Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The 14th Defence Services Games, which bring together the three Armed Services in a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie, ceremonially commenced today (14 August 2026) at the Wave n' Lake Multi-Functional Hall, Welisara, in the gracious presence of the Tri-Services Commander. The Deputy Minister of Defence graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. This year, the Games are hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy and wil...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Santosh Jha, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence on 14 August. The cordial discussion focused on further strengthening bilateral defence ties and preparations for the forthcoming visit of the Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka, along with other matter...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) paid an official visit to the Army Hospital, Colombo, today (14 Aug), to review its healthcare services, facilities and ongoing measures aimed at enhancing patient care. Upon arrival at the hospital premises, the Deputy Minister was received by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premarathne, and senior o...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the launch of two books authored by Dr. Roshanie Dissanayake, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, at the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) on 13 August. The boo...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the opening ceremony of the 14th Defence Services Games 2026-2027 as the Chief Guest today (14 August) at the Wave N' Lake Hall of the Sri Lanka Navy, Welisara. Upon arrival at the venue, the Deputy Minister was received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando. The Defence Services Games bri...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced the 12th General Deshamanya Dennis Perera Memorial Oration, held at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on 11 August. The oration, organised in honour of the late General Deshamanya Denis Perera, was delivered by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, under the theme "...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) chaired a Public Day Programme at his office in Colombo today (12 August), providing an opportunity for members of the veteran community, their families, and members of the public to directly present their concerns and seek assistance on matters pertaining to their welfare. During the programme, the Deputy Minister listened...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted today (12 August 2026). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer Group Captain Uditha Wijerathna USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), AMITD(SL), psc handed over the command to Air Commodore WADC Wijesinghe USP, MSc (NSWS) MSc (Def & Strat Stu), B...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 82 Junior Command and Staff Course was held yesterday (10 August 2026) at the auditorium of the Junior Command and Staff College, SLAF Academy China Bay. The event marked the successful conclusion of a comprehensive 14 weeks academic programme, attended by 23 Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, two Officers from the Sri Lanka Army and two Officers from the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A special emergency health security drill was conducted at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on 07 August 2026 to enhance preparedness for managing a suspected case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) involving an arriving passenger. The primary objective of the exercise was to enhance preparedness for infectious disease emergencies that may occur within an international Airport environment, with particular emp...