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Commander of US Pacific Air Forces Meets Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Defence
Colombo: General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander of the United States Pacific Air Forces, is currently on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. On 22 June 2026, he met with Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), the Deputy Minister of Defence, at his…
Defence Secretary Graces World Hydrography Day Ceremony
Welisara: The ‘World Hydrography Day 2026’ commemorative ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office, was held today at the ‘Wave n’ Lake’ Navy Hall. This event marked the global observanc…
Ten Helicopters Donated by United States Officially Handed Over to Sri Lanka Air Force
Ratmalana: The official handover of ten TH-57 Sea Ranger multi-purpose helicopters donated by the Government of the United States to enhance the Sri Lanka Air Force’s pilot training capacity and expand its air operations took place this afternoon at t…
Discussion on Short-Term and Long-Term Plans to Control Dengue Threat
Colombo: A discussion on short-term and long-term strategies to combat the rapidly spreading dengue threat caused by the southwest monsoon season was held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Healt…
SAARC Secretary-General Bids Farewell to Prime Minister
Colombo: H.E. Md. Golam Sarwar, Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. The meeting marked the conclusion of his term an…
US Assistant Secretary of State Discusses Bilateral Relations with Sri Lankan President
Colombo: Dr. Paul Kapur, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat during his visit to Sri Lanka. The meeting highlighted the 77 year…
President Chairs Discussion on Providing Swift Solutions to Challenges in Apparel Sector
Colombo: A discussion aimed at identifying swift solutions to the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, with a view to strengthening an export-led economy and enhancing dollar earnings, was held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat u…
Defence Secretary Presides Over Public Day Programme at Ministry Premises
Beirut: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) presided over the Public Day programme held today at the Ministry of Defence: The initiative served as an important platform for retired and disabled veterans, as well as the famili…