Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) marked a historic milestone on 06 June 2025 with the inauguration of the Indo-Lanka Friendship Reading Section, an initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting academic and cultural exchange between Sri Lanka and India. Mr. Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary of India, graced the event as the Chief Guest. The day's proceedings commenced with the arriva...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Today, 7th June 2025, marks the observance of Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage undertaken with profound devotion by Muslims across the world. As the fifth pillar of Islam, this profound spiritual undertaking symbolises Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifice to Almighty Allah. True faith aspires to perfect society through compassion and establish righteous communities. The Ha...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In line with World Environment Day 2025, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) organized a commemorative event under the theme "Our Planet, Our Responsibility" at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Auditorium June 5. The event highlighted the urgent need for environmental protection and sustainable practices. The ceremony commenced at 9:00 AM and brought together policym...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka - India Defence Dialogue was held today (Jun 05) at the Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayawardanapura, Kotte. The Sri Lankan delegation was led by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), while the visiting Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh led the Indian delegation. The high-level dialogue focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, enhancing mari...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Major General W.W.M.P.W.W.B.R Palamakumbura RWP RSP was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, along with his family members on 05 June 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished career spanning 34 years. Below is a brief profile of the retiring Senior Officer: Major General W.W.M.P.W.W.B.R Palamakumbur...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at SLAF Base Vavuniya today (06 June 2025). The Commander reviewed the parade which featured the Air Force Standards and the parade was commanded by the Base Commander SLAF Base Vavuniya, Air Commodore Asela Kuruwita. Moreover, the Certificates of Commendation were awarded by the Commander of the Air Forc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The 77th International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was proudly commemorated on 29 May 2025 across all UN missions worldwide, recognizing the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by peacekeepers in promoting global peace and security. In concurrence with this global observance, the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit deployed in Bria, Central African Republic, actively participated in a series of ceremonial ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command at the Aircraft Overhaul Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (06 June 2025). The traditional handing over/taking over parade took place at the wing premises, where Air Commodore WADC Wijesinghe, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), AMIE (SL), A Eng, psc, officially handed over command to Group Captain MS Kumarage, USP, BSc (Def Stu). Group Captain MS Kumarage previously ser...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: In line with the Clean Sri Lanka Project, the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa successfully carried out a Community Outreach Programme at B/Soragune Maha Vidyalaya, Haldummulla, yesterday (05 June 2025), under the patronage of Commanding Officer Air Commodore Rukman Dassanayake. The initiative was designed to enhance community well-being and support the holistic development of students through a range im...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Lieutenant General M.P. Singh, Director General Staff Duties (DGSD) of the Indian Army, who is currently in Sri Lanka to participate in the Defence Dialogue 2025, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, on 05 June 2025 at the Commander's office at Army Headquarters. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....