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General Amnesty for Tri-Forces Absentees
The Ministry of Defence has declared a month long General Amnesty from 20 April to 20 May (2024) to Tri-Forces absentees, enabling them to receive an official discharge from their respective services.
Condolences message
Condolence message on thr tragic fire in Istanbul,Turkiye
The Ministry of Defence od Sri Lanka express its deepest condolence to the President and people of Turkiye on the loss of lives in the traffic night club fire in Istanbul.
Sri Lanka Scout Association delegation meets Defence Secretary
A Sri Lanka Scout Association delegation led by Chief Commissioner, Janaprith Fernando met the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Apr 02).
SFHQ-East Organizes a Program to Promote Reconciliation in East
Under the guidance of Major General M.K.U.P Gunarathna RSP ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Security Forces - East (SF -East), 'Reconciliation through Language Programme' was conducted at the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-East) on 30 March 2024. This initiative aimed to foster harmony among Sinhala and Tamil students in the Eastern area.
Chairman and several members for the National Hydrographic Council
receive letters of appointment
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne handed over appointment letters to the newly appointed Chairman and several members of the National Hydrographic Council (NHC) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Apr 1).
Easter Message
As Christians worldwide rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we reflect on the profound significance of this event. Easter is preceded by a time of fasting and religious observance during the Lent season, symbolizing the journey of Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection.
Have a Blessed and Happy Easter...
May the miracle of Easter brighten everyon's life with love, happiness and joy. Have a Blessed and Happy Easter...
Condolences message
Condolences message on the tragic bus crash in South Africa.
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolences to the President and people of South Africa on the loss of lives in the tragic bus crash that occurred in the north-eastern Limpopo province.
Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy calls on Defence Secretary
The newly-appointed Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake, called on the Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne, at the Defence Ministry, Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (28 March).
French Ambassador visits SL Coast Guard HQ
Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives His Excellency Jean-François Pactet visited the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Headquarters in Mirissa recently (Mar.25), reports SLCG media.
Chief of Defence Staff visits Kenyan National Defence College and
Peace Support Training Centre
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva, presently on an official visit to Kenya at the invitation of Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Omondi Ogolla, visited the Kenyan National Defence College (NDC) on 26 March.
Rains predicted amidst heat advisory
The latest forecasts of the Met. Department issued today morning (Mar 28) predicts possible showers or thundershowers in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and North-western provinces after 2.00 p.m.
Two-day programme on enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness
in the Indian Ocean Region held
A programme on enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indian Ocean Region was held in Colombo. The two-day programme co-hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) commenced at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo on Tuesday (Mar. 26), reports SLN media.
New two-storied building handed over to children
at Ilukpitiya Kanishta Vidyalaya
A newly built two-story building constructed with Sri Lanka Army (SLA) expertise at Ilukpitiya Kanishta (Junior) Vidyalaya, Kotapola was handed over to school authorities at a simple ceremony on Monday (Mar. 25). According to SLA media, the ceremony was graced by the Chief of Staff and Senior Adviser to the President on National Security Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka.
SL Air Force and Arthur C Clarke Institute sign MoU
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) to acquire technical consultancy and cooperation, training, data sharing, joint Research & Development (R&D) collaboration and resource sharing.
We have a global responsibility - State Minister Tennakoon
It is imperative to have a proper plan to face natural and other emergencies within the country and also build capacity to assist other countries faced with such calamities, said State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon making a visit to CBRN Response Regiment at Mattegoda.
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolences to the President and people of the United States following the tragic ship collision on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland and the families of those affected by this devastating accident.
Defence Secretary graced the NACWC awareness programme for top
officials of the Ministry of Defence
The Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne presided over the awareness programme focusing on countering the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) through Know Your Customer (KYC) and customer due diligence as the Chief Guest conducted by the National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) today (Mar 26).
Indonesian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Indonesian Ambassador, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing paid a courtesy visit to Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne today (Mar 25) at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte.
Defence Secretary inspects construction work at
Defence Headquarters Complex Project
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne conducted an inspection visit to the construction site of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda today, March 25.
CSD-built two-story building at Naminioya
Monty Gopallawa Model Primary School vested in school authorities
A two-story building of Naminioya Monty Gopallawa Model Primary School, Wilgamuwa built utilizing Rs. 7.6 million of the Central Provincial Council funds on the request of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon was declared open and vested in the school authorities by the State Minister today (Mar 25).
Birthday Wishes
From the State Minister of Defence, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Staff
235 Acres Returned to Jaffna Farmers
The Sri Lanka Army handed over another 235 acres situated in the Palaly High Security Zone back to its owners during a brief ceremony on 22 March 2024. The event was graced by His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka expresses its deepest condolences to the President and people of Russia over the loss of lives in the terrorist attack at the Moscow concert hall. We strongly condemn such brutal attacks on innocent civilians. We stand in solidarity with the people of Russia at this difficult hour.
Major General Udaya Herath (Retd) new Director General of
Disaster Management Centre
Maj. Gen. Udaya Herath (Retd) has been appointed as the Director General of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).