Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Continuing his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, the Secretary of Defence of Sri Lanka Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) engaged in a high-level meeting with Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General responsible for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific at the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace O...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka has significantly strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country's financial system. Targeted Financial Sanctions are special restrictions imposed on individuals or organizations believed to be involved in terrorism or financing ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A follow up discussion to review progress on expanding foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in the shipping and marine sector was held yesterday (22 Apr) at the Office of the Deputy Minister of Defence in Colombo. The meeting was co-chaired by Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and Hon. Deputy Minister of Ports...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In order to observe first-hand the operations of the 'Ratama Ekata' National Programme and the Sri Lanka Navy's ongoing commitment, to the Government's flagship initiative aimed at ensuring a "Dignified Life - Secure Nation" for every citizen, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid a special visit to the Special Operations Centre at Navy Headquarters ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A reception was held onboard the Indonesian Navy sailing ship KRI BIMA SUCI - 945, currently on a goodwill visit to the Port of Colombo, yesterday (15 April). The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended as the Guest of Honour. The dignita...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sinhala and Tamil New Year, which symbolises the aspiration for renewal both physically and spiritually, is the foremost cultural festival of the people of this country. During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, traditional customs are upheld, with priority accorded to rituals and religious observances, and activities undertaken collectively at a common auspicious time. This shared cul...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following article: A special security programme has been implemented to ensure public safety during the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year festive season, which is one of the primary traditional festivals of Sri Lanka. These measures have been taken under the instructions of the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), with the aim of establishing a secure and peaceful environment for t...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: * Accelerate Programme to Construct Houses Damaged by Disaster - PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya The "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Presidential Task Force met yesterday (07) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Extensive discussions were held on the current progress of the "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" programme and its future plans. Unde...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Marking a significant milestone in the history of war hero welfare, a special programme to donate modern electric wheelchairs to war-disabled veterans was held today (09 April) at the Ranaviru Seva Authority office under the patronage of its Chairman, Brigadier S. B. Kohona (Retd). The programme, organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority, is particularly noteworthy as, for the first time,...