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President’s Deepavali Message
Hindu devotees across the globe light up lamps and engage in religious observances with the expectation of dispelling darkness of ignorance and illuminating wisdom.
Iranian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Hashem Ashjazadeh made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 13).
Russian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka, Col. Denis I. Shkoda met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 13).
President concerns to protect people with non-communicable diseases
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed relevant officials to initiate steps to prevent the movements from Western Province to the other parts of the island to contain the further spread of the virus situation during the daily briefing held with the members of ‘Task Force for COVID-19 Prevention’ at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (11).
The ‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration project inaugurated
The Prime Minister and the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa laid the foundation stone for the inaugural ‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration project auspiciously at the Deegawapiya premises in Ampara today (11 Nov).
Outgoing Indian Assistant Defence Advisor meets Defence Secretary
The Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Lt. Col. Ravi Shekhar Mishra made his courtesy farewell call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Nov 10)
Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha meets Defence Secretary
Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha who has been appointed as the new Ambassador to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC, USA, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 06).
“Stay Safe” digital device designed to contain COVID -19 introduced to President
The “Stay Safe” digital device designed under the guidance of the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to contain the spread of COVID – 19 pandemic was introduced to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday ( 04).
New Air Force Chief Calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, in keeping with the tradition, called on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Nov 04).
Admiral (Retd) Piyal De Silva meets Defence Secretary
Former Navy Commander, Admiral (Retd) Piyal De Silva paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 03).
Outgoing Air Force Chief’s contribution to humanitarian operation was instrumental - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the contribution of Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias towards the humanitarian operation had been instrumental, as the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made a promising effect towards the successful end state of the humanitarian operation that eradicated the three decade long terrorism in the country.
President makes concrete decisions to curb COVID – 19 spread without disrupting public life and economy
President Gotabya Rajapaksa has made several concrete decisions to curb COVID spread without disrupting public life and the economy.
Government facilitates state sector employees in Western Province to ‘work from home’
Employees of the state sector institutions especially in Colombo. Gampaha and Kalutara districts where restrictions have been imposed are directed to ‘work from home’ again, issuing a press release, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said yesterday (Oct 29).
Defence Secretary pledges to protect archaeological sites
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said being a person who has served a lengthier tenure in Northern and Eastern Provinces in the island, I have seen the extent of devastation has taken place at the sacred places of Buddhist’s worship.
Outgoing Air Force Chief bids farewell
Outgoing Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sumangala Dias paid a courtesy farewell call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Oct 29).
Defence Secretary declares open KIOSK SHOP at the Army HQ
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne accompanied by Defence Ministry’s Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Chitrani Gunaratne declared open the 'KIOSK SHOP' at the Army Headquarters, Battaramulla today (Oct 29).
SLAF personnel donates blood
A total of 109 Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel attached to the Hingurakgoda SLAF Base donated blood to the Polonnaruwa District General Hospital yesterday (Oct 28).
President’s Milad –Un – Nabi Message
Sri Lankan Muslims today celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in solidarity with the Muslim brethren around the world.
US and Sri Lanka agrees to strengthen the defence cooperation
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that the United States is ready to continuously engage with Sri Lanka in its striving to achieve economic development goals.
WFP Country Representative meets Defence Secretary
The Country Representative of the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP), Ms. Brenda Barton paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Oct 27).
Military Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Owing to the highest efficiency in the implementation of any emergency response plan by the military and the police, the government of Sri Lanka has succeeded in countering three major clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks (commonly called waves by the general public) since the WHO declared a global pandemic since 11 March 2020.
Restoration of Mihindu Maha Stupa, Mihindu Cave and Relics House
The restoration work of the Mihindu Maha Stupa, Mihindu Cave, and Relic house commenced yesterday evening (Oct 24) at the Mihintale Temple sacred area, under the directives of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and with the contribution of Mahamevanawa Buddhist Monastery pool presided by Ven Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero.
War Heroes receive a stock of needy equipment
Mrs. Thanuja Wijesiri Dias, a regular donor along with her friends recently made a valuable financial donation for the welfare of the needy disabled war heroes of the country.
‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration project launching ceremony postponed.
The foundation stone laying ceremony scheduled to be held on 22 Oct in view of Deegawapi Stupa restoration project at the sacred Deegawapi premises was postponed due to an unavoidable circumstance.
‘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).