Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) recently reviewed the progress of the ongoing construction of the new Ministry of Defence premises during a visit to the site. During the visit, project officials briefed the Defence Secretary on the progress achieved, infrastructure readiness and the remaining work. Noting that construction is nearing completion, he emphasized...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) convened a stakeholder meeting today (02 October) at the Ministry of Defence premises, under the chairmanship of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of the Task Force, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The meeting reviewed ongoing measures to prevent and combat human trafficking, progress under the Nation...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special discussion on assessing the feasibility of developing a master plan for the proposed Tourism for Heritage, Resilience, Inclusion and Value-driven Employment (THRIVE) Project, aimed at transforming Colombo and the Western Province into a vibrant, inclusive and economically dynamic tourism destination, was held today (02 October) at the Ministry of Defence. The meeting was co-chair...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Renovated classrooms and sanitation facilities at Muttur Muslim Girls' College in Trincomalee were handed over to students on, 1 October 2026, following a joint initiative supported by the Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation, USA and the Sri Lanka Navy. The project was carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, with financial support from the Royal College Old Boy...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Renovated classroom buildings and sanitation facilities at Medawelana Maha Vidyalaya in Tissamaharama, Hambantota, were handed over to the use of students on 1 October 2026, following a joint initiative supported by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation, USA. As a key stakeholder of the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, the Sri Lanka Navy continues to ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Major General AKCS de Silva, the newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), received his appointment letter from the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (01 October). The Defence Secretary formally presented the letter of appointment to Major General de Silva during a brief ceremony at the Ministry. Disclaimer:...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A contingent of the Sri Lanka Army comprising 20 Officers and 55 Other Ranks successfully participated in the combined military exercise "Wolverine Path II - 2026", conducted jointly with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Vladivostok, Russian Federation, from 18 to 25 September 2026. The exercise, primarily focused on Counter Terrorism Operations, provided participating troops...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Air Vice Marshal Chandimal Hettiarachchi was appointed as the Director General General Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (01 October 2026). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Chandimal Hettiarachchi at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director Gener...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Corporal Dulith Dassanayake of the Sri Lanka Air Force, who competed in the Under 95 kg weight category in the Hack Lift event at the 13th World Strength Lifting Championship held in Kyrgyzstan, secured the Gold Medal while setting a new World Record. He achieved this remarkable feat by successfully lifting a weight of 260 kg, earning immense recognition for both Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Air Force on the in...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Inter-Unit Wrestling Championship 2026 was held from 28 to 30 September 2026 at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake. The league bouts took place at the Sports Arena, while the final bouts and awards ceremony were held at the Gymnasium of SLAF Base Katunayake. The Director General General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Chandimal Hettiarachchi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF Station Sri Jayeward...