Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

    

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • President Meets Senior Naval Officers

    A discussion on Sri Lanka’s current security situation was held today (26) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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  • Sustainable Solutions Essential for Disaster Resilience
    Deputy Minister of Defence

    The government is committed to implementing sustainable strategies and measures to enhance disaster resilience, emphasized Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) on February 25 as the Chief Guest of the 14th Annual Research Symposium 2024 held at the Grand Monarch, Thalawathugoda.

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  • President Meets with Senior Army Officials

    A discussion on Sri Lanka’s current security situation was held today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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  • Deputy Minister of Defence Reviews Progress of War
    Heroes' Welfare Committee

    Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired a key progress review meeting yesterday (Feb 24) at his office in Colombo. The discussion focused on evaluating the ongoing efforts of the committee dedicated to addressing the welfare and benefits of martyred and disabled war heroes' families.

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  • Defence Ministry Backs Strict Crackdown on Organized Crime and
    Recovering of Illegal Firearms

    The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to the strict enforcement of the law against members of organised crime gangs. This stance was highlighted during a special media briefing chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), held at the Government Information Department today (February 22), to raise awareness about the gover...

  • Tri-Forces Support National Initiative to Refurbish 1,000 Schools under
    ''Clean Sri Lanka'' Program

    A nationwide school cleaning and restoration program has been launched as part of the government’s "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, led by His Excellency the President under the full supervision of the Ministry of Defence. This effort aims to clean school premises and refurbish essential equipment, including worn-out desks and chairs, across 1,000 selec...

  • Deputy Minister of Defence graces Defender of the Fatherland's Day ceremony

    Gracing the "Defender of the Fatherland's Day" ceremony at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo on Wednesday, (Feb 19), Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) emphasized the enduring and evolving nature of the relationship between the Russian Federation and Sri Lanka, which has flourished since the establishment of diplomatic ties ...

  • Workshop to train trainers of the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme

    A two-day workshop to train 150 selected members of the Tri Forces and the Sri Lanka Police as trainers to properly implement the “Clean Sri Lanka” program commenced today (February 18) at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Center premises in Panagoda. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyakontha (Retd) while delivering the welcome address...

  • Special Discussion on the Enshrining of Relics and Treasures of Neelagiri Stupa

    Under the renovation project of the Neelagiri Stupa, arrangements are being made to hold a grand ceremony to enshrine the sacred relics and treasures of the Neelagiri Maha Seya in its relic chamber on March 04, (2025).

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  • Defence Secretary Inaugurates 8th Annual Academic Sessions of the
    Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine

    Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) graced the inauguration of the 8th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) as the Chief Guest. The prestigious event took place yesterday (Feb 14) at Hotel Galadari in Colombo.

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  • Deputy Minister of Defence Visits Air Force Headquarters

    Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid his inaugural visit to the Air Force Headquarters on Thursday (Feb 13). Upon arrival, he was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour and warmly welcomed by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura.

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PICTURE STORY

The 77th National Independence Day was celebrated with pride and grandeur at Independence Square in Colombo, reflecting a renewed commitment to "Towards a National Renaissance." The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Commander-in-Chief of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces.