Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Public Day programme held at the Ministry of Defence premises today (13 October), chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), provided an opportunity for veterans, family members of deceased veterans and disabled veterans to directly present their grievances and welfare related concerns. During the programme, the Defence Secretary carefully considered th...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A "Public Day" programme was successfully held under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), on 11 October at the Paradise Reception Hall in Uthuwankanda, Kegalle. A large number of veterans, family members of deceased and disabled veterans, and general public from Mawanella, Uthuwankanda, Kegalle, Aranayake, Galigamuwa and Rambukkana atten...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-12 19:01:23 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > ANNUAL COMMANDER'S INSPECTION AT SLAF STATION MIRIGAMA The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mirigama on 12 October 2026. Upon arrival, he was warmly received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Mirigama, Group Captain Nishantha Senaviratne. During the i...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka is proud to have secured Tier 2 status in the United States Department of State's 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting the continued efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen the national response to Trafficking in Persons. This recognition reflects ongoing efforts to improve coordination, victim protection, law enforcem...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) celebrated World Children's Day 2026 through "Dreams Take Flight," a special initiative conducted on 09 and 10 October 2026 to bring joy, inspiration and unforgettable experiences to children from a remote and economically disadvantaged community in Badalkumbura, Monaragala District. The programme was initiated under the approval of the Secretary to the Ministry...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Governor of Montana Greg Gianforte, accompanied by a state delegation, met the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo on 09 October. During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister expressed his appreciation for the assistance extended by the United States to Sri Lanka in the fields of defence, military cooperation and disaster respons...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Annual Inter Unit Road Race - 2026 was successfully held on 10th October 2026 at the Rifle Green Ground in SLAF Stn SJP. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of over 200 competitors including Officers, Airmen, Airwomen and Civilian Staff representing all SLAF Establishments across various age categories. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-10 23:06:22 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > THE 18TH AIR FORCE OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 CONCLUDED ON A HIGH NOTE The 18th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2026 concluded on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, on 10 October 2026. The finals were held in the Women's Open and Men's Open categories. The occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired the inaugural Project Board Meeting on the initiative to strengthen Sri Lanka's disaster risk management framework at the Ministry of Defence today (09 October). The meeting focused on strengthening national disaster risk management capabilities, enhancing institutional preparedness and improving coordination among rele...