Rantambe: The Passing out Parade of the Hermann Loos and De Soysa Challenge Trophies 2024 was held at the NCC Training Centre, Rantambe, on Sunday, Nov 10. The event was graced by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage as the Chi…
Colombo: Indian Navy submarine INS Vela arrived at the port of Colombo on Sunday (Nov 10) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with naval traditions, SLN media says.
According to Ministry of…
Arugam Bay: Defence Secretary visited the Eastern Province, focusing specifically on the security situation in the Arugam Bay area today (Nov 10). During the visit, attention was drawn to the current security situation in the area and the Defence Secr…
Ampara: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), serving as the Author of the Deegawapiya Aruna Trust and First Trustee, conducted a field study tour at the historic Deegawapiya Stupa premises to assess the progress of the Stupa …
Lahugala: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) made an observation visit today to inspect the restoration work of the historic Neelagiri Stupa, which is considered to be the largest in the Eastern Province located in the Lahug…
Colombo: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed incorrect and misleading reports circulating in certain local media, which claim that Sri Lanka’s application for BRICS membership has been rejected.
According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sr…
Colombo: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) delivered an insightful lecture to student officers at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo today. The session was part of the National Security and Strategic Studies cour…
Sri Jayewardenepura: A US National Defence University (NDU) delegation led by Admiral (Retd) Harry Harris called on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte toda…