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Following the explosions that took place in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa, earlier today, the number of foreign nationals who have been identified as deceased at the National Hospital in Colombo stands at eleven.


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President condemns dastardly attack and calls for restraint and patience Orders swift investigations to find culprits behind conspiracy

President Maithripla Sirisena expressed his, shock, deep pain and dismay over the brutal attacks on places of religious worship and other civilian establishments.


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Fillip to Eastern and Northern farming communities

The Eastern Province is known for its vast paddy fields and irrigation tanks. Agriculture is one of the main sources of livelihood of a majority of the people in this region.


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Two US naval ships in the island

Two US naval ships, USNS 'Millinocket' and USS 'Spruance' arrived to the country to participate in the annual naval exercise "Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise (CARAT)-2019, on Thursday (18 April).


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Houses for deserving families in Wanni

Two new houses built by Army troops in Wanni with financial assistance from two philanthropists were handed over to the beneficiaries recently. One of the two houses built in Ganeshapuram in Vavuniya was presented to the family of a deserving student who had come third in the District at the Grade 5 Scholarship Exam.


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The New Year message of togetherness from multi-ethnic East

A new meaning to communal harmony and coexistence emerged from the multi-ethnic Eastern Province on the eve of Aluth Avurudda, when an unparalleled integrated public service was launched in the District of Batticaloa from April 8 to 12, which concluded with President Maithripala Sirisena?s appeal for collective efforts towards progress.


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Pakistan NDU delegation meets Secretary

A delegation from the Pakistan National Defence University, led by Air Commodore Mustafa Anwar met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry today (17 April 2019).


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Army shines at shooting championship

The Sri Lanka Army had won the Overall Championship at the National Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF Open Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championship - 2019 held recently.


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Exercise 'Mithra Shakthi' concludes

'Mitra Shakthi', the Joint Training Exercise between the Sri Lankan and Indian Armies concluded in Diyatalawa on Monday (08 April).


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President graces 'Presidential Media Awards 2018'

President Maithripala Sirisena graced the inaugural 'Presidential Media Awards 2018' as the chief guest at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, on Wednesday (10 April).


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Troops build houses for two deserving families in Jaffna

Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna has yet again assisted two deserving families in Sollipuram, Jaffna to move to a better abode after their plight was brought to their notice.


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Aim is to make Sri Lankan police service not only nationally but also internationally recognized service - President

President Maithripala Sirisena says that during his tenure, he will take necessary steps to ensure that the Sri Lankan police service not only nationally but also internationally recognized service.


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Seva Vanitha 'Avurudu Pola' at the Ministry

An 'Avurudu Pola' (Festival fair) was held at Ministry premises, today (09th April). Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando declared open the 'Pola' organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry.


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Secretary of Defence of India meets Secretary Defence

The Secretary of Defence of India, Mr. Sanjay Mitra met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry, today (08 April).


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6th Indo - Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue held today

The Indian Defence delegation, led by the Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Sanjay Mitra participated at the 6th Indo-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue at the invitation of secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr Hemasiri Fernando in Colombo today (08 April 2019).


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Indian Defence Secretary arrives on official visit to Sri Lanka

The Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Sanjay Mitra arrived in Sri Lanka making an official visit, today (07 April).


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Strict laws to be implemented to control sound polluting vehicle horns

The Inspector General of Police was given instructions to take stern action against vehicles with sound pollution causing horns at a meeting held at Ministry of Defence on Friday (05 April). These instructions were given at the meeting, convened on the directions of the President, and chaired by the Secretary Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando.


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UN delegation meets Secretary

A United Nations delegation headed by Mr. Ata Yenigun, met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry, today (05 April 2019).


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New Zealand High Commissioner meets Secretary

The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, HE Ms. Joanna Mary Kempkers paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando, today (05 April).


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GENERAL AMNESTY TO RECEIVE DISCHARGE FOR ARMY ABSENTEES DECLARED

HE the President in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence on the recommendations of the Ministry of Defence and the Commander of the Army has offered a General Amnesty period (22 April - 10 May 2019) to all Army absentees, enabling them to receive discharge from service under four categories.


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Presidential Task Force on development of North and East Provinces meets

The release of military acquired lands in the North and East has been accelerated following the establishment of the Special Task force for the development of North and East Province.


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The President goes to Parliament

The expenditures of Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Environment was taken in to debate at the parliament today (4) and the President who went to the parliament made certain special remarks on those two subjects.


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Russian ship arrives on goodwill visit

Making a two-day goodwill visit the Russian naval ship, Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov arrived to the island on Wednesday (03rd April).


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Royal Navy ship in the island

Making a goodwill visit, the Royal Navy ship HMS 'Montrose' arrived in the island on Tuesday (02 April).


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State Minister Wijewardene visits Royal Navy ship

State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene made a visit to the Royal Navy ship HMS 'Montrose' at the Colombo harbor, today (03 April).