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New Zealand High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary
New Zealand High Commissioner (HC) to Sri Lanka His Excellency Michael Edward Appleton, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (August 11) at the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
Religious procession of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle exposition leaves Korathota Raja Maha Viharaya
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Korathota Raja Maha Viharaya today morning (Aug 11) amidst religious blessings.
Online service begins in issuing Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates
Fast, efficient and easy system of obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates for all citizens of the country has been created and the irregularities involved in the prevailed system will be eliminated with the introduction of the online system, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
Street parading of Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle begins for third day
The religious procession carrying the ‘Sacred Pinnacle‘ and the 'Crest-Gem' of Sandahiru Stupa commenced its journey from the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya today morning (Aug 10) amidst religious blessings.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ now at Bellanwila Temple for public veneration
The procession of the Crest-Gem and the Sacred Pinnacle of Sandahiru Stupa which commenced the street parading in Colombo arrived at the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya today evening (Aug 08).
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ exposition inaugurates at Gangaramaya Temple
The exposition of the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ of Sandahiru Stupa for public veneration was inaugurated at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo amidst religious blessings of Maha Sanga, today (Aug 5).
SLAF-manufactured HHOT units handed over to Health sector
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over two Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units today (Aug 4) to health authorities at SLAF Headquarters to be used at Theldeniya Base Hospital and the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital for patients with COVID-19.
SLAF completes building new ward complex at Mulleriyawa Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed the construction of a new Ward Complex at the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital and handed it over to the Health Minister Hon. Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi yesterday ( Aug 3).
President marks maiden visit to new Army Headquarters
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Army Headquarters situated in Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte yesterday (Aug 3).
President observes vaccination drive
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made an observational visit to the vaccination centre established at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre in Colombo, yesterday (02).
SLN’s school development at the crowning touch
Amenities enhanced at the Roman Catholic College, Mandaitivu Island under the patronage of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) were vested in the College authorities yesterday (Aug 1).
Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. donates facemasks
Supporting Sri Lankan Defence Ministry’s initiative to fight against COVID-19, the Sri Lanka Branch of the Metallurgical Corporation of China Limited (MCC) handed over a consignment of facemasks to the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at a function held at the Ministry recently.
Defence Secretary lauds M2C - Military to Corporate Entrepreneurship transition
Nothing is impossible for a soldier as he is ready to take up any task ahead of him, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Aug 1).
Militarization of education at KNDU is a totally wrong picture - Defence Secretary
Thousands of children in our country have entered General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) to fulfill their higher educational dreams following the KDU has been open for everyone who deserves.
Army War Hero to represent Tokyo Paralympic Games
Sri Lanka’s differently able No. 1 Wheelchair Tennis player Sergeant D.H.R Dharmasena of the Army has been selected to participate in the Tokyo Paralympics Games - 2021.
Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ exposition to begin
Exposition of the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle' of Sandahiru Stupa around the country in a religious procession for public veneration will be commenced on Aug 8, 2021 said, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
SLAF completes second phase of Kanugahawewa Village development
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed the second phase Kanugahawewa Village renovation project in Kebithigollewa and formally handed over to its residents yesterday (July 29) under the patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports, State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development, Hon. Namal Rajapaksa.
KDU Journal online version launched
Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) officially launched its online version of Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS) yesterday (July 28) under the auspices of KDU Vice Chancellor Maj. Gen. Milinda Peiris.
Defence Secretary felicitates a noble CSR Project
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) felicitated the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kelani Cables PLC, Mahinda Saranapala today (July 29) at the Defence Ministry, in view of his earnest contribution extended to deliver a consignment of handicap equipment to the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) recently.
World’s scientific journals release CDRD’s discoveries
Some of the peculiar findings of Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) were appeared in the famed forensic science journals recently, the CDRD said.
SL Coast Guard-hatched 108 sea turtles released
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) released newly hatched 108 sea turtles into the Sri Lankan beach under the turtle conservation project led by SLCG recently.
Army-built two houses vested in needy families
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) vested in two more new houses constructed by SLA on needy families recently under the Army’s social welfare oriented services.
‘Vadatharaki’ resumes shuttle-run after repairs by Navy
Following major repairs carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), the Passenger Vessel ‘Vadatharaki’ resumed its shuttle services between Punguduthivu and Delft Islands recently.
SLN busts Rs. 65 million worth cannabis in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special raid nabbed 216 kilos and 750 grams of Kerala cannabis worth of Rs. 65 million along with three suspects and a dinghy at the seas off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna recently.
SLN continues Mangrove planting
Enhancing the awareness on marine plant ecosystems, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a beach cleaning programme and planted mangrove saplings in the Talaimannar and Nachchikuda areas, yesterday (26 July).