News Highlights
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.
Secretary meets Prime Minister at Temple Trees
Making his first formal visit upon assumption of duties as the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at temple Trees, Colombo 03, Yesterday evening (29 November 2019).
Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa appointed as new State Minister of Defence
Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, M.P. has been appointed as the State Minister of Defence by His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today (27 November 2019).
7th Executive President His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa
The newly elect President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa was sworn in as the 7th Executive President at a swearing-in ceremony held at the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, today (18 November 2019). He took oaths before the Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya.
President declares open Navy produced RO water treatment plant at the Institute of Theravada
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant installed by the Sri Lanka Navy at the International Institute of Theravada in Karuwalagaswewa, Anamaduwa was declared open by the President on Friday (15 November).
‘MOD ALERTS’ SMS Service launched
Adding another step to its services to the country the Ministry of Defence has added another novel concept in disseminating important news of national security and emergencies to the general public in the form of an SMS alert.
Secretary Defence graces Remembrance Day Ceremony
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc graced the Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Ceremony held at the War Memorial at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo, this morning (10th Sunday, November 2019).
President declares open the new Army HQ at Sri J’Pura
HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, declared open the new Sri Lanka Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenepura, Battaramulla at its inaugural warming and formal handover ceremony, today morning (8 November).
Kotelawala Defence University’s KDU+ website launched
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, officially launched the KDU + website of the Kotelawala Defence University, during a ceremony held at the Ministry on Wednesday evening (30 October 2019).
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Annual Inter Department Cricket Tournament 2019
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc graced the MOD Annual Inter department Cricket Tournament 2019, held at the Air Force ground in Colombo, today (26).