News Highlights
Turkey looks forward in sharing SL’s experiences in countering terrorism
Turkey looks forward in sharing Sri Lanka’s experiences in combating terrorism and enhancing intelligence sharing in a combined effort to combat violent fundamental extremism.
Govt. strongly objected US’s travel ban on Army Chief
The Government has conveyed Sri Lanka’s strong objections on the imposition of travel restrictions on Sri Lanka’s Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Lt. Gen.Shavendra Silva and immediate family, today.
Sri Lanka strongly objects US imposing travel ban on Army Chief
While strongly objecting to the imposition of travel restrictions on Army Commander Lt. Gen. Silva and his immediate family by the US, the Government has requested the US to verify the authenticity of the sources of information and to review its decision.
Timelines evolved externally would hinder process of reconciliation - Sri Lanka’s envoy tell the UN Security Council
The Government has informed the UN that ‘timelines evolved externally in achieving stated objectives would only seek to hinder the process of reconciliation since they would be bereft of ground realities’.
SL has an important role to play in maintaining peace and stability in the region- Pakistani Air Force Chief
Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said Sri Lanka had an important role to play in maintaining peace and stability in the region and pledged to support strengthening intelligence sharing.
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Pakistan pledges fullest support to intelligence sharing with SL
Pakistan assured its fullest support to Sri Lanka to combat drug trafficking, terrorism and extremist activities through intelligence sharing.
Defence Ministry to regularize private security agencies
The Defence Ministry will regularize private security services by introducing minimum wage for security guards, registration of new security firms and renewal of licenses.
President Rajapaksa denies saying 20,000 missing are dead
The President's Office has denied media reports quoting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as saying that 20,000 listed as missing are dead, today.
Defence Ministry to upgrade Police Hospital with dialysis facilities
Fulfilling a long-felt need, the Defence Ministry will provide extra dialysis facilities, adequate medical and minor staff to the Police Hospital at Narahenpita.
Popularising cadetting vital to produce disciplined citizens - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said popularising cadetting in schools could produce disciplined and law abiding citizens.
Govt. to bring new laws to combat emerging cyber crimes
The Defence Ministry is to introduce new laws to stop publishing defamatory posts and comments on social media and also a mechanism for immediate removal of ethnically and religiously sensitive posts that spread hatred via social media networks.
India pledges US $ 50 m support to SL to buy military equipment
India has pledged US$ 50m credit line to Sri Lanka to purchase military equipment when India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, yesterday.
Defend your children from drug abuse - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne requested the parents to be more vigilant about their children to protect them from drug menace, which was given a high priority to curb with the assistance of specially formed law enforcement units.
President emphasized the need to prevent brain drain to achieve rapid development
The President made these remarks addressing the Convocation of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held at the BMICH, today (10)
Norwegian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of Norway Trine Jøranli Eskedal made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne today (08 January).
Hayleys Group donates 10,000 pairs of rubber gloves to Environmental Police
Supporting the Government's initiative to conserve environment Dipped Products PLC (DPPLC), which is functioning under the Hayleys Group, handed over a stock of rubber gloves to the Police Environmental Protection Division (PEPD) at a function held at the Defence Ministry, today.
Defence Secretary reviews work of CSD branch at Kollupitiya
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne today (07) made an inspection visit to the Defence Ministry’s Civil Security and Development (CSD) branch at Kollupitiya in Colombo 3.
Govt. wants to create a more disciplined and lawful country - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the government wanted to create a more disciplined and lawful country under the guidance of the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Govt. gives top priority to restore national security – Prime Minister Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said the government had given top priority to restore national security to ensure investor confidence and also safety for tourists.
Bringing disaster management under Defence Ministry’s purview, forms a quick disaster response strategy in a calamity - Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. Gunaratne
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne emphasising the urgent need for a holistic precautionary approach for disaster management, said bringing disaster management stake holders within the purview of Defence Ministry would facilitate the coordination and cohesiveness at all levels.
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).
New Chairman appointed to Ranaviruseva Authority
Major General (Rtd) Nandana Senadeera has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ranaviruseva Authority.
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).
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.
Secretary pays homage to the Sacred Relics at Kandy
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil visited kandy to pay homage to the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth), today (30 November 2019 ). The Secretary was received by the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa, Nilanga Dela Bandara and was accompanied to the inner chamber for the religious formalities.