Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a focused two hour awareness and technical session on 17 March 2026 for members of the Tri Services and Sri Lanka Police. The program introduced strategic initiatives on secure communication platforms, sovereign artificial intelligence, and preparedness for Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC). The session aime...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), held a high level meeting with the Hon. Minister of Defense of Japan, Shinjirō Koizumi, at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo on Wednesday (18 Mar). A high level meeting between Sri Lanka and Japan marked a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with a focus on maritime security,...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A high level Sri Lankan defence delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), commenced a two-day official visit in Japan to participate in the 2nd Japan-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue. This important engagement reaffirms the long standing friendship and strategic cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the sphere of defence collabo...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended as the Chief Guest at the launch of the book "National Security: Beyond 2030" authored by Major General Harendra Parakrama Ranasinghe (Retd), held at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo Yesterday (18 March). The book offers insights into evolving security challenges and strategic considerations for Sri Lanka beyond...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lankan defence delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), currently in Japan for the Japan-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue, concluded key engagements on 18 March, further enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. The delegation visited the National Institute for Defence Studies (NIDS), located within the Ministry of Defence compound in Tokyo's...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The New Zealand High Commissioner H.E David Pine met the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry today (March 17). The New Zealand delegation included the Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Gabrielle Isaak, and several other senior High Commission officials. Discussions focused on matters of bilateral importance, with particular emphasis on str...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired a series of Public Day programmes in Badulla, Ampara and Monaragala Districts to engage directly with members of the veteran communities and the public to address their concerns. The first program was held on 13 March (Friday) at the Uva Provincial Council Auditorium in Badulla, where a considerable number of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Committee convened yesterday (Mar 11) as part of the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Presidential Task Force's broader efforts. The meeting focused on coordinating the national response to the extensive devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, aiming to structure a comprehensive recovery plan for the affected regions. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Mi...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Prima Sunrise Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2025, the country's most prestigious junior golf tournament, concluded with resounding success, showcasing the exceptional talent and passion of young golfers across Sri Lanka. This prestigious tournament, held at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club from 6 to 8 March 2026, was a collaborative effort by Ceylon Agro Industries Ltd, Prima Group Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Renowned Swedish Master Chef and celebrated television personality Per Morberg, together with distinguished Swedish Master Baker Martin, visited Sri Lanka on a special culinary and trade mission aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region. The duo, who have jointly authored 14 cookery books published in Sweden, are widely respected culinary figures across Scandinavia. During their vi...