DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE VISITS GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), paid an official visit to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana yesterday (11 Nov). Upon his arrival, the Deputy Minister was received by the Vice Chancellor of KDU, Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe. During the visit, the Vice Chancellor briefed the Deputy Minister on the univers...


DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE CHAIRS PUBLIC DAY PROGRAMME

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...


DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE JOINS SOLEMN OBSERVANCE OF BRITISH REMEMBRANCE DAY IN COLOMBO

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...


ACT OF REMEMBRANCE 2026 HELD AT COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES, COLOMBO

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...


SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE INTER-UNIT SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

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...


AIRCRAFT SPARES DEPOT CELEBRATES 30 TH ANNIVERSARY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-11 23:27:00 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > AIRCRAFT SPARES DEPOT CELEBRATES 30 TH ANNIVERSARY The Aircraft Spares Depot (ASD), Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, celebrated its 30th Anniversary 11 November 2026, commemorating three decades of dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The anniversary celebrations commenced with a customary Working Parade, followed by...


SLAF HOSPITAL RATMALANA CELEBRATES ITS 18TH ANNIVERSARY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-11 23:26:25 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SLAF HOSPITAL RATMALANA CELEBRATES ITS 18TH ANNIVERSARY The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Hospital Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 18th Anniversary on 11 November 2026 with a series of commemorative events held under the patronage of the Commanding officer, Group Captain Priyadarshani Wijayanayake. The Anniversary celebrations commenced with the customary work...


Johnnie Walker Blue Label Launches India-Inspired Festive Blend

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...


JAPAN EXTENDS JPY 1 BILLION OSA GRANT ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN SRI LANKA NAVY'S MARITIME SECURITY CAPABILITIES

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...


DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE APPRECIATE ROLE PLAYED BY SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE

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...