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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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
Royal Navy ship in the island
Making a goodwill visit, the Royal Navy ship HMS 'Montrose' arrived in the island on Tuesday (02 April).
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).
Stern rules will be imposed against those who use and keep toxin drugs - the President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that severe rules will be imposed against those who import, sell, and keep toxin drugs.
'Bak Maha Divuruma' taken under President's leadership
The 'Bak Maha Divuruma' (National Pledge to eradicate drug menace) was held at the Independence Square, today (03 March).
Ranaviruseva Authority conducts blood donation campaign
The Ranaviruseva Authority organized a blood donation campaign in Ampara recently. According to Authoriy's media, the blood donation campaign had been carried out at the Bollegama Raja Maha Viharaya in Mahaoya on Saturday (30 March).
Army organized Football Tournament provides fillip to ethnic harmony
An inter-league football tournament was organized by the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) recently. According to Army media, the 'Eastern Commander Champion's Trophy' football tournament was held at the Weber Stadium in Batticaloa on Sunday (31 March).
The operation against the illegal drugs will be carried on till a successful end despite any challenge, said the President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that he took the battle against illegal drugs on his shoulders without considering the risk it has over his own life because he is determined to build an ethical country for the future generation and emphasized that he will carry on this crusade amidst any challenge.
New house for civil employee
A civil employee working for the Army in Wanni is the beneficiary of a new house built by the Sri Lanka Army troops under Security Forces - Wanni.
Over 769kg of cocaine destroyed under President's fight against dangerous drugs
The destruction of 769 kg of cocaine took place at a warehouse in Kelaniya, today (01 April 2019). The haul of cocaine worth over 10 billion rupees seized by law enforcement agencies on several occasions in the past was diluted before being transported to a cement factory in Puttalam where it will be incinerated through cement kiln co-processing.
Navy brings ashore critically ill fisherman
Sri Lanka Navy troops rendered assistance to bring ashore a critically ill fisherman on Sunday (31 March). According to Navy media, a Naval Fast Attack (FAC) Craft attached to the Southern Naval Command was sent to the location upon being alerted by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
Secretary graces Police Athletic Meet 2019
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando graced the closing ceremony of the annual Athletic Meet of the Sri Lanka Police on Saturday (30 March).