Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, who served as Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, promoting him to the rank of Vice Admiral. The letter of appointment was handed over to him this afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat by the Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The ap...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Miyon Lee, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (01 July). During the meeting, cordial discussions were held on matters of mutual interest, with a focus on further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: It was on a Poson Full Moon Poya Day such as today that the noble teachings of Buddhism, which profoundly transformed the course of the Sri Lankan nation, were first bestowed upon this land. The arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera marked the beginning of Sri Lanka's emergence as a centre of Theravada Buddhist philosophy and tradition. That momentous event, which gave rise to both a spiritual...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), conducted a special inspection visit to the Diyabeduma Parakumgama Ranaviru Housing Project in the Elahera Divisional Secretariat Division on 26 June, to assess measures required to resolve prevailing issues affecting the project and to expedite the development of its infrastructure. The primary objective of the visi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), chaired a Public Day Programme in Polonnaruwa on 27 June, providing an opportunity for retired military personnel, their family members and members of the general public to directly present their concerns and grievances. The programme served as an important platform for retired Tri-Forces personnel, their families an...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: As digital transformation accelerates across public sectors, safeguarding sensitive government data and public trust has become a paramount priority. Responding to this critical need, the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) successfully conducted a comprehensive and intensive training programme on cybersecurity on 24 June 2026 at the Auditorium of the Department of Examinations, Pelawatta, Battar...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: "You are demonstrating to the world that Sri Lanka possesses forces that are prepared to stand for the protection, democracy and human rights of oppressed people, wherever they may be." President extends his best wishes President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined the ceremony held this morning (26) at the Sri Lanka Infantry Regimental Centre in Panagoda to extend his best wishes to member...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A progress review meeting on ongoing initiatives concerning the state owned and privately owned lands currently used by the security forces in Jaffna and Palaly areas was held on 24 June at the Parliament Complex. The meeting, which served as a follow up discussion to previous deliberations on land related matters, was jointly chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jay...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) successfully conducted a Policy Briefing and Awareness Programme on Human Trafficking for Honorable Members of Parliament today at the Parliament Complex. The programme was organized in line with the objectives of the National Strategic Action Plan to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking (2026-2030) and sought to strengthen parliame...