Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) chaired a Public Day Programme at the Office of the Deputy Minister of Defence today (11 November), providing an opportunity for members of the veteran community, their family members and the general public to directly present their concerns and seek assistance on matters relating to their welfare. During the programme, the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The British Remembrance Day was marked by a solemn ceremony at the Commonwealth War Graves, Jawatte Cemetery, Colombo, today (11 November). The ceremony honoured the courage and supreme sacrifice of Commonwealth servicemen who laid down their lives during the World Wars. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) attended the ceremony as a distinguished guest. Brit...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-11 15:14:36 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > ACT OF REMEMBRANCE 2026 HELD AT COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES, COLOMBO The annual Act of Remembrance 2026 was held today (11 November 2026) at the Commonwealth War Graves, Liveramentu Cemetery, Colombo 07, with the participation of distinguished representatives from the diplomatic community and senior military officials of Sri Lanka. The commemorative ceremony was...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-11 13:26:33 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE INTER-UNIT SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 The Sri Lanka Air Force Inter-Unit Soccer Championship 2026 successfully concluded on 10 November 2026 at the Soccer Grounds of Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala, with the participation of 15 Air Force establishments in the men's and women's categories. All matc...
India, Nov. 10 -- The limited-edition blend draws on India's culinary traditions, with flavour notes inspired by spices and ingredients associated with festive occasions. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Johnnie Walker has announced the launch of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Festive Blend, a limited-edition expression inspired by India's culinary traditions. The company describes the release as the first India-inspired blend in the nearly 200-year history of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The expression is...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Government of Japan has extended grant assistance amounting to JPY 1 billion under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) Programme 2026 to enhance the maritime security capabilities of the Sri Lanka Navy. The Exchange of Notes formalising the grant assistance was signed and exchanged today (10 November) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Colombo. The Ex...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) paid an official visit to the Headquarters, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) at Kosgama, Seethawaka, on 09 November 2026. Upon his arrival, the Deputy Minister was received by the Army Commander, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, and the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, Major General Subhath San...
India, Nov. 9 -- Bhubaneswar, Odisha: On Thursday, 5th November 2026, in Dakar, Senegal, 15-year-old Tanvi Patri from ODM Global School stood on a Youth Olympic podium with a silver medal around her neck. She became the first Indian woman to win a badminton singles silver at the Youth Olympic Games, and the first Indian woman to win a badminton medal at the Games. It is a moment of great pride for ODM Educational Group, and a reminder to families exploring the best schoo...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe, managed by Sky Care Hospital Management Ltd., was ceremonially reopened today (09 November) at a ceremony held at the hospital premises, with the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, attending as the Chief Guest. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), and the Defenc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special meeting to review the operational and financial progress of the Sri Lanka Navy's Onboard Security Team (OBST) support operations was held recently at the Parliament Complex, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The discussion primarily focused on observations and concerns raised during the Deputy Minister's recent inspection of the Pe...