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Defence Secretary assures to complete reconstruction work of St. Anthony’s Shrine soon
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, who visited the St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade, today (July 1), has taken swift measures to strengthen security and also assured to complete the balance reconstruction work of the Shrine, which was badly damaged due to the Easter Sunday bomb attack, soon.
Senior police officers should hold responsibility for curbing crimes in their areas - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary (Retd.) Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said the senior police officers-in-charge of provinces should be ashamed of wearing their uniforms if drug trafficking, extortion, underworld activities, illegal logging, running brothels, illegal sand mining and other illegal activities were taking place in massive scales in their respective divisions.
Defence Secretary praises Met Dept. for accurate weather forecast than earlier
The Meteorology Department is to get new equipment, analytical software and systems for accurate weather forecasts soon, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Four Police officers receive cash prizes for their exemplary conduct beyond duty
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne awarded cash prizes and commendation certificates to four Police officers and a civilian today (June 25) for their excellent performance in line of duty.
Defence Secretary assures to eradicate drug menace in Sri Lanka
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne reiterated that punitive actions would be initiated without delay against prison, law enforcement and other officials, who are found abusing official powers vested through corrupt practices, abetting and collaborating with underworld criminals and drug traffickers.
Acting IGP orders immediate probe into Karuna’s statement over killing army soldiers
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is to launch a full investigation into former Deputy Minister Vinyagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman’s statement over him killing soldiers when he was with the now defunct LTTE during the war.
Prisons officers who support underworld criminals will be nabbed - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne cautioned the prisons officials to refrain from getting involved in corruption and also supporting the convicted underworld criminals in the prisons as the law enforcement authorities had already commenced investigations on such officers.
Defence Ministry to reinstate Police, STF officers received vacation of post orders
The Defence Ministry has decided to reinstate Police officers, including Police Special Task Force (STF), who have received vacation of post orders to strengthen the law and order in the country.
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Defence Secretary visits Jaffna to review security situation
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has visited Jaffna to review the security situation and the military’s support to mitigate the spread of coronavirus outbreak in the North, today.
Navy on high alert to thwart asylum seekers from virus hit countries
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a number of special sea operations around the country from the beginning of the novel Coronavirus pandemic to thwart asylum seekers fleeing from coronavirus-hit countries into the Sri Lanka, SLN Spokesman Lt. Com. Isuru Sooriyabandara said today (16).
Sri Lanka will be a just and safe country for all communities to live - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne assured to form a society free of drugs menace, underworld activities, organized crimes and extortion for all communities to live in a just and safe country in the future.
“Major General Suresh Sallay to institute legal action against Yasmin Sooka and ITJP”
Major Genaral Suresh Tuan Sallay, the Incumbent Director of the State Intelligence Services of Sri Lanka has taken steps to send a Letter of Demand to Ms. Yasmin Sooka and the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP).
One-day service of issuing NIC resumes from June 22
Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) has decided to resume one-day service of issuing National Identity Cards (NICs) with effect from June 22 while following health procedures.
New STF Commandant pays courtesy call on Defence Secretary
The new Special Task Force (STF) Commandant DIG Waruna Jayasundara paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry this morning (June 15).
Hayleys Fabrics donates printed fabric to SL Army
Hayleys Fabrics, a leading private-owned company administered under the Hayleys Group, has donated cloth material to the Defence Ministry, today (June 12).
MOU signed to train 100,000 workers for state sector jobs
The Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to train a workforce of 100,000 people from low income families to be employed in permanent government employments, today, at the Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations Ministry in Narahenpita.
Once a soldier, always a soldier - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne emphasizing the requirement of serving well with pride said that soldiers cannot retire.
SRQ Robotics donates remotely operated UV disinfection robot
A team of engineers of the ‘SRQ Robotics’, affiliated to the Moratuwa University, has donated an Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection robot which can disinfect public places.
Defence Secretary commends ex-servicemen’s concerns on motherland even if retired
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Tri-Forces had done their responsibility fully to protect the country by containing the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak.
There is no chance for a second Coronavirus wave - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, commending the dedication of security forces, Police and health sector officials in controlling Coronavirus outbreak, expressed hopes that there would not be a second wave of the pandemic in the country.
PTF will conserve and preserve all archaeological heritage sites in East - Defence Secretary
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on ‘Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province’ has been tasked to conserve all archaeological heritage sites in the Eastern Province irrespective of religion, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
DPL staff entering Sri Lanka required to submit PCR test results
Diplomatic staff and their family members entering Sri Lanka are required to submit PCR test reports obtained 72 hours prior to their departure from their respective countries.
President assures opportunity for everyone to return to SL
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, assuring avenues for everyone who wishes to return to the Sri Lanka, has instructed relevant authorities to direct returnees for 14-day quarantine process after completion of PCR tests at the airport.
Defence Secretary to Chair two PTFs on building a secure country and managing SL's heritage
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne as the Chairman of a 13-member Presidential Task Force (PTF) to build a Secure Country, Disciplined, Virtuous and Lawful Society.
Grave crimes and drug mafia operate from prisons should be stopped - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stressed that all criminal activities,including drug mafia, operated by the underworld criminals in prisons, should be immediately stopped.