Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended the Chinese New Year reception held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo yesterday (9 February) as a special guest. The event was organised by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Vijitha Herath, participating as the Chief Guest. The Chinese Ambassa...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), chaired a stakeholder meeting at the Ministry of Defence today (10 February), to discuss matters affecting the domestic airline operations. The discussion brought together key stakeholders, both the state and corporate sectors, to discuss security-related issues and streamline domestic civil air operations. This effort a...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The official Validation and Finalization Workshop for the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah was held today (9 February) at the BMICH, chaired by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The workshop marked a key milestone in Sri Lanka's post-disaster recovery process, bringing together stakeholders to finalize assessments and ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: War hero inmates of the Ragama Ranaviru Sevana, Abhimansala, and Mihidu Seth Medura who are undergoing recuperation and rehabilitation, visited the exposition to pay homage to the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today (08 February). The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hon. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi and Defence Secretary Air ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired a meeting on the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) on 06th February at the Ministry of Defence premises, with the participation of senior officials representing key stakeholder institutions. The PDNA process is being implemented by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in collaboration with the Department of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL made a port call in Colombo for operational turnarounds on 04 Feb 26. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. Commanded by Commander Gaurav Tewari, INS GHARIAL is a vessel with a length of 124.8 meters. During this visit, ten (10) Bailey Bridges, brought by ship, through the coordination of the High Commission...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A discussion on the guidelines to be followed when preparing new project proposals for the year 2027 was held today (06 February) at the Ministry of Defence premises with the participation of Defence Ministry officials. The programme was held in the presence of the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The programme was organised by the Department of National Pla...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, H.E. Masood Imad, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (5 February). During the meeting, both parties held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on strengthening long-standing bilateral relations and enhanc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A meeting to study the feasibility of introducing skydiving activities in Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Defence today (05 February). The meeting was chaired by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). During the meeting, representatives of Skydive Sri Lanka made a detailed presentation introducing skydiving, highlighting its potential benefits as an adve...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Attache of Embassy of Italy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Armando Paolo SIMI, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry today (5 February). Following a warm reception, the Defence Secretary held a cordial discussion with the Italian Defence Attache on matters of bilateral impor...