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Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as 13th Premier of Sri Lanka
Former President and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the 13th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara this morning.
Sri Lanka’s success on mitigating Coronavirus outbreak a collective effort – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said Sri Lanka would be the only nation in the world that deployed the intelligence service successfully to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus outbreak.
Hajj a festival to embrace spirit of peaceful coexistence - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his message on Hajj Festival today (August 01) has stated that Hajj festival this year would be an occasion for all Muslims to embrace the greatness of Allah and the spirit of peaceful coexistence.
Govt. curbs man-made threats by imposing tough law enforcement - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said although mitigating natural disasters were difficult, the Government had taken all initiatives to curb man-made threats by imposing a strict law enforcement mechanism in the recent past.
Arch child soldier recruiter Adele Balasingham still living in UK, a challenge UK faces - Lord Naseby
All Party British Sri Lanka Parliamentary Group President Lord Michael Naseby said United Kingdom faced a challenge as Adele Balasingham, who was the arch recruiter and trainer of the now defunct LTTE’s child soldiers, was still residing comfortably in the UK.
China, Sri Lanka’s historical ally in many fronts - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said historical relationship between China and Sri Lanka had been growing on the mutual trust built on pillars of political, economic, cultural, educational and most importantly in defence over the years.
Damro Company donates Rs. One million to National Defence Fund
Damro Company donated Rs. One million to the National Defence Fund at the Defence Ministry, today (30).
Annual farewell and scholarships awarding ceremony
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne presented gifts for the transferred and retired former Defence Ministry staffer's and their children at a function held at the Ministry, today (28).
Defence Secretary meets Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Yuri Materiy met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (July 28).
New Indian Defence Advisor pays a courtesy call on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India Capt. Vikas Sood paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, this morning (July 28).
Secure and safe environment for children a must - Defence Secretary
“Children need to be safeguarded from all forms of abuse and it is a must that we create a secure and safe environment for children”, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Defence Secretary praises military medics' support in fighting against coronavirus
Dedicated and fearlessly committed, military medical teams had assisted the government by conducting quarantine program well to mitigate the spread of coronavirus outbreak in the country, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Defence diplomacy and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan are getting stronger - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said defence diplomacy and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan had been growing from strength to strength through mutual trust built on political, economic, cultural and educational relationships between two countries.
Huawei sets-up video conferencing system for seamless communication
Huawei Technologies Lanka Co. (Pvt) Ltd jointly with Just in Time Technologies have donated a state-of-the-art video conferencing system to the Defence Ministry today (July 19).
Nine Senior Police officers appointed as Hostage Negotiators
Nine senior Police officers have been appointed as Hostage Negotiators, the first of such an initiative in Sri Lanka, in keeping with international aviation obligations as a part of crisis management during a possible aircraft hi-jacking or a hostage situation.
New Navy Chief Calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna, in keeping with the tradition, called on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (July 16).
President pledges to overcome the challenge of protecting people from COVID-19
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa pledged that all measures would be undertaken to protect people from the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic and all efforts would be directed at eradicating the virus from the country.
Indian Defence Attaché pays farewell call
The Defence Attaché to the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao, who is due to terminate his duties as the Defence Attaché, made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, a short while ago.
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne assumes office as the 24th Navy Commander
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne as the 24th Sri Lanka Navy Commander, while promoting him to the three star rank of Vice Admiral with effect from today (July 15).
Outgoing Navy Chief pays courtesy call on Defence Secretary
Outgoing Navy Commander Admiral Piyal De Silva made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (July 14).
Outgoing Navy Chief a role model for exemplary service - Defence Secretary
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) under the strong leadership of its Commander Vice Admiral Piyal de Silva was able to apprehend country’s largest smuggled drug haul at sea, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
No space for terrorism again - Defence Secretary
Those who propagate separatism were trying to revamp terrorism but the Government would not leave space for anyone to take national security into task, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
MEPA to monitor ship-generated waste facilities from tomorrow
Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) together with Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka coast Guards, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka Customs, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and the Police is to inspect Ship Generated Waste (SGW) reception facilities in the country from tomorrow.
Defence Secretary hands over house built for disabled soldier
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne handed over a house constructed for a disabled soldier in Gokarella in Kurunegala today (July 4).
Defence Secretary reviews renovation at NDC site
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne directed the respective officials today (03) to expedite the work to commence the academic program of National Defence College (NDC).