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Sri Lanka Navy celebrates 69th Anniversary
Sri Lanka Navy celebrates its 69th anniversary with great pride as the first defenders to the motherland Today, (09th December).
Govt. says Brig Priyanka Fernando had diplomatic immunity during the incident
The government today said the former Defence Attaché at the Sri Lankan High Commission Brig. Priyanka Fernando was entitled to diplomatic immunity under the Vienna Convention and the judgement was ‘a politically motivated action’.
Defence Secretary visits Defence Services Command and Staff College
Defence Ministry Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne visited the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), today (07 December).
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. Gunaratne assumed duties as the TRCSL Chairman
Defence Ministry Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne assumed duties as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), today.
Swiss Embassy Colombo Local Recruit must make official complaint to erase all confusions
Let us all agree that the reason for confusions and contradictions are as a result of everyone other than the alleged victim making a statement.
Govt to revamp defence media units
The government is to revamp media units under the Defence Ministry to disseminate military related news more effectively.
Govt. rejects Swiss embassy’s request for its local staffer to fly to Switzerland for treatment
The government had rejected the request from the Swiss Embassy to allow the local female staffer, who claimed that she was allegedly abducted by unidentified men and threatened to disclose embassy information, to be flown out of the country for medical treatment, yesterday.
President meets PCoI probing Easter Sunday attacks
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa met with members of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate and inquire into the Easter Sunday terror attacks and exchanged views at the Presidential Secretariat this evening (02).
Defence Secretary meets Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith
The Secretary to the Ministry of b Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil met Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith at Archbishop’s House, today (4 December 2019).
SL helped to restore regional peace by defeating LTTE- Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi
Pakistan Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, has highly commended the Sri Lankan government’s efforts in eradicating terrorism and defeating the LTTE to restore peace in the region.
No intention to run a military led administration in the country- Defence Secretary
‘’No intention of carrying out a military administration in the country’’ Defence Secretary Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil said.
Military camps in the N/E will not be removed - Defence Secretary
Military camps in the North and East will not be removed to compromise the national security, Defence Ministry Secretary Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, said.
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.
Govt. denies Swiss Ambassador’s claim on alleged abduction of a local staffer
“The Government of Sri Lanka, having taken serious note of the alleged criminal incident concerning a locally recruited staff member of the Swiss Embassy in Colombo, on Monday, 25 November 2019, immediately ordered a thorough investigation into this matter.
President meets officials at Sri Lankan High Commission in India
http://www.pmdnews.lk/president-meets-officials-at-sri-lankan-high-commission-in-india/President Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited the Sri Lankan High Commission office in New Delhi today (30) and planted a tree sapling to mark the occasion l.
When two friends who received training at the same military camp met after many years
Two Army Staff officers who received training at the same military camp in India met after many years as political leaders today.
President Rajapaksa’s visit is a new approach to the historical relations between the two countries – Indian President
The arrival of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to India as his first overseas destination after assuming office marks a new approach to the historical relations between the two countries, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind said.
India grants USD 400 million credit line to Sri Lanka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing Sri Lanka’s new President, a leader with a meaningful vision said his government would extend its fullest cooperation to transform that vision into a reality.
During my tenure, Indo–Lanka relations will be elevated to the highest level – President Rajapaksa
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he will strive to elevate Indo – Sri Lanka relations to the highest level possible during his tenure of office.
Indian Foreign Minister calls on President Rajapaksa
The Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today (29) called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is currently visiting India.
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).
Assumption of duties by the New State Minister of Defence
The newly appointed State Minister of Defence Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa MP assumed duties during a ceremony held at the Ministry, today (29 November 2019).
Defence Advisor of Pakistan HC calls on the Secretary
The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Sajjad Ali made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (29 November 2019).
President Rajapaksa starting a state visit to India reaches New Delhi
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who left the country in the afternoon for a two day state visit to India reached New Delhi this evening (28).