Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In an era where digital infrastructure is as critical as physical borders, securing regional government institutions against evolving cyber threats has become a national priority. In response to these emerging challenges and with the objective of strengthening the "Human Firewall" strategy, the Cyber Security Awareness Program was successfully conducted at the Puttalam District Secretariat...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence Welfare Society organized a special performance of the Sinhala stage drama "Sanduda Watenne Sikuradata" (සඳුදා වැටෙන්නේ සිකුරාදාට), written and directed by Chalaka Ranasooriya, at the Malalasekara Theatre Hall of Nalanda College, Colomb...
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, Aug. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne RSP USP nps psc of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery formally assumed duties as the 26th Commander of the Army on 01 August 2026 at the Army Headquarters. The day's formalities commenced with the newly appointed Commander paying floral tribute to the nation's fallen War Heroes at the National War Heroes' Monument at Battaramulla. On arrival at the...
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 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026 (CARAT- 26) combined exercise between United States Navy and Sri Lanka Navy concluded on a successful note in Trincomalee today, 31 July 2026. The closing ceremony of the exercise took place at the Sri Lanka Navy Marine Headquarters in Sampoor. The event was attended by the Acting Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Commodore Dhanesh Pa...