Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted an inspection visit at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Sri Jayawardenepura, yesterday (20 May) to observe the progress of ongoing construction work within the premises. During the visit, the Director of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of DHQC delivered a comprehensive briefing to the Deputy Minis...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), chaired another session of the "Public Day" program held at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo on 18 May. During the session, special attention was given to addressing matters related to pensions, welfare assistance, housing, medical support, and other service related concerns of veterans, their families and the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Special Attention to be given in Upcoming Budget for Rural Roads, Drinking Water Supply and Waste Management. - President Issues Directives at Batticaloa Special District Coordination Committee Meeting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that special attention will be given in the forthcoming Budget towards the development of rural roads, the provision of drinking water, and resolv...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo yesterday (19 May). During the meeting, the Deputy Minister held cordial discussions with Air Chief Marshal Singh on matters of bilateral importance and m...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, launched two new digital platforms on 18 May aimed at enhancing support services for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The Digital Compensation Management System and the Community Inquiry Mechanism were officially unveiled at a ceremony held at the BMICH graced by the Deputy Minister of Def...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Taking a decisive step toward safeguarding Sri Lanka's maritime heritage, a high level discussion was held on18 May at the Ministry of Environment. Jointly chaired by Deputy Minister of Environment Mr. Anton Jayakody and Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), the meeting focused on the urgent need to prevent environmental pollution and protect the coastal waters ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: We will move forward fearlessly and with determination on the path towards the unity, development and prosperity they envisioned for the country Founded upon Buddhism, which is rooted in boundless loving-kindness, non-violence and compassion towards all living beings, our country has, for centuries, upheld values where humanity prevails over ethnic divisions What a remarkable nation can ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In commemoration of National War Heroes Day, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya today (19 May). The Deputy Minister, accompanied by the Commanders of the Army and Navy, spent time with inmates of the home who had sustained critical injuries and were rendered differently abled during the decades-long armed conflict. ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (19 May). During the meeting, the Defence Secretary held cordial discussions with Air Chief Marshal Singh on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interest. Seni...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....