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'Our focus has shifted from mere disaster response to
building true resilience'- Defence Secretary
“Under the steadfast leadership of His Excellency the President, government has shifted focus from mere disaster response to building true resilience. The Ministry of Defence (MOD), while maintaining its crucial role in post -disaster activities, now also emphasises poverty reduction and community empowerment enabling our people to act effectively both during and after disasters.”
Medal Awarding Parade Honours 9th SLAF Contingent's Commitment
to Minusca at Central African Republic
The prestigious United Nations Peacekeepers' Medal Awarding Parade of Sri Lanka Air Force 9th Aviation Contingent deployed in Bria, Central African Republic was held glamorously yesterday (30 October 2024). Brigadier General Simon Ndour, the Force Chief of Staff of MINUSCA took the salute during the ceremony as the Chief Guest and reviewed the parade.
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No decision has been made to remove armed forces troops
assigned to temples or places of worship
Conducting a special press briefing today (Nov 03), the Ministry of Defence categorically denied the false news circulating in certain social media claiming of a move to remove all armed forces personnel presently stationed to provide security at temples and places of worship around the country.
PRESS RELEASE
A bus carrying a group of persons from the Kotalawala Defence University (KDU) met with an accident at around 0745 on Friday morning (November 01) at the Ambagas junction on the Dunhinda -Badulla road. The group of 42 people included 36 students of the 39th KDU Intake, 3 lecturers, an Instructor in charge of the group, a senior military personnel in charge of the bus and the bus driver.
Iranian Ambassador calls on SL Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sri Lanka His Excellency Dr. Alireza Delkhosh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Nov. 01).
Defence Secretary Visits Centre for Defence Research and Development
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) conducted an inspection visit to the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) located in Pitipana, Homagama, on wednesday (Oct 30).
Australia formally hands over Beechcraft
King Air 350 to Sri Lanka Air Force
A Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft, donated by the Australian government was formally handed over to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) at SLAFHQ in Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayewardenapura Kotte on Tuesday (Oct 29).
Deputy Head of Mission - France to Sri Lanka Meets Defence Secretary
The First Counsellor and the Deputy Head of Mission of France to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Marie-Noëlle Duris, engaged in a friendly discussion with the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), when she called on the Defence Secretary at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 29).
Army Initiatives Facilitate 2000 Free Cataract Surgeries
for Needy Northern Province Patients
The Eye Unit of Teaching Hospital Jaffna, in collaboration with the Army Base Hospital-Palaly, successfully carried out a unique cataract surgery program from October 14 to 25, 2024 at Teaching Hospital Jaffna.
Defence Secretary marks his maiden visit to Army HQ
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Headquarters located at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 28).
A Special Priority Vehicle Sticker for War Heroes
The war heroes who valiantly defended the nation’s territorial integrity, now living with disabilities, frequently encounter challenges related to parking and accessibility when they visit government facilities for their needs.
Defence Secretary inspects construction work at
Defence Headquarters Complex Project
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) conducted an inspection visit to the construction site of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda today, October 26.
Poppy Flower pinned on Defence Secretary
In commemoration of the Poppy Day, a Poppy Flower was pinned on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) by the President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) Lt Col Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd) today (Oct 25).
INSS conducts lecture on 'Military Innovations and
Its Contributions to National Security'
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), conducted a public lecture titled "Military Innovations and Its Contributions to National Security" today (Oct 24, 2024) at the “Nandimithra Auditorium” of the Ministry of Defence at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
SL Air Force conducts annual medical clinic at Dalada Maligawa
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted its annual medical and dental clinic at the Sri Dalada Maligawa on Monday (Oct 21). According to SLAF media, this was held for the 6th consecutive year at the sacred Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy for the benefit of the Maha Sangha of the Malwathu and Asgiri chapters, student monks, and the temple staff.
Happy United Nations Day
"Cultivating a Culture of Peace"
Let's unite for peace and strengthen the international commitment to address conflict within and among nations.
High Commissioner of Maldives calls on Defence Secretary
High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Masood Imad, 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 23).
Navy developed medical grade RO plant installed at Minuwangoda
Hospital Hemodialysis Unit
A medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant designed by the Sri Lanka Navy for the Hemodialysis Unit at the Minuwangoda Base Hospital was declared open on Monday (Oct 21). According to Navy media, this is the 30th medical grade RO plant developed and installed under the Naval Social Responsibility Project.
Australian DSSC Delegation calls on SL Defence Secretary
An Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC) delegation led by Colonel Lara Terese Troy called on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 21).
SL Navy 4 FAF veterans felicitated
The 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF) of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) felicitated a group of its veterans at a ceremony recently. According to SLN media sources, this inaugural ceremony saw 4 FAF veterans wounded in action (WIA) being honoured at the 4 FAF War Monument in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee, on Saturday (Oct 19). The Commander of the Eastern Naval Area Rear Admiral Damian Fernando graced the ceremony as the chief guest.
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‘INS Kalpeni’ arrives on a formal visit to Sri Lanka
Making a formal visit to Sri Lanka, Indian Navy Fast Attack Craft (FAC), INS Kalpeni (T-75) arrived at the port of Colombo on Saturday (Oct 19).
CSD Director General calls on Defence Secretary
Director General of the Civil Security Department (DGCSD) Air Vice Marshal Roshan Biyanwila (Retd) 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 18).
Russian Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary
Ambassador for the Russian Federation in Colombo His Excellency Levan S. Dzhagaryan 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 18).
US Ambassador calls on SL Defence Secretary
US Ambassador in Colombo H.E. Julie Chung made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte today (Oct 16).