Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In view of the "Clean Sri Lanka" Initiative, the National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) successfully conducted the Inter-Ministerial Awareness Programme on the Mitigation of Chemical Threats with the participation of 90 senior and mid-level government officials from various ministries and departments on Thursday (Aug 28) at the Nandimithra Auditorium of the Ministr...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's Defence Forces must become one of the most professional in the world - President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised that Sri Lanka's defence forces must be developed into one of the most professional forces in the world. He instructed officials to ensure that the necessary budgetary allocations are properly channelled to provide the required training and facili...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (Aug 25) at the Ministry of Defence. Mr. Weerasooriya, who assumed duties as the 37th IGP of Sri Lanka, was warmly received by the Defence Secretary. During the cordial meeting, both officials discussed matter...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Blind School in Rathmalana, a pioneering institution dedicated to the education and empowerment of children with special needs, has nurtured generations of students with the unwavering support of its staff, alumni and well-wishers. Upholding this spirit of care and inclusivity, the Ministry of Defence has pledged its assistance to the Past Pupils' Association of the Blind School for ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti - Fascist War was commemorated yesterday (Aug 20) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. The Chief Guest, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Hon. (Dr) Upali Pannilage was joined by the Depu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 80th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, coinciding with the 55th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, was ceremoniously celebrated at the Hilton Colombo yesterday (Aug 19). The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Hon. Vijitha Herath, graced the occasion as the Chief Gues...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The commitment towards enhanced innovation and excellence was recently recognized with an exceptional accolade at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025, where SANASA Life Insurance was named the winner for 'Large Category, Excellence in Business & Financial Results' by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. This award reinforces and signifies the organization's continued dedication to i...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy High Commissioner of India in Colombo, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey met with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (Aug 19). The Deputy High Commissioner was accompanied by the Indian Defence Adviser (DA), Captain Anand Mukundan along with Assistant Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi. The Indian delegation ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria, serving under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), has received high praise and official commendation for the successful execution of a high-risk Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission on 14 June 2025. Further, another commendation received to the unit, headed by the 10th Aviation Contingent Commander, Group Captain Udit...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the USS Santa Barbara (LCS), an Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship of the United States Navy, currently docked at the Port of Colombo, today (Aug 16). Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda also joined the Deputy Minister ...