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Outgoing Army Chief of Staff Bids Farewell to Defence Secretary
Outgoing Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Dinesh Nanayakkara made a farewell call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 06).
Tri Forces and CSD Spearhead Clean-up Initiative at
Beira Lake Under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Project
The Tri Forces and the Civil Security Department (CSD) conducted a clean-up drive jointly with Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and the Western Province Waste Management Authority at Beira Lake and its surrounding this morning (Feb 6), as part of the government’s on-going ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative.
UN Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka Meets Defence Secretary
The United Nations Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka, Marc - Andre Franche, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, yesterday (Feb 5).
Sri Lanka Navy’s Able Seaman RBG Chinthaka sets new benchmark in
Australia winning DUX title
Able Seaman RBG Chinthaka XS 114053 of the Sri Lanka Navy topped the Hydrographic Surveying Initial Employment Training Course, conducted by the Royal Australian Navy Hydrographic School, Sydney from 23 Sep to 13 Dec 24. Accordingly, he clinched the Waining Memorial Prize, as DUX of Hydrographic Surveying Initial Employment Training Course.
Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA calls Port of Colombo
The Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (Feb 05). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions, Navy media says.
Director General - SLRCS meets Deputy Minister of Defence
Director General of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), Dr. Mahesh Gunasekara paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), on Monday (Feb 03) at his office.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's speech at the
77th National Independence Day celebrations
This year, we commemorate a special Independence Day. Rather than merely reflecting on our past, this year we celebrate Independence Day looking forward to the future. Today, we celebrate Independence Day, at a juncture when people from the northern, southern, eastern, and central regions of our country collectively dream of a future defined by a prosperous Sri Lankan State, a modern Sri Lankan nation.
Deputy Minister of Defence visits PNS ASLAT
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ASLAT on Monday evening (Feb 03) which arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday for an official visit.
Newly appointed Air Force Commander Calls on Deputy Minister of Defence
Newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, called on the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), yesterday (Feb 03) at the Deputy Minister’s office.
Maldivian Defence Advisor Meets the Deputy Minister of Defence
Colonel Hassan Amir, the Defence Advisor at the High Commission of Maldives in Colombo, made a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) yesterday (Feb 03) at his office in Colombo.
Let's celebrate the 77th Independence Day with Pride
Towards a National Renaissance
Defence Secretary visits ‘BNS SOMUDRA JOY’
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Bangladesh Naval Ship BNS SOMUDRA JOY on Saturday evening (Feb 01). BNS SOMUDRA JOY arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday (Jan 31) on an official visit.
Deputy Minister of Defence Graces Book Launch Ceremony
The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced as the Chief Guest at the launch of the book titled ‘Love and Lure of the Wilds’, authored by General Gerry Hector De Silva (Retd). The event took place at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) auditorium on Saturday (Feb 1).
World Wetlands Day
Protecting Wetlands for out Common Future
PNS ASLAT Calls Port of Colombo
Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ASLAT arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (Feb 01). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions, Navy media says.
SLNS Vijayabahu departs for Pakistan to participate in AMAN-2025
SLNS Vijayabahu set sail today (30 Jan 25 ) from the Port of Colombo to Karachi, Pakistan, to join the multinational naval exercise ‘AMAN-2025,’ hosted by the Pakistan Navy. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs.
Newly appointed Air Force Commander Calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, called on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Jan 30).
All arrangements are set in place for the 77th Independence Day celebrations
"The 77th Independence Day celebrations will undoubtedly usher in a new era for the nation," stated the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Hon. Dr. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, today (Jan 30). "Guided by the forward-thinking vision of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, this year's celebrations will mark the beginning of efforts to establish a political, social and economic environment that upholds and ensures citizens' rights while empowering them."
Navy installs medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant
at ICU of National Hospital, Colombo
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant designed for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at National Hospital, Colombo was declared open on 29 Jan 25. Going by the initiatives of the Ministry of Health, the RO plant was built utilizing funds made possible by Sanken Overseas (Pvt) Ltd.
Defence Ministry, during a media briefing, clarifies the situation regarding the arrest of
Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters
A media briefing was held at the Ministry of Defence today (29 January) under the patronage of the Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyakontha (Retd) and the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, to present the facts regarding the situation arising out of the arrest of Indian fishermen who were engaged in illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters.
Defence Advisor at the US Embassy Extends Courtesies
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony (US Army) C. Nelson, the Defence Attaché, and other officials from the US Embassy in Colombo paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) this morning.
Progress of the Committee Appointed to look into the Welfare of
Families of Fallen War Heroes and Disable Veterans Reviewed
A discussion to review the progress of the committee appointed to look into the welfare and issues of families of fallen war heroes and disabled war veterans was held at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence, today (Jan 28).
NDC Commandant calls on the Defence Secretary
The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Major General Chamila Munasinghe (Retd), called on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 28).
Myanmar DA in Sri Lanka calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Adviser to the Embassy of Myanmar in Sri Lanka, Brigadier General Zaw Moe Lwin called on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 28).
Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe Appointed
as the 20th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force
Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, WWV, RWP, RSP and Three bars, USP, Fndu (China), psc, qhi has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.