Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special awareness programme on Sri Lanka's strengthened anti-corruption act was held today (30 July) at the Ministry of Defence, organized by the Internal Affairs Unit of Ministry of Defence under the guidance of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The programme was conducted by the High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake, Director General of the Commission to Inv...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In line with the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, launched a three-day training programme for law enforcement officials focused on forced labour today (Jul 30) at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Representatives from the Department of Labour, Sri Lanka Police and Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), one of the world's premier defence exhibitions, was held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, hosted by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, and organized by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TAFF). This prestigious event provided a global platform for showcasing cutting-edge defence technol...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its operational readiness with the successful conclusion of the 'Trincomalee Naval Exercise - 2025' (TRINEX - 25), conducted from 22 to 26 Jul 25 at the Port of Trincomalee and in eastern waters. The concluding ceremony of the exercise was held on 27 Jul aboard SLNS Sindurala under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda. ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Brigadier Franklin Joseph USP officially assumed duties as the new Director Media and Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday (Jul 22). He officially assumed responsibilities from Colonel Nalin Herath, who previously served as the Director Media and Spokesman. Brigadier Franklin Joseph, a distinguished officer of the Sri Lanka Army Engineers Corps, brings with him over three deca...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The final rites of the Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thero, the Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect, were conducted with state sponsorship yesterday (Jul 24) at the Asgiriya Police Grounds in Kandy. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) participated in the funeral proceedings, signifying the deep respect and national recognition accorded to...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Air Link Sahasra Holdings Pvt. Ltd. was honoured as the Foreign Employment Recruitment Brand of the Year at the Asia Miracle Awards 2025. The award ceremony was held recently at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Founded in 2005, Sahasra Holdings has grown into a leading name in foreign employment and education consultancy. It has helped thousands of Sri Lankans secure job opportunities and educational placeme...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), gracing the ceremony as the chief guest delivered special remarks at the Reflection Workshop of the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP), held at the Cinnamon Life at the City of Dreams in Colombo on Wednesday (July 23). The two-day workshop, held under the theme "Sustaining Collaboration: Advancing the Future of National Pre...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) recently celebrated the second anniversary of its Multiversity campus in Kerawalapitiya, bringing together students, staff, and guests to mark two years of activity at the purpose-built facility. The Multiversity campus, opened in 2023, is an extension of IIHS's long-standing presence in healthcare and higher education. Founded over two decades ago, the i...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Samson Rubber Industries, the manufacturer and distributor of Lotus Tyres, recently rewarded its top-performing dealers and their families with overseas and local travel experiences offering trips to Bangkok for the top achievers and a relaxing two-day stay at the RIU Hotel in Ahungalla for other high-performing dealers. These rewards were part of the company's annual sales promotion programme, organised to r...