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Secretary pays homage to the Sacred Relics at Kandy
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil visited kandy to pay homage to the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth), today (30 November 2019 ). The Secretary was received by the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa, Nilanga Dela Bandara and was accompanied to the inner chamber for the religious formalities.
Secretary meets Prime Minister at Temple Trees
Making his first formal visit upon assumption of duties as the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at temple Trees, Colombo 03, Yesterday evening (29 November 2019).
Assumption of duties by the New State Minister of Defence
The newly appointed State Minister of Defence Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa MP assumed duties during a ceremony held at the Ministry, today (29 November 2019).
Defence Advisor of Pakistan HC calls on the Secretary
The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Sajjad Ali made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (29 November 2019).
President Rajapaksa starting a state visit to India reaches New Delhi
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who left the country in the afternoon for a two day state visit to India reached New Delhi this evening (28).
KDU Vice Chancellor calls on the Secretary
The Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (28 November 2019).
UNODC delegation meets Secretary
A four-member delegation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) led by the Director Operations, Ms. Miwa Kato met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (28 November 2019).
Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa appointed as new State Minister of Defence
Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, M.P. has been appointed as the State Minister of Defence by His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today (27 November 2019).
No decision to remove Three Wheeler Parks and Street Stalls by Police
It is noted that a rumour is being circulated stating that Police is planning to remove three wheeler parks, pavement hawkers and street stalls in the country.
Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College calls on Secretary
Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Major General, Prabath Dematanpitiya made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (27 November 2019).
‘EX-MITRA SHAKTHI - VII’ SET TO BEGIN IN INDIA ON SUNDAY (1)
Bolstering existing bonds of understanding and close working relationship further, ‘Exercise Mitra Shakthi - VII’, the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lanka Army will commence on Sunday (1 December) at Kumaon Regiment camp premises in Pune, India with 120 Gemunu Watch (GW) troops of the Sri Lanka Army participating with an equal number of Indian Army Jawans from Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army.
Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'
Congress has invited US President Donald Trump to its first impeachment hearing on 4 December.
Coast Guard Director General calls on Secretary
Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (26 November 2019).
Indian Naval ship in the island
Making a training visit, the Indian Naval Ship ‘Nireekshak’ arrived in Trincomalee on Monday (25 November). According to Navy media, the visiting Indian ship was accorded a traditional naval welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy upon its arrival at the Trincomalee port.
Educational seminar for Eastern students
Sri Lanka Army troops in the Eastern region conducted an educational seminar for students sitting for the G.C.E Ordinary Level exam, last week. According to Army media, the seminar, organized by the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), was held at the Pearl Grand Reception Hall in Muttur, last Wednesday (20).
Russian Ambassador meets Secretary
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Yury Materiy made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (25 November 2019).
Army Commander Calls on Secretary Defence
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (22 November 2019).
Secretary Chairs Meeting with Police Narcotic Bureau Officers
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, chaired a special meeting with senior officers of the Police Narcotic Bureau at the Ministry, today (22 November 2019).
Secretary Chairs Meeting with Police Traffic Division
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, chaired a special meeting with senior officers of the Police Traffic Division at the Ministry, today (22 November 2019).
6th Asia-Pacific Symposium concludes successfully
The 06th Asia-Pacific Symposium concluded successfully at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo on Thursday (21st November 2019).
Air Force Commander calls on Secretary Defence
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (21 November 2019) .
Navy Commander calls on Secretary Defence
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (21 November 2019) .
New TRC Director General appointed
The new TRC Director General Mr. Oshada Senanayake received his letter of appointment from the Secretary Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, at the Ministry of Defence, today (20th November 2019).
PRESS RELEASE
There should not be any undue fear among the people of the country of any political revenge, abduction or disturbances can be caused by the political changes that have taken place in the country following the recent Presidential Election.
Assumption of duties by the New Secretary Defence
The newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, assumed office during a ceremony held at the Ministry, today (20 November 2019).