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12th Defence Services Games ceremonially opened
The 12th Defence Services Games 2022/2023 was ceremonially declared open by the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Indoor Sports Stadium of Panagoda Army Cantonment yesterday (Oct 19).
U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets Defence Secretary
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 19).
UN Civilian Protection Course at IPSOTSL Ends
The Sri Lanka Army’s training centre for UN assignments, the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) at Kukuleganga had its Comprehensive Protection of Civilians course (CPOC) - 2022 during 10 - 14 October 2022.
Relief work continues for distressed people - State Minister of Defence
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that the disaster relief work continues for the people affected by the bad weather.
Advisory for Heavy Rain & Landslide Early Warning
The current heavy rains are expecter to contiune, due to the influence of the Intertropical Covergence Zone (ITCZ - The region where the Northern
Dead Bodies of Mother & Son Found at Thumbaliyadda Landslide
Overnight rescue operations of 1 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) and 8 SLSR troops of the 611 Brigade at Thumbaliyadda in Anguruwella where a two-storied house with people alive were buried recovered dead bodies of the mother and the son of the family during small hours on Saturday (15).
'Poverty to Prosperity' book launched
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne attended as a special guests at the launching of the book ‘Poverty to Prosperity’ at the Government Information Department in Colombo today (Oct 14).
CMETSL to facilitate an environment for synergising the engineering efforts to
develop the country - Defence Secretary
Tri Forces at present are throwing their full weight behind national-level campaigns carrying out mammoth development projects predominantly by military engineers aiming at Nation Building and assisting in achieving Sustainable Development.
Inclement weather likely to continue further
The prevailing inclement weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is expected to continue according to the latest forecast of the Meteorology Department. The forecast issued this morning (Oct 14) predicts heavy rains are several parts of the island as the low-level atmospheric disturbance remains to persist in the vicinity of the island. The sky will be cloudy in most parts of the country.
Plan for disaster risk reduction and ease outlay for relief - State Minister of Defence
State Minister of Defence Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon today (Oct 13) disclosing the enormous outlay in response to disaster relief and resettlement stressed that we must look forward and plan for risk reduction.
Strong winds and lightning during thundershowers - Met Dept
Met Department’s weather forecast today (Oct 13) alerts the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers stating that heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Central, North-Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara district.
President instructs officers to celebrate the 75th Independence Day with dignity
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed officials to celebrate the 75th Independence Day in a dignified manner that reflects national and religious unity.
Egyptian ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of Egypt in Sri Lanka H.E. Maged Mosleh called on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (12 Oct).
Poppy pinned on State Minister of Defence
A group of representatives of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon and pinned a Poppy Flower on him today (12 Oct).
Maiden Copies of Keystone Doctrines & General Publications Presented to Secy Defence
The maiden copies of the Army Keystone Doctrines and twelve General Staff Publications, compiled by the Directorate of Research Concept and Doctrine at the Army Headquarters were presented this morning (11) to General G.D.H Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence as a segment of the 73rd Army Anniversary.
Outgoing Coastguard DG makes farewell call on
The outgoing Director General (DG) of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake made a farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (11 Oct).
SL Peacekeepers receive medals
The Sri Lanka peacekeepers in the 8th Contingent of SRIMED Level 2 Hospital in South Sudan in appreciation of their service were awarded medals during a formal UN medal awarding ceremony recently at the UNMISS-Bor compound.
SL Navy wins medals at the 8th Carrom World Championship
Sri Lanka Navy's (SLN) Able Seaman Nishantha Fernando and Woman Able Seaman Joseph Roshita won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 08th Carrom World Championship -2022, organized by the International Carrom Federation (ICF) in Langkawi, Malaysia, recently.
New three-storied Sanghavasa building vested in Maha Sangha
The newly built three-storied Sanghavasa building at the historic Olabaduwa Raja Maha Viharaya was declared open and vested in the Maha Sangha today morning (Oct 10) during a religious ceremony graced by the Prime Minister Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena.
Defenders of the Nation turns 73 today
Sri Lanka Army, ‘the Defenders of the Nation’ proudly celebrates its 73rd Anniversary and the Army Day today (Oct 10) in accordance with military traditions under the auspices of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, as the Chief Guest at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda, Homagama.
Netherlands Envoy assures fullest support
Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka and Maldives paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 07).
MOD clarifies on Extradition of Wickramaratne Nandun Chintaka aka
Herath Dissanayakege Roshan Isanka aka Harakkata to Sri Lanka
News has been published in certain print and social media in a misleading manner to the public stating that Wickramaratne Nandun Chinthaka alias ‘Harakkata’, a notorious drug kingpin was released by the Dubai Police on 03rd October 2022 due to the Defence Ministry’s delay in submitting the file from this country to the Dubai authorities regarding the criminal allegations levelled against him.
Annual Poppy Day walk tomorrow - SLESA
The Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Sri Lanka (SLESA) has organized a series of events to commemorate the Poppy Day anniversary this year. The programmes include the pinning of poppy flower, a Poppy Day walk and the main parade at the War Memorial Cenotaph at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo with the participation of the President.
SLCG Rear HQ welcomes an Australian Delegation
An Australian delegation of the Australian high commission paid a call on Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Headquarters (SLCG RHQ) at Wellawatte yesterday (Oct 05) and had a discussion.
New KDU wing to be established in Wayamba on President’s request
- Defence Secretary
‘The President has made an open request to establish another wing of KDU to serve the population of Wayaba’ revealed the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne gracing the opening ceremony of the new Faculty of Computing of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Southern Campus in Sooriyawewa, today (05 Oct).