Members of all ranks from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force have collectively donated a day's basic salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history.
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The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the customary commencement of work for the New Year and the taking of the government servants’ oath at the Ministry of Defence this morning (01 January).
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May the joy and peace of the season be with you today and throughout the New Year.
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Christians around the world joyfully commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ with deep devotion today (25), marking the sacred celebration of Christmas.
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The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, H.E. Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister’s Office yesterday (23 Dec).
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The fifth meeting of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held at the Deputy Minister's office yesterday (23 December),chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd).
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that national progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but only when everyone fulfils the responsibilities entrusted to them with steadfast determination, unity of purpose and resilience in the face of any challenge.
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The final presentation of officer cadets belonging to Intake 93, 94B, SC 21 C and SC 23, Lady 20, 62(V), and Lady (V) 19 was held on 20 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, marking the culmination of their academic and military training.
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Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), visited the Abhimansala-3 Rehabilitation Centre in Pangolla recently (14 December) to assess the impact of recent devastating floods. During his visit, the Deputy Minister inspected the facility’s infrastructure and spoke with the staff members to assess the damages caused by the adverse weathe...
A special awareness programme on the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025, was conducted today (06 January) at the Min...
Members of all ranks from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force have collectively donated a day&#...
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the customary commencement of work for...
Sri Lanka has received Humanitarian assistance from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support...
As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstr...
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Christians around the world joyfully commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ with deep devotion today (25), marking the sacred celebration of Christm...
May the joy and peace of the season be with you today and throughout the New Year.
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