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'Engage in your national duty with strong self-discipline and true commitment'
- Acting Minister of Defence
‘To recover from the present crisis faced by the country, we should take up our duty with a strong sense of self-discipline and true commitment and must act with responsibility and accountability’ stated Acting Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) while speaking during his visit to the Army Hospital - Colombo, yesterday (Jan 16).
Tri-Forces assistance for Paddy purchasing during Maha season
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Ministry of Defence to take steps to develop necessary infrastructure facilities and provide technical assistance and labour support from the Tri-Forces to repair warehouses belonging to the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) and Sathosa to facilitate the purchasing of paddy in the upcoming Maha season.
Officials from Institute for Security Governance USA,
meets Sri Lankan Actg Minister of Defence
A high-level delegation from the Institute for Security Governance (ISG), USA, accompanied by representatives from the United States Embassy, met with the Acting Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo on Wednesday (Jan 15).
Defence Secretary meets with CSD officials in
addressing Human-Elephant Conflict
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyakontha (Retd) chaired a special discussion with senior Civil Security Department (CSD) officials at the Defence Ministry on Wednesday (Jan 15) on resolving the human-elephant conflict in the country.
UN Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka meets Acting Minister of Defence
Acting Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) held a meeting with the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche on Wednesday (Jan 15). The discussion took place at the Acting Minister's office in Colombo.
Officials from Institute for Security Governance,
USA meets with Defence Secretary
A high-level delegation from the Institute for Security Governance (ISG), USA, accompanied by representatives from the United States Embassy, met with Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte on Wednesday (Jan 15).
Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) Appointed as
Acting Minister of Defence
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed the country yesterday evening (Jan 13) for a four-day official visit to China.
Happy Thai Pongal !
May this Pongal bring joy, abundance, and blessing to every home.
Indian Defence Advisor Meets Deputy Minister of Defence
A meeting between the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Advisor of the High Commission of India, Captain Anand Mukundan, along with Assistant Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, took place today (Jan 10) at the Deputy Minister’s office in Colombo.
Deputy Minister of Defence calls for a disciplined
approach to national development
The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana, yesterday (Jan 09). On his arrival at the university, the Deputy Minister was warmly welcomed by the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of KDU, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara.
New Army Commander Calls on the Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, called on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Jan 08).
High Commissioner of Pakistan pays courtesy
call on the Deputy Minister of Defence
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General Faheem Ul Aziz (Retd) made a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo, on Monday (Jan 06).
Defence Ministry gears up for active engagement in
'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting on the 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative with senior Ministry officials and heads of institutions under the Ministry's purview, including tri-force chiefs, at the Ministry auditorium last evening (Jan 07).
Defence Secretary congratulates Midshipman Tennakoon on his
Prestigious Achievement
Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), extended his heartfelt congratulations to Midshipman T.M.I. Vimukthi Tennakoon of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) for earning the prestigious Sword of Honour.
Sri Lanka Navy Pays Final Tribute to Royal Ceylon Navy Veteran in Kayts
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) honoured the life and service of Ex-Petty Officer Arulanandam Mariampillai, a distinguished veteran of the Royal Ceylon Navy, during a solemn ceremony held on Kayts Island on Thursday (Jan 2). The tribute, conducted with precision and adherence to naval traditions, followed his passing on December 31, 2024, Navy Media says.
Inauguration of Sri Lanka’s First Paediatric Blood & Marrow
Transplant Unit at Apeksha Hospital
The SLAF, in collaboration with the financial assistance of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Dewalaya, successfully completed the establishment of the first-ever Paediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant Unit for children with cancer in a government hospital. This significant milestone was marked with the inauguration of the new facility today (02 January 2025) at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama.
Sri Lankan Navy Officer Cadet Awarded Sword of
Honour at Pakistan Naval Academy
Midshipman T.M.I. Vimukthi Tennakoon of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was honored with the prestigious Sword of Honour during the commissioning parade of the 122nd Midshipmen and 30th Short Service Commission (SSC) Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA) in Karachi.
The newly appointed Chief of National Intelligence
calls on the Deputy Minister of Defence
The newly appointed Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya (Retd), called on the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (Jan 03) at the Deputy Minister’s office.
Air Vice Marshal Shehan Wijayanayake appointed as Director of NACWC
His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Air Vice Marshal Shehan Wijayanayake as the new Director of the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC), effective January 2, 2025.
New Army Commander meets with Deputy Minister of Defence
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, the newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo today (02 Jan).
New Navy Commander pays Courtesy Call on Deputy Minister of Defence
Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, today (02 Jan) paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office. This marks Vice Admiral Banagoda’s first official meeting with the Deputy Minister since assuming command as the 26th Commander of the Navy.
New Chief of National Intelligence takes over duties
The newly appointed Chief of National Intelligence Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya (Retd) received his letter of appointment from Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (Jan 01).
Defence Secretary highlights public servants' role
in Sri Lanka’s development agenda
“It is the responsibility of all public servants to support Sri Lanka’s development approach for a better future in every possible way,” said Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), emphasizing the critical role of the public sector in advancing national progress.
New Year Message
The parliamentary elections of 2024 enabled us to establish a government with a strong majority, earning the trust of people across the North, East, West, and South. With this mandate, we have initiated a transformative political shift, fulfilling our democratic responsibilities to build the good governance our citizens aspire to.
