Defence Secretary News
Secretary Defence graces Remembrance Day Ceremony
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc graced the Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Ceremony held at the War Memorial at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo, this morning (10th Sunday, November 2019).
President declares open the new Army HQ at Sri J’Pura
HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, declared open the new Sri Lanka Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenepura, Battaramulla at its inaugural warming and formal handover ceremony, today morning (8 November).
Polish state representative meets Secretary
Advisor to the Minister-Coordinator of Special Services and international mediator at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Jakub Glowaczewsky made a call on the General (Retd) Shantha Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, today (05 November).
CRD hands over new innovations to Army
Several new innovations of the Centre for Research and Development (CRD) of the Ministry of Defence were handed over to the Sri Lanka Army, during a ceremony held at the Ministry, today (05 November).
European Union Election Monitoring Mission delegation meets Secretary
Mr. Manuel Amarilla, Security Expert of the European Union Election Monitoring Mission (EU EOM) -2019 met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, for a discussion at the Ministry, today (01 November 2019).
Kotelawala Defence University’s KDU+ website launched
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, officially launched the KDU + website of the Kotelawala Defence University, during a ceremony held at the Ministry on Wednesday evening (30 October 2019).
EU EOM delegation meets Secretary
A delegation of the European Union Election Monitoring Mission (EU EOM) met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, today (28th October 2019).
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Annual Inter Department Cricket Tournament 2019
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc graced the MOD Annual Inter department Cricket Tournament 2019, held at the Air Force ground in Colombo, today (26).
Secretary holds discussion to develop Police Medical Service Division (PMSD)
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, chaired a meeting with Police top brass at the Ministry auditorium to discuss Police welfare matters, especially its medical services, on Friday (18th October).
Poppy Flower pinned on Secretary
A delegation of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at his office, today (23rd October)
Deputy Chief of US Mission meets Secretary
The Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Colombo, Mr. Martin T Kelly made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, today (22nd October
‘Galle Dialogue- 2019’ International Maritime Conference begins in Colombo
The ‘Galle Dialogue- 2019’, the 10th Annual International Maritime Conference of the Sri Lanka Navy commenced in Colombo, today (21st October).
Secretary leads delegation to 6th Joint Working Group Meeting on People Smuggling and Transnational Crime in Australia
The 6th Sri Lanka - Australia Joint Working Group Meeting on People Smuggling and Transnational Crime was held in Canberra, Australia on the 11th October (2019).
President graces STF Passing Out ceremony
President Maithripala Sirisena graced the Passing Out ceremony of the 76th basic course of the Special Task Force (STF), at the STF Training School in Katukurunda, today (05 October).
Swiss Ambassador meets Secretary
The Ambassador of Switzerland in Sri Lanka H.E Mr. Hanspeter Mock made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (02 October).
Russia - Sri Lanka Bilateral Military Cooperation meeting held
A meeting on Russia - Sri Lanka Bilateral Military Cooperation was held at the Ministry auditorium, on Tuesday (01 October 2019).
IOM Chief of Mission meets Secretary
The Chief of Mission for Sri Lanka and Maldives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr. Sarat Dash made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry, today (01 October).
Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism meets Secretary Defence
Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism, Mr. Paul Foleuy, accompanied by the Australian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, H.E. David Holley met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (30 September).
Exercise ‘Cormorant Strike X- 2019’ concludes
'Cormorant Strike X - 2019’, the annual Field Training Exercise organized by the Sri Lanka Army saw its culmination with the ‘Critical Engagement’ being staged at Kuchchaveli in Trincomalee, on Monday (23rd September).
Deputy Indian High Commissioner calls on Secretary
The Deputy High Commissioner of the Indian High Commission, Mr. Vinod K Jacob made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (20 September).
Australian delegation meets Secretary
An Australian delegation met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) SHS Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, for a discussion at the Ministry, today (18 September).
President declares open ‘Lotus Tower’
Turning a new leaf in the modern history of the country, the ‘Lotus Tower’ was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena during a ceremony, today (16th September 2019).
Members of the National Force for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes and members of the Maha Sangha including Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero meet Secretary Defence
Members of the National Organization for the Protection of Rights of War Heroes who are staging a protest apposite the Fort Railway Station in Colombo and a group of Members of the Maha Sangha led by Ven. Athuraliye Ratana met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General (Retd) Shantha Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, at the Ministry for a discussion, today (16 September).
‘Udarai Oba’ unveiled at the Nelum Pokuna
It was an unforgettable evening of an enchanting musical journey when curtains were drawn for the much awaited musical extravaganza, ‘Udarai Oba’, held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre, this evening (14 September).
KDU International Research Conference begins today
The 12th International Research Conference (IRC) of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced at the KDU auditorium in Ratmalana, today (11 September).