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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.
A well-wisher donates Rs. 100,000 to Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa
U.H. Ashoka, a businessman resided in Borella, made a special contribution of Rs. 100,000 to the Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa for the welfare of war heroes at the Defence Ministry, today (September 02).
President requests people not to invite him for private functions
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today, requested people not to invite him for private functions like weddings, prize-givings and other parties as he wanted to fully devote his time to fulfill national responsibilities.
Govt. will end organised crimes, underworld and drug menace - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the government would end looming social threats in the same vigour that eradicated terrorism in the country to bring peace and prosperity under the leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Fund to be set up to renovate Deegawapiya Stupa, soon - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Deegawapiya Trust Fund would be established to expedite renovation of Deegawapiya Stupa, an ancient Buddhist sacred shrine and an archaeological site in the Ampara District.
NDDCB contributes Rs. 250,000 to COVID-19 Itukama Fund
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has donated Rs. 250,000 to the COVID-19 Itukama Fund to support Defence Ministry’s contribution to contain the spread of Coronavirus outbreak, today (28).
Defence Ministry receives Rs 4.95 m donations for Ranaviru welfare
The Defence Ministry has received Rs. 4.95 million worth donations for Ranaviru welfare, today (Aug 28).