Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The New Zealand High Commissioner H.E David Pine met the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry today (March 17). The New Zealand delegation included the Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Gabrielle Isaak, and several other senior High Commission officials. Discussions focused on matters of bilateral importance, with particular emphasis on str...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired a series of Public Day programmes in Badulla, Ampara and Monaragala Districts to engage directly with members of the veteran communities and the public to address their concerns. The first program was held on 13 March (Friday) at the Uva Provincial Council Auditorium in Badulla, where a considerable number of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Committee convened yesterday (Mar 11) as part of the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Presidential Task Force's broader efforts. The meeting focused on coordinating the national response to the extensive devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, aiming to structure a comprehensive recovery plan for the affected regions. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Mi...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Prima Sunrise Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2025, the country's most prestigious junior golf tournament, concluded with resounding success, showcasing the exceptional talent and passion of young golfers across Sri Lanka. This prestigious tournament, held at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club from 6 to 8 March 2026, was a collaborative effort by Ceylon Agro Industries Ltd, Prima Group Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Renowned Swedish Master Chef and celebrated television personality Per Morberg, together with distinguished Swedish Master Baker Martin, visited Sri Lanka on a special culinary and trade mission aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region. The duo, who have jointly authored 14 cookery books published in Sweden, are widely respected culinary figures across Scandinavia. During their vi...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), Sri Lanka's leading private healthcare education provider, has launched Asia's first Master's degree in Digital Health awarded by the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone for healthcare education and digital innovation in the region. As healthcare systems worldwide accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, the dema...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In line with the 'Public Day' initiative, a programme dedicated to addressing the welfare concerns of retired, injured, and fallen war veterans and their families, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired a special session in Kandy last Saturday (March 07). The event provided a platform for military personnel, veterans, and their family members to ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The exhibition and air display organised to mark the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was inaugurated this afternoon (06) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base in Ratmalana, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, who arrived at the Air Force Base, was accorded Guard of Honour. The Presid...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) conducted a special ceremony today (Mar 06) to award scholarships to the children of fallen and disabled veterans under its educational empowerment programme. The event was held under the patronage of the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). During the ceremony, the Defence Secretary also symbolically presented a laptop to a s...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended a formal reception at the ITC Ratnadeepa Hotel in Colombo yesterday (March 05) to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. Representing the nation's security establishment, the officials joined a distinguished gathering to ...