Defence Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Management of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retired), formally handed over 22 new iPads to the College’s academic staff today (10 December).
Defence Secretary Delivers Lecture at DSCSC
The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) delivered a lecture to participants of Course No 19 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) today (10 December).
Sri Lanka Army Assists Urgent Irrigation Repairs Following Cyclone Damage
The Sri Lanka Army has been deployed to support emergency restoration of several critical irrigation structures severely affected by the recent cyclone, which caused widespread damage across multiple districts.
Army Intensifies Post-Disaster Assistance
Demonstrating its continued commitment to national disaster-recovery operations, the Sri Lanka Army has deployed troops across several districts to support the restoration of essential public services and damaged infrastructure.
Indian Naval Ships Bring Relief Supplies to Sri Lanka
Four Indian naval vessels, including INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility ships (L-51, L-54 and L-57), reached Sri Lanka on 07 and 08 December with humanitarian aid for communities affected by recent severe weather. The Sri Lanka Navy received the ships at the Colombo and Trincomalee ports with customary naval courtesies.
Another IAF MI-17V5 Helicopter Arrives in Sri Lanka to Support
Ongoing Recovery Efforts
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) confirms that another Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter arrived yesterday (09 December 2025) to bolster ongoing disaster recovery efforts.
Book Authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka Launched
The book “Army Commander’s Promise to the Nation – I Shall Not Leave This War Behind to the Next Army Commander”, authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, was launched at a ceremony held yesterday (09 December) at the Defence Services College Auditorium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka Navy Moves Into State-of-the-Art Headquarters at DHQC, Akuregoda
The Sri Lanka Navy officially moved into its new Headquarters at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda, today (09 December) marking a historic milestone as the Navy celebrated its 75th anniversary.
High-Level Committee appointed for Foreign Relief
Aid Coordination - HL-FRAC
A newly appointed High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) convened on 08 December at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Colombo, to strengthen the national system for receiving, coordinating, and distributing foreign relief aid to communities affected by the recent disaster.
IAF Two MI - 17 V5 Helicopters Depart Sri Lanka After Completing
Humanitarian Operations
The first MI-17 V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF), deployed to support Sri Lanka’s disaster relief efforts following Cyclone Ditwa, departed the island on 06 December 2025. The second MI-17 V5 concluded its mission and returned to India this morning (08 December 2025), marking the completion of the IAF’s air support operations conducted in close coordination with the SLAF.
UK Defence Attaché, Deputy Defence Minister Discuss Expanded
Disaster Relief and Defence Cooperation
The United Kingdom Defence Attaché 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.