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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Armed Forces flood relief teams in full swing

    Tri forces rescue and relief teams are in full swing in flood affected areas in parts of the country. Widespread showers in several regions of the country have caused floods and minor landslides, leading to the displacement of communities in some places. Armed forces relief teams are working in coordination with Disaster Management Authorities.

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  • Indian HDMC Delegation calls on Defence Secretary

    The Indian Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) delegation led by Captain Vaibhav Janbandhu called on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 14).

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  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

    Let's empower the next generation for a resilient future

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  • US gifts Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to Sri Lanka worth 19 million USD

    A Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), was formally handed over during a ceremony at SLAF base, Katunayake on Thursday (Oct 10).

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  • Turkish Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary

    The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, His Excellency Semith Lütfü Turgut paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 11).

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  • Chinese Ambassador meets SL Defence Secretary

    The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, met the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 11).

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  • Australian High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary

    Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Paul Stephens, met Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 09).

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  • Deputy Head of Japanese Embassy meets Defence Secretary

    The Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Colombo, Mr. Naoki Kamoshida, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 09).

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  • Indian Deputy High Commissioner calls on Defence Secretary

    Deputy Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 08).

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  • Defence Secretary visits Air Force HQ

    Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters in Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 07).

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PICTURE STORY

Defender of the Nation commemorates 75th Anniversary

The Sri Lanka Army celebrated its 75th Anniversary on October 10 with grandeur and patriotic spirit, honouring its rich history and accomplishments. The milestone event featured vibrant parade with fluttering multi-coloured flags, solemn ceremonies, and heartfelt tributes to fallen heroes.