Day: June 11, 2026
Deputy Minister and Defence Secretary Attend Russian National Day Ceremony in Colombo
Colombo: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) were present at the National Day ceremony of the Russian Federation, which took place at the ITC Ratnadipa Hote…
Deputy Minister and Defence Secretary Attend Russian National Day Ceremony in Colombo
Colombo: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) were present at the National Day ceremony of the Russian Federation, which took place at the ITC Ratnadipa Hote…
Prime Minister Inaugurates Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka-Japan Cultural Centre in Colombo
Colombo: Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya graced the opening ceremony of the new Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka-Japan Cultural Centre in Colombo today as the Chief Guest. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and De…
INS Sharda Docks in Colombo for Operational Turnaround
Colombo: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda arrived at the port of Colombo on 10 Jun 26 for Operational Turnaround. In keeping with time-honoured naval customs, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional welcome to the visiting ship upon her arrival.
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Defence Secretary Witnesses First Flight of Modernized Kfir Fighter Aircraft
Katunayake: Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended as the Chief Guest at the successful first flight of the Sri Lanka Air Force’s modernized Kfir C12 fighter aircraft held at SLAF Base Katunayake to…