19th December 2023 21:47:21 Hours
A leadership and disaster risk reduction workshop was successfully conducted by the Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response and Training by the request of the Divisional Secretary at the Gaga Ihala Korale on 16 Dec 2023. The programme commenced at 0900 hrs and terminated at 1600 hrs on the same day. There were 110 participants, including school students and school leavers, and their ages were between 15 and 20. The Divisional Secretary has organized this event with the collaboration of the World Vision Organization. The prime aim of this workshop was to impart knowledge on leadership and disaster risk management for flooding and landslides, which are very likely to occur in this area. The topics covered were leadership, dining ethics, personal hygiene, and disaster risk management for flooding and landslides first aid and water safty. Following all the theoretical aspects, they underwent a team-building practical session. This event was conducted by Lt Col KVTS Kekulawala Lsc - GSO 1 (Trg), Maj Isuru Kalupahana - CI, Capt Lahiru Jaliyagoda, and ORs instructors with the supervision of Col CP Wickramarathne RSP USP - Comdt at SLACDRT. Mrs. CK Amarakoon - Divisional Secretary, representative from World Vision, and some parents were also present at the event. As the final remarks, Divisional Secretary made a speech and highlighted the contribution and professional approach of the Army in all aspects. Moreover, the dedication of the entre SLACDRT was extremely appreciated by her during the speech.
11th December 2023 13:17:15 Hours
Junior Lifesaving Course No 19 was conducted from 14th November 2023 to 08th December 2023 at the Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) Gampola.
02nd December 2023 15:26:48 Hours
Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) Gampola has successfully completed Basic Disaster Response Training Course No 20. The Course commenced from 23rd October 2023 to 02nd December 2023. There are 04 Officers’ with 123 OR’s got through the course and out of them O/69348 Maj AMGMGM Alawaththegama VIR was recognized as the course's top performer. The closing remarks made by Colonel CP Wickramarathne RSP USP, The Commandant Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training Atabage Gampola.
16th November 2023 12:41:39 Hours
The Junior Life Saving Course No - 19 has been commenced on 14th November 2023
23rd October 2023 10:34:06 Hours
The Basic Disaster Response Training Course No 20 has been commenced on 23rd October 2023 at the Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT), Gampola. Col CP Wickramarathna RSP USP Commandant, of the SLACDRT was made the opening remarks. 04 x 128 individuals of SFHQ (W), SFHQ (C), SFHQ (West), SFHQ (E), 58 Inf Div and SLACDRT are participated for the course.
21st October 2023 13:15:20 Hours
Advance Disaster Response Training Course No - 09 was conducted from 04th October 2023 to 20th October 2023 at the Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) Gampola.
11th October 2023 12:34:44 Hours
The Advance Disaster Response Training Course No - 10 was commenced on 11th October 2023 at the Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) at Gampola. The Opening remarks was made by Col RMHPK Ratnayake, COMDT of the SLACDRT. 02 x 22 participants will follow the course.
04th October 2023 15:59:47 Hours
The Advance Disaster Response Training Course No 09 was commenced on 04th October 2023 at the Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT) at Gampola. The Opening remarks was made by Lt Col KVTS Kekulawala Lsc CR, GSO I (Trg) of the SLACDRT. 01 x 18 participants will follow the course.
30th September 2023 21:20:54 Hours
13th September 2023 10:15:36 Hours
The Basic Disaster Response Training Course No 19 was commenced on 11th September 2023 at the Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT), Gampola. Lt Col KVTS Kekulawala Lsc CR, the Commandant (Overlooking) of the SLACDRT, gave the opening remarks. The SFHQ (W), SFHQ (C), SFHQ (West), 58 Inf Div, and SLACDRT will be represented by 04 x 136 individuals to this course.