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Final report of special three-member committee appointed by President to investigate Easter Sunday attacks on April 21 handed over to President
The final report of the special three-member committee appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena, to investigate Easter Sunday attacks on April 21, 2019 was handed over to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President's Officials Residence, today (10).
Chairperson presides over Executive Committee Meeting
An Executive Committee Meeting of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry was held, today (11 June). The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence (MoD SVU) Mrs. Soniya Kottegoda.
Troops carry out community assistance programmes in the Northern region
A house and 18 sanitary units constructed by Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna were handed over to beneficiary families during a ceremony held in Kadduwan, last week (07).
Leaders of Sri Lanka and India pledges to strengthen relations based on mutual trust and respect
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Colombo today on an invitation extended by President Maithripala Sirisena, held discussions with the President at the President’s House in Colombo.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow…
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka tomorrow (09) on an invitation extended by President Maithripala Sirisena.
President commissions Navy's new ship
The largest Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) of the Sri Lanka Navy, P 626, acquired form US Government was commissioned as SLNS 'Gajabahu' by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena during the Commissioning Ceremony held at the Colombo harbor, yesterday evening (06 June 2019).
LOLC donates 05 computers to Seva Vanitha Unit
LOLC donated 05 computers to The Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence, yesterday (06 June).
Seva Vanitha Chairperson visits 'Mihindu Seth Medura'
Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence (MoD SVU) Mrs. Soniya Kottegoda made a visit to the 'Mihindu Seth Medura' the healing home for disable War Heroes in Attitidiya, today morning (07 June 2019).
President declares open newly built Civil Security Department Headquarters
President Maithripala Sirisena declared opened the newly built Civil Security Department (CSD) Headquarters in Katubedda, Moratuwa, on Tuesday (04 June).
Seva Vanitha holds Dhamma sermon
A Dhamma sermon was conducted at the Ministry by the Seva Vanitha Unit, today (04). The sermon was conducted by the Chief Prelate of the Vipassi Meditation Centre in Colombo, Ven. Ududumbara Kashyapa Thero.
2,289 arrested in connection with Easter Sunday bombing and communal violence
The total number of arrested suspects in connection with the Easter Sunday bomb attacks (21 April) and violence in the Northwestern Province and several other areas are 2,289.
Everyone should work together with mutual understanding and contribute to ensure peace
If conflicts arise due to different ethnicities, the country will be doomed and all should work together with mutual understanding and contribute in ensuring the peace of the country, said President Maithripala Sirisena.
Appeals on welfare of Civil Security Forces will be considered - President
The possibility of introducing a pension scheme for the members who have completed 20 years of service in the Civil security forces or female members completing 22 years of service or the members of the civil security force who are fifty years old will be discussed with the ministry of finance and steps will be taken in the future regarding the matter, said President Maithripala Sirisena.
Secretary visits Bandaranayake International Airport
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc made a visit to Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) on 01 June 2019.
US Assistant Secretary meets Secretary Defence
The Assistant Secretary of the US Bureau of Political Military Affairs at the Department of State, Mr. R Clarke Cooper met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (03rd June).
US delegation meets State Minister
A US delegation including the Assistant Secretary of the US Bureau of Political Military Affairs at the Department of State, Mr. R Clarke Cooper and the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka HE Ms. Alaina B. Teplitz met the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (03rd June).
Fourth phase of 'Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu' (Let's Stand Together for the Country) programme will commence tomorrow
The fourth phase of the 'Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu' (Let's Stand Together for the Country) programme will be commenced in the Mullaitivu district, tomorrow.
New Chairperson visits Defence Services College
The new Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence (MoD SVU) Mrs. Soniya Kottegoda made a visit to the Defence Services College in Colombo on Monday (03).
New Chairperson visits Defence Services College
The new Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence (MoD SVU) Mrs. Soniya Kottegoda made a visit to the Defence Services College in Colombo on Monday (03).
President emphasized that he will not allow bringing any foreign forces into the country under any condition
President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized that he will not take any step to bring foreign forces into the country at any moment under any circumstance until he hold the office of President and further said that he will not allow any room in this regard.
Media Interview with H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena by Indian journalists (May 31, 2019 - New Delhi)
Particularly, I am very happy when I come to New Delhi and when I get an opportunity to meet you. And, you know that, I came to India for the swearing - in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Terror group accomplice arrested
An accomplice of the suicide bomber Zahran was taken into custody by police several days ago.
President meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
President Maithripala Sirisena met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, today (31).
Meeting to educate War Hero Associations on Presidential directive to extend welfare initiatives
A meeting was held at the Ministry today (29 May) educate on a Presidential directive and look into the welfare matters of the War Heroes and War Hero families.
Two SL Peacekeepers Among Those Honoured by UN
Major Hamangoda Wasantha Dinesh Jayawickrame and Sergeant Sakralage Samantha Wijekumara of the Sri Lanka Army, who both lost their lives in 2018 while serving with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), were among the fallen peacekeepers to be posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjold Medal, a Media Release in the UN said.