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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is to launch a full investigation into former Deputy Minister Vinyagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman’s statement over him killing soldiers when he was with the now defunct LTTE during the war.
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne cautioned the prisons officials to refrain from getting involved in corruption and also supporting the convicted underworld criminals in the prisons as the law enforcement authorities had already commenced investigations on such officers.
The Defence Ministry has decided to reinstate Police officers, including Police Special Task Force (STF), who have received vacation of post orders to strengthen the law and order in the country.
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has visited Jaffna to review the security situation and the military’s support to mitigate the spread of coronavirus outbreak in the North, today.
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) launched a number of special sea operations around the country from the beginning of the novel Coronavirus pandemic to thwart asylum seekers fleeing from coronavirus-hit countries into the Sri Lanka, SLN Spokesman Lt. Com. Isuru Sooriyabandara said today (16).
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne assured to form a society free of drugs menace, underworld activities, organized crimes and extortion for all communities to live in a just and safe country in the future.
Major Genaral Suresh Tuan Sallay, the Incumbent Director of the State Intelligence Services of Sri Lanka has taken steps to send a Letter of Demand to Ms. Yasmin Sooka and the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP).
Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) has decided to resume one-day service of issuing National Identity Cards (NICs) with effect from June 22 while following health procedures.
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, commending the dedication of security forces, Police and health sector officials in controlling Coronavirus outbreak, expressed hopes that there would not be a second wave of the pandemic in the country.
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on ‘Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province’ has been tasked to conserve all archaeological heritage sites in the Eastern Province irrespective of religion, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Diplomatic staff and their family members entering Sri Lanka are required to submit PCR test reports obtained 72 hours prior to their departure from their respective countries.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, assuring avenues for everyone who wishes to return to the Sri Lanka, has instructed relevant authorities to direct returnees for 14-day quarantine process after completion of PCR tests at the airport.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne as the Chairman of a 13-member Presidential Task Force (PTF) to build a Secure Country, Disciplined, Virtuous and Lawful Society.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stressed that all criminal activities,including drug mafia, operated by the underworld criminals in prisons, should be immediately stopped.
Sri Lanka CERT|CC has confirmed that a couple of websites in Sri Lanka have been defaced by a group of activists.
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Special Task Force (STF) has a major role to play in countering extremism and organised crimes, including drug mafia.
While lauding Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts in containing and eradicating the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the leadership provided by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
A Presidential Task Force (PTF) will be appointed under the Defence Secretary to conduct a comprehensive survey of archaeological sites in the East and to take measures to preserve them, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.
In addition to their commitments to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country, Sri Lanka Army troops have stepped up providing flood relief for affected communities island-wide.
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, who has totally denied certain media reports related to skepticism over navy cluster, which is still active at the Welisara complex, said the SLN had taken all measures when deploying sailors to control the spread of coronavirus.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he would not hesitate to withdraw Sri Lanka from any international organization that continued to make baseless allegations and harass Sri Lankan security forces.
The Defence Ministry urged the public not to be misled by certain posts circulating on social media platforms regarding threats posed in Sri Lanka by extremist elements
I write this message with utmost contentment and pride to pay homage to the valiant war heroes who defeated separatist terrorism and brought peace and harmony to the country.
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Government, under the leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, would not allow any force to become a threat to the national security.
Defence Ministry has instructed Security Forces in the North to take necessary actions to prevent holding any gatherings or meetings in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaithivu under the Quarantine law to prevent the spread of coronavirus.