Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) chaired a high-level strategic discussion titled "National Entrepreneurship Development and Business Startup-Defence Contribution" today (Jul 18) at his office premises. The session marked a significant inter-ministerial collaboration, aiming to integrate the strengths of the defence sector with national development prioriti...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A high-level briefing on the progress of the Ranaviru Matters Committee and associated cabinet submissions was held this morning (July 18) at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo, reaffirming the government's commitment to the welfare of war veterans and the families of fallen heroes. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), was attende...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to the welfare of war veterans and the families of fallen heroes, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired the Public Day programme at the Ministry premises today (July 16). The initiative provided vital support to retired and disabled veterans, as well as to the families of fallen heroes, by helping address their grievan...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Her Excellency the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Trinh Thi Tam , met with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), today (July 11) at his office in Colombo. During the cordial meeting, both parties engaged in a meaningful exchange of views on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the defence sector. The Ambass...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In line with the government's efforts to strengthen accountability and curb corruption in the public sector, the Ministry of Defence was established an Internal Affairs Unit within its premises following a directive issued by the Presidential Secretariat, under the guidance of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, instructing all government institutions to set up dedicated Internal Affairs ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence today (Jul 09) reiterated its steadfast commitment to the welfare of war veterans and the families of fallen heroes during its Public Day program held at the Ministry premises. The event, conducted under the patronage of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.), underscored the Ministry's on-going dedication to supporting those who have selfles...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, paid an official visit to Air Force Headquarters and called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (09 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura. Upon his arrival, the Navy Chief was warmly received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri and was accorded...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Government of Sri Lanka:News issued the following news release: H.E. Akio Isomata. the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with the Hon. Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, and Deputy Minister of Environment, Mr. Anton Jayakody, at the Ministry of Environment this afternoon (7th). Discussions at the meeting emphasized Sri Lanka's overall environmental policies, the progress of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), and mutual cooperation for the im...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A high-level progress review conference was held today (Jul 08), chaired by the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The meeting focused on the ongoing construction of the Sri Lanka Air Force Hospital at Narahenpita, a flagship healthcare initiative aimed at enhancing medical services for SLAF personnel and their families. The ses...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: On receipt of information by Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, a coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation launched by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the rescue of 04 Indian fishermen on a distressed fishing boat offthe western coast of Sri Lanka on 06 Jul 25. The MRCC Mumbai, India, alerted its counterpart in Colombo about an Indian fishing boat that went missing, withou...