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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).


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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).


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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,


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New Chairman appointed to Ranaviruseva Authority

Major General (Rtd) Nandana Senadeera has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ranaviruseva Authority.


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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.


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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).


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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).


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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.


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Govt to revamp defence media units

The government is to revamp media units under the Defence Ministry to disseminate military related news more effectively.


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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).


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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).


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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).


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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).


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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).


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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).


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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).


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Russian Ambassador meets Secretary

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Yury Materiy made a courtesy 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 (25 November 2019).


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Army Commander Calls on Secretary Defence

The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva 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 (22 November 2019).


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Secretary Chairs Meeting with Police Narcotic Bureau Officers

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, chaired a special meeting with senior officers of the Police Narcotic Bureau at the Ministry, today (22 November 2019).


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Secretary Chairs Meeting with Police Traffic Division

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, chaired a special meeting with senior officers of the Police Traffic Division at the Ministry, today (22 November 2019).


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Air Force Commander calls on Secretary Defence

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias 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 (21 November 2019) .