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‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration project inaugurates tomorrow (22nd Oct)
The foundation stone laying for the scheduled ‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration process will be commenced auspiciously under the guidance of the Chief Prelate of Sacred Deegawapiya Temple Ven. Mahaoya Sobitha Thero at the Deegawapiya premises tomorrow (22 Oct).
A young singer, Sandeep meets the Defence Secretary
Sandeep Lamasooriya, a Grade 12 student of Ananda College, Colombo met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today ( Oct 19) and presented a CD with a song sung by Sandeep.
Plans are afoot to renovate Deegawapiya Stupa
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne held a discussion with Maha Sanga about the proposed renovations of sacred Deegawapiya Stupa at the Defence Ministry yesterday (Oct 16).
Legal actions to prevent land grabs - Defence Secretary
There is no room for land grabs in the country in future and legal actions would be implemented against persons involved in such unlawful acts, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said referring to past unlawful land grab practices.
Easing of congestion in prisons discussed
Prison Reforms and Prisoners' Rehabilitation State Minister Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle met the Defence Secretary at the Defence Ministry recently.
Indian Defence Advisor Meets Defence Secretary
Indian Defence Adviser in Sri Lanka Capt. Vikas Sood met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, at the Ministry today (Oct 09).
Defence Secretary’s Media Conference Held at the Ministry on 5th Oct 2020
The State Ministry of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management organized a conference to address the Government Agents/District Secretaries in Northern, North Central and Eastern Provinces on Oct 1, 2020.
Poppy Flower pinned on Defence Secretary
Maj. Gen. (Retd) Upul Perera, President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA), pinned a Poppy Flower on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Oct 05).
An avenue for war veterans and their families to resolve issues
Addressing war veteran families at the 2nd phase of ‘War Veterans Mobile Service’ (WVMS), held in Saliyapura, Anuradhapura today (Oct 3), Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said a ‘Public Division’ will be established at the State Ministry of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management to mediate and facilitate their issues associated with Divisional Secretariats/District Secretariats and Grama Niladaris.
Defence Secretary addressed Senior Police Officers in North Central Province
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne in the capacity of Secretary to Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Ministry, addressed a gathering of Senior Police Officers in Anuradhapura today (Oct 2).
SERRIC Celebrates Word Children’s Day
First Lady Ayoma Rajapaksa graced the Children’s Day celebration ceremony held at the ‘Senehasa Education Resource Research and Information Centre’ (SERRIC) as the Chief Guest at Narahenpita, Colombo 5 today (Oct 1).
State Sector, Tri Forces and Police involved mechanism to curb deforestation - Defence Secretary
Raising concerns into the widespread illegal forest resources degradation in Vanni, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said it was saddened to say that its effects largely impact not only to the Vanni area, but to the entire country in general.
Our children are the future of the nation - President
His Excellency the President in his World Children’s Day message said our children are the future of the nation.
New Coast Guard DG receives letter of appointment
Commodore Anura Ekanayake has been appointed as the 7th Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) with effect from Sep 30.
Outgoing DG Coast Guard bids farewell
The outgoing Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Director General Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunga paid his farewell call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the ministry today (Sep 29).
A young poet, Sewmini Kaushalya meets Defence Secretary.
‘Kela Kaki’, an anthology of Sinhala poetry authored by Sewmini Kaushalya of Sri Rahula Maha Vidyalaya in Kotugoda in line of forthcoming 71st Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, was presented to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (28)
Scouting must be promoted to safeguard the younger generation – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said, by realizing how much scouting can do, one must exert every effort to promote the spirit of scouting into the Sri Lankan community.
We expect UN to place due emphasis on non-interference in domestic affairs of states – President tells UN High – Level Meeting
We expect the United Nation will place due emphasis on non-interference in domestic affairs of other states, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in a pre-recorded statement at the High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations today (21).
Pakistan lauds Sri Lanka's support during difficult times
Pakistan Defence Advisor in Sri Lanka Col. Muhammad Safdar Khan made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, today (Sep 15).
Govt. seeks public support in curbing organised crimes
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has sought public support to curb organised crimes, which has given a top priority in the government vision to make a safe and secure nation.
US Ambassador in SL meets Defence Secretary
United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne today (Sep 11).
Integrated government mechanism is vital – Defence Secretary
Public Administration, Planning Services, Accounting Service, Tri-Forces, Police, Prisons Customs etc. should be integrated into a unique government mechanism system while eliminating corruption in the system, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said, today (11).
'Hela Sarana' Sri Lanka Israel Organization donates 50 disinfection liquid cans
Hela Sarana Sri Lanka Israel Organisation, which was formed by Sri Lankan migrant workers in Israel, donated 50 (four litre) disinfection liquid cans worth of Rs. 100,000 to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, yesterday (9).
Govt. to seek regional support to extinguish fire of MT New Diamond
While taking necessary measures to extinguish fire on MT New Diamond and getting ready to manage a possible oil spill, the government is to seek support from regional countries if necessary.
Police to be reformed soon - State Minister Chamal Rajapaksa
State Ministry of Internal Security is to introduce reforms into the Police service after reviewing the report submitted by former Police Chief N.K.Illangakoon.