Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, H.E. Remi Lambert, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo, yesterday (Jul 31). During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister and the French Ambassador engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest, including strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and explorin...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, graced the 98th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) as the Chief Guest. The event was held on 30 July at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was also in attendance. The dignitaries were warmly welcomed by the Ambass...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The third session of the Public Day initiative aimed at addressing the concerns of retired, injured, and martyred war heroes and their families was held today (30 July) at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) in Colombo. This programme is dedicated to identifying and resolving the challenges faced by the families of war heroes and those who ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special awareness programme on Sri Lanka's strengthened anti-corruption act was held today (30 July) at the Ministry of Defence, organized by the Internal Affairs Unit of Ministry of Defence under the guidance of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The programme was conducted by the High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake, Director General of the Commission to Inv...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In line with the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, launched a three-day training programme for law enforcement officials focused on forced labour today (Jul 30) at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Representatives from the Department of Labour, Sri Lanka Police and Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), one of the world's premier defence exhibitions, was held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, hosted by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, and organized by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TAFF). This prestigious event provided a global platform for showcasing cutting-edge defence technol...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its operational readiness with the successful conclusion of the 'Trincomalee Naval Exercise - 2025' (TRINEX - 25), conducted from 22 to 26 Jul 25 at the Port of Trincomalee and in eastern waters. The concluding ceremony of the exercise was held on 27 Jul aboard SLNS Sindurala under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda. ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Brigadier Franklin Joseph USP officially assumed duties as the new Director Media and Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday (Jul 22). He officially assumed responsibilities from Colonel Nalin Herath, who previously served as the Director Media and Spokesman. Brigadier Franklin Joseph, a distinguished officer of the Sri Lanka Army Engineers Corps, brings with him over three deca...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The final rites of the Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thero, the Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect, were conducted with state sponsorship yesterday (Jul 24) at the Asgiriya Police Grounds in Kandy. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) participated in the funeral proceedings, signifying the deep respect and national recognition accorded to...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Air Link Sahasra Holdings Pvt. Ltd. was honoured as the Foreign Employment Recruitment Brand of the Year at the Asia Miracle Awards 2025. The award ceremony was held recently at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Founded in 2005, Sahasra Holdings has grown into a leading name in foreign employment and education consultancy. It has helped thousands of Sri Lankans secure job opportunities and educational placeme...