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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).
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).
New TRC Director General meets Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath (Retd) made his initial call on the Defence Secretary AVM Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 9).
Chinese sailing ship ‘PO LANG’ in Colombo
Making a formal visit the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘PO LANG’ arrived in Colombo on Tuesday (Oct 8), reports SL Navy media.
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).
SL Army builds house for deserving Northern family
A deserving family in Omanthai, Nawathakulam was the beneficiary of a new house built by Sri Lanka Army troops. The house, built by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in view of its 75th Anniversary was handed over to the family recently (Oct 5).
SL Navy Marines FTX ‘Blue Whale 2024’ commences
The “Marines Field Training Exercise (FTX), Blue Whale 2024,” organized for the third (3rd) time by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Marines, commenced on October 05th (2024) at SLNS Vidura in Sampur, Trincomalee.
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).
Chiefs of Defence Forces Pay Traditional Courtesy
Call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Following the appointment as the new President, the Chiefs of Defence Forces paid a traditional courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Road leading to Rotunda Roundabout along
Temple Trees opened for public use
A part of R.A. de Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya Police area from St. Michael’s Roundabout to the Rotunda Roundabout along Temple Trees was closed for security reasons in 2005.
PRESS RELEASE
A decision has been taken to take over all firearms issued for personal protection to civilians by the Ministry of Defence. This decision was in accordance to the powers vested to the Defence Secretary under Sections 6(1) and 6(2) of the Firearms Ordinance Act No. 33 of 1916, to take over firearms on temporary basis to the government. Further, this decision is taken subjected to reissue them after a review process.
NCC School Cadet Band Challenge Trophy Camp 2024 held
The All Island Western Cadet Band Challenge Trophy Camp 2024 of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) was held at the NCC Training Centre in Rantambe, recently (Oct 2).
New Military Liaison Officer of MOD assumes office
The newly appointed Military Liaison Officer (MLO) of the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal PN De Costa USP ndc MBA in HRM MHRM, assumed duties at the auspicious time today (Oct 4).
Sri Lanka Navy to assume command of Combined Task Force 154
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) is set to assume command of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a unit under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), the world’s largest maritime coalition, based in Bahrain.
Bangladesh DA calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Advisor (DA) of the Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo, Commodore M Moniruzzaman paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 03).
KDU VC calls on Defence Secretary
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 03).
CDS, Tri Forces Commanders and Acting IGP pay courtesy
calls on Defence Secretary
The Chief of Defence Staff, tri forces commanders and the Acting IGP made courtesy calls on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) today (Oct 02).
US Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 02).
Pakistan High Commissioner calls on the Defence Secretary
The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka H.E. Major General Faheem-Ul-Aziz (Retd), paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 01).
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New Defence Secretary pays homage to sacred relics
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) in Kandy to pay homage to the sacred relics on Saturday (Sep 28, 2024). The Defence Secretary was received by the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa, Nilanga Dela and was accompanied to the inner chamber for religious observances.
Clarification on paying of Motivation Incentive Allowance to tri forces personnel
Clarification on paying of Motivation Incentive Allowance to tri forces personnel
It has been noted that some media and social media platforms have reported that the motivation incentive allowance paid to tri forces personnel attached to VIP security details have been stopped.
17th KDU International Research Conference begins
The 17th International Research Conference (IRC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced at the KDU auditorium today (Sep 26).