Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A humanitarian aid consignment from the Government of the People's Republic of China was formally handed over to Sri Lanka today (08 December) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), providing timely support for ongoing relief and recovery operations following recent adverse weather conditions that affected several regions of the country. His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The United Kingdom Defence Attache 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. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister briefed Colonel Miles on the c...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's Tri-Forces continue to play the leading role in national post-disaster relief work. Tri-Forces troops on the ground swiftly acted to address the immediate needs of affected communities and strategically support key restoration and rehabilitation efforts. They work within the national strategy under the 'Rebuild Sri Lanka' programme to ensure an efficient, unified response to po...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A consignment of humanitarian relief items from the Government of Myanmar arrived in Sri Lanka today (06 December 2025). The shipment was transported by a Myanmar Air Force (MAF) Y-8 aircraft carrying essential natural disaster relief supplies to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwa. The relief consignment was officially handed over to the Sri Lankan authorities at SLAF Base Katu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence carried out a compassionate relief initiative today (08 December), distributing dry ration packs to Ministry staff members adversely affected by the recent floods and landslides caused by the 'Ditwa' cyclone. The event took place at the Ministry premises. This timely welfare programme was conducted under the leadership and guidance of...