Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) attended the 82nd Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) as the Chief Guest at the Eagles' Lakeside, Attidiya, 01 August. On arrival, the Deputy Minister and other distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by the President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association, Lieutenant Colonel ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), undertook an inspection visit to the Trincomalee Naval Dockyard on 30 July (2026) to review the progress of key infrastructure development projects aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Sri Lanka Navy. Upon arrival, the Deputy Minister was received in accordance with military traditions by the Deputy Chief...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A formal farewell ceremony was held to mark the departure of the 25th Commander of the Army, General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ndu psc IG, at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Panagoda, on 31 July 2026. Upon his arrival, the outgoing Commander of the Army, accompanied by a motorcade and riders, was received by Major General S.A.U.A. Solangaarachchi RSP ndc psc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a decisive step toward resolving long standing land issues and advancing regional development, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired a high level Civil-Military Coordination Meeting at the Mullaitivu Divisional Secretariat yesterday (31 Jul). The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including the Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. Na...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has promoted Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP, USP, nps, psc, who has been serving as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The letter of appointment was presented to Lieutenant General Premaratne by Secretar...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Addressing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets at the opening ceremony of the NCC Inter-Provincial Youth Exchange Programme, held at St. Joseph's College, Trincomalee, on 30 July as the Chief Guest, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) urged the youth to transform diversity into a catalyst for nation-building. In his address, the Deputy Minister underscored the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Today, Sri Lanka joins the global community in observing the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This day reminds us that human trafficking is not a distant crime. It can occur across borders, within our communities, through workplaces, online platforms, and even behind what appear to be legitimate opportunities. This year's theme, "Trapped Behind the Scam," highlights an alarming...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Assistant Secretary for North and South Asia of the Australian Department of Defence, Ms. Karen Radford, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (30 July). She was accompanied by the Defence Adviser of the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston and Captain Ben Fennell. During the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence, through the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by organizing the National Conference on "Combatting and Addressing Human Trafficking in Sri Lanka" at the Marriott Hotel, Colombo, today (30 July). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task F...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with explosive licensees 28 Jul at the Ministry of Defence premises to discuss key issues affecting the explosives sector and identify practical solutions to address existing challenges and improve regulatory and operational efficiency. During the discussion, explosive licensees presented the challenges they ...