Mullaitivu: 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 activ…
Pussellawa: Combat Riders with eight motorcycles of the Sri Army were deployed to transport food and essential items to families residing in inaccessible areas from Pussellawa to Frotoft Estate. In addition, they provided essential items to 48 familie…
Panagoda: 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…
Colombo: The Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, led by Dr. (Mrs.) Ruvini Rasika Perera, has facilitated the donation of essential medical equipment to state hospitals in Anuradhapura and Marawila. This effort was organized to support and improve h…
Trincomalee: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged citizens to unite with determination to rebuild Sri Lanka following a recent disaster that severely impacted the nation’s economy. President Dissanayake emphasized that it is the duty of every …
Muscat: Iranian judicial authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker in the Sea of Oman and detained its 18 crew members. The seizure took place off the port city of Jask in Iranian-controlled waters. Reports indicate that the tanker was transporting…
Akuregoda: The Sri Lanka Navy officially moved into its new Headquarters at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda, marking a historic milestone as the Navy celebrated its 75th anniversary.
According to Ministry of Defence, a ceremonia…
Colombo: 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 I…