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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • 12th International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for
    Security Matters Convenes in Saint Petersburg, Russia

    High-ranking officials from around the world gathered in Saint Petersburg for the 12th International Meeting on Security Matters from April 22nd to 25th, 2024. This prestigious event serves as a platform for global leaders to discuss and address pressing security challenges facing nations today.

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  • Condolences message

    The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolence to His Majesty the King, Prime Minister and people of Malaysia on the loss of lives in the tragic naval helicopter crash in northern Lumut.

     

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  • Chinese Language Day

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  • General Amnesty for Tri-Forces Absentees

    The Ministry of Defence announces that the General Amnesty period announced from 20.04.2024 to 20.05.2024 for members of the Tri-Forces who have been marked as Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) is not applicable for Commissioned Officers who are marked as AWOL.

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  • The Challanges and Opportunities for women in Security and Peacekeeping

    "The Challanges and Opportunities for women in Security and Peacekeeping"

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  • Condolences message

    The Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolences to the President and the people of Kenya over the loss of lives including the Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla in the tragic helicopter crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the people of Kenya at this difficult ...

  • Defence Ministry Staffers join in New Year sweetmeat tradition
    before resuming duties

    As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year unfolds, traditions take the centre stage. Hence, the Defence Ministry staffers, along with Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne gathered at the Defence Ministry premises and partook in the cherished tradition, ‘New Year sweetmeat table’, in the morning today (Apr 16).

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  • Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year !

    Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year !

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‘The value which extends far beyond its majesty’

Fostering a deeper appreciation of these amazing giants which play a significant role as a keystone species in Sri Lanka's ecosystem. A group of Sri Lanka Army soldiers battle to save an elephant calf that had fallen into a well.