Day: May 8, 2026
Russian Ambassador Calls on Defence Secretary
Colombo: The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr Levan S. Dzhagaryan, met the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), on 07th May, at the Ministry of Defence: The meeting was marked by a cordial…
Defence Secretary Engages in Strategic Dialogue with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister
Colombo: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) engaged in a high-level diplomatic discussion with General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and his accompanying delegation today …
High-Level Meeting Initiates National Strategy for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving Efforts
Colombo: A high-level consultative meeting was convened yesterday at the Parliament Complex to initiate the formulation of a robust National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving. The initiative aims to create a synchronized, multi-sectoral…