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Foundation laid for new state of the art SLAF Hospital
Foundation stone was laid for a new state of the art hospital for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (Jan 27).
Chanting of ‘Jaya Piritha’ concludes with Alms Giving
The chanting of Jaya Pirith presided over by Ven. Maha Sangha including Maha Nayaka and Anu Nayaka theros on Wednesday evening (26), to invoke blessings on the country, its people, fallen war heroes and differently-able war veterans and to get the country rid of current pandemic spread, came to an end following an alms-giving at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today morning (27).
‘SPEAT Force’ introduced for Prisons to thwart corruption and misconduct
- Defence Secretary
‘Sri Lanka Prisons Emergency Action and Tactical Force’ (SPEAT Force) was introduced to thwart corruption and misconduct in Prisons and to control such issues in a more transparent approach said the Defence Secretary ...
Plans are afoot to destroy illegal drugs soon after seizure – Defence Secretary
New laws will be introduced to destroy illegal drug hauls in front of a judicial officer immediately after the seizure while retaining a sample for legal proceedings, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (25 Jan).
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Navy seizes heroin valued over Rs. 3300 million
A special operation conducted by the Navy in international waters south of Sri Lanka, led to intercept a local fishing trawler carrying over 330kg of heroin (including packages), with a gross street value of over Rs. 3300 million. The operation also made way to the apprehension of 11 local suspects and another local fishing vessel in connection to this illegal act. The two arrests were made on 17th and 22nd January 2022, as an extension of Navy’s anti-drug operations.
Defence Secretary graces the ceremony of title conferment to
Ven. Kolamunne Sumanawansa thero
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne offered a Vijinipatha (a traditional fan) to the Kolamunne Sri Bimbarama Temple Chief Prelate Ven. Kolamunne Sumanawansa thero during a religious reception held at the Kolamunne Sri Bimbarama Temple premises in Piliyandala today (Jan 23).
Defence Secretary arrives at Anuladevi Cetiya in Mihintale
Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province Gen. Kamal Gunaratne arrived at Mihindu Maha Seya at the Mihintale Monastery during a visit made to several sacred places of worship in Anuradhapura today (Jan 23).
Army to continue countrywide Booster Vaccination
The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) continues to carry out the national vaccination drive against COVID-19 pandemic around the island by providing Pfizer booster dose for all above 20 years.
KDU enrolls students from UGC
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) held its inauguration ceremony for 'Day Scholars' enlisted to the Intake 39 of the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Management, Social Sciences & Humanities at the KDU Auditorium, yesterday (Jan 20).
Defence Secretary graces Anniversary Pirith chanting ceremony at DSC
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced an all-night 'Pirith' chanting ceremony at the Defence Services College (DSC) in Colombo last evening (Jan 19).
Bangladesh Navy Chief meets Defence Secretary
Chief of the Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal paid a courtesy call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 19).
KDU establishes Faculty of Criminal Justice
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne ceremonially inaugurated the Faculty of Criminal Justice of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana today (Jan 19). The landmark ceremony also saw the opening of the Stage II of the KDU Press.
'Jaya Pritha' to be held on Jan 26 to invoke blessings on country and people
‘Jaya Piritha’ annually organized by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is scheduled to be held on Jan 26 this year under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said while addressing media personnel at a media brief held at the Ministry today (Jan 18).
KDU launches International Research Journal in Computing
The Volume 01, Issue 01 of the International Journal of Research in Computing (IJRC) published by the Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was launched at the KDU premises recently.
Deegawapiya relics placed in Temple ‘Relic House’
The sacred relics unearthed recently at the Deegawapiya Stupa site were ceremonially placed in a specially built “Relic House” at the Deegawapiya temple premises amidst religious blessings of Ven. Maha Sanga today (Jan 17).
Lahugala ‘Neelagiri Stupa’ to stand tall again
The ‘Neelagiri Maha Seya’ restoration process commenced at the historical Neelagiri Temple premises today (Jan 16) under the auspices of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne.
Thai Pongal Message
Thai Pongal is a special religious and cultural festival of Hindu devotees dedicated to pay homage to the Sun God for safeguarding their agricultural fields and providing a bountiful harvest. I am extremely pleased to extend my best wishes to our fellow Hindu brethren who celebrate this festival along with Hindu devotees across the world.
Leadership development among future military leaders to face emerging security challenges is vital – Defence Secretary
Leadership development among future military leaders is necessary in order to face the novel security challenges faced by our great nation said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Jan 13).
Egyptian new Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The new Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maged Mosleh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 12).
PM opens new Technology Faculty and Grand Entrance of KDU
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) establishing its 10th faculty inaugurated the ‘Faculty of Technology’ during a ceremony organized at the KDU auditorium, Ratmalana today (Jan 10). The ceremony commenced with the opening of the newly constructed grand entrance of the KDU.
Navy rescues fisherman after 18 hours adrift at sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued a fisherman fallen into sea from a multiday fishing trawler yesterday (Jan 09).
SLAF carries 6 tons of seized cannabis by air
An MI-17 helicopter belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was utilized to airlift 6 tons of seized Cannabis to Sahasraveli Special Task Force (STF) camp on January 05 and 06.
SLAF sets up vaccination centre at BIA for Sri Lankans arriving
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has established a 24x7 COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), said the SLAF Spokesman Group Captain Dushan Wijesinghe today (Jan 07).
SLCG took over an offshore patrol vessel from SLN
The Sri Lanka Navy officially handed over an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 03rd January 2022 at the ceremony held at Galle harbour. The occasion was graced by Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayaka, Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard (DG SLCG), and Rear Admiral Prasanna Hewage, Commander Southern Naval Area (CSNA), and senior officials from Naval headquarters.
Defence Secretary graces the first working day ceremonies of establishments under the purview of MOD
General Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary, Ministry of Defence and Secretary, State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management graced the official ceremonies organized to mark the commencement of work on the first working day of the new year, 2022 at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its key establishments.