Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched an island-wide television and radio campaign today (Jun 24) to raise awareness on trafficking-in-persons. Implemented with funding support from the Government of Japan, the initiative highlights the dangers of human trafficking and encourages reporting ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Bell Textron formally presented Pilot Safety Award certificates to Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera yesterday (23 June 2025) at Air Force Headquaters. Air Marshal Edirisinghe was recognized for completing 6,142 accident-free helicopter flying hours, while Air Vice Marshal Sumanaweera was honoured for achieving 4,04...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wing (M&EEW) at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on 22 June 2025. Currently, the Wing comprises seven officers specializing in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, along with 197 airmen trained across multiple technical disciplines. The Wing's primary responsibility is the management and execution of all Mechanical and Electrical Engineer...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the awarding ceremony of the Sri Lanka International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) and Handgun Level III Nationals - 2025 as the Chief Guest. He was warmly welcomed by the President of the National Rifle Association of Sri Lanka (NRASL), Air Vice Marshal Ruwan Chandima. The p...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Cap Snap Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, won four Gold Awards at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity 2025, held recently at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, where its subsidiary, American Polymers (Pvt) Ltd, also received a Silver Award. The event was organised by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP). The four Gold Awards won by Cap Snap Lanka were for the achievements o...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was commemorated in a vibrant gathering at Independence Square, Colombo, today (June 21), with the presence of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as a special invitee. The event was organized by the High Commission of India in Colombo. Since its proclamation by the United Nations in 2014, June 21 has been global...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command of SLAF Station Iranamadu was held today (20 June 2025) at the station premises. The Handing Over / Taking Over parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DSS Seneviratne USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc., handed over the command to Group Captain J Amarasinghe USP, MHR, MHRM, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Dip in psy, JP (Al...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A high - level stakeholder dialogue on drone operations was held at the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday (June 17), under the patronage of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The session was convened with the objective of fostering regulatory coherence and improving operational efficiency in Sri Lanka's rapidly growing drone sector. In his opening remarks, the De...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, paid a farewell courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (June 20) at the Ministry of Defence. During the cordial meeting, the Defence Secretary extended his appreciation to Major General Wickramasinghe for his dedicated service and significant contributions ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Defence Attache (DA) of the United States (US) in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C. Nelson, paid a farewell courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (June 20) at the Ministry of Defence. During the cordial meeting, the Defence Secretary extended his appreciation to Lt Col Nelson for his efforts in strengthening defence...