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Army Driving Licenses printing saves state funds
In a project mooted to save state funds, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced the printing of National Driving Licenses following a special Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Department (MTD) Sumith Alahakoon and Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva, at Werahera, MTD premises, yesterday (Jan 01).
Defence Secretary inspects Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda
Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the on going Defence Headquarters Complex project at Akuregoda, this morning (Jan 2).
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 36,154 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 02) stands at 557 and the total cases in the country increased to 43,855, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
ACM ‘Paddy Mendis’ Felicitated
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced a ceremony organized to felicitate a living legend of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Desamanya Pathman Mendis, at the Air Force Base, Ratmalana yesterday (Jan 1).
Turkish Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Her Excellency R. Demet Sekercioglu, Ambassador of Turkey for Sri Lanka, made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Jan 01).
My determination is to make ‘Productive Citizens’ from this Ministry – Defence Secretary
The Defence Ministry celebrated the dawn of the New Year amidst religious blessings today (Jan 1, 2021).
SLN nabs 04 suspects with drugs in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), conducted a special operation at the seas off Dodanduwa, Galle on 31 Dec and nabbed 04 suspects with 05 kilos and 945 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), 02 kilos and 47 grams of Heroin and 03 grams of Kerala cannabis.
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 35,328 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 01) stands at 597 and the total cases in the country increased to 43,298, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
COVID-19: One year later – WHO Director-General’s new year message
As people around the world celebrated New Year's Eve 12 months ago, a new global threat emerged.
Nobody would be allowed to take up arms – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said yesterday (Dec 31, 2020), there is no room for separatism and extremism during next year (2021) since we have taken steps to thwart such attempts.
Col. G.W. Rajapakse was my role model – Defence Secretary
Mentioning the names of all military leaders from Ananda College who led the Sri Lankan war against terrorists at the forefront to see an end in 2009, starting from the current President, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said, they all were students of Late Brevet Col. G.W. Rajapakse, who was an exemplary character in school.
President's New Year Message
The dawn of the New Year motivates us to move towards a new meaningful height in life while providing opportunity to clearly understand the challenges we face at each passing moment. We welcome the year 2021 with positive attitudes, determination and absolute commitment.
A total of 12,926 PCR tests conducted yesterday (30) - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 31) stands at 639 and the total cases in the country increased to 42,701, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
NCC new Director receives letter of appointment
Maj. Gen. (Retd) PWB Jayasundara has been appointed as the 13th Director of National Cadet Corps (NCC).
A total of 159 civilians left Iranamadu SLAF Quarantine Centre
A group of 159 civilians repatriated from India, Turkey, Qatar and Abu Dhabi and quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) quarantine centre in Iranamadu left for their homes yesterday (Dec 29) on completion of the stipulated quarantine period, SLAF said.
A total of 63 civilians left Palaly SLAF Quarantine Centre
A group of 63 civilians repatriated from Dubai and Abu Dhabi and quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) quarantine centre in Palaly left for their homes on 28 Dec after completion of the stipulated quarantine period, SLAF said.
704 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 30) stands at 460 and the total cases in the country increased to 42,062 the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Defence Secretary pays homage to Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne paid homage to the sacred omniscient tooth relic at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, today (Dec 29).
520 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (December 29) stands at 549 and the total cases in the country increased to 41,602, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.