Defence Secretary News
Defence Secretary directs to expedite ‘Sandahiru Seya’ constructions
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has directed Security Forces officers, who have been assigned to construct the country’s fourth largest pagoda -the Sandahiru Seya - to expedite the balance work.
Proper plans afoot to de-radicalize misguided youth - Secretary Defence
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said a proper programme to de-radicalize misguided youth involved in the Easter Sunday attack would be implemented under a competent authority with the objective to rehabilitate and reintegrate them back to the society.
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.
National security was neglected due to negligence and ignorance - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said today (13) that national security was neglected at the expense of democracy and reconciliation during the past but the present government had created a secure and peaceful nation.
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.
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to UN meets Defence Secretary
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).
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Maj. Gen. (Retd) W. R. Palihakkara appointed as Director of Defence Services College
Maj. Gen. (Retd) W.R. Palihakkara has been appointed as Director of the Defence Services College.
Iranian Ambassador calls for better relations between Iran and Sri Lanka
The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mohammad Zaeri Amirani called for improved bilateral cooperation and friendship between Iran and Sri Lanka.
Defence Secretary looks into the needs of ‘Senehasa’
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).
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.
Defence Secretary bids farewell to outgoing Turkish Ambassador
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).
New CSD Director General calls on Defence Secretary
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).
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.
Indian Navy Commander Admiral Karambir Singh meets Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne
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).
Russian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka, Colonel Denis I.Shkoda made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (18 December).
US Ambassador Teplitz calls on Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. (Retd) Gen Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (17 December).
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.
The Government will not allow foreign interference - Prime Minister Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that some foreign elements, are trying to interfere into country's internal affairs but the government would safeguard the national sovereignty and national security of Sri Lanka.
Indian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché to the High Commission of India, Captain Ashok Rao made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (13 December).
New NCC Director calls on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Major General (Retd) Ruwan Kulatunga made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (10 December 2019).
Intelligence services play a major role in controlling terrorism and extremism - Defence Secretary
While the LTTE is attempting to re-emerge and an extremist group of misled youth, who has misinterpreted their religion, are trying to destabilize peaceful situation in the country,
New Chairman appointed to Ranaviruseva Authority
Major General (Rtd) Nandana Senadeera has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ranaviruseva Authority.
Military Service, Most Noble Profession, Not Indebted to the Motherland” - Secretary Defence
Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary Defence during his maiden visit to the new Army Headquarters at Sri Jayewardenepura on Monday (9) morning, called upon all Army Officers to shoulder the responsibility of national security and ensure the safety for our entire nation as a huge task that lies ahead of them since military career is the most noble profession in the world.