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 ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The special air operations, rescue missions, and disaster relief activities carried out in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah received significant contributions from several countries. As part of these efforts, two United States Air Force C-130J aircraft, along with a relief team of 60 Marines, arrived in the country between 7 and 13 December to support disaster ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: High Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC), chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), convened its third meeting today (15 December) at its Secretariat located at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo. The Committee, supported by a Secretariat at the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), is re...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a swift and coordinated joint operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard successfully controlled a fuel spill off the coast of Colombo this morning (14 Dec 25). The incident, caused by a sudden leak in a fuel buoy near the Colombo Port, was contained through the immediate response. Upon notification from the Ports Authority, the Navy promptly deployed 03 Fast Attack Craft. These un...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Regional Conference on Advancing Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Implementing Legislation in Asia was successfully held from 09 to 11 December (2025) at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo. This international conference was hosted by the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) under the Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Orga...