Category: General
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Advocates for Peaceful Indian Ocean at Moscow Security Forum
Moscow: Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), addressed the “XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters” in Moscow, focusing on emerging global security challenges within …
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Advocates for Peaceful Indian Ocean at Moscow Security Forum
Moscow: Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), addressed the “XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters” in Moscow, focusing on emerging global security challenges within …
President Dissanayake Emphasizes Unity and Sacrifice in Eid al-Adha Message
Colombo: Today, 28th May 2026, marks the observance of the sacred festival of Eid al-Adha, celebrated with deep devotion by Muslims across the world.
According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the Hajj commemoration symbolizes the unwavering f…
Deputy Minister of Defence Chairs Civil-Military Coordination Meetings in Mannar and Jaffna Districts to Resolve Land Issues
Mannar: Civil-military coordination meetings were held across the Northern Province regarding state and privately owned lands currently used by the security forces. The sessions, presided over by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jay…
Deputy Minister of Defence Addresses Senior Tri Forces Officers at SFHQ Jaffna and SFHQ Wanni
Jaffna: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted a series of field visits in the Jaffna and Wanni regions from May 25 to 27, focusing on assessing the security situation, operational commitments, and reinforcing…
Deputy Defence Minister Leads Field Visit to Jaffna
Jaffna: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted a field inspection visit to several key locations in the Jaffna Peninsula on Tuesday, 26 May. Accompanying him were the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean R…
Deputy Minister of Defence Conducts Field Visit to Mannar District for Naval Land Inspection
Mannar: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted a field visit to Mannar District to inspect the lands used by the North Western and North Central Naval Commands of the Sri Lanka Navy. The visit aimed to evaluat…
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Engages in Strategic Talks with Russian Deputy Defence Minister in Moscow
Moscow: Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), currently on an official visit to the Russian Federation, engaged in strategic discussions with Russian Deputy Defence Minister, Mr. Vasily Osmakov, in Moscow on May 26…