Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Vesak festival, which commemorates the three pivotal milestones in the life of Lord Buddha: his birth, his attainment of enlightenment, and his passing (Nirvana), is the most sacred celebration for Buddhists across the world. The people of Sri Lanka, heirs to a proud culture enriched by Buddhist heritage, join Buddhists worldwide in devoutly observing this noble occasion. Buddhism is ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the International Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) Day celebration as the Chief Guest at an event organised by the Embassy of Nepal in Colombo today (29 May) at the Waters Edge Hotel, Colombo, under the theme "Sagarmatha - Identity and Pride of Nepal." The event celebrated the enduring friendship between Sri Lanka and...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), participated in the "XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters" held in Moscow, Russia yesterday (28 May) where he addressed emerging global security challenges in the context of a multipolar world order. During his address, the Defence Secretary emphasised the growing ge...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: ​The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted a series of field visits in Jaffna and Wanni regions from May, 25 to 27, focused on assessing the security situation, operational commitments, and reinforcing national defence objectives. During the visit, he addressed senior tri forces personnel at both the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Today, 28th May 2026, marks the observance of the sacred festival of Eid al-Adha, celebrated with deep devotion by Muslims across the world. According to Islamic belief, the Hajj commemoration symbolises the unwavering faith and unparalleled sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim in devotion to Almighty Allah. The observance holds special significance as the pilgrimage to Mecca is regarded as the f...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Civil-military coordination meetings were held across the Northern Province regarding state and privately owned lands currently used by the security forces. The sessions, presided over by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), were held in the Mannar and Jaffna districts on May 25th and 26th. The meetings focused on resolving ongoing land ownership grievance...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted a field inspection visit to several key locations in the Jaffna Peninsula on Tuesday (26 May). Joining the Deputy Minister for the field visit were the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, the District Secretary of Jaffna, and relevant government officials. During...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), who is currently on an official visit to the Russian Federation, met with Mr. Aleksander Nikolayevich Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation and State Advisor of the Russian Federation, in Moscow today (27 May). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 1st Internati...