Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: As part of the national 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, a comprehensive upgradation of the Central Bus Stand in Colombo is set to commence, aimed at enhancing the infrastructure, cleanliness and sustainability of one of the city's busiest transport hubs. The SLAF has been assigned to implement the upgrading, based on SLAF's relevant technical experience in public sector projects. The Commander of the Air Force,...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) conducted a one-day awareness program on the Safe Handling of Household Chemicals and Chemical Safety and Security on Thursday (June 12) at the Nandimitra Conference Hall, Ministry of Defence. Eighty personnel representing various departments of the Ministry participated in the session, which aimed t...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Acting Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Turkish Navy ship TCG Büyükada (F-512) on Friday (June 13). He was warmly welcomed on board by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Semih Lütfü Turgut, and the ship's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Anul Bilgin. Conducting welcome speech Turkish envoy appreciat...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Civil Engineering Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its 22nd anniversary yesterday (13 June 2025). This formation was established to undertake major construction and renovation projects for the Sri Lanka Air Force and the state sector, as directed by Air Force Headquarters. The customary working parade was held and reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain ND Ekanayake. In line with ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited 2 (V) Sri Lanka Signal Corps, 3 (V) Military Intelligence Corps, and 3 (V) Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock on 12 June 2025, during his official visit to Security Force Headquarters (East). The Commandant was warmly received by the respective Commanding Officers at each location. Each vi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Turkish Naval Ship TCG BÜYÜKADA arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (13 Jun 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. TCG BÜYÜKADA is a 99.56m long Corvette commanded by Lieutenant Commander Anil BİLGİN. Meanwhile, the ship is manned by a crew of 147. During the ship's stay i...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Acting Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Headquarters in Pamankada today (June 13). The visit marked a significant engagement with one of Sri Lanka's foremost youth development institutions under the Ministry of Defence. The NCC is a premier youth development organisation in Sri Lanka. Established with...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, His Excellency Semih Lütfü Turgut, paid a courtesy call on the Acting Minister of Defence of Sri Lanka, Major General Aruna Jayasekera (Retd), at his office in Colombo today (June 13). During the meeting, the Acting Minister extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Turgut. The two dignitaries engaged in a cordial discussion, focusing...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 05 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Advance Course was held on yesterday (11 June 2025) at No. 49 CBRNE Wing SLAF Base Katunayake under the patronage of the Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commadore AV Jayasekera as the Chief Guest. The primary objective of this course is to equip specially selected servicemen with the knowledge, skills and c...