Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met yesterday (17) in Parliament under the Chairmanship of the Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Minister of Defence. The Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekera (Retd), the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.), and several officials representing the Ministry of ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The delegation from the Embassy of United States of America in Sri Lanka, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at Air Force Headquarters today (18 June 2025). The delegation was made up by Outgoing Defence Attache, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson and the newly appointed Defence Attache, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House. During the cordial discussion that ensued, the Comman...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The SLAF Agro Unit participated in the Global Day for the Mitigation of Desertification and Drought, held yesterday (17 June 2025) at Sobadaham Piyasa, Ministry of Environment. The event was graced by the Honourable Deputy Minister of Environment, Mr. Anton Jayakodi as the Chief Guest. A delegation of SLAF officers, led by the Commanding Officer of the Agro Unit, Group Captain Daminda Samaratunga attended the...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Sanasa General Insurance, a leading insurance service provider in the country, had organised ice-cream dansels in 29 different locations across the country on the Poson Poya Day, sharing the spirit of giving and community. The company had organised dansels in Anuradhapura, Thambuttegama, Polgahawela, Kegalle, Kandy, Dambulla, Kurunegala, Kuliyapitiya, Wennappuwa, Nikaweratiya, Polpithigama, Polonnaruwa, Pilim...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) presided over a meeting today (June 17) to address the ongoing issues concerning the perimeter fence of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA). The primary focus of the discussion was the recurring damages caused to the fence as a result of elephant intrusions in the surrounding area. Recognising the potential thr...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Aviation Unit Bria, operating under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic, successfully executed a critical Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission on 14 June 2025 amidst a highly hostile environment. The operation involved an Mi-17 helicopter (UNO 326P) tasked with the urgent onsite casualty pickup of three UN personnel from Zemio who were severely wounded in combat. The mission wa...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka and Maldives, His Excellency Semih Lütfü Turgut, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at the Air Force Headquarters today (17 June 2025). After the cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Edirisinghe and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. Disclaimer: Cura...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Association visited Sigiriya yesterday (16 June 2025) as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and support local communities. The visit was conducted with the approval of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisingha and under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya, Group Captain SV Premawardana. This special vi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, along with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), undertook an inspection tour of the Central Bus Stand in Colombo today (June 16). The visit was aimed at reviewing plans for the upcoming renovation of this vital public transport hub. The renovation project forms part of the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) 2023 - 2030 Sensitization Workshop, held today (June 16) at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo City Centre, marked a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's national resilience strategy. Organized by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) under the Ministry of Defence, the workshop brought together key stakeholders from government, international organizations,...