STATE MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY NEWS
Annual Academic Session of SLCOMM held
The inaugural programme of the third annual academic session of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) commenced at the Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya on Friday (22 March 2019). The event was held under the patronage of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene.
US Ambassador meets State Minister
Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, HE Ms. Alaina B. Teplitz made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (15 February 2019).
Navy to Navy Staff Talks between SLN and JMSDF concludes successfully
The first ever Navy to Navy Staff Talks between the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) concluded on a successful note, today (15 February 2019).
Remains of Sri Lankan Peacekeepers brought to the island
The mortal remains of the two Sri Lanka Army UN Peacekeepers were brought to the island on Monday (04 February). The coffins of Major H.W.D. Jayawickrama and Sergeant S.S. Wijekumara were received in a military parade by the Sri Lanka Army. State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene was also present at the Katunayake Airport to receive the bodies.
Sri Lanka celebrates 71st Independence Day
Today is the 71st Independence Day of Sri Lanka. The main Independence Day Parade was held at the Galle Face in Colombo under the patronage of HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, this morning.
Australia provides three Port Class Stabicraft to Sri Lanka Coast Guard
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene graced the handing over ceremony of three Australian gifted Stabicraft vessels to Sri Lanka at SLNS Rangalla in the Colombo harbour, on Friday (25 January 2019).
Japanese Ambassador meets State Minister
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Akira Sugiyama met the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (25 January).
British High Commissioner meets State Minister
High Commissioner of the British High Commission in Sri Lanka, HE Mr. James Dauris made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (16 Wednesday, January).
Navy Commander calls on the State Minister
The Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, today (04 January 2019).
Defence Ministry ushers in 2019
A traditional ceremony was held at the Ministry to usher in the New Year, this morning (01 January, 2019). The ceremony was held under the patronage of the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene.
President graces Sathviru Abiman War Heroes welfare programme
The "Sathviru Abiman" War Hero welfare programme of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo under the patronage by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday (18 October)
President hands over 'Sathwiru Sanhinda' houses to War Heroes
President Maithripala Sirisena was the chief guest at the 'Sathwiru Sanhinda' house handing over ceremony held at the Ape Gama in Battaramulla today (10th Wednesday, May 2017).