Category: General
Securing the Digital Frontier: Defence Cyber Command Empowers National Child Protection Authority with Digital Defence Mechanisms
Colombo: In an era where child safety is increasingly intertwined with the digital world, a vital cybersecurity awareness program was successfully conducted on 03 June 2026, for the officials of the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA). Organise…
Chinese Defence Attach© Calls on Defence Secretary
Colombo: Senior Colonel FU Xiao, the newly appointed Defence Attach© of the Embassy of People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence toda…
‘Sri Lanka National Anticipatory Action Roadmap 2026-2030’ for Disaster Resilience Launched in the Presence of Defence Secretary
Colombo: The official launch of the “Sri Lanka National Anticipatory Action Roadmap 2026-2030” was held today at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and climate resi…
Deputy Minister of Defence Awards Permanent Appointments to Sri Lanka Army Civil Employees
Kotte: The ceremony for awarding permanent appointment letters to civil employees of the Sri Lanka Army was held on 01 June under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). Upon his arrival at Army Headquar…
Defence Secretary Joins Reception on Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Taimur
Colombo: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended a reception hosted onboard Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur as a special guest last evening. The event marked a significant moment in the goodwill visit of the Pakistan Nav…
Defence Secretary Graces SLAF Colours Night 2024-2025
Attidiya: The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), along with Dr. (Mrs) Ruvini Rasika Perera, President of the MOD Seva Vanitha Unit, attended the Sri Lanka Air Force Colours Night 2024-2025 as the Chief G…
INS Airavat Makes Port Call in Colombo
Colombo: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the Port of Colombo for Operational Turnaround on 01 Jun 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.
According to Ministry …
Ministry of Defence Conducts Series of Religious Programmes in Observance of Vesak
Ministry of defence: In line with the Vesak festival, the Ministry of Defence organized a series of religious programmes throughout the week within the Ministry premises. These religious observances included Dhamma discussions, almsgiving ceremonies, …