Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the customary commencement of work for the New Year and the taking of the government servants' oath at the Ministry of Defence this morning (01 January). Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Minister emphasised the need for a collective effort in rebuilding the nation, highlighting that economic recovery and n...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: FLiCo has become the first service provider in Sri Lanka to launch a structured island wide free service initiative to support households affected by recent flooding, reaffirming its commitment to community welfare during times of national need. Following floods that disrupted the lives of thousands of families across the country, FLiCo implemented a comprehensive free service campaign aimed at helping house...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Christians around the world joyfully commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ with deep devotion today (25), marking the sacred celebration of Christmas. This year, the people of Sri Lanka observe Christmas at a decisive moment in our national journey, having faced an extremely challenging natural disaster as a nation and while striving with determination to overcome its hardships and rise ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, H.E. Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister's Office yesterday (23 Dec). The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, during which both parties engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest, reflecting the longstandin...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The fifth meeting of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held at the Deputy Minister's office yesterday (23 December),chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The meeting focused on strengthening the management, coordination, and effective distribution of foreign humanitarian assistance received by...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that national progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but only when everyone fulfils the responsibilities entrusted to them with steadfast determination, unity of purpose and resilience in the face of any challenge. The President pointed out that by properly fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to the Presi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a proactive move to fortify the nation's digital frontiers, under the direction of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of National Intelligence, the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence conducted a comprehensive Cybersecurity Awareness Program for the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on 19 December 2025. The event, held at the auditorium of Seth...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Pyramid Wilmar, one of Sri Lanka's most progressive and influential corporate entities in the food manufacturing and marketing sector has donated a sum of Lankan Rupees Fifty Million to the Presidential Secretariat to aid the government's relief effort towards the victims of the recent 'Ditwah' cyclone. Group Managing Director of Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt) Ltd., M. Sajjad Mawzoon said, "The devastation that took p...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The final presentation of officer cadets belonging to Intake 93, 94B, SC 21 C and SC 23, Lady 20, 62(V), and Lady (V) 19 was held on 20 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, marking the culmination of their academic and military training. This year's presentation was conducted under the theme "Hybrid Warfare in the Digital Age: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Mil...