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Kurunegala Hosts Capacity-Building Programme to Combat Human Trafficking
Kurunegala: A two-day awareness and capacity-building programme for government officials aimed at strengthening efforts to identify and assist victims of human trafficking concluded successfully at the Epitome Hotel in Kurunegala. The event was conduc…
Newly Appointed Navy Commander Meets Deputy Minister of Defence
Colombo: The newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, paid his first official courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office.
According to Ministry of Defence – Sri L…
Meeting Chaired by Defence Secretary Addresses Colombo’s Garbage Issues and Escalating Dengue Threat
Colombo: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), chaired a meeting on 03 July at the Ministry of Defence to address the pressing garbage disposal and waste management issues affecting the Colombo Municipal Council region. D…
Arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka: A Historic Transformation
Colombo: It was on a Poson Full Moon Poya Day such as today that the noble teachings of Buddhism, which profoundly transformed the course of the Sri Lankan nation, were first bestowed upon this land. The arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera marked the begi…
Deputy Minister of Defence Makes Inspection Visit to ‘Parakumgama Ranaviru Housing Project’
Elahera: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), conducted a special inspection visit to the Diyabeduma Parakumgama Ranaviru Housing Project in the Elahera Divisional Secretariat Division to assess measures required to …
Deputy Minister of Defence Hosts Public Day Programme in Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), presided over a Public Day Programme in Polonnaruwa on 27 June. This event was designed to allow retired military personnel, their families, and local citizens to voi…
Department of Examinations Officials Empowered in Landmark Cybersecurity Training Led by Defence Cyber Command, Ministry of Defence
Panagoda: As digital transformation accelerates across public sectors, safeguarding sensitive government data and public trust has become a paramount priority. Responding to this critical need, the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) successfully conducted a …
Deputy Minister of Defence Chairs Progress Review Meeting on Jaffna Land Restitution Process
Panagoda: A progress review meeting on ongoing initiatives concerning the state owned and privately owned lands currently used by the security forces in Jaffna and Palaly areas was held on 24 June at the Parliament Complex. The meeting, which served a…