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Bangladesh Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary
The Bangladesh Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka, Commodore Md Shafiul Bari met the Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (Jan 05).
No acquisition of state sector institutions by military - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said the driving license printing project taken over by the Army was a temporary measure following a cabinet decision to save state funds.
“Emergence of LTTE activists in Front Organizations and Propaganda”- INSSSL
Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL); think tank on national security functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Defence, organized a ‘Threat Lens’ a closed door discussion under the theme of “Emergence of LTTE activists in front organizations and propaganda” on 23rd December 2020 at the main auditorium in the Ministry of Defence.
State Minister and Defence Secretary launched e-Land Registry System
Fulfilling one more service envisioned by HE the President, the e-Land Registry system was ceremonially launched today (Jan 04) at Registrar General’s office in Colombo.
State Minister and Defence Secretary inaugurate Asst. Registrar Gen. Office in Colombo District
Secretary to the Defence Ministry and Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Ministry, Gen. (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne graced the inauguration of Assistant Registrar General’s Colombo District Office and its Central Record Room located at Pannipitiya, today (Jan 04).
ACM ‘Paddy Mendis’ Felicitated
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced a ceremony organized to felicitate a living legend of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Desamanya Pathman Mendis, at the Air Force Base, Ratmalana yesterday (Jan 1).
Turkish Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Her Excellency R. Demet Sekercioglu, Ambassador of Turkey for Sri Lanka, made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Jan 01).
My determination is to make ‘Productive Citizens’ from this Ministry – Defence Secretary
The Defence Ministry celebrated the dawn of the New Year amidst religious blessings today (Jan 1, 2021).
Nobody would be allowed to take up arms – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said yesterday (Dec 31, 2020), there is no room for separatism and extremism during next year (2021) since we have taken steps to thwart such attempts.
Col. G.W. Rajapakse was my role model – Defence Secretary
Mentioning the names of all military leaders from Ananda College who led the Sri Lankan war against terrorists at the forefront to see an end in 2009, starting from the current President, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said, they all were students of Late Brevet Col. G.W. Rajapakse, who was an exemplary character in school.
President's New Year Message
The dawn of the New Year motivates us to move towards a new meaningful height in life while providing opportunity to clearly understand the challenges we face at each passing moment. We welcome the year 2021 with positive attitudes, determination and absolute commitment.
NCC new Director receives letter of appointment
Maj. Gen. (Retd) PWB Jayasundara has been appointed as the 13th Director of National Cadet Corps (NCC).
Defence Secretary pays homage to Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne paid homage to the sacred omniscient tooth relic at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, today (Dec 29).
Secretary Defence Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne elevated to the rank of ‘General’
Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), the Secretary Defence, has been promoted to the rank of General by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa; a short while ago (Dec 28).
Christmas Day Message
Christmas is a noble religious event in the Christian calendar, associated with the birth of Lord Jesus Christ, which inspires the devotion of millions of Christians in God around the world and second only to the Easter. It exemplifies the noble values that make up the foundation of civilized human society such as peace, love, kindness, coexistence and compassion that Lord Jesus Christ preached and demonstrated by practice. From a social perspective, Christmas is also a joyous occasion for Christian families to get together, exchange gifts, forget enmity and renew bonds.
Defence Ministry receives personal protective kits
South Korea-based Sri Lankarama Buddhist Association donated a stock of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Defence Ministry today (Dec 24).
French Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
His Excellency Eric Lavertu, Ambassador of France for Sri Lanka and the Maldives made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Dec 23).
Deegawapi Stupa Restoration Fund receives Rs. 5 million worth donation
Chief Prelate of the ‘Sri Sambodhi Viharaya’ and Chairperson of 'Bauddhaya' TV Channel Ven. Boralande Wajiragnana Thero donated Rs. 5 million to the Deegawapi Stupa restoration project at the Defence Ministry today (Dec 23).
Sandahiru Seya Project receives USD 45,460 from Chinese Embassy
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donated USD 45,460.00 for the Sandahiru Stupa construction project which is in progress under the purview of the Defence Ministry on Dec 07.
Defence Secretary pledged extensive operations to curb illegal drug ring in 2021
Operations to curb illegal drug ring in the island would be further strengthened during next year (2021), said Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Dec 22).
No excuse to say “there is no time”
Time restrictions won’t be an issue to produce a sound artwork/writing, said the Defence Secretary and the Secretary of the State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne while citing an example from his eventful diary and number of books published to date.
Army’s Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025 launched today
Sri Lanka Army Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025 (SLAWFS) was ceremonially launched today ( Dec 22) at the Army Headquarters with the gracious presence of the Principal Advisor to HE the President Mr. Lalith Weeratunga as the Chief Guest.
We are lucky to have a ‘PHI’ and a ‘Midwife’ to each house in the Country - Defence Secretary
We are very lucky as Sri Lankans to have a Public Health Inspector (PHI) and a Midwife to each household in the country, said the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
Drive your men to safeguard people from any threat either manmade or natural disaster - Defence Secretary
Military leaders are expected to perform in all spheres possible as they do today, said the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
Defence Secretary assured fresh hopes for Ayagama folks under landslide threat
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne who arrived at the Ayagama landslide prone area assured the mitigation of landslide hazards for folks under landslide threat while inaugurating a Rs. 418 million worth project mooted to mitigate the landslide risk today (Dec 17).