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National economic security is also important – Defence Secretary
The concept of ensuring ‘National Security’ isn’t merely the prevention of conventional warfare threats; it also exemplifies the prevention of unconventional warfare threats with the involvement of all stakeholders, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne yesterday (Feb 24).
NWSDB enters into an industrial partnership with KDU
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NWSDB Head Office in Ratmalana on Feb 23.
Procession carrying relics and Deegawapiya Stupa Crest Gem begins on March 2
The depositing of omniscient relics at Deegawapiya Stupa will be held at the Deegawapiya Raja Maha Vihara premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, on March 6.
Peripheral 28 Buddha Statues will be placed at Sandahiru Seya premises on 5 March
The procession carrying the sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues to be placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises will commence its journey at 9.00 am on Friday (Mar 4).
UNHCR Country Head meets Defence Secretary
The Head of Office in Sri Lanka of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Ms. Menique Amarasinghe, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 24).
SL Navy Commander meets Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan
Sri Lankan Navy Chief Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, met the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters on Feb 22.
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Delivers a Lecture at NDC
On the invitation of the Commandant NDC, His Excellency Gopal Baglay, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka delivered a lecture on the theme of "The Role of India in Managing Emerging Strategic Trends in the Indian Ocean Region" to the participants of the NDC Course No: 01.
More electric tricycles donated to war veterans
A program to award six electric tricycles and disability support kits to empower war heroes living in the North Western Province was held recently at Kurunegala Lichchavi Hall under the patronage of the Chairman, Ranavru Seva Authority (RSA) Maj. Gen. Nandana Senadheera (Retd).
Navy brings an ill fisherman ashore
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has brought an ill fisherman ashore for treatment, today (21).
SLCG releases 343 sea turtle hatchlings to sea
Coast Guard's Turtle Conservation Project releases 343 sea turtle hatchlings to sea
Teachers are the creators of the society - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said school teachers are shouldering a lion’s share in creating an intelligent and obedient future student generation for the nation-building process.
ANNUAL ‘CISM DAY’ RUN - 2022
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run which was organized this time by the Sri Lanka Air Force was flagged off this morning (20 February 2022) at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
157 'Maroon Berets' join Commando Regiment
A batch of 157 Commandos of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) was adorned with their prestigious insignia and 'maroon berets' at Uva-Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) yesterday (Feb 19) during a passing-out parade graced by Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva as the Chief Guest.
Censorship of a different kind
Having entered into a Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) with the LTTE in February 2002 brokered by the Norwegian government, the UNP-led United National Front (UNF) quickly realised the need to control dissemination of information relating to LTTE operations.
SLCG broadened their skills on oil spill response techniques
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has conducted an offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Mobile Cooperation Team of Japanese Coast Guard (MCT-JCG), yesterday (17).
SL and Australia discusses on regional interests
Assistant Secretary, Global Interests Branch of the Department of Defence, Australia, Tom Menadue met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 17).
50 new military nurses to begin services at Mil Hospitals
Sri Lanka Army-produced 50 nurses on completion of the three-year long professional Diploma training course in general nursing at Anuradhapura Military Nursing School (MNS) received their caps during the capping ceremony held recently at Anuradhapura Central College Auditorium.
Fourth Colombo Naval Exercise – 2022 concludes
The fourth Colombo Naval Exercise – 2022 (CONEX 22) conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy drew to a successful conclusion on Monday (Feb 14). According to Navy media sources the exercise commenced on the 12th (Feb).
The Inauguration Ceremony of in-ward facility for Oncology and Ophthalmology patients at the University Hospital
In-ward facility for Oncology and Ophthalmology patients (Ward 5B) at the University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University, Werahera declared open by the Vice Chancellor of KDU Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil on 15th February 2022 at 1130 AM.
Two suspects held with Crystal Methamphetamine
worth over Rs. 6.5 million gross street value in Point Pedro
Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend two suspects with about 817g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) during a search carried out in Nelliadi, Point Pedro on 14th February 2022.
SLAF undertakes paddy harvesting for low income farmer community
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has initiated a paddy harvesting project recently for the low income farmer community in order to increase their earnings by reducing the cost of harvestings.
KDU collaborates with Turkish Aircraft Industries Corporation
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) envisioning to explore the avenues of cooperating in the aeronautical engineering field, conducted the initial round of formal discussion online with the participation of Sri Lankan envoy in Turkey, His Excellency Mohamed Rizvi Hassen today (14 Feb) to establish a collaboration with the Turkish Aircraft Industries Corporation (TAI).
Japanese Coast Guard and JICA to evaluate SLCG’s oil spill response skills
A delegation comprised of Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte yesterday (Feb 13) in order to discuss initial planning for oil spill exercises scheduled to be held from Feb 14 to 25 this year.
“SRSG commends SL troops Incredible Work” & “Excellent Professional Conduct”
Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) Mr El-Ghassim Wane attended a formal Medal Parade held in recognition of the incredible work of the Sri Lankan Army's Combat Convoy Company (CCC) in Gao on Saturday (Feb 12).
