Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Audit and Management Committee for the 3rd Quarter of 2025, chaired by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), was held at the Ministry of Defence. The first session, covering matters related to the Tri-Forces and Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd. (RALL), was held on 1 October, while the second session, focusing on the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA), Civil Security...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The resuming of seaplane operations at Colombo's Beira Lake was held today (3 October), with the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attending the event at the Beira waterfront this morning. Marking an important milestone in reviving the city's historic water aerodrome to strengthen tourism and domestic aviation, a flight from Katunayake landed on Beira Lake, sym...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) graced the Korean National Foundation Day ceremony held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, today (2 October). The event, hosted annually by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, is traditionally observed marking the founding of the Korean nation. Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj, MP the Minister of Women and...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Air Force Headquarters at the DHQC in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte today (01 October). The Deputy Minister was warmly received upon arrival by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and was accorded a ceremonial welcome. There, he held discussions with the Air Force Co...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Day of German Unity was celebrated in Colombo this evening (30 September) at the Hilton Hotel, Colombo organized by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sri Lanka. The event marked the 34th anniversary of German reunification, symbolizing unity and progress. Professor Anil Jayantha, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Defen...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), co-chaired the Quarter Based Integrated Progress Review Meeting 2025 for the Second Quarter of the Ministry of Defence yesterday (29 September) at the Ministry auditorium, together with Mr. S.S. Mudalige, Director General of the Department of Project Management and Monitoring of the Ministry of Finance. The Department o...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced the inauguration of the 18th International Research Conference (IRC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) as the chief guest, today (30 September). This year's IRC, held under the theme "Bridging Frontiers: Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Progress", convened distinguished diplomats, ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Quarter-Based Integrated Progress Review Meeting for the Disaster Management Centre, relating to the Second Quarter of 2025, was held today (30 September) at the Ministry of Defence. The meeting was co - chaired by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and the Director General of the Department of Project Management and Monitoring of the Ministry of Finan...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The World Tourism Day 2025 celebrations and Colombo Travel Mart 2025 were inaugurated at One Galle Face, Colombo on 27th September 2025 with participation of Deputy Minister of Tourism Professor Ruwan Ranasinghe. World Tourism Day celebrations begin in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO), and the A...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: It has been reported that an illegal explosive called "Cheena Patas" is being produced in some parts of the island using raw materials and other chemicals issued for the firecracker and fireworks industry. Information has also been received that another illegal explosive called "Hakka Patas" is being manufactured using "Cheena Patas" and the raw materials used for firecracker and firewo...