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Vesak Message
The Vesak festival is a profoundly sacred day for Buddhists worldwide, commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing. Buddhists in Sri Lanka, along with their brethren around the globe, celebrate Vesak with deep devotion.
Diyawanna Vesak Zone 2024 begins tomorrow
The annual Diyawanna Vesak Zone 2024, jointly organized by the Ministry of Defence and Independent Television Network (ITN), will be commenced tomorrow (May 23). It will be open for viewing till the 25th (May).
President Wickremesinghe declares open new SLESA Headquarters Complex
The newly constructed Headquarters Complex of the Sri Lanka Ex- Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at Akuregoda in Battaramulla today (May 22).
Special meditation programme held at Defence Ministry in view of
‘Buddharashmi Vesak Festival 2024’
A special meditation programme was conducted at the Defence Ministry premises today (May 22). Organized by the Administrative Division of the Ministry, this religious programme was held in view of the ‘Buddharashmi Vesak Festival 2024’ celebration.
SL Army athlete sets world record in Javelin Throw
Sri Lanka Army Warrant Officer II K.A Samitha Dulan taking part at the Para Athletics World Championship 2024 in Kobe, Japan set a new world record in the Javelin Throw event.
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon meets Health Minister
to find solutions to the problems faced by retired war veterans in
getting health facilities from government hospitals
It has been observed in many instances that the family members of heroic soldiers who fought and made supreme sacrifice for securing the territorial integrity of our motherland, as well as retired military personnel and their family members, are facing various difficulties in obtaining health facilities from government hospitals.
Condolence Message
Condolence message on the demise of Iranian President HE Ebrahim Raisi following a helicopter crash.
Prime Minister graces 15th National War Heroes Day
Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka paid a glowing tribute to war heroes of Tri-services, Police and Civil Security Department (CSD) on behalf of the Nation during the 15th National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony held at the National War Hero Cenotaph at Sri Jayawardenepura in Kotte, today (May 19).
Victory Day - 19th May
Let's remember the war heroes of the Tri - Forces, Police and Civil Defence Force who laid down their lives to secure the sovereignty and territorial intergrity of the country.
State Minister Tennakoon receives Spiritual Leader
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at BIA
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon received the Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Global Peace Ambassador at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (May 18).
67th National Disaster Management Coordinating Committee convened
at Taj Samudra Colombo
Disaster Risk Reduction is very important for building robust communities - Defence Secretary
International Summer School on Climate Change, Green Finance, and
Disaster Management in South Asia held in Colombo
In the face of magnitude of the challenges posed by climate change in the Asian region, the imperative to transition towards renewable energy sources and promote green finance has never been more urgent.
Rainy weather to continue further
Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the rainy weather presently experienced is expected to continue further.
Today is Mother's Day...
Tributes to all the mothers, including the warrior mothers, who raised their sons and daughters for the sake of the country...
State Minister of Defence looks into the welfare and administrative affairs of
fallen War Hero families and armed forces personnel retired
on medical grounds
A program organized by the Sri Lanka Army to look into the welfare and administrative affairs of retired / medically retired servicemen and family members of war heroes was held at the 53 Infantry Division Headquarters in Inamaluwa, Dambulla today (May 11).
Air Force Commander Engages In Bilateral Talks with
Australian Ministry of Home Affairs
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa engaged in bilateral discussions with the representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Australia yesterday (07 May 2024) on the occasion of the Air and Space Power Conference 2024.
Special unit established to gather information on Sri Lankan citizens
being deployed in the Russia-Ukraine war
The Ministry of Defence has announced the establishment of a special unit to gather information on the human trafficking of retired Sri Lankan military personnel to the Russia-Ukraine war through illegal channels.
Defence Secretary Chief Guest at Russian Victory Day ceremony
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the Russian Victory Day ceremony at the Russian Cultural Centre in Colombo today (May 08).
The State Minister presents prosthetic limbs to disabled war veterans
'The sacrifices made by our brave soldiers in protecting our nation’s sovereignty and integrity are immeasurable. Many of them have endured life-altering injuries in the line of duty, yet their spirit remains unbroken and their dedication unwavering. It is our solemn duty to ensure that they receive the care and support they deserve'.
Statement made by the Defence Secretary cautioning war veterans not to get duped
by illegal foreign employment agents
The Ministry of Defence has learned that a number of retired war veterans who had immensely devoted their lives to defend the country during the 30 – year long terrorist war have got caught to a scheme by some illegal foreign job agents and have sent to the Russian-Ukrainian war front as members of mercenary groups.
State Minister of Defence visits Commando Regiment Headquarters
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon visited the Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment Headquarters in Ganemulla today (May 06).
Pakistan NDU delegation visits Defence Ministry
A delegation of the Pakistan National Defence University (NDU) led by Air Commodore Faisal Fazal Muhammad Khan made a visit to the Ministry of Defence at Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (May 6).
Defence Secretary attends the Global Mindfulness Summit 2024
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne attended the Global Mindfulness Summit (GMS) 2024 conducted at the Nagananda International Buddhist University in Kelaniya today (May 03).
Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy calls on State Minister of Defence
After assuming duties, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake, who was recently appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, called on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo today (May 02).
Labour Day Message
On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Regardless of political affiliations, it falls upon each of us to shoulder the unshakable duty of fortifying our economy and propelling our nation onward.