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Acting Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva pledged to ensure security of the country and its people to the maximum in compliance with the vision of the President and Commander in Chief of armed forces Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Kshenuka Senewiratne made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at his office, today (02).
Maj. Gen. (Retd) W.R. Palihakkara has been appointed as Director of the Defence Services College.
The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mohammad Zaeri Amirani called for improved bilateral cooperation and friendship between Iran and Sri Lanka.
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne met a group of representatives from the Senehasa Education Resource Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) at the Ministry, today (01).
Switzerland said yesterday that it had no intention of tarnishing the image of the Sri Lankan Government and regretted about recent developments had led question the Sri Lanka’s commitment to due process.
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.
May this new year herald in a secure society, where diverse identities and skills merge with modernity, towards building a prosperous nation - I wish you a very happy New Year.
Another round of discussion was held at the Defence Ministry presided by the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on Monday (30) evening to review the progress of the ongoing welfare programmes initiated to uplift the living standards of the retired Tri-Forces personnel.
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva has been appointed as the acting Chief of Defence Staff by his Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with effect from January 01, 2020.
The outgoing Ambassador of Turkey Tunca Ozcuhadar paid a farewell call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (30 December 2019).
More than 500 children of Defence Ministry employees were presented with gift packs of school books, bags and gift vouchers for shoes during a ceremony held today (30) at the Ministry auditorium.
Over 700 differently able soldiers representing 11 regiments of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) will compete for honours at the 22nd Army Para Games 2019 which got off the ground on Friday (27) at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.
It is the duty of all public officials to provide a prompt and accurate service to the public without inconveniencing anyone who are seeking the service, emphasized President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
One hundred bicycles were donated to deserving children in the Jaffna region during an Army initiated programme held in view of the Christmas celebration, recently (24).
Today marks the 15th anniversary since the Boxing Day Tsunami devastated the coastal regions of the island in 2004.
The dawn of Christmas brings immense joy to all, awakening the hearts of devotees of the noble religion of jesus Christ, which brought the message of peace and harmony to the world.
The newly appointed Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD), Rear Admiral (Retd) Ananda Peiris made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (24 December 2019).
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterday that a large number of people have been affected due the adverse weather experienced during the past week.
Indian Navy Commander Admiral Karambir Singh with Commander Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva took time off to clean the Sandy Bay beach area in Trincomalee, yesterday (22nd December 2019).
The Prince of Wales denounced the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka as an “utterly barbaric attack”, as he attended a Tamil Christian church service.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said the government had given top priority to restore national security to ensure investor confidence and also safety for tourists.
The Tri Forces and the Police have taken measures to beef up security under a special plan in view of the festive season.
Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral Karambir Singh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at his office, today (19 December).
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena reassured his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis yesterday that due process had been followed at each step in keeping with international norms respected by both countries in probing into the alleged incident related to the Swiss Embassy employee.