Defence Secretary News
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.
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).
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.
Govt to revamp defence media units
The government is to revamp media units under the Defence Ministry to disseminate military related news more effectively.
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).
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.
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).
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).
KDU Vice Chancellor calls on the Secretary
The Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya 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 (28 November 2019).
UNODC delegation meets Secretary
A four-member delegation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) led by the Director Operations, Ms. Miwa Kato met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (28 November 2019).
Coast Guard Director General calls on Secretary
Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (26 November 2019).