Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Army troops successfully rescued residents affected by flooding in the Kotagala and Blackwater areas of Ginigathhena this afternoon (03 Aug) and relocated them to safe locations following the sudden rise in water levels. The flooding occurred after the Hatton Oya, which flows from Hatton to Nawalapitiya, overflowed its banks, inundating a row of estate line houses in the Blackwater area o...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In an era where digital infrastructure is as critical as physical borders, securing regional government institutions against evolving cyber threats has become a national priority. In response to these emerging challenges and with the objective of strengthening the "Human Firewall" strategy, the Cyber Security Awareness Program was successfully conducted at the Puttalam District Secretariat...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence Welfare Society organized a special performance of the Sinhala stage drama "Sanduda Watenne Sikuradata" (සඳුදා වැටෙන්නේ සිකුරාදාට), written and directed by Chalaka Ranasooriya, at the Malalasekara Theatre Hall of Nalanda College, Colomb...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) attended the 82nd Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) as the Chief Guest at the Eagles' Lakeside, Attidiya, 01 August. On arrival, the Deputy Minister and other distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by the President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association, Lieutenant Colonel ...