COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Over recent years, KIU University and the KIU Group of Companies have emerged as one of Sri Lanka's most consistently recognised institutions, earning national and international accolades across healthcare, sustainability, workforce development, and community impact. These achievements reflect a focused institutional commitment to delivering well-governed, high-impact initiatives that address national priorit...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Yoo Brands Pvt Ltd today extended its support to national disaster relief and recovery efforts by donating essential footwear items to the Ministry of Defence. The donation, consisting of 1,000 pairs of shoes and 5,000 pairs of socks, valued at Rs. 6.7 million, was officially handed over to the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence tod...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka, Mr. Marc-Andre Franche, at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence yesterday (17 December) to review ongoing disaster response efforts, institutional reforms, and the coordination of international humanitarian assistance. The UN Resident Coordinator adm...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), inaugurated the renovated children's park and Sensory Garden at the Senehasa Education, Resource, Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) today (17 December). The Sensory Garden has been designed to stimulate the five senses through safe and interactive elements. It will serve as an important therapeutic tool, suppor...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A high level meeting on formulation of the National Defence Research and Development (R&D) Policy was held at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence, yesterday (16 December), chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The Deputy Minister highlighted the progress in formulating a National Defence R&D Policy. He also noted the ongoing review and...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Colombo hosted a vibrant celebration for Qatar National Day yesterday, (16 December), at the ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo. The event was graced by the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, as the chief guest. Also in attendance were the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretar...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The graduation ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) - Course No. 19 was held with grandeur at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, yesterday (16 December). The event was graced by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as the Chief Guest. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampat...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) SHAURYA, carrying humanitarian aid to the people of Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone Ditwah, arrived in the island on 15 Dec 25. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard at the Colombo Port in accordance with naval traditions. The handover of humanitarian aid was coordinated by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka. The occasion ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: His Excellencythe Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, Mr. Remi Lambert, met the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo yesterday (15 December). During the meeting, the Ambassador and the Deputy Minister engaged in cordial and constructive discussions, with a primary focus on the recent disaster Ditwah that affected several parts of the co...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 16th meeting of the National Council for Disaster Management was held this morning (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the meeting, a Cabinet Memorandum was presented on the establishment of a National Integrated Disaster Management Mechanism and on proposed amendments to the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 ...