STATE MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY NEWS
SL condemns terror attack on former Maldivian President
Issuing a statement the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack on Hon. Mohamed Nasheed, the Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament and the former President of Maldives, on 06 May 2021.
The New Year message
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) on behalf of the Defence Ministry wishes all Sri Lankans a peaceful, happy, healthy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
'Police Grievance Day' to resolve Police and public issues
The Police Grievance Day to find solutions to public complaints on Police and pending administrative issues and problems among Police personnel will be held at the Suhurupaya in Battaramulla on January 29.
The Government will not allow foreign interference - Prime Minister Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that some foreign elements, are trying to interfere into country's internal affairs but the government would safeguard the national sovereignty and national security of Sri Lanka.
Govt to revamp defence media units
The government is to revamp media units under the Defence Ministry to disseminate military related news more effectively.
President declares open the new Army HQ at Sri J’Pura
HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, declared open the new Sri Lanka Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenepura, Battaramulla at its inaugural warming and formal handover ceremony, today morning (8 November).
Afghan Ambassador calls on State Minister
The Ambassador of Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, H.E Mr. M Ashraf Haidari met the Minister of Mass Media and State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (05 November).
‘Galle Dialogue- 2019’ International Maritime Conference begins in Colombo
The ‘Galle Dialogue- 2019’, the 10th Annual International Maritime Conference of the Sri Lanka Navy commenced in Colombo, today (21st October).
Chinese Vice Minister of Cyberspace Administration meets State Minister
A Chinese delegation led by the Vice Minister of Cyberspace Administration of China, H.E. Yang Xiaowei, met the State Minister of Defence and Minister of Mass Media, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry on Wednesday (09 October).
State Minister Wijewardene launches SLBC new mobile ‘app’
Minister of Mass Media and State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene graced the launching ceremony of a new ‘app’ of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), last evening (05th September).
Australian counter people smuggling delegation meets State Minister and Secretary Defence for discussions
An Australian Government delegation led by Commander of Australia’s Joint Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders, Major General Craig Furini met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene for a discussion on counter people smuggling issues, at the Ministry, on 03 September (2019).
New Army Commander calls on State Minister
The newly appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva made a call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (03rd September 2019).
Road named after General Hamilton Wanasinghe
The road between Malwana and Dompe has been named as "General Hamilton Wanasinghe Mawatha" after the former Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe.
Japan and Sri Lanka enter into MoU on Defence Cooperation and Exchange
A memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation and Exchange was signed by the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene and the Japanese State Minister of Defence Mr. Kenji Harada at the Ministry of Defence, today (26 July 2019).
State Minister graces opening ceremony of 15th HACGAM – Working Level Meeting
The 15th HACGAM – Working Level Meeting (WLM) hosted by the Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) commenced at the Hilton Hotel in Colombo, today (09 July 2019).
State Minister graces NCC annual sports meet
The annual inter Provincial Sports meet of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo, yesterday (06 June).
New Air Force Commander calls on the State Minister
Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, who assumed duties as the 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force made a call on to the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (12 June).
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).
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).
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).
SPECIAL STATEMENT BY THE STATE MINISTER OF DEFENCE
Several bomb explosions were reported from a number of areas in the island between 0830 am and 0900 am, today.
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).
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).
Russian Ambassador meets State Minister
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation, HE Mr. Yuri Materiy made a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, today (28 March).
Abu Dhabi Special Olympic World Summer Games 2019 medalists felicitated
A group of children with special needs who had brought accolades to the country at the recently held Special Olympic World Summer Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) was felicitated by the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene during a function held at the Ministry on Monday (25 March).