Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Chief of Staff (COS) presided the second Board of Management (BOM) meeting of the Army War College (AWC), Buttala, on 28 May 2025, marking his first official visit to the AWC following his recent appointment. Upon arrival, he was accorded a drive pass at the entrance, followed by a warm welcome at the AWC Headquarters by the Commandant, Major General...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: 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, conducted an official visit to the 4 (V) Engineer Regiment SLE in Ratmalana on 02 June 2025. The Senior Officer was welcomed in a Guard Turnout, followed by a group photograph and a briefing by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel H.P.U Dasanayake USP SLE, on...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka's industrial and construction landscape, Ceylon Energy officially launched the country's first-ever Helical Anchor manufacturing facility on May 8th, 2025, in collaboration with the globally renowned Hubbell Power Systems Inc. (HPS). The inaugural event was graced by Hon. Asoka Ranwala, Member of Parliament, along with high-ranking delegates from Hubbell Power Systems, the Ce...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: June 5 on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP) proudly reaffirms its unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable packaging practices and supporting both national and global environmental objectives. Observed annually on June 5, World Environment Day stands as the United Nations' flagship campaign to raise awareness and inspire action to protect our planet. ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy successfully wrapped up a two-week regional training programme, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The programme featured two key training modules: the UNODC's Regional Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course, and a Maritime Domain Awareness session. The training took place at the Special Boat Squadron Headquarters (SBSHQ) and Sobe...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The No. 4 VVIP/VIP Helicopter Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force commemorated its 60th anniversary on 01 June 2025, marking six decades of dedicated service to the nation. The celebrations began with a formal working parade attended by all squadron personnel. To mark this milestone, a series of religious and community-focused events were organized. A pirith chanting ceremony followed by an alms-giving was hel...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Directorate of Information Technology of the SLAF plays a leading role in the development of a new National Education Management System, recently announced by the Ministry of Education. This initiative forms a key part of the government's broader efforts to digitise and improve the management of the education sector. The project was formally discussed during a meeting held at the Ministry of Education yest...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) conducted an inspection tour of the Batticaloa region in the Eastern Province today (June 03), with the objective of evaluating the prevailing security situation. During his visit, the Defence Secretary held discussions with senior officers from the tri-services and the police, stationed in the area, focusing on current securit...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: An Australian delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia, Hon. Richard Marles, held bilateral discussions with Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (03 June) at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo. Australian High Commissioner in Colombo H.E. Paul Stephens also joined the discussions. The meeting foc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: As part of an initiative to enhance the legal knowledge and regulatory awareness of SLAF pilots, a lecture series on Air Law and related subjects has been conducted by the Director Supplies and Services, Group Captain Kapila De Silva, who is currently serving in the Directorate of Logistics. The programme aimed to strengthen the understanding of International Aviation Law among aircrew, thereby supporting their...