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Indian Defence Attaché calls on Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the High Commission of India, Captain Ashok Rao made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, on Thursday (16 May).
Canadian HC meets Secretary
The High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka HE Mr David McKinnon made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc today (17th May) at the Ministry.
President returns after successful visit to China
President Maithripala Sirisena returned to the Island today (16) after successfully completing the brief official visit to China bringing many developmental benefits to the country while enhancing the cooperation regarding the national security of Sri Lanka.
78 arrested over violence in Northwestern region
The Police have arrested 78 individuals in connection with the violence in the Northwestern Province especially in the Kurunegala, Kuliyapitiya, Nikaweratiya and Chilaw Police Divisions during the last two days.
Strong action to maintain law and order
The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed about 2000 personnel covering the entire country to support the Police in order to ensure that law and order would be maintained.
President meets the Prime Minister of China
A meeting between president Maithripala Sirisena and the Prime minister of China Li Keqiang was held at Beijing today (15 ).
Police will use maximum powers to control the tense situations
Srilanka Air Force took swift actions to control the tense situation that occurred in Minuangoda area yesterday (13 May), Troops from several air force camps were deployed to the location.
CIRCULATION OF VIDEO CLIPS & PHOTOS
The attention of the Sri Lanka Army has been drawn to a video clip where a person dressed in uniform similar to that of the Army was watching while a group of violent saboteurs were in action in the general area of Thunmodara.
Chinese President promises all possible assistance to Sri Lanka in its endeavour to strengthen national security by wiping out terrorism.
Chinese President Xi Jinping today (14th) vowed to provide all possible assistance to Sri Lanka in its endeavour to strengthen national security by wiping out the scourge of terrorism.
Public Help Sought to Trace One More Killer Suspect
Police Headquarters requests the general public to help the Police to trace the whereabouts of the suspect, sketched out below in connection with the Easter Sunday killings.
Security forces has taken all measures for public security
Security forces together with police are carrying out maximum operations to eradicate terrorism in the country. From the operations carried out in last three weeks since 21 April, Security forces were able to kill most of the terrorist and other suspects were taken in to custody, so the public is requested to carryout day to day life without any fear.
Special unit is established to avoid circulating of false information through social media
There were few incidents of damaging shops has been reported in Kuliyapitiya area on last evening (12) and to control that situation police curfew was enforced in kuliyapitiya police division in last night(12).
New Chairperson takes over duties of Seva Vanitha Unit
Mrs. Soniya Kottegoda assumed duties as the new Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence (MoD SVU) today (14 May 2019) at the Ministry.
New Chairperson takes over duties of Seva Vanitha Unit
Mrs. Soniya Kottegoda assumed duties as the new Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence (MoD SVU) today (14 May 2019) at the Ministry.
Maximum effort to ensure public security
The Police and the Tri Forces have taken maximum effort to provide security to all schools.
Secretary visits Dalada Maligawa and meets with Chief Prelates of Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc visited kandy to pay homage to the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) on Sunday (12 May).
President requests all citizens not to be trapped by efforts by interested parties to create unrest in the country
President requests all to engage in their daily activities as usual without getting deceived by the false and misleading statements by the interested groups.
Vehicles unheeding order to stop at Navy checkpoint fired at
Sri Lanka Navy personnel manning a checkpoint at Hunupitiya, Wattala had to open fire at a car which had sped ignoring orders to stop.
‘Sherman’ arrives in Colombo
‘Sherman’, the Ex-United States Coast Guard Cutter taken over by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) from the US, arrived in Colombo today morning (12th May).
All measures taken to ensure public security
Making a press statement, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, said that the Security Forces, Special Task Force, Police and the Civil Security Department have been able to bring the situation under control after the April 21st incidents by arresting most of the perpetrators involved in the suicide bombings.
GENERAL AMNESTY PERIOD EXTENDED BY ANOTHER WEEK
The General Amnesty period declared for Army deserters to receive their legal discharge has been extended by the Army Headquarters by another week considering the need for more to receive their discharge.
More suspects arrested
A suspect was arrested in Kattankudy by Police, Thursday night (9). Investigations have revealed that the suspect had maintained close links with the suicide bomber Zahran and had even involved in financial transactions with him.
I will fulfil the responsibilities of building a peaceful country after eradicating terrorism from the Motherland - President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that he was not affected by terrorism and that he would fulfill the responsibility of building a peaceful country after eradicating terrorism.
Entry and exit restriction eased at Katunayake airport
The Sri Lanka Air Force was made aware that the passengers arriving and departing the Bandaranaike International Airport had to undergo considerable inconvenience because of the enhanced security arrangements put into effect from the 21st April, 2019.
Coast Guard DG calls on Secretary
The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunga made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, on Thursday (09 May).