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Russian Mine Experts Receive Updates on Army De-mining Operations
A Russian delegation, headed by the Chief of Engineering Troops of the Russian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Iurri Stavitskii during a reciprocal visit to understand operational level functions of the ongoing Sri Lanka Army's Humanitarian De-mining Unit in Sri Lanka called at the Regimental Centre of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) on Thursday (12).
'Exercise Mitra Shakthi' Nears Culmination
Troops of both Indian Army and Sri Lankan Army, now on the verge of culminating their joint, 'Exercise-Mitra Shakthi' at Shivaneri demonstration village in Pune, India rehearsed final operational tasks with focus on general strategic planning.
Indian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché to the High Commission of India, Captain Ashok Rao made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (13 December).
New NCC Director calls on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Major General (Retd) Ruwan Kulatunga made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (10 December 2019).
Intelligence services play a major role in controlling terrorism and extremism - Defence Secretary
While the LTTE is attempting to re-emerge and an extremist group of misled youth, who has misinterpreted their religion, are trying to destabilize peaceful situation in the country,
Police launch special programme to prevent road accidents in Kilinochchi
A special programme to mark luminous sticker on bicycles and tractors to make them more visible at night was carried out by the Sri Lanka Police in Kilinochchi on Tuesday (10 December).
Institutions brought under the Ministry of Defence by new Gazette notification
The gazette notification proclaiming the relevant duties and functions to the Ministries has been published.
Chinese Embassy supports Navy’s Green and Blue concept
China has gifted 50 bicycles and 03 electric buggies to the Sri Lanka Navy supporting the Navy’s Green and Blue environment concept.
Japanese maritime ship 'Harusame' on a three-day goodwill mission in SL
Making a three-day goodwill visit, the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force ship “DD-102 Harusame” arrived to Sri Lanka, today (10 December).
Brig Priyanka Fernando, New Director Real Estate & Quartering Assumes Office
Brigadier Priyanka Fernando of the Gemunu Watch (GW) took over duties as the new Director, Real Estate and Quartering at the Army Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura on Monday (9) during a brief ceremony at his office.
New Chairman appointed to Ranaviruseva Authority
Major General (Rtd) Nandana Senadeera has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ranaviruseva Authority.
Military Service, Most Noble Profession, Not Indebted to the Motherland” - Secretary Defence
Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary Defence during his maiden visit to the new Army Headquarters at Sri Jayewardenepura on Monday (9) morning, called upon all Army Officers to shoulder the responsibility of national security and ensure the safety for our entire nation as a huge task that lies ahead of them since military career is the most noble profession in the world.
Defence Secretary visits new Army HQ
Defence Ministry Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne visited the new Army Headquarters Complex Akuregoda in Pelawatta, Battaramulla, today (09 December).
Sri Lanka Navy celebrates 69th Anniversary
Sri Lanka Navy celebrates its 69th anniversary with great pride as the first defenders to the motherland Today, (09th December).
Govt. says Brig Priyanka Fernando had diplomatic immunity during the incident
The government today said the former Defence Attaché at the Sri Lankan High Commission Brig. Priyanka Fernando was entitled to diplomatic immunity under the Vienna Convention and the judgement was ‘a politically motivated action’.
Defence Secretary visits Defence Services Command and Staff College
Defence Ministry Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne visited the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), today (07 December).
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. Gunaratne assumed duties as the TRCSL Chairman
Defence Ministry Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne assumed duties as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), today.
Govt to revamp defence media units
The government is to revamp media units under the Defence Ministry to disseminate military related news more effectively.
Govt. rejects Swiss embassy’s request for its local staffer to fly to Switzerland for treatment
The government had rejected the request from the Swiss Embassy to allow the local female staffer, who claimed that she was allegedly abducted by unidentified men and threatened to disclose embassy information, to be flown out of the country for medical treatment, yesterday.
Defence Secretary meets Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith
The Secretary to the Ministry of b Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil met Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith at Archbishop’s House, today (4 December 2019).
SL helped to restore regional peace by defeating LTTE- Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi
Pakistan Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, has highly commended the Sri Lankan government’s efforts in eradicating terrorism and defeating the LTTE to restore peace in the region.
No intention to run a military led administration in the country- Defence Secretary
‘’No intention of carrying out a military administration in the country’’ Defence Secretary Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil said.
Military camps in the N/E will not be removed - Defence Secretary
Military camps in the North and East will not be removed to compromise the national security, Defence Ministry Secretary Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, said.
Govt. sets up a National Authority to ensure safe use of industrial chemicals
The government has established a National Authority under the Defence Ministry to ensure safe use of Scheduled Chemicals in the industrial sector without hindering their proper functioning’’ Defence Ministry Secretary Maj. Gen.(Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Govt. denies Swiss Ambassador’s claim on alleged abduction of a local staffer
“The Government of Sri Lanka, having taken serious note of the alleged criminal incident concerning a locally recruited staff member of the Swiss Embassy in Colombo, on Monday, 25 November 2019, immediately ordered a thorough investigation into this matter.