Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: - President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pointed out that Sri Lanka's Armed Forces have significant potential to operate on the global stage as a highly capable force equipped with scientific and professional expertise, and stressed that it is essential to prepare them accordingly and provide the necessary facilities. The President made these remarks while participating in a discus...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo today (05 August). The Deputy Minister congratulated the Army Commander on assuming office as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The meeting was held in ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A discussion on strengthening Sri Lanka's humanitarian demining capacity and reviewing matters related to the implementation of the National Mine Action Program was held yesterday (04 Aug) at the Parliament Complex under the joint patronage of Hon. Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, and Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd)...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Major General U.K.D.D.P. Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc of the Gajaba Regiment assumed duties as the 70th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, the second most senior appointment in the Army, at the Army Headquarters on 05 August 2026. Amidst religious observances and blessings, the Senior Officer symbolically assumed duties by signing an official document at the Chief of Staff's Office. Pr...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) chaired a special coordination meeting at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo on 03 August to review and expedite measures for the development and settlement of beneficiaries in Ranaviru Villages island wide. These villages are associated with numerous administrative issues including infrastructure, legal deeds and other ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence, today (03 Aug), following his assumption of duties as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The Defence Secretary warmly welcomed Lieutenant General Premaratne and congratula...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Army troops successfully rescued residents affected by flooding in the Kotagala and Blackwater areas of Ginigathhena this afternoon (03 Aug) and relocated them to safe locations following the sudden rise in water levels. The flooding occurred after the Hatton Oya, which flows from Hatton to Nawalapitiya, overflowed its banks, inundating a row of estate line houses in the Blackwater area o...
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 ...