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Ranaviru Seva Authority scholarships benefit 17000 children
The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) was established with the aim to promote the welfare of disabled members of the armed forces and police, and also the families of fallen war heroes. Among its many welfare programmes the RSA pays special attention to uplift the educational standards of the children of war hero families.
Our children are the future of the nation - President
In the face of the current global pandemic, the restrictions imposed on the imagination of the entire generation of children and their world are many. The
school classroom and the playground are still at a distance from our children...
Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike XI- 2021’ concludes
'Cormorant Strike Xl - 2021’, the annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) organized by the Sri Lanka Army concluded on a successful note in Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee, on Wednesday (Sep 29).
Defence Secretary delivers Guest Lecture at UNODC Workshop for Prison officials
The conduct of prison officials makes the difference between the incarcerated drug lords and underworld gangsters in prisons to continue operating their networks from within prisons or put a stop to all their sinister operations.
SL wins two Bronze medals at 58th World Military Boxing Championship
Lance Corporal Sajeewa Nuwan of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Leading Aircraftwoman Gayani Kaluarachchi of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) won bronze medals at the 58th World Military Boxing Championship in Russia held recently in Moscow.
Sandahiru Stupa will be vested in devotees in November, 2021 - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) denoting the culmination of Sandahiru Stupa construction process said this sacred Stupa would be vested in the public in November this year.
Australia and Sri Lanka to further strengthen defence related ties
Acting High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Amanda Jewell met Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Sep 23).
UN Resident Coordinator appreciates drugs prevention role
The UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer extended her appreciation for the continuous resounding efforts initiated by the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) through the Defence Ministry to cripple the illegal drug ring, which in turn reflects a positive impression on both Sri Lanka and to the entire region.
Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary
The outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General Muhammad Saad Khattak (Retd) made a farewell call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Sep 23).
Sri Lanka as COVID-19 knowledge exchange regional hub – President proposes at UN
Sri Lanka proposed to establish a Regional Knowledge Hub in Colombo in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), to facilitate exchange of lessons learnt from COVID 19 and support countries to build back better.
United Nations’ fullest support to Sri Lanka …
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that the UN will provide its full support to Sri Lanka in moving forward to promote unity among different communities.
SLN brings another Heroin loaded vessel ashore
The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) seized foreign vessel carrying another narcotics haul of ……kilos and …..grams, was brought to Colombo Harbour this morning (Sep 18).
Met. Dept. warns of strong winds and lightning amidst thundershowers
The Meteorology Department announced showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka and Maldives, His Excellency Hussein El Saharty paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Sep 17).
CSD turns 15 today
The Civil Security Department (CSD) which has enormously contributed to the country’s economy through its agriculture projects is celebrating its 15th anniversary today (13 Sep).
All avenues for illegal activities crippled – Defence Secretary
The present government since its emergence to power in 2019, has crippled all avenues of social threats posed in the face of organized crimes, drug smuggling, underworld activities and extortion through the combined efforts of top level state-run defence agencies under the guidance of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as stated in the policy framework, ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Sep 9).
Though the pandemic is continuing, we must reach country’s development goals – Defence Secretary
Though the pandemic is continuing, we must always work towards reaching our development goals with stability, which is achieved ensuring national security, without endangering our country at peril, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Sept 9).
Navy led joint operation nabs foreign fishing vessel carrying Rs. 3,100 million worth heroin
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arriving at the Colombo Harbour conveyed His Excellency the President’s appreciation to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), the Sri Lanka Police and the Intelligence Services for arresting a foreign fishing vessel ....
Exercise - Cormorant Strike XI - 2021’ begins
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) organized Tri-Service Field Training Exercise, ‘Exercise - Cormorant Strike XI - 2021’ commenced at Minneriya yesterday (Sep 03).
Newly appointed Russian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché to the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka Col. Aleksei A.Bondarev, made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry complex today (Sep 3).
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Defence Secretary meets the Secretary of the Russian Security Council
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) met the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Platonovich Patrushev during an official visit to Russia, recently (Aug 26).
SLAF distributes more HHOT units to treat COVID-19 patients
Continuing the manufacturing of social healthcare oriented apparatuses, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over two more Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units (HHOT) to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital and National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Angoda yesterday (Aug 31).
Donation of blood saves lives
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a blood donation programme at the Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya in a bid to fulfill the blood requirements of key hospitals yesterday (Aug 31).
Army established first ICC at Vipassana Meditation Centre for Buddhist monks
Sri Lanka Army troops established the first Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) at the International Vipassana Meditation Centre in Colombo for treatment of COVID-19 affected Buddhist monks and vested in the Maha Sangha yesterday (Aug 30).