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Drug trafficking ring crippled - Defence Secretary
We have reformed the intelligence services to thwart the recurrence of tragic incidents similar to Easter Sunday bombings in the country, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) last evening (Apr 20).
New hopes with New Year for War Heroes
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) while addressing the Defence Ministry staffers prior to the commencement of the work after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year stated today (Apr 19), we all must be determined to work efficiently and to extend our maximum contribution towards the government’s development process while ensuring the national security in accordance with the vision statement, “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.
The New Year message
The Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) on behalf of the Defence Ministry wishes all Sri Lankans a peaceful, happy, healthy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Chinese envoy visits Defence Services College
A Chinese delegation accompanied by Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arrived at the Defence Services College in Malay Street, Colombo, today (09 Apr).
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Defence Secretary visits 'Ranaviru Seva Authority'
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) pledged Defence Ministry's fullest support to the families of war heroes during his visit to the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) today (09).
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met under the patronage of President
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Sri Jayewardenepura Parliamentary Complex today (08).
Meeting war veterans on public day
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) resolved various issues of the war veterans and their families while meeting them on the public day (07 Apr) at the Defence Ministry.
Defence Secretary visits Defence Services College
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) made a visit to the Defence Services College at Malay Street, Colombo, today (05 Apr).
Sandahiru Seya treasures deposited amidst religious blessings
Turning a new chapter in the annals of Sri Lankan history, the depositing of treasures and sacred relics at the Sandahiru Stupa Square Chamber was held auspiciously amidst the religious blessings of maha sanga at the Stupa premises in the sacred city of Anuradhapura today (Mar 28).
The 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 Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Ministry today (Mar 26).
Offering of treasures for ‘Sandahiru Seya’ Square Chamber
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the DP Jayasinghe Group of Companies Dr. Dilshan Jayasinghe handed over an array of treasures to be deposited at the sacred Sandahiru Seya today (Mar 26).
INSS Public Lecture on 'Impact of Port City to National Security of SL'
A Public Lecture on "Impact of Port City to National Security of Sri Lanka" organized by Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) was conducted today (Mar 26) at the INSS, Battaramulla.
SLCG focusing to enhance maritime law enforcement capabilities
UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme Senior Instructor Craig Lunn held discussions on the UNODC sponsored training courses scheduled to be commenced at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Advance Training Centre (ATC) in Mirissa within the year 2021, during a meeting had with the SLCG Director General Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake recently.
Treasure collection for Sandahiru Stupa ends on 27th
Devotees are now arriving at the Sandahiru Stupa in response to the recent announcement signifying the arrangements set up to collect treasures since the plans are afoot to deposit those at the Sandahiru Stupa Square Chamber.
SLGGA flag pinned on Defence Secretary
The Western Province Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Girls Guide Association (SLGGA) Mirani Dissanayake pinned the SLGGA’s 104th year celebration flag on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Ministry, today (Mar 22).
Housing dreams come true under ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ project
Two new houses constructed utilizing ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ funds along with the military labour involvement were vested on two war veterans in a bid to appreciate their gallant service rendered to the motherland, during a brief ceremony held at the Wewahamanduwa in Mathara today (Mar 20).
Offering of treasures for ‘Sandahiru Seya’ Square Chamber underway
Ven. Angulgamuwe Ariyananda thero of the Na Uyana Aranya Senasana handed over an array of treasures to be deposited at the sacred Sandahiru Seya today (Mar 19).
'Deegawapiya Aruna' receives Rs. 2.65 million
The 'Deegawapiya Aruna' Trust Fund received a donation worth of Rs. 2.65 million from Dr. Priyangi Amarabandu yesterday (Mar 18).
Deegawapiya to host Eastern Province Poson Festival - Defence Secretary
This year’s Eastern Province Poson festival will be held at the sacred Deegawapiya temple premises while giving prominence to the Poson Poya rituals on full moon Poya Day on June 24, the Defence Secretary and the Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) revealed today (Mar 17).
Opportunity for devotees to deposit treasures at Sandahiru Stupa ‘Square Chamber’
The religious ceremony organized for the depositing of treasures at the Square Chamber of the Sandahiru Stupa will be held on 28 March, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (16 Mar).
Laws of the country can not be changed according to an individual wish – Defence Secretary
“As the authorized body of the country to protect the national security, we don’t hesitate to arrest and implement the law against anyone who attempts to break the law of the country by sawing seeds of hate politics and provoking the public peace”, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said.
President’s Mahashivarathri Day Message
Sri Lankan Hindus and their brethren across the globe since ancient times pay obeisance to Lord Shiva on this Mahashivarathri, with utmost reverence and expectation of dispelling darkness of ignorance and acquiring wisdom.
A country could raise the resilience by promoting civil-military relations through education - Defence Secretary
We must always bear in our minds that the university education could inculcate core values of security and development such as human dignity, integrity, democratic participation, sustainable development, economic equity, mutual understanding and equality of opportunity, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Mar 10).
Navy launches 'Sinduliya' to coincide with International Women's Day
The Sri Lanka Navy’s Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) launched ‘Sinduliya’ magazine under the aegis of Defence Ministry's Seva Vanitha Unit (MODSVU) Chairperson Chithrani Gunaratne at the Navy Headquarters Auditorium today (Mar 8).