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Navy and Coast Guard successfully control Colombo Port fuel spill
In a swift and coordinated joint operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard successfully controlled a fuel spill off the coast of Colombo this morning (14 Dec 25). The incident, caused by a sudden leak in a fuel buoy near the Colombo Port, was contained through the immediate response.
US and Indian Air Force Aircraft Depart Sri Lanka
Following Humanitarian Mission
The special air operations, rescue missions, and disaster relief activities carried out in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah received significant contributions from several countries. As part of these efforts, two United States Air Force C-130J aircraft, along with a relief team of 60 Marines, arrived in the country between 7 and 13 December to support disaster relief operations.
Army Troops Conduct Beach Cleaning Programme
Under ‘‘Clean Sri Lanka Campaign’’
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 actively participated in the initiative.
SL Army Special Forces Combat Riders Extend Support to Relief Efforts
Combat Riders with eight Motor Cycles of the Sri Army were deployed to transport food and essential items to families residing in inaccessible areas from Pussellawa to Frotoft Estate.
The Indian Army’s 60 Parachute Field Hospital Commended for
Humanitarian Mission in Sri Lanka
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 exceptional humanitarian impact and professional excellence.
Commander of the Army Inspects Ongoing Nation Building Activities Assists by the Army Troops in Security Forces (East) area
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, visited Security Forces (East) area on 13 and 14 December 2025 to inspect ongoing nation building activities being carried out with the assistance of Army troops.
MoD Seva Vanitha Unit Donates Medical Equipment to
Anuradhapura and Marawila Hospitals
Under the coordination of the President of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, Dr. (Mrs.) Ruvini Rasika Perera, medical equipment received by the Ministry of Defence was handed over to two state hospitals.
Let Us Unite With Unwavering Determination to Rebuild the Nation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the recent disaster dealt a severe blow to an economy that was being rebuilt steadily and systematically and that in the face of such a challenge, It is the duty of every citizen not to withdraw or remain in hopelessness, but to come together with unwavering determination to restore the nation.
SVU of MOD Hands Over Received Medical Aid to Base Hospital Kantale
A stock of aid received by the Ministry of Defence was formally handed over to Base Hospital Kantale on 13 December.
Dipped Products PLC, subsidiary of Hayleys Group, donates 50,000 Gloves to
Ministry of Defence for Flood Relief
Dipped Products PLC (DPL), one of Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturers of hand protection solutions, donated 50,000 protective gloves to the Ministry of Defence to support relief efforts for communities affected by the recent floods.
Sri Lanka’s Newly Nominated Military Advisor to UN Permanent Mission
Calls On Defence Secretary
Sri Lanka’s newly nominated Military Adviser to the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekara, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (12 December).
Deputy Minister of Defence Inspects NDRSC Warehouse as the High Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) Begins Work
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an inspection visit to the Orugodawatta Warehouse Complex operated by the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) today (12 December) to review the ongoing storage and distribution of relief aid.
The Seva Vanitha Unit of MOD Receives Donation for Flood Relief
A valuable donation of baby cots to be used for families affected by the recent severe weather was handed over to the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) today (11 December).
Platypus Link and Texlin Global Donate Aids to Disaster Affected Communities
Platypus Link (Pvt) Ltd and Texlin Global (Pvt) Ltd jointly donated essential relief items to support families affected by the recent floods and landslides across the island.
Blue Skies Aviation Solutions Donates Aviation Lubricants to
Support National Relief Operations
Blue Skies Aviation Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, one of the Sri Lanka’s foremost aviation service providers, has made a significant contribution to national relief efforts, due to the recent disaster, by donating aviation lubricants worth Rs. 5 million to the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Past Pupils of Nalanda College Make Flood Relief Donation to the Defence Ministry
Past students of Nalanda College, Colombo, officially handed over a consignment of flood relief goods to the Ministry of Defence today (10 December). The donation was presented to the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry by a group of representatives of the school.
Commander of the Army Visits Chilaw to Review Disaster Relief Operations
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted a field visit to Chilaw on 10 December 2025 to inspect ongoing disaster relief efforts.
Russia Donates Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka
A consignment of humanitarian aid from the Russian Federation was formally handed over to Sri Lanka today (10 December) during a ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
DSCSC Academic Staff Receive iPads from Defence Secretary
The Defence Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Management of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retired), formally handed over 22 new iPads to the College’s academic staff today (10 December).
Defence Secretary Delivers Lecture at DSCSC
The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) delivered a lecture to participants of Course No 19 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) today (10 December).
Sri Lanka Army Assists Urgent Irrigation Repairs Following Cyclone Damage
The Sri Lanka Army has been deployed to support emergency restoration of several critical irrigation structures severely affected by the recent cyclone, which caused widespread damage across multiple districts.
Army Intensifies Post-Disaster Assistance
Demonstrating its continued commitment to national disaster-recovery operations, the Sri Lanka Army has deployed troops across several districts to support the restoration of essential public services and damaged infrastructure.
Indian Naval Ships Bring Relief Supplies to Sri Lanka
Four Indian naval vessels, including INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility ships (L-51, L-54 and L-57), reached Sri Lanka on 07 and 08 December with humanitarian aid for communities affected by recent severe weather. The Sri Lanka Navy received the ships at the Colombo and Trincomalee ports with customary naval courtesies.
Another IAF MI-17V5 Helicopter Arrives in Sri Lanka to Support
Ongoing Recovery Efforts
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) confirms that another Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter arrived yesterday (09 December 2025) to bolster ongoing disaster recovery efforts.
Book Authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka Launched
The book “Army Commander’s Promise to the Nation – I Shall Not Leave This War Behind to the Next Army Commander”, authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, was launched at a ceremony held yesterday (09 December) at the Defence Services College Auditorium in Colombo.