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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).
Army’s Dulan Kodithuwakku wins Bronze Medal in Javelin Throw
Sri Lanka Army’s Corporal Dulan Kodithuwakku secured a Bronze Medal in the Javelin Throw - F 64 event yesterday (Aug 30) at Paralympic Games 2020 in Tokyo.
SLN nabs over Rs. 2321 million worth heroin
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 290 kilos and 200 grams of heroin from a multi-day fishing trawler along with five suspects during a special raid conducted in the high seas, and reportedly the vessel with heroin and suspects were carried ashore today morning (Aug 31).
Army’s Dinesh Priyantha sets a world record in Tokyo Paralympics 2020
Sri Lanka Army’s Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha Herath setting a World Record with a distance of 67.79 metres in the Javelin Throw event won the Gold Medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Military nabs over 325 kilos of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Police nabbed about 183 kilos and 715 grams Kerala cannabis haul during a special raid carried out at the Murungan, Panniwettuwan roadblock in Mannar recently.
Defence Secretary reviews Sandahiru Seya project
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arriving at the Sandahiru Seya construction site in Anuradhapura reviewed the progress of scheduled work of various related projects today (Aug 29).
SLAF hands over another HHOT unit to Galgamuwa Ranaviru Upahara Base Hospital
Continuing its social healthcare oriented work, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over another Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) to Ranaviru Upahara Base Hospital, Galgamuwa yesterday (Aug 28).
Defence Secretary received 300,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses from China at BIA
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd.) officially received a consignment of 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine meant for Sri Lankan Armed Forces from the Chinese Defence Attaché in Sri Lanka Senior Colonel Wan Dong at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake today (28 Aug).
Army expands wards facilities at Colombo South Hospital
Sri Lanka Army completed the establishment of three more new wards with 250 beds at Colombo South Teaching Hospital following the Presidential directives and vested in health authorities yesterday (August 26).
SL military to receive 300,000 Sinopharm vaccine from
People's Republic of China
Following a request made by the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd.) to the Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe, during his official visit to Sri Lanka in April this year, the Ministry of National Defence of the People's Republic of China (PRC) will donate 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine on Saturday (28 Aug).
Army expands mobile vaccination drive
Sri Lanka Army's (SLA) mobile vaccination drive commenced from Jaffna a few days ago has received high praise from the jab recipients.
SLAF hands over HHOT unit to Kalutara Hospital
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over a ‘Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit’ (HHOT) manufactured by SLAF to Kalutara District General Hospital yesterday (Aug 23).
New Zealand HC meets Director General of SLCG
The New Zealand High Commissioner (HC) to Sri Lanka His Excellency Michael Edward Appleton paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake recently, at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Headquarters.
SLNS Shakthi carrying medical grade oxygen from India arrives at port of Colombo
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi which left the Trincomalee harbour for the port of Chennai, Indian on 17th August 2021, for a shipment of medical-grade oxygen ordered from India, arrived at the port of Colombo, with approx. 40 tons of oxygen, in the midnight on 22nd August 2021.
Defence Secretary meets Turkish National Defence Minister at IDEF’21
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) met National Defence Minister of the Republic of Turkey Hulusi Akar on Thursday (Aug 19) on the sidelines of 15th International Defence Industry Fair 2021 (IDEF’21) held in Istanbul, Turkey.
Navy seizes over Rs. 50 million worth Kerala cannabis and dried turmeric in separate operations
A special operation conducted by the Navy in seas off Thondamanaru in the dark hours on 19th August 2021 led to the seizure of about 168kg and 750g of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 03 suspects with a dinghy used for the smuggling purpose.
SLA to produce 3600 metric tons of compost fertilizer for Maha Season
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) is expected to produce 3600 metric tons of compost fertilizer, required for the Maha Season 2021.