NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
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Defence Secretary laid foundation stone for Deeghawapiya ‘Pilgrims Rest’
Defence Secretary and Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed ‘Pilgrims Rest’ at the Deeghawapiya Raja Maha Viharaya premises amidst the religious blessings today (15 July).
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Dr. Subramanian Swamy MP guest speaker at INSS Security Salon
Eminent scholar and Member of Parliament, India Dr. Subramanian Swamy was the guest speaker at the Security Salon organized by the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) last evening (Oct 13).
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Indian Army Chief meets Defence Secretary
Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army (COAS) General Manoj Mukund Naravane accompanied by a military delegation met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Ministry today (Oct 13).
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Defence Secretary graces National event of IDDRR
National event to commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) themed ‘COVID-19 and systemic risks’ was held in the form of a hybrid event at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today (Oct 13).
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President reviews Sandahiru Seya project
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reviewed the progress of Sandahiru Seya construction and scheduled work while arriving at the Stupa premises in Anuradhapura today (Oct 09).
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Firearm licence renewal dates for 2022
The Defence Ministry has informed of dates for renewal of firearm licence for the year 2022.
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State Intelligence Service turns 80
The State Intelligence Service (SIS) celebrated its 80th Anniversary in a simple ceremony on Oct 01, 2021 under the auspices of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) gracing as the Chief Guest and the ceremony was held in keeping with COVID-19 health guidelines.
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Defence Secretary delivers Guest Lecture at UNODC Workshop for Prison officials
The conduct of prison officials makes the difference between the incarcerated drug lords and underworld gangsters in prisons to continue operating their networks from within prisons or put a stop to all their sinister operations.
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Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike XI- 2021’ concludes
'Cormorant Strike Xl - 2021’, the annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) organized by the Sri Lanka Army concluded on a successful note in Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee, on Wednesday (Sep 29).
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Sandahiru Stupa will be vested in devotees in November, 2021 - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) denoting the culmination of Sandahiru Stupa construction process said this sacred Stupa would be vested in the public in November this year.
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Sri Lanka as COVID-19 knowledge exchange regional hub – President proposes at UN
Sri Lanka proposed to establish a Regional Knowledge Hub in Colombo in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), to facilitate exchange of lessons learnt from COVID 19 and support countries to build back better.
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Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary
The outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General Muhammad Saad Khattak (Retd) made a farewell call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Sep 23).
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News Updates
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SLAF-manufactured HHOTs donated to Government Hospitals
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recently handed over Heated Humidifie...
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‘Mitra Shakthi’ Boosts Strength & Friendship, Says Indian Army Chief Witnessing Final Mock Attack at Maduru Oya
The final mock demonstration of the largest-ever joint Exercise ‘Mitra Shakthi VIII’ ...
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Indian Army Chief Gifts Simulators to Army Service Corps School at Anuradhapura
The Army Service Corps School at Tisawewa, Anuradhapura on Thursday ...
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Defence Secretary laid foundation stone for Deeghawapiya ‘Pilgrims Rest’
Defence Secretary and Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) fo...
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Dr. Subramanian Swamy MP guest speaker at INSS Security Salon
Eminent scholar and Member of Parliament, India Dr. Subramanian Swamy was the guest speaker at the Security Salon orga...
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Defence Secretary graces National event of IDDRR
National event to commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) themed ‘COVID-19 and sys...
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Indian Army Chief meets Defence Secretary
Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army (COAS) General Manoj Mukund Naravane accompanied by a military delegation m...
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Indian Army Chief to arrive in the country tomorrow
Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army (COAS) General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC is scheduled...
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New application form for Clearance of Dangerous Cargo
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State Intelligence Service turns 80
The State Intelligence Service (SIS) celebrated its 80th Anniversary...
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SRIMED Contingent in South Sudan awarded Medals
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops serving the United Nations Mission in So...
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Ranaviru Seva Authority scholarships benefit 17000 children
The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) was established with the aim to pr...
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Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike XI- 2021’ concludes
'Cormorant Strike Xl - 2021’, the annual Field Training Ex...
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SL wins two Bronze medals at 58th World Military Boxing Championship
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