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The outgoing Defence Advisor of the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Captain Ian Cain made his farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Dec 13).
The outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General Umar Farooq Burki (Retd) made a farewell call on to Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Dec 13).
A delegation led by Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Paul Stephens met Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Dec 12) and had a cordial discussion.
‘Military, traditionally associated with battle has played a crucial role in safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka. Our own experience fighting against the ruthless terrorist organization for nearly three decades has showcased both successful military leadership and instances where the leaders fell short in the battle field’.
The Director Public Policy South and Central Asia of Meta Sarim Aziz met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premita Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo today (Dec. 07).
Sri Lanka Army troops of 4 Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) organized a blood donation campaign at its camp premises in Jaffna recently.
Head of the ICRC Delegation in Sri Lanka Severine Chappaz met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo today (Dec. 05).
The upcountry railway operation line running from Colombo to Badulla was obstructed due to an earth-slip near Ohiya railway station during the morning hours on Tuesday (22 November) as a result of the torrential rainfall.
Captain Anand Mukundan who joined the mission as Defence Adviser (DA) to the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, called on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Nov 14).
South African High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Sandile Edwin Schalk met Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Nov 10).
Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific Rear Admiral Jeromy B Williams paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardanepura Kotte, today (Nov. 09).
Sri Lanka Army troops erected a new house for a needy family at Thambalagamuwa recently and vested it in the family of Mr.Chitra Velayudham Lingeshwaram Sharma during a simple ceremony.
The 33rd annual International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the representatives of Sri Lankan and Indian navies was held onboard INS Sumitra in the IMBL situated north of Kankesanthurai on Friday (Nov 03), says SL Navy media.
Buddhima Samadhi Damsarani Senarathne of Defence Services College (DSC), Colombo set a new record clocking 2:45:69 minutes in the under-18 Girls’ 200-meter backstroke event at the recently held All Island National School Games Swimming Championships.
The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Her Excellency Julie Chung met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne on Friday (Oct 27) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka H.E. Andrew Patrick made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Oct. 24).
The Boys’ Junior Cadet Platoon of Colombo Defence Services College emerged as Runners-up in the John B. Cull Challenge Trophy 2023 All-Island Junior Cadet Championship held recently at the National Cadet Corps Training Centre, Rantambe.
The second phase of the medical camp organized by the Welfare Association of the Ministry of Defence was held today (Oct 19) at the Ministry premises.
The record-breaking 771st house in Jaffna was built by troops of the Security Force HQ - Jaffna in Urumpirai for a deserving family with sponsorship provided by ‘Imagine Compassion International Ltd’ in Australia at the request of the Army.
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon chaired a discussion on preventive action on dangerous trees falling and precautionary measures to mitigate possible hazards in suburban areas at the Disaster Management Center (DMC) in Colombo today (Oct. 11)
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, paid a visit to the Veterans’ Home at Bolagala in Katana, yesterday (Oct. 5).
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Miyon Lee called on Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry at Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct. 5).
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne donated an artificial limb to war hero Sergeant Major R.P.C. Dharmapriya at the Ranaviru Seva Authority head office today (Oct. 4). Sgt. Maj. Dharmapriya lost his right leg due to a terrorist landmine during the Operation ‘Akunu Pahara’ launched in the Welioya area.
Acting Director General and the Director (Communications and Publications) of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) Rear Admiral (Retd) Dimuthu Gunawardena paid a courtesy farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 3).
Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, Commander, Security Forces – Mullaitivu (SF-MLT), together with Hon K. K Masthan, Minister of State for Rural Development attended the United Nations International Day of Peace ceremony as chief guests, organized by the Universal Peace Federation at the Mullaittivu Town Hall on Thursday (21 Sep).