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Health Services Warn of Massive Strike

Editor March 9, 2025

Health trade unions have warned that they will launch a massive strike on March 17 if the...

Govt Cuts Prices by 14%, Promises Further Reductions for Festive Season

Editor March 9, 2025

The government has reduced the prices of goods by 14% over the past three months and plans...

Preventing the Breeding of Toque Macaques, Giant Squirrels, and Peacocks Deemed Essential

Editor March 9, 2025

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Environmental Affairs held an extensive discussion on the issue of human-animal conflicts,...

Cricketer Ashen Bandara Arrested

Editor March 9, 2025

Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara has been arrested by the Piliyandala Police following an altercation in the...

Deshabandu Could be Reduced to a Pauper if he Continues to evade Arrest Deshabandu Reduced to Pauper with a Single Stroke of the Pen

Deshabandu Could be Reduced to a Pauper if he Continues to evade Arrest

Editor March 9, 2025

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala stated that there are legal measures available if former IGP...

NPP Nominates Colombo Mayoral Candidate

Editor March 9, 2025

The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced Ms.Vraie Cally Balthazaar as its mayoral candidate for the Colombo...

NPP MP Ashoka Ranwala Accused of Illegal Paddy Land Reclamation – (Video)

Editor March 9, 2025

Former Provincial Councilor Waruna Rajapaksa has accused National People’s Power (NPP) MP and former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala...

The newly appointed Director General of the Disaster Management Center, Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd) NDC IG, officially assumed duties on the 8th, marking the beginning of his tenure in overseeing disaster preparedness and response efforts in Sri Lanka. Following a religious ceremony to assume office, Major General Kotuwegoda addressed the staff, emphasizing his commitment to minimizing the impact of disasters on the public. He underscored the importance of disaster mitigation, preparedness, early warning systems, emergency response, and post-disaster relief efforts in collaboration with key institutions. He expressed gratitude to the President, the Deputy Minister of Defense, and the Secretary of Defense for entrusting him with the role. Drawing from his extensive military background, Major General Kotuwegoda pledged to leverage both his own expertise and the collective knowledge of the Disaster Management Center’s officers to enhance disaster response mechanisms. He highlighted the need for teamwork, camaraderie, and professionalism among all staff members, recognizing their crucial role in protecting communities from natural and man-made disasters. A highly decorated officer with over three decades of service in the Sri Lanka Army, Major General Kotuwegoda brings extensive experience in strategic leadership, crisis management, and national security. Since joining the military as a Cadet Officer in 1986 and training with the Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment, he has served in multiple key positions, including Brigade Commander, Commanding Officer, General Officer Commanding, Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment, Security Forces Commander, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, and Deputy Chief of Staff. His academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Management and a Master’s Degree in National Security Administration. He has also received specialized military and disaster response training in several countries, including the United States, India, Pakistan, Japan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and China. With his appointment, Major General Kotuwegoda is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s disaster management framework and ensuring effective coordination in times of crisis.

Retired Major General Appointed as Disaster Management Chief

Editor March 9, 2025

The newly appointed Director General of the Disaster Management Center, Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd) NDC IG,...

Muralitharan Gets Free Land, India Faces Controversy

Editor March 9, 2025

The controversy surrounding the land allotment to former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan’s company, Ceylon Beverages, has...

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“Deshabandhu Will Not Be Captured – Here’s Why” – Patali

Editor March 9, 2025

The inauguration of the Homagama Election Operations Center for the 2025 Local Government Election and the introduction...

Health Services Warn of Massive Strike

Govt Cuts Prices by 14%, Promises Further Reductions for Festive Season

Preventing the Breeding of Toque Macaques, Giant Squirrels, and Peacocks Deemed Essential

Cricketer Ashen Bandara Arrested

Deshabandu Could be Reduced to a Pauper if he Continues to evade Arrest

NPP Nominates Colombo Mayoral Candidate

NPP MP Ashoka Ranwala Accused of Illegal Paddy Land Reclamation – (Video)

Retired Major General Appointed as Disaster Management Chief

Muralitharan Gets Free Land, India Faces Controversy

“Deshabandhu Will Not Be Captured – Here’s Why” – Patali

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