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Defence Secretary inaugurates Annual Research Symposium of NBRO
The 11th Annual Research Symposium - 2021 on “Innovation Geared Building Resilience” organized by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) commenced today (Dec 14) at the Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla.
Administer booster dose before festive season -President instructs
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed the members of the Special Committee on COVID-19 Control to take necessary steps to complete administering booster doses within the next two weeks to control the spread of COVID-19 during the upcoming festive season.
Certain anti-social and anti SL parties working to tarnish hard-earned peace - Defence Secretary
After over a decade, since completely evicting the menace of terrorism from Sri Lanka, certain anti-social and anti-Sri Lankan parties are in the process of tarnishing the hard-earned peace and creating a feeling of mistrust and division among the ethnic groups, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne yesterday (Dec 10).
‘Our tertiary education system needs urgent reforms’
“There is a mismatch between the education generally on offer in Sri Lanka and what is necessary for our country to develop in the 21st Century. This is why I have constantly called for educational reforms, especially in our tertiary education system’’ said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing the General Convocation of Sir John Kotelawala Defence University held at the BMICH, today (09).
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE
The Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, staff of the Ministry of Defence and all members of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces convey their heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces General Bipin Rawat and Mrs. Madhulika Rawat. They also send their deepest sympathies to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in the incident at Coonoor, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (December 08, 2021).
Sri Lanka Navy celebrates its 71st Anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy celebrates its 71st Anniversary today (Dec 09).
President chairs Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Parliamentary Complex, yesterday (07).
Army’s new Chief of Staff appointed
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Maj. Gen. Vikum Liyanage as the 59th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army with effect from today (Dec 07).
SL Defence Secretary's meeting with Egyptian Defence Minister
paves way for cooperation
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, who undertook an official visit to Egypt leading the Sri Lankan delegation to the EDEX 2021, had a fruitful discussion with Gen. Mohamed Zaki, Minister of Defence of Egypt on Tuesday, 30 November 2021.
Three new members appointed to PTF on Archaeological Heritage Management in East
Three new members have been appointed to the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province in an extraordinary gazette notification issued, yesterday (Nov 29, 2021).
SLN improves facilities in two Hambantota schools
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continuing its school development project mooted in parallel with its 70th anniversary vested in students of Athbatuwa Junior School in Hungama and Veeriyagama Maha Vidyalaya in Sooriyawewa with improved facilities yesterday (29).
UN will always work closely with Sri Lanka
The United Nations will always work closely with Sri Lanka, said Mr. Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secretary General for Political, Peacebuilding and Peace Operations.
Locally produced security equipment donated for the purpose of enhancing security of the Parliament complex
The Centre for Defence Research and Development under the Ministry of Defence handed over locally produced security equipment in Parliament today (25) to ensure the security of the Parliament complex.
Air Force Seed Bombing continues to the sixth wave
A MI-17 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force was utilized to drop approximately 65,000 seed bombs on the Wattegama Kebilitta Government Forest Reserve in the Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat on Tuesday (Nov 23).
SLN embarks on Kinniya ferry accident rescue mission
Following a tragic ferry accident reported in Kinniya today morning (Nov 23) Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has embarked on a rescue mission to locate the missing persons.
SLCGS SURAKSHA left Colombo for Exercise “ DOSTI – XV ”
The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) ‘Suraksha’ sailed yesterday (Nov 18) for Maldives to participate in the 15th edition of trilateral Coast Guard Joint exercise ‘DOSTI’.
Unveiling of ‘Sandahiru Stupa’, a great tribute to War Veterans of our time
Offering the highest tribute to War Veterans of our time, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa vested the ‘Sandahiru Stupa’ in Ven. Maha Sanga during a religious ceremony organized in Anuradhapura at the invitation of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Nov 18).
Committee report of review of Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act presented to the President
The report of the Committee of Officers appointed to review the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (15).
Defence Secretary graces Remembrance Day ceremony
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne was the Chief Guest at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the War Memorial in the Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo today (Nov 14).
President declares open National Defence College
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared open the National Defence College, today (Nov 11).
Flood Warning – Maha Oya low-lying areas
Disaster Management Centre has warned on likely floods within next few hours in low-lying areas of Maha Oya indicating Alawwa, Divulapitiya, Mirigama, Pannala, Wennappuwa, Negombo, Katana, Narammala and Dankotuwa Divisional Secretariats.
Navy on standby for flood relief
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) is now on standby to reach flood affected folks during the showery condition experienced in several parts of the island.
UHKDU receives HIPEC machine for cancer treatments
The University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University (UHKDU) received a donation of ‘Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Machine’ worth 17 million rupees during a function held at the UHKDU today (Nov 08).
CDRD presents an array of inventions to the state-run systems
An array of innovative products spearheaded by the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) was handed over to the Military and respective State Departments under the direction of Defence Secretary and National Security and Disaster Management State Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the CDRD Head Office in Pitipana today (Nov 8).
Landslide warning issued for several areas
Issuing a landslide early warning message yesterday 8.30pm (7), the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has earmarked few areas in several districts as vulnerable to landslides due to prevailing showery conditions in the island.