Defence Secretary News
Annual Academic Session of SLCOMM held
The inaugural programme of the third annual academic session of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) commenced at the Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya on Friday (22 March 2019). The event was held under the patronage of the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene.
Secretary graces 'Tripitakabhivandana' week religious ceremony
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando graced the initial religious ceremony held in view of the 'Tripitakabhivandana' Week declared to mark the occasion of initiating the process in order to declare the Theravada Tripitaka, the sacred scripture of Buddhists, as a World Heritage on Saturday (16 March).
New Secretary to the State Ministry of Defence assumes office
The newly appointed Secretary to the State Ministry of Defence, Mr. NKGK Nemmewatta officially assumed duty during a ceremony held at the State Ministry, today morning (12th Tuesday, March).
Russian delegation meets Secretary
A delegation led by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, HE Mr. Yuri Materiy met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at his office, today (27 February).
KDU Vice Chancellor meets Secretary
The Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry on Thursday (14 February 2019).
MINUSMA Force Commander call on Secretary
The Force Commander for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, (MINUSMA), Lieutenant General Dennis Gyllisporre, made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando on Tuesday (05 February).
Sri Lanka celebrates 71st Independence Day
Today is the 71st Independence Day of Sri Lanka. The main Independence Day Parade was held at the Galle Face in Colombo under the patronage of HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, this morning.
Secretary felicitated at his Alma Mater
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando was accorded a grand felicitation by the Old Boys' Association of Nalanda College, Colombo on Monday (21 January).
British High Commissioner meets Secretary
High Commissioner of the British High Commission in Sri Lanka, HE Mr. James Dauris paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando, on Wednesday (16 January).
Bangladeshi Defence Attaché calls on Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Bangladesh, Commodore Syed Maksumul Hakim made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry, on Monday (14 January, 2019).
Secretary attends Air Force Passing Out ceremony
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando was the Chief Guest of the Air Force Passing Out ceremony held at the Air Force Academy, China Bay in Trincomalee, on Friday (11 January).
Turkish Ambassador meets Secretary
Ambassador of Turkey HE Mr. Tunca Ozcuhadar paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry on Monday (07 January).
New Western Province Governor meets Secretary
The newly appointed Governor of the Western Province, Mr. Azad Sally met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemsiri Fernando at his office, on Friday (04 January, 2019).
Navy Commander calls on the Secretary
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando, today (04 January 2019).
President graces Sathviru Abiman War Heroes welfare programme
The "Sathviru Abiman" War Hero welfare programme of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo under the patronage by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday (18 October)
President hands over 'Sathwiru Sanhinda' houses to War Heroes
President Maithripala Sirisena was the chief guest at the 'Sathwiru Sanhinda' house handing over ceremony held at the Ape Gama in Battaramulla today (10th Wednesday, May 2017).