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  • THE SECOND PHASE OF THE ‘SENEHASE THILINA’ INAUGURATED

    11th October 2023 22:13:35 Hours

    The visionary initiative of His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe to ensure the food security and nutrition of the people was triggered with the commencement of the second phase of the National Food Security and Nutrition Programme; ‘Anchor - Senehase Thilina’ this morning (11 October 2023) at Homagama Divisional Secretariat with the gracious presence of the National Security Advisor, Mr Sagala Ratnayaka as the chief guest.

  • CDS ATTENDS EVENING RECEPTION OF THE 'COLOMBO AIR SYMPOSIUM - 2023'

    10th October 2023 17:47:37 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Air Force hosted a grand Evening Reception in parallel with the 'Colombo Air Symposium - 2023' at the Eagle's Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall in Attidiya, Colombo in the evening yesterday (10 October 2023). The event saw the esteemed presence of Honorable Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, the State Minister of Defence, as the distinguished guest speaker.

  • COLOMBO AIR SYMPOSIUM 2023’ COMMENCED

    09th October 2023 22:15:53 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) organised Colombo Air Symposium (CAS) commenced for the sixth time in the morning today (09 Oct 23) at the Eagle’s Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya, Colombo. The ceremony was graced by the National Security Advisor, Mr Sagala Ratnayaka as the chief guest.

  • INDIAN DEFENCE ADVISER PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

    09th October 2023 21:57:54 Hours

    In a diplomatic gesture that underscores the strong and enduring ties between India and Sri Lanka, Captain Vikas Sood, the Defence Adviser (DA) of India in Sri Lanka, paid a farewell call on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil today (9 October 2023) at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS).

  • THE KOREAN NATIONAL DAY IS CELEBRATED IN COLOMBO

    07th October 2023 17:04:39 Hours

    In line with the national day celebrations of the Republic of Korea, a reception was hosted in the evening hours today (6 Oct 23) at the Hotel Shangri-La, Colombo.

  • MAJOR GENERAL SHIRAN ABEYSEKARA PAYS A FAREWELL CALL ON CDS

    06th October 2023 17:16:24 Hours

    The retiring senior officer, Major General Shiran Abeysekara RSP VSV USP made a farewell call on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) yesterday (05 October 2023).

  • MAJOR GENERAL DEEPAL PUSSELLA PAYS THE COURTESY CALL ON THE CDS PRIOR TO RETIREMENT

    06th October 2023 16:10:11 Hours

    Major General Deepal Pussella RWP RSP after possessing above 36 years of distinguished service in the Sri Lanka Army paid a farewell call on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) yesterday (05 October 2023).

  • SRI LANKA HOSTS THE 5TH FORUM OF MINISTERS AND ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITIES OF ASIA PACIFIC

    05th October 2023 22:45:45 Hours

    The Ministerial Segment of the 5th Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific ceremonially commenced today morning (05th October) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo with the gracious presence of His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the chief guest. The event attended by ministers and dignitaries of environment authorities of 12 countries in person and many others virtually, marked a significant step towards global collaboration for environmental protection. This important event is jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Tri-Services of Sri Lanka. The opening ceremony which was coloured with a number of cultural events attracted foreign participants.

  • KOREAN AMBASSADOR TO SRI LANKA PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE CDS

    05th October 2023 21:21:11 Hours

    Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Miyon Lee along with the Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi, Navy Captain Choi Yongseok paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil at his office today afternoon (05 October 2023).

  • AUTOBIOGRAPHY ‘MIHIDAN NOVU MINISA’ CEREMONIALLY LAUNCHES

    29th September 2023 15:09:50 Hours

    The autobiography ‘Mihidan Novu Minisa’ authored by the senior war veteran Brigadier Ranjan Wijedasa WWV RSP USP ndc psc was launched at the Auditorium of Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Mutwal, Colombo 15 yesterday (28 Sep 23) under the gracious presence of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil.