Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: On Wednesday (03 June), in a wide ranging address to senior tri forces officers in the Eastern Region, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), noted that national security is reinforced by a resilient economy and institutions that embody accountability, transparency and good governance. The Deputy Minister opened his remarks by expressing profound gratitude ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), recently conducted an inspection visit to several areas in Trincomalee on 2 June. The visit focused on state owned and privately owned lands currently used by the Armed Forces, as part of ongoing efforts to review land related matters and support government initiatives aimed at addressing civilian concerns. During the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The commissioning ceremony of the deep-sea patrol vessel as Samudravijaya, gifted to the Sri Lanka Navy by the United States Coast Guard to enhance the Navy's operational capabilities, was held under the patronage of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, this afternoon (04) at the Eastern Terminal premises of the Port of Colombo. The vessel was offici...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In an era where child safety is increasingly intertwined with the digital world, a vital cybersecurity awareness program was successfully conducted on 03 June 2026, for the officials of the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA). Organised under the strategic guidance of the Clean Sri Lanka Project, the intensive session aimed to equip the authority with the essential digital defence m...
India, June 4 -- After redefining Indian entertainment for decades, Ektaa Kapoor is stepping into a new entrepreneurial chapter with Ekatra Jewels, a modern luxury brand bringing together innovation, contemporary design, and conscious luxury. Known for creating stories centred around strong, ambitious women, Ektaa's association with Ekatra reflects her belief in building brands that resonate with the aspirations of today's generation. The collaboration also marks a special coming together of tw...
India, June 4 -- Pune: Bakliwal Tutorials (BT) has once again delivered an impressive performance in the JEE Advanced 2026 examination, reinforcing its position as one of Pune's leading engineering entrance coaching institutes. The results, announced on Monday morning, saw several BT students securing top national rankings. Aditya Thakur emerged as the top performer from the institute by securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 162. Siddharth Athaley followed closely with AIR 185. Other high achieve...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The official launch of the "Sri Lanka National Anticipatory Action Roadmap 2026-2030" was held today (04 June) at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and climate resilience through proactive action. The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced the event as the Chief Guest. D...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The ceremony for awarding permanent appointment letters to civil employees of the Sri Lanka Army was held on 01 June under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). Upon his arrival at Army Headquarters at Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC), Kotte, he was received by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo. The occasion...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended a reception hosted onboard Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur as a special guest last evening (03 June). PNS Taimur, together with PNS Aslat and the submarine PNS/M Hangor, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 01 June on a goodwill visit to Sri Lanka. The visiting naval units also called at the port for replenishment purpose...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Senior Colonel FU Xiao, the newly appointed Defence Attache of the Embassy of People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (04 June). During the meeting, the Defence Secretary and the Chinese Defence Attache held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest and bil...