The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, H.E. Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister’s Office yesterday (23 Dec).
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The fifth meeting of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held at the Deputy Minister's office yesterday (23 December),chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd).
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that national progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but only when everyone fulfils the responsibilities entrusted to them with steadfast determination, unity of purpose and resilience in the face of any challenge.
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The final presentation of officer cadets belonging to Intake 93, 94B, SC 21 C and SC 23, Lady 20, 62(V), and Lady (V) 19 was held on 20 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, marking the culmination of their academic and military training.
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Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), visited the Abhimansala-3 Rehabilitation Centre in Pangolla recently (14 December) to assess the impact of recent devastating floods. During his visit, the Deputy Minister inspected the facility’s infrastructure and spoke with the staff members to assess the damages caused by the adverse weathe...
The fourth session of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held on 19 December at the Parliament complex, presided over by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The committee’s primary responsibility remains the formalization, management, and efficient distribution of foreig...
A special discussion was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review district-level plans aimed at restoring the lives of citizens under the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme and to examine challenges that have emerged during implementation. The meeting included Secretaries of Ministr...
Yoo Brands Pvt Ltd today extended its support to national disaster relief and recovery efforts by donating essential footwear items to the Ministry of Defence.
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The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka, Mr. Marc-André Franche, at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence yesterday (17 December) to review ongoing disaster response efforts, institutional reforms, and the coordination of international humanitarian assistan...
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).
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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.
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The fifth meeting of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held at the...
The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, H.E. Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minis...
In a proactive move to fortify the nation’s digital frontiers, under the direction of the Secretary to the Minis...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that national progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of ...
The final presentation of officer cadets belonging to Intake 93, 94B, SC 21 C and SC 23, Lady 20, 62(V), and Lady (V) ...
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence has directed the activation of a special Operations Room at the Army Headquar...
A special discussion was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara...
The fourth session of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held on 19...
