Ministry of Defence

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Defence Secretary Reviews Preparations for Special Exposition
of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- April 16, 2025
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Dalada Maligawa today (April 16) to assess the preliminary arrangements for the upcoming special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, scheduled to be open to the public from April 18 to 27.
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Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year ...!
- April 14, 2025
May you all have a peaceful, happy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year...!
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New Year Message
- April 14, 2025
As we celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year, a festival that symbolises the hope of both physical and spiritual renewal, our nation finds itself at a defining moment, achieving significant victories while resolutely striving towards the realisation of a better and more prosperous future.
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Australian High Commissioner Meets Sri Lanka's
Deputy Minister of Defence
- April 09, 2025
The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Paul Stephens, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Apr 8).
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A Series of Programs to Educate Defence Ministry Officials on the
Clean Sri Lanka Initiative
- April 09, 2025
The first phase of the Series of programs, aimed at raising awareness among non-executive staff officers from institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and gathering their feedback and suggestions, was held today (Apr 8) at the MoD premises.
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Ministry of Defence’s Seva Vanitha Unit Distributes Dry
Ration Packs to Ministry Staff
- April 09, 2025
In keeping with the initiative of the Defence Secretary and the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence, a program to distribute dry ration packs to minor employees of the Ministry of Defence was held today (Apr 9) at the Ministry premises, as a seasonal gesture of goodwill.
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New Deputy Military Liaison Officer Assumes Office
- April 09, 2025
Brigadier AKD Adikari, the newly appointed Deputy Military Liaison Officer at the Ministry of Defence, officially assumed duties today (Apr 09) during an auspicious time.
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World Health Day
- April 07, 2025
"Healthy Beglnnlngs, Hopeful Futures."
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India - Sri Lanka Defence Collaboration emphasised during INS Sahyadri Visit
- April 07, 2025
Today holds special significance as it coincides with the state visit of the Indian Prime Minister underscoring the profound historical, cultural, and strategic ties that unite our two nations and reaffirming the shared vision of our leaders for a prosperous and secure Indian Ocean region.
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Sri Lankan Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
Contingent arrives in Myanmar
- April 06, 2025
The special Sri Lankan Medical and Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief Team for Myanmar arrived in Yangon International Airport on Saturday (April 05). This special team of tri forces personnel left the island yesterday with a stock of medical supplies and humanitarian aid, in a special flight following a presidential instruction by President Anura Kumara Dissan...
Tri - Forces Special Team Departs for Myanmar to Provide Disaster Relief
- April 05, 2025
A specialized medical and disaster relief team, composed of 26 members from Sri Lanka's tri-services led by Brigadier Punya Karunathilake, departed for Myanmar on a special flight today, (Apr 5), to assist the people affected by the recent earthquake.
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NEWS/EVENTS

Defence Secretary Reviews Preparations for Special Exposition
of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- April 16, 2025
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Dalada Maligawa today (April 16) to asse...
New Year Message
- April 14, 2025
As we celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year, a festival that symbolises the hope of both physical and spi...
Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year ...!
- April 14, 2025
May you all have a peaceful, happy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year...!
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Press Release
- April 12, 2025
In a significant step towards strengthening maritime safety and ensuring swift response to sea-borne emergencies, the ...
Sri Lankan Tri-Service Relief Team Continues
Humanitarian Efforts in Myanmar
- April 11, 2025
A specially deployed Sri Lankan Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Team, consisting of personnel from the Army, Navy a...
New Deputy Military Liaison Officer Assumes Office
- April 09, 2025
Brigadier AKD Adikari, the newly appointed Deputy Military Liaison Officer at the Ministry of Defence, officially assu...
A Series of Programs to Educate Defence Ministry Officials on the
Clean Sri Lanka Initiative
- April 09, 2025
The first phase of the Series of programs, aimed at raising awareness among non-executive staff officers from institut...
Defence Ministry Staff Witness Launch of National Anti-Corruption
Action Plan 2025–2029
- April 09, 2025
The launching ceremony of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025–2029, approved by the Cabinet and develo...