28th November 2025 20:58:17 Hours
A swift and efficient response by Sri Lanka Army troops helped restore normalcy on Gregory Road after a large tree fell across the roadway in front of D.S. Senanayake College, blocking the route from R.G. Senanayake Mawatha to Bauddhaloka Mawatha.
25th November 2025 08:41:58 Hours
Panadura, November 24, 2025 a major fire broke out at the Enex Foam Factory in Panadura, causing significant damage to the facility's main building and storage areas. The blaze erupted around 1:45 pm prompting an immediate response from multiple fire brigades. Teams from the Air Force, Kalutara, and Moratuwa rushed to the scene to combat the flames that threatened to spread throughout the industrial complex. The firefighting operation saw a substantial deployment of resources, with three officers and 24 personnel from the 1 Sri Lanka Pioneer Corps joining the effort. The combined teams worked through the afternoon to bring the fire under control.
24th November 2025 14:30:29 Hours
In line with the annual civil welfare programme, under the supervision of the Commander of the 613 Infantry Brigade and the Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion The Gemunu Watch organized a dengu prevention programme at 416/C Fort, Grama Niladhari Division on 19.11.2025 from 0800 hrs to 1400 hrs, with the assistance of 02 x 20 tps of this bn, 16 officers from the Medical Officer of Health Office Matara and 05 officers from the Matara Police Station.
22nd November 2025 19:56:31 Hours
A devastating landslide struck the Pahala Kadugannawa area at approximately 9:00 a.m. on 22 November 2025, destroying a house and a nearby bakery-shop.
22nd November 2025 19:45:32 Hours
Severe flooding has trapped residents along the Molkawa-Bulathsinhala road, and two teams from the Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps of 612 Infantry Brigade are conducting boat evacuations in the affected areas.
22nd November 2025 13:22:36 Hours
Adverse rainfall in the Matara District on November 22, 2025, triggered flooding across the Makandura and Akuressa areas, significantly hindering A/L students from attending the exams on time, affecting local road networks, and disrupting daily life.
22nd November 2025 13:15:38 Hours
In response to heavy rainfall on 21st and 22nd November 2025 in the central hills and river basins, the Sri Lanka Army has initiated relief operations for communities affected by subsequent flooding in the lower Gin Ganga valley.
22nd November 2025 13:10:35 Hours
Heavy rainfall on November 20, 2025, led to a breach of the Rathmal Oya Bank in the Welpalla Grama Niladhari Division, causing severe damage and submerging nearly 20 acres of paddy fields.
19th November 2025 17:22:59 Hours
As per the instructions by GOC 61 Infantry Division and close supervision of Commander 572 Infantry Brigade in response to the rainfall that affected the Balangoda area, 01 x 10 troops of the 18 SLNG promptly extended their assistance to clear a fallen tree that had obstructed the Rajawaka - Kapugala road at around 1800 on 17 November 2025. The troops swiftly engaged in removing debris and restoring the passage, enabling the reestablishment of normal vehicular movement along the route. Their timely action of the Sri Lanka Army enabled continuous smooth transportation along the road for the normal routine of the civilians in the area, and especially for the students who are appearing for the G: C: E Advanced Level Examination on these days by demonstrating the Sri Lanka Army’s continued commitment to community welfare and disaster response efforts.
19th November 2025 15:49:06 Hours
01 x 14 tps of 3GW participated the Beach Cleaning programme was organized by the Weligama Municipal Council under the theme “A Beautiful Weligama” under supervision of” the Deputy Minister of Energy, Mr. Alcram Illayas, on 15th November 2025 from Weligama beach to Kapparathota Bridge with government institutions/non-government institutions in the area, local residents and foreigners.
