Day: January 1, 2026
President Highlights Milestones and Challenges in New Year Message
Colombo: As the New Year 2026 begins, the President addressed the nation, emphasizing the significant milestones achieved in 2025 and the challenges that lie ahead. The President described the past year as a period marked by the most extensive reform …
Deputy Minister of Defence Calls for Collective Effort at New Year Ceremony
Colombo: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the customary commencement of work for the New Year and the taking of the government servants’ oath at the Ministry of Defence this morning.
According to Minist…
Distribution of Foreign Humanitarian Assistance to Cyclone Ditwah Victims in Sri Lanka
Colombo: Sri Lanka has received humanitarian aid from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme to help communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. To ensure effective management and distribution of these foreign relief supplies, the President has…
MOD Seva Vanitha Unit Launches New Year Welfare Initiatives
Colombo: The Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) launched a series of welfare and community support initiatives today (01 January), under the guidance of its President, Dr. (Mrs.) Ruvini Rasika Perera. Marking the New Year, the SV…