Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

    

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • 'National Safety Day'

    Let's remember those who perished and raise awareness of natural disasters to ensure that such an event never happens again in our country.

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  • 20th Anniversary of 2004 'Boxing Day' Tsunami Commemorated

    The nation solemnly observed the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 'Boxing Day' tsunami, which claimed over 35,000 lives, during the ‘National Safety Day’ commemorative ceremony held today (Dec 26) at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

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  • Progress of the Committee appointed on
    welfare of fallen war heroes’ families and disabled veterans is reviewed

    A progress review meeting of the committee tasked with addressing the welfare and benefits of families of fallen war heroes and disabled veterans was held today (Dec 26). The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) chaired the meeting at his office.

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  • Merry Christmas

    Wishing peace, strength, and gratitude to all who serve this Christmas

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  • ICGS Vaibhav calls the port of Colombo

    Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Vaibhav made a port call at Colombo on Monday (Dec 23) as part of her overseas deployment to the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

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  • The country needs your strong commitment towards the nation building mission -
    Deputy Minister of Defence says at Army Cadets Passing Out ceremony

    "The greatest treasure of a country is its citizens, and your first and foremost duty is to protect them. This responsibility must remain deeply ingrained in your mind. It is your primary obligation to safeguard their lives," remarked the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd).

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  • NCC delegation meets Deputy Minister of Defence

    A delegation of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) recently held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) to discuss their ongoing activities, achievements, and future plans. During the discussion, they outlined their goals for expanding youth participation, enhancing training programs, and increasing their role in community de...

  • Deputy Minister of Defence looks into flood mitigation in Kolonnawa

    A critical meeting was held to address the ongoing issue of lowland submergence in Kolonnawa area.

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  • Cloud Sentinel 2024: Advancing Cloud Security in National Defence

    Colombo, December 19, 2024 – The Defence Cyber Command (DCC), under the guidance of the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Sri Lanka Chapter, successfully hosted "Cloud Sentinel 2024" at the Nandimithra Auditorium, Ministry of Defence.

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  • KDU VC calls on Deputy Minister of Defence

    The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara made a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo, today (Dec 19).

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  • Press release

    The Ministry of Defence through electronic and print media announced that all firearms and ammunition issued to civilians for personal protection must be returned to the government by 21 November 2024 for a quantitative review.

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NEWS/EVENTS


PICTURE STORY

'Stepping out to Serve the Nation'

After completing training 222 Army Cadets leave the Sri Lanka Military Academy as Second Lieutenants to shoulder the onerous task of ensuring safety and security of all Sri Lankans.