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Defence Secretary directs to expedite ‘Sandahiru Seya’ constructions
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has directed Security Forces officers, who have been assigned to construct the country’s fourth largest pagoda -the Sandahiru Seya - to expedite the balance work.
Govt gives green light to draft new National Intelligence Act
The government has given the green light to draft the ‘National Intelligence Act’ (NIA) to regulate and empower all intelligence services in the country to safeguard national security.
President of Sri Lanka – Thai Pongal message
I am extremely happy to join with the Sri Lankan Tamil brethren to celebrate the Thai Pongal festival that is being observed with festivities by all the Tamils across the world. I am extremely Happy to join with the Sri Lankan Tamil brethren to celebrate the Thai Pongal festival that is being observed with festivities by all the Tamils across the world.
General amnesty for Tri Forces absentees
A week long general amnesty has been declared, today, to Tri-Forces absentees, enabling them to receive a discharge or to rejoin and continue their national service to the country.
An islandwide firearm amnesty to hand over illegal weapons
A grace period to handover illegal firearms held without valid permits or documents has been announced by the Defence Ministry from February 5 to 12, today.
Proper plans afoot to de-radicalize misguided youth - Secretary Defence
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said a proper programme to de-radicalize misguided youth involved in the Easter Sunday attack would be implemented under a competent authority with the objective to rehabilitate and reintegrate them back to the society.
Defend your children from drug abuse - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne requested the parents to be more vigilant about their children to protect them from drug menace, which was given a high priority to curb with the assistance of specially formed law enforcement units.
National security was neglected due to negligence and ignorance - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said today (13) that national security was neglected at the expense of democracy and reconciliation during the past but the present government had created a secure and peaceful nation.
STF sets up a special operations unit to ensure national security
A special operations unit, which functions 24-hours, has been established at the Police Special Task Force (STF) Headquarters to ensure national security and public order with immediate effect.
President emphasized the need to prevent brain drain to achieve rapid development
The President made these remarks addressing the Convocation of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held at the BMICH, today (10)
Norwegian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of Norway Trine Jøranli Eskedal made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne today (08 January).
Hayleys Group donates 10,000 pairs of rubber gloves to Environmental Police
Supporting the Government's initiative to conserve environment Dipped Products PLC (DPPLC), which is functioning under the Hayleys Group, handed over a stock of rubber gloves to the Police Environmental Protection Division (PEPD) at a function held at the Defence Ministry, today.
Defence Secretary reviews work of CSD branch at Kollupitiya
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne today (07) made an inspection visit to the Defence Ministry’s Civil Security and Development (CSD) branch at Kollupitiya in Colombo 3.
SLAF plane crash : Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court orders Government Analyst to submit findings
The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Government Analyst, the Civil Aviation Authority and the Department of Meteorology to produce their findings related to the aircraft crash that killed four airmen of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) this morning.
SLAF Aircraft crashed in Haputale
A light transport aircraft of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed into an area close to Haputale this morning (3 Jan).
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Maj. Gen. (Retd) Sudantha Ranasinghe new Director General of Disaster Management Centre
Maj. Gen. (Retd) Sudantha Ranasinghe has been appointed as the Director General of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
Over 175 illegal immigrants nabbed by Navy in 2019
With a sharp increase in Sri Lankan illegal migrants to Australia and New Zealand in 2019, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has strengthened its surveillance operations with the support of the Sri Lanka Air force (SLAF) and the Australia’s Operations Sovereign Borders (AOSB).
Tri-forces and Police work collectively to ensure security - Acting CDS Lt.Gen. Shavendra Silva
Acting Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva pledged to ensure security of the country and its people to the maximum in compliance with the vision of the President and Commander in Chief of armed forces Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to UN meets Defence Secretary
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Kshenuka Senewiratne made a call on the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at his office, today (02).
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Maj. Gen. (Retd) W. R. Palihakkara appointed as Director of Defence Services College
Maj. Gen. (Retd) W.R. Palihakkara has been appointed as Director of the Defence Services College.
Iranian Ambassador calls for better relations between Iran and Sri Lanka
The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mohammad Zaeri Amirani called for improved bilateral cooperation and friendship between Iran and Sri Lanka.
Defence Secretary looks into the needs of ‘Senehasa’
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne met a group of representatives from the Senehasa Education Resource Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) at the Ministry, today (01).
Switzerland says no intention to tarnish Sri Lanka’s image
Switzerland said yesterday that it had no intention of tarnishing the image of the Sri Lankan Government and regretted about recent developments had led question the Sri Lanka’s commitment to due process.
President's New Year message
May this new year herald in a secure society, where diverse identities and skills merge with modernity, towards building a prosperous nation
- I wish you a very happy New Year.
Defence Secretary reviews welfare initiatives for retired War Heroes
Another round of discussion was held at the Defence Ministry presided by the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on Monday (30) evening to review the progress of the ongoing welfare programmes initiated to uplift the living standards of the retired Tri-Forces personnel.