Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) of India, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit of the Indian Air Force, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (05 June 2025), at Air Force Headquarters. Air Marshal Dixit is visiting Sri Lanka following his participation in the concluded Indo-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue. ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The 13th Defence Services Wushu Championship 2024/2025 conducted successfully at the Sri Lanka Army Mahinda Rajapaksa Indoor Gymnasium, Ambepussa from 02 to 04 June 2025. The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Army Wushu, Brigadier CS Thibbatuge graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Sri Lanka Air Force Women's Wushu team emerged as the Women's Champions, securing an impressive haul of three Gold, three Silver and...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) WWV, RWP and two Bars, RSP and Bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu-China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (China), psc, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, conducted a visit to Batticaloa on 03 June 2025, with the objective of evaluating the prevailing security situation. During his visit, he addressed the troops of 243 Infantry Brigade and emphasised the impor...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: A special discussion under the theme "Healthy Army for a Healthy Nation" was held on 02 June 2025 at the Army Hospital, Colombo, focusing on the prevention and early detection of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, presided the session. The discussion highlighted th...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Major General M.S Devapriya USP ndc 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 over 35 years. Brief Profile of the Retiring Senior Officer: Major General M.S. Devapriya USP ndc enlisted in the Regular For...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The SLAF Women's Cricketer, Corporal Malsha Shahani has delivered an exceptional performance at the prestigious 'Women's Japan Premier League - 2025', held from 27 May to 01 June 2025 in Sano City, Japan. Representing the well-known 'Mamushi' Team, Corporal Malsha Shahani's outstanding performance was instrumental in steering the team to success. Her efforts played a crucial role in clinching the championship ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development 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 ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, leading a high-level delegation, held separate meetings today (Jun 05) with Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The meetings were also attended by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha, reflecting the importance accor...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's newly appointed High Commissioner to India, Ms. Maheshika Kolonne, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today ( June 5). Defence Secretary Thuyacontha warmly welcomed Ms. Kolonne and extended his best wishes for her diplomatic tenure in New Delhi. Before assuming her new role, Ms. Kolonne served as th...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....