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Armed forces should be geared to support the government’s mechanism in nation building process - Defence Secretary
Armed forces should always be geared to support the Government mechanism in the nation building process to revive our country that was ruined for three decades owing to LTTE activities, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
UNODC pledges further support for rehabilitation of drug addicts
Raising concerns into the government’s initiatives to curb drug menace and to rehabilitate the drug addicts while reintegrating into the society, the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) pledged a further commitment of USD 100,000 assuring its fullest support, at the Defence Ministry, today (Dec 11).
Renowned novelist Gunarathna Ekanayake met Defence Secretary
An Award-winning novelist, writer and a drama producer Gunarathna Ekanayake presented five books authored by him to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne during a function held at the Defence Ministry premises today (Dec 10).
Russian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Yury Materiy met the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (09 Dec).
Three-week-long Pirith Chanting to eradicate pandemic ends today
The three-week-long continuous Pirith chanting ritual that was launched at Independence Square to invoke blessings on the country to get rid of the Coronavirus Pandemic concluded successfully a shortwhile ago (09 Dec).
Ranaviru Seva Authority introduces welfare measures
INSEE Cement under the aegis of Ranaviru Sewa Authority (RVSA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force to provide cement bags to the respective service personnel under a concessionary price at the Defence Ministry today (07 Dec).
CSD is gaining its former glory - Defence Secretary
The Civil Security Department (CSD) is regaining its former glory following the election of the present government into power, said Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne.
State-run mechanism on standby to respond the cyclonic effect – Defence Secretary
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has initiated all the necessary steps to mitigate the risk of cyclonic storm ‘BUREVI’ while coordinating all the stakeholder institutions under the directives of the Defence Ministry, said Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Defence Ministry Secretary short while ago (02 Dec).
New IGP pays courtesy call on Defence Secretary
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Dec 2).
NSA level trilateral meeting commenced
The 4th National Security Adviser (NSA) Level Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation was commenced with the participation of NSA level delegates from India and Maldives at the Taj Samudra, Colombo short while ago (28 Nov).
SLAF led aerial observations to curb deforestation - Defence Secretary
Raising concerns into widespread illegal forest resources degradation, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said, attention into deforestation is imperative and it is vital to identify such attempts before logging.
Sri Lanka has a major role to play in the Indian Ocean as never before - Defence Secretary
The Indian Ocean that harnesses vital ‘Sea Lines of Communication’ linking the ‘East’ and the ‘West’ is considered to be the gateway for the seven seas, said Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne emphasising that Sri Lanka, being part of this strategic ocean mass, obviously has a major role to play in the Indian Ocean as never before.
Defence Secretary completes his first year in office today (Nov 20)
Defence Secretary Major General (Retd) G.D.H. Kamal Gunaratne completes his first year in office today after assuming office as the Defence Secretary on November 20, 2019.
WHO country representative meets Defence Secretary
Country Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Razia Pendse paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (Nov 19).
We have taken steps to ensure the country’s security – President
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during his address to the nation last evening (18) said the main appeal made by the people to him was to, “Protect the Country” and therefore during this short period of time he has taken steps to ensure the security of the country as requested by the people.
Pirith chanting at Independent Square for 21 days invokes blessings for all
A pirith chanting ceremony attended by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa began at the Independent Square in Colombo, yesterday evening (18) and pirith chanting will continue for 21 days.
Defence Secretary compliments Prime Minister for his Birthday today (18)
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunarathne graced a religious ceremony held to invoke blessings on Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on his 75th Birthday at the Narahenpita Abayaramaya Temple today (18).
Two newly commissioned lady pilots write the SLAF history - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said today is a very special day for the Air Force and the entire country as we mark the commissioning of two lady pilots for the first time in the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) history while extending his heartiest congratulations to the newly commissioned SLAF officers.
Buddhist prayers at Mirisawetiya Maha Seya to invoke blessings
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa participated in a religious ceremony held at the Mirisawetiya Maha Seya premises in Anuradhapura last evening (Nov 14).
Defence Secretary inspects construction work at Sandahiru Stupa
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne arrived at the Sandahiru Stupa construction site in Anuradhapura to inspect the progress of the construction work yesterday.(Nov 14)
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).