Day: March 6, 2025
Sacred Relics Enshrinement Ceremony at the Historic Neelagiri Maha Seya
Lahugala: The enshrinement of sacred relics at the historic Neelagiri Maha Seya, a landmark of immense significance in Buddhist cultural heritage, was held on Tuesday at the Neelagiri Temple premises in Lahugala.
According to Ministry of Defence, rec…
New Hangar Facility Inaugurated at Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Central African Republic
Minusca: The newly constructed hangar facility at the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, MINUSCA, Central African Republic, was officially declared open by the Head of Office, Sector East, Mr. Bara Dieng. The facility was then formally handed over to the Contin…
Navy Engages in Extensive Flood Relief Operations in Panama
Panama: In response to the flood situation in the Panama area caused by heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy has been promptly engaged in flood relief operations since 03 Mar 25. These efforts, carried out in collaboration with the Disaster Management C…
Navy’s Swift Action Brings Relief to Devotees Visiting Spiritual Ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala
Ampara: Following the flood emergency with the overflowing of Heda Oya in Ampara, the Sri Lanka Navy joining hands with the Sri Lanka Army, Air Force, Police and other agencies worked in full swing to provide necessary aid and support to devotees visi…
Indian Coast Guard Donates Essential Firefighting Equipment to Sri Lanka Coast Guard
Colombo: In a significant gesture of cooperation and goodwill, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) donated essential firefighting equipment to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) during the goodwill visit of Indian Naval Ship ‘Kuthar’ to Colombo, Sri Lanka, on …
Maj Gen Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd) New Director General of DMC
Colombo: Maj Gen Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd) has been appointed as the Director General of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
Colombo: Maj Gen Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd) has been appointed as the Director General of the Disaster Management Centre (DM…
PNS Aslat Visits Port of Colombo for Goodwill Mission
Colombo: The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat arrived at the Port of Colombo for a goodwill visit. In accordance with naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a warm welcome to the visiting vessel, Navy media says.
According to Ministry of Defenc…