Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The art and craft exhibition and musical concert organised under the 'Brave Hearts' programme, which aims to recognise the invaluable sacrifices of war heroes, appreciate their creativity and further encourage their artistic talents, was held on 14 October at the Grand Maitland Banquet Hall in Colombo. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the eve...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) attended the youth dialogue titled "From Experience to Preparedness: Youth Perspectives on Disaster Risk Management in Sri Lanka" as the Chief Guest today (14 Oct) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. Organized jointly by the Association of Disaster Risk Management Professionals (...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-14 13:14:32 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > JAPAN LANKA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION DONATES FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECTACLES TO SLAF SEVA VANITHA UNIT The Japan Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of Mrs. Chimori Motoko and the visiting Japanese delegation, extended its support to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) through the donation of documents relating to a fire engi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-13 10:34:32 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SRI LANKA AIR FORCE CONTRIBUTES TO MULTINATIONAL AIR EXERCISE TARANG SHAKTI 2026 The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully participated in the second edition of the multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, which concluded on 12 October 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, India. The exercise brought together air forces from seven countries, providing a ...
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...