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French Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
His Excellency Eric Lavertu, Ambassador of France for Sri Lanka and the Maldives made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Dec 23).
Deegawapi Stupa Restoration Fund receives Rs. 5 million worth donation
Chief Prelate of the ‘Sri Sambodhi Viharaya’ and Chairperson of 'Bauddhaya' TV Channel Ven. Boralande Wajiragnana Thero donated Rs. 5 million to the Deegawapi Stupa restoration project at the Defence Ministry today (Dec 23).
Sandahiru Seya Project receives USD 45,460 from Chinese Embassy
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donated USD 45,460.00 for the Sandahiru Stupa construction project which is in progress under the purview of the Defence Ministry on Dec 07.
Defence Secretary pledged extensive operations to curb illegal drug ring in 2021
Operations to curb illegal drug ring in the island would be further strengthened during next year (2021), said Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) today (Dec 22).
No excuse to say “there is no time”
Time restrictions won’t be an issue to produce a sound artwork/writing, said the Defence Secretary and the Secretary of the State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne while citing an example from his eventful diary and number of books published to date.
Army’s Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025 launched today
Sri Lanka Army Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025 (SLAWFS) was ceremonially launched today ( Dec 22) at the Army Headquarters with the gracious presence of the Principal Advisor to HE the President Mr. Lalith Weeratunga as the Chief Guest.
We are lucky to have a ‘PHI’ and a ‘Midwife’ to each house in the Country - Defence Secretary
We are very lucky as Sri Lankans to have a Public Health Inspector (PHI) and a Midwife to each household in the country, said the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
Drive your men to safeguard people from any threat either manmade or natural disaster - Defence Secretary
Military leaders are expected to perform in all spheres possible as they do today, said the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
Defence Secretary assured fresh hopes for Ayagama folks under landslide threat
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne who arrived at the Ayagama landslide prone area assured the mitigation of landslide hazards for folks under landslide threat while inaugurating a Rs. 418 million worth project mooted to mitigate the landslide risk today (Dec 17).
Chinese Embassy donates Rs. 25 million to Defence Ministry to fight against COVID-19
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donated Rs. 25 million to the Defence Ministry on 15 December to be utilized to purchase equipment and materials required for the military personnel to fight against the COVID -19.
International virtual symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction concluded at BMICH
International virtual symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction (MHEW and DRR: 2020) held for three days concluded yesterday (Dec 16) at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
Defence Secretary reviews ‘Deegawapi Stupa’ restoration progress
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne reviewed the progress of the Deegawapi Stupa restoration while convening a meeting with the Presidential Task Force (PTF) members and the stakeholder institutions at the Defence Ministry today (Dec 16).
Maj. Gen. Jagath Alwis assumes office as the Secretary to the Public Security Ministry
Maj. Gen. (Retd) Jagath Alwis assumed duties as the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security at the Ministry premises in Battaramulla today (Dec 14).
Be accountable for assets maintained from the public money - Defence Secretary
More you reach higher in the ladder; the more you are expected to act responsibly, said Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne.
Defence Secretary visits Trincomalee Naval Base
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne arrived at the Naval Base in Trincomalee (Eastern Naval Command) today (12 Dec).
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).