Ministry of Defence and Urban Development - Sri Lanka (MOD)

Secretary Defence declares open ' Nugaya - Manusathmandala'

24/05/2012 01:31:23

Secretary Defence and Urban Development Gotabaya Rajapaksa ceremonially declared open the Open Air Theatre of the Sri Lanka Foundation in Colombo today (24th May).

Attempts to bypass a sovereign state's rights absolutely wrong says Russian FM

24/05/2012 06:52:45

Attempts to force an international probe on Sri Lanka, into civilian deaths and rights abuses during the final months of the island nation's civil war, are unacceptable, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart Gamini Lakshman Peiris.

Thumbs up for President Mahinda Rajapaksa from people: Gallup poll

24/05/2012 03:03:19

Majorities in over half of the 21 Asian countries and regions Gallup surveyed in 2011 approved of their chief executives, with Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa among earning some of the highest marks.

12 Cadetting platoons from Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi participated in NCC assessment camp

23/05/2012 06:19:50

Cadetting was a very popular extra-curricular activity in leading Jaffna schools in the past but after '80 s cadetting just faded away with the escalation of violence and forcible recruitment of school children as child soldiers by the terrorists.

Worst seems to be over and life has changed so much - Kilinochchi resident

23/05/2012 05:07:55

The worst seems to be over. "It is hard to believe it has been three years, life has changed so much.

Time to think of one's obligations and country - President to Lankan expats

23/05/2012 05:26:46

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said his desire is to bequeath to future generations of Sri Lankans a country where they can live in peace, unity and dignity.

US State Secretary praises Sri Lanka's plan to implement LLRC recommendations

22/05/2012 04:28:02

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Friday praised Sri Lanka's plan to implement post-conflict recommendations made by an independent commission recently, during a meeting with the Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris.

Minister Peiris to visit Russia and Kazakhstan

22/05/2012 04:28:02

Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation on the invitation of H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on 23rd May, 2012.

"Sri Lanka committed to reconciliation and economic empowerment of people" - President

22/05/2012 04:28:02

"Today, the people of Sri Lanka are ready to move forward and sustain peace and achieve economic prosperity, which will be possible, only if we stand together as one country.

Unilever Sri Lanka makes generous donation for 'Api Wenuwen Api' project

21/05/2012 07:09:41

Conglomerate giant Unilever Sri Lanka made a generous financial donation for the Api Wenuwen Api welfare fund for war heroes today( May 21).

LTTE terrorists assassinated Rajiv Gandhi 21 years ago

21/05/2012 06:50:13

The 21st death anniversary of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi falls today. LTTE terrorists used a human bomb on May 21, 1991 to assassinate him in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu.

Ranaviru Commemoration in New Zealand

21/05/2012 05:47:25

For the third consecutive year, on the 19th of May at 6pm NZ time, The United Sri Lanka Association (USLA) hosted the Ranaviru Commemoration day at it's official residence at Lak Madura in Tawa Wellington, with USLA President Dr. Ranasinghe Kalupahana presiding and Hon Consul Aruna Abeygoonesekera and wife Hiranthi in attendance, along with about hundred others.

Fallen war heroes commemorated at Battaramulla 'Ranaviru' Monument

20/05/2012 03:50:50

Nation yesterday evening, (19 May) commemorated conveying its deep reverence for fallen war heroes of the armed forces and the Police, who made supreme sacrifices for the motherland at the cenotaph (Ranaviru Monument) at Battaramulla Parliament ground.

Nation pays tribute to War Heroes with pride - President

19/05/2012 02:34:15

It is with great honour towards War Heroes that I issue this message to mark National War Heroes' Day ceremonies held today to pay the nation's tribute to War Heroes who sacrificed their lives to safeguard the freedom of the Motherland, states President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a Victory Day message.

President declares open new administrative building complex in Battaramulla

18/05/2012 10:37:04

H.E President Mahinda Rajapaksa ceremoniously declared open the newly constructed administrative building complex at Sethsiripaya in Battaramulla today morning, (18 May).

Houses for disabled war heroes

18/05/2012 11:22:31

The Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development handed over two newly constructed houses to two disabled war heroes of the Sri Lanka Army at a function held in Mahiyangana yesterday (17th May).

'LANKA POST' Launched

18/05/2012 06:18:59

'Lanka Post' a Sinhala/ English monthly tabloid was launched recently in New York.

Measures to formalize Dual Citizenship

18/05/2012 05:20:47

The Citizenship Act No.18 of 1948 and the Immigration and Emigration Act No.20 of 1948 are to be amended news.lk website reported.

Release of information of the detainees to their close relatives

17/05/2012 06:31:57

In addition to the previously given locations of the Terrorist Investigation Division , details on detainees can also be obtained from the following locations.

All set for 3rd Victory Day Celebrations

17/05/2012 06:31:57

Arrangements have been finalized for the 3rd Victory Day Celebrations scheduled to be held on 19th May at the Galle Face in Colombo.

First lady hands over Navy's Thalassemia drug infusion systems to Government hospitals

17/05/2012 06:31:57

The First Lady, Madam Shiranthi Wickramasinghe Rajapaksa handed over a consignment of low-cost Thalassemia Drug infusion Systems produced by the Sri Lanka Navy to Government Hospitals at a function held at the Naval Headquarters yesterday (16th May).

KKS cement factory to resume work soon

17/05/2012 06:31:57

The State Resources and Enterprise Development Ministry has taken all measures to resume operations at the Kankesanthurai cement factory in the near future.

Minister Peiris continues Washington visit with meetings on Capitol Hill- Invites legislators to visit Sri Lanka

17/05/2012 06:31:57

Sri Lanka's Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris, took part in a series of Capitol Hill meetings Wednesday on the second of his four-day official visit to Washington, discussing with members of the House of Representatives on Sri Lanka's progress in post-conflict reconciliation and development, as well as reform measures that are designed to ensure a lasting peace.

War hero receives new house from MoD SVU

16/05/2012 06:31:57

The Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence handed over a newly constructed house to a war hero of the Sri Lanka Army at a function held at Udumulla, Katuwatte in Dodanduwa, today (16th May)

"Home-Grown" Solution will ensure lasting peace in Sri Lanka - Minister Peiris

16/05/2012 06:31:57

External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris opened a four-day, official visit to Washington, D.C. Tuesday with a series of meetings with key U.S. Senate leaders and a talk on Sri Lanka's post-conflict redevelopment and reconciliation programs, emphasizing that lasting peace, stability and growth in Sri Lanka will be achieved through home-grown solutions, not those prescribed by the international community.

Sri Lanka Police further facilitate obtaining copies of police entries

16/05/2012 06:31:57

Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new facility for the public to instantly obtain copies of police entries from the beginning of May 01.

USAID commends Resettlement Programme

16/05/2012 06:31:57

The Sri Lankan Government's highly successful programme to resettle the internally displaced people of the North and East came under praise when Trekor Hublin, Deputy Director of USAID met the Minister of Resettlement Gunarathna Weerakoon at his ministry on Monday (14 May).

Title deeds for resettled IDPs

16/05/2012 06:31:57

Action will be taken to issue titled deeds to a majority of the resettled, said Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda at a ceremony recently to mark the opening of a new building for the Co-operative Society and another for the pre- school at Illavalai Vasanthapuram area in the Tellipallai Divisional Secretariat Division.

Interest free loans for war heroes

15/05/2012 06:31:57

The Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence granted interest free loans among disable war veterans and next of kin of those who made supreme sacrifices of armed forces and Police today,(15 May) at a function held at the main auditorium of the Ministry.

27th remembrance of the Sri Maha Bodhi massacre by LTTE

14/05/2012 06:31:57

Today, May 14, marks the 27th remembrance of the brutal massacre of 146 Buddhist pilgrims by LTTE terrorists at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha-Bodhi at Anuradhapura.

Traffic arrangements for Victory Day rehearsals

14/05/2012 09:59:47

Police Headquarters informs motorists that the Galle Face roundabout to Old Parliament will be closed for traffic from 6.30 am and 4.30 pm from May 14 to 18 in view of the rehearsals for the Victory Day celebrations to be held at Galle Face on Saturday (19th May).

Strengthening maritime security vital says Prof. Raju

14/05/2012 09:59:47

"Strengthening maritime security is a must since new threats are emerging from the sea. Such threats are more difficult to tackle than those emanating from land," Pondicherry University Associate Professor A. Subramanyam Raju said.

LTTE military hardware recovered

12/05/2012 09:59:47

Based on information received the Police recovered the following LTTE military hardware, yesterday (13th May) from general area Putthukuddirippu and Iranamadu.

The book titled "Gota's War" to be launched today

12/05/2012 09:59:47

The book titled Gota's War which highlights events related to the conflict will be launched today (14 May) at the Water's Edge hotel in Battaramulla.

Release of information of the detainees to their close relatives

12/05/2012 09:59:47

A round-the-clock mechanism has been established by the Terrorist Investigation Division to provide details of the detainees and those who are already released.

Maldivian Police Chief pays courtesy call to Secretary Defence

11/05/2012 11:47:17

Commissioner of the Maldives Police Abdulla Riyaz paid a courtesy call to the Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, this afternoon (11th May) at the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development.

"LTTE terrorist rep deserves stiff prison sentence" says Federal Prosecutors

11/05/2012 10:31:12

According to an Associated Press report today( May 11), Federal prosecutors in New York City has stated that a man who was the top U.S. representative of outlawed Sri Lankan terrorist group, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), deserves a stiff prison sentence.

Sushma criticizes demand for Eelam

11/05/2012 05:53:34

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Thursday criticised the demand for a separate 'Tamil Eelam' by some political parties in Tamil Nadu, even though the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) - the main political force of the Tamils in the island nation - favoured a genuine political solution within a united Sri Lanka.

First meeting of Presidential Task Force on a Trilingual Sri Lanka

10/05/2012 06:58:35

The Presidential Task Force for a Trilingual Sri Lanka headed by the Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga held its preliminary discussion at BMICH today (May 10).

Psychosocial problems of child soldiers - I

10/05/2012 06:58:35

War in the 21st century is not only more prevalent, but more tragic.

Jaffna glitters for Vesak

10/05/2012 06:33:21

People in Jaffna peninsula celebrated the Vesak festival in harmony with the spirit of the Buddha's teachings, in spite of casts, creed, colour or religious differences.

Computers donated to Defence Services College

09/05/2012 11:28:08

Secretary Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa presided over a ceremony to hand over computers to the Defence Services College, Colombo 02 today (Wednesday, 09 May).

President donates Rs.25 m for construction of Sandahiru Seya

09/05/2012 09:04:22

President Mahinda Rajapaksa donated Rs.25 million for the construction of Sandahiru Seya, a monumental stupa, at the old Kurunegala junction, the southern entrance of Jayasrimaha Bodhi in Anuradhapura in honour of fallen war heroes who made the supreme sacrifice to eradicate the 30 year terrorist war.

"Passport DC - around the world embassy tour' attracts over 2500 visitors

09/05/2012 10:38:50

Sri Lanka Embassy, Washington DC participated in the 5th annual Passport DC - Around the World Embassy Tour on Saturday (May 5).

President donates Rs.25 m for construction of Sandahiru Seya

09/05/2012 09:04:22

Sri Lanka and Australia pledge co-operation to curb human trafficking

08/05/2012 07:19:26

Australian Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Chris Bowen met with Acting Minister of External Affairs Neomal Perera on 3rd May 2012 and held discussions on a range of issues.

US officials appreciate Army's role in post-war Jaffna

08/05/2012 08:17:21

A team of US State Department representatives and USAID met Commander Security Forces - Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe at Headquarters SF-J in Palaly on Monday (May 07) morning.

Defence Secretary launches Sri Sambodhi Vihara Perahera

08/05/2012 07:01:03

The grand pageant perahera organised by the Dayaka Sabha of the Sri Sambodhi Viharaya, Colombo 7 headed by Secretary Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa was launched on 7th May for the 6th occasion.

Secretary Defence inaugurates the sacred "Sarwaggna Biksha" Relic exhibition

07/05/2012 06:25:38

The Sacred "Sarwaggna Biksha" Relic Exhibition was held on 6th May with the participation of Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Vidyodaya Privena premises, Maligakanda, Colombo.

President declared open famous 18 bend road

06/05/2012 08:45:24

The President declared open the renovated famous 18 Bend (Dahaata Wanguwa) Road of Sri Lanka's hill country today (May 06) at a ceremony in Ududumbara.

Secretary Defence participates in Vesak celebrations

06/05/2012 07:48:07

Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa participated in a series of activities organized in view of the "Sambuddha Jayanthiya" in the eve of the first day of Vesak celebrations, (05th May).

Let us eschew all disputes and divisions to make national unity and religious co-existence - President

05/05/2012 06:18:07

Let us in this Vesak season pave the way to success in this world and the next, by a eschewing all disputes and divisions and making a commitment to national unity and religious co-existence through seeing the true light of Buddhist teaching, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

EU parliamentary delegation pays a courtesy call to Secretary Defence

04/05/2012 11:06:32

European Union, three member parliamentarian delegation headed by Ms. Jean Lambert paid a courtesy call to Secretary Defence and Urban Development this evening( May 04) at the Ministry premises.

Unable to face a well predicted defeat Karunanidhi says he is boycotting by election

04/05/2012 07:37:23

The Pudukottai by-election is likely to be a cakewalk for the ruling Jayalalitha led AIADMK, as the main Opposition DMK of Karunanidhi has decided to boycott the poll, saying that opposition parties would not get justice from the Election Commission, reported the Hindu.

London Mayoral candidates battle for Tamil votes

04/05/2012 03:22:42

The two key candidates for the mayoralty of London, the election for which is being held today, have made strong rival pitches for the support of the pro-LTTE organizations in the UK in their efforts for election through garnering the Tamil vote.