Category: General
Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Sri Lanka Due to Atmospheric Disturbance
Colombo: Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka, the island is expected to experience continued showery conditions over the next few days. Showers or thundershowers are anticipated to occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm….
Defence Secretary Engages in Strategic Dialogue with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister
Colombo: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) engaged in a high-level diplomatic discussion with General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and his accompanying delegation today …
Russian Ambassador Calls on Defence Secretary
Colombo: The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr Levan S. Dzhagaryan, met the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), on 07th May, at the Ministry of Defence: The meeting was marked by a cordial…
High-Level Meeting Initiates National Strategy for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving Efforts
Colombo: A high-level consultative meeting was convened yesterday at the Parliament Complex to initiate the formulation of a robust National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving. The initiative aims to create a synchronized, multi-sectoral…
MOD Seva Vanitha Unit Donates Wheelchairs and Mobile Tent to Beneficiaries
Colombo: The Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit organised a brief donation ceremony today, during which two wheelchairs and a mobile tent were handed over to selected beneficiaries.
According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the event was held …
Pakistan High Commissioner Meets Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary
Colombo: The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), (Retd), paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today…
Prime Minister Participates in Sacred Relic Veneration Ceremony at Sri Sudarshanarama Temple
Kiribathgoda: The Prime Minister participated in the ‘Swarnabhivandana 2026,’ a Sacred Relic Veneration Ceremony, in line with the 2026 Vesak Poya Day. The event was organized by the Sri Sudarshanarama Temple under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent …
Weather Forecast Warns of Showers and Strong Winds Across Several Provinces
Colombo: Showers or thundershowers are expected to occur at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Galle, and Matara districts after 2:00 pm.
According to News.LK,…