Events
Defence Secretary compliments Prime Minister for his Birthday today (18)
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunarathne graced a religious ceremony held to invoke blessings on Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on his 75th Birthday at the Narahenpita Abayaramaya Temple today (18).
Iranian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Hashem Ashjazadeh made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 13).
Russian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka, Col. Denis I. Shkoda met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 13).
Outgoing Indian Assistant Defence Advisor meets Defence Secretary
The Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Lt. Col. Ravi Shekhar Mishra made his courtesy farewell call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Nov 10)
Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha meets Defence Secretary
Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha who has been appointed as the new Ambassador to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC, USA, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 06).
Admiral (Retd) Piyal De Silva meets Defence Secretary
Former Navy Commander, Admiral (Retd) Piyal De Silva paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Nov 03).
Outgoing Air Force Chief’s contribution to humanitarian operation was instrumental - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the contribution of Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias towards the humanitarian operation had been instrumental, as the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made a promising effect towards the successful end state of the humanitarian operation that eradicated the three decade long terrorism in the country.
Defence Secretary declares open KIOSK SHOP at the Army HQ
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne accompanied by Defence Ministry’s Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Chitrani Gunaratne declared open the 'KIOSK SHOP' at the Army Headquarters, Battaramulla today (Oct 29).
SLAF personnel donates blood
A total of 109 Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel attached to the Hingurakgoda SLAF Base donated blood to the Polonnaruwa District General Hospital yesterday (Oct 28).
War Heroes receive a stock of needy equipment
Mrs. Thanuja Wijesiri Dias, a regular donor along with her friends recently made a valuable financial donation for the welfare of the needy disabled war heroes of the country.
A young singer, Sandeep meets the Defence Secretary
Sandeep Lamasooriya, a Grade 12 student of Ananda College, Colombo met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today ( Oct 19) and presented a CD with a song sung by Sandeep.
Plans are afoot to renovate Deegawapiya Stupa
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne held a discussion with Maha Sanga about the proposed renovations of sacred Deegawapiya Stupa at the Defence Ministry yesterday (Oct 16).
Easing of congestion in prisons discussed
Prison Reforms and Prisoners' Rehabilitation State Minister Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle met the Defence Secretary at the Defence Ministry recently.
Indian Defence Advisor Meets Defence Secretary
Indian Defence Adviser in Sri Lanka Capt. Vikas Sood met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, at the Ministry today (Oct 09).
Poppy Flower pinned on Defence Secretary
Maj. Gen. (Retd) Upul Perera, President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA), pinned a Poppy Flower on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (Oct 05).
Defence Secretary addressed Senior Police Officers in North Central Province
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne in the capacity of Secretary to Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Ministry, addressed a gathering of Senior Police Officers in Anuradhapura today (Oct 2).
SERRIC Celebrates Word Children’s Day
First Lady Ayoma Rajapaksa graced the Children’s Day celebration ceremony held at the ‘Senehasa Education Resource Research and Information Centre’ (SERRIC) as the Chief Guest at Narahenpita, Colombo 5 today (Oct 1).
New Coast Guard DG receives letter of appointment
Commodore Anura Ekanayake has been appointed as the 7th Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) with effect from Sep 30.
Outgoing DG Coast Guard bids farewell
The outgoing Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Director General Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunga paid his farewell call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the ministry today (Sep 29).
A young poet, Sewmini Kaushalya meets Defence Secretary.
‘Kela Kaki’, an anthology of Sinhala poetry authored by Sewmini Kaushalya of Sri Rahula Maha Vidyalaya in Kotugoda in line of forthcoming 71st Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, was presented to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (28)
Pakistan lauds Sri Lanka's support during difficult times
Pakistan Defence Advisor in Sri Lanka Col. Muhammad Safdar Khan made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, today (Sep 15).
US Ambassador in SL meets Defence Secretary
United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne today (Sep 11).
'Hela Sarana' Sri Lanka Israel Organization donates 50 disinfection liquid cans
Hela Sarana Sri Lanka Israel Organisation, which was formed by Sri Lankan migrant workers in Israel, donated 50 (four litre) disinfection liquid cans worth of Rs. 100,000 to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, yesterday (9).
A well-wisher donates Rs. 100,000 to Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa
U.H. Ashoka, a businessman resided in Borella, made a special contribution of Rs. 100,000 to the Hela Ranaviru Balamuluwa for the welfare of war heroes at the Defence Ministry, today (September 02).
NDDCB contributes Rs. 250,000 to COVID-19 Itukama Fund
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has donated Rs. 250,000 to the COVID-19 Itukama Fund to support Defence Ministry’s contribution to contain the spread of Coronavirus outbreak, today (28).