U-19 World Cup: Bangladesh Faces Exit After Defeat to England
Day: April 23, 2026
Targeted Financial Sanctions Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Defence Against Terrorism Financing
Sri lanka: Sri Lanka has significantly strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country’s financial sys…
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Engages with Senior UN Officials in New York
New york city: A high-level Sri Lankan delegation led by the Secretary of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) held a series of meetings with senior officials of the United Nations at its Headquarters in New York City on 22 April (2026)…
Deputy Minister Reviews Progress on Facilitating Foreign Employment Opportunities for Retiring Naval Personnel
Colombo: A follow-up discussion to review progress on expanding foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in the shipping and marine sector was held yesterday (22 Apr) at the Office of the Deputy Minister of Defence …
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Holds High-Level Talks with UN Assistant Secretary-General in New York
New york city: Continuing his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, the Secretary of Defence of Sri Lanka Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) engaged in a high-level meeting with Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary…