Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sharing his expertise and wisdom, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) delivered a lecture to student officers at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo today (6 November). Defence Secretary delivered this annual lecture at the invitation of the NDC Commandant, Major General Chamila Munasinghe, who warmly received the Defence Secretary upon his arrival this...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka and the Holy See celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations at a ceremony held yesterday (4 November) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the event, which was also graced by His Excellency Archbishop Paul Rich...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Under the Public Day initiative, dedicated to addressing the welfare concerns of retired, injured, and fallen war heroes and their families, two more sessions were held on 3 November in Colombo and in Kegalle during the weekend. The programmes, chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), continued the Ministry's ongoing efforts to provide direct assistance...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Director General of the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) Commodore Janaka Gunaseela, made a call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at his office yesterday (3 October). The Defence Secretary engaged in a cordial discussion with the Outgoing Director General, during which he conveyed his sincere gratitude for the Director G...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Indian Ocean Tsunami Mock Exercise (IOWave 25), scheduled to coincide with the "World Tsunami Awareness Day," will be conducted tomorrow (5 November). The exercise will be conducted in coastal areas of the island under the coordination and supervision of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), which operates under the Ministry of Defence, is set to take place on Wednesday morning. This...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas west of Sri Lanka, the Navy apprehended six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour 02 Nov 25. A special investigation at Dikovita Fisheries Harbour by the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A progress review meeting on the 'Defence Contribution to National Entrepreneurship Development and Business Startup Programs' was held last Thursday (October 30), at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo. This is an extended move of the initiative undertaken to assign retiring and retired Armed Forces members into national economic development as entrepreneurs under the project named 'M...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 'Senehasa' Education, Resource, Research, and Information Centre (SERRIC) is a specialized childcare institution established by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA). Its core mission is to provide care and support for children with special needs, helping them to pursue their dreams and aspirations. SERRIC offers daytime programs for the children of milita...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The "Wana Surakuma"Joint Operations Unit, established with the aim of protecting Sri Lanka's valuable natural forest resources and combating forest crimes, was inaugurated today (3 October) at the Ministry of Environment premises. The Minister of Environment, Hon. Dr. Dammika Patabendi, graced as the chief guest, while Deputy Minister of Environment, Hon. Anton Jayakody, was also present....
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The tranquil hill capital of Kandy is currently abuzz with cinematic energy, playing host to one of Indian cinema's most renowned names, Ram Charan. The acclaimed actor is in the city for a major film production, representing a significant collaboration between Indian and Sri Lankan film crews. For the duration of their stay, Ram Charan, his staff, and key production members had chosen The Grand Kandyan hote...