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  • Secretary of Defence Reaffirms National Security as the
    Top Priority at KDU Convocation

    “We have seen the impact of conflict and have also experienced the healing power of peace. As you step into the next phase of your journey, I urge you to take with you the lessons of our nation's past. Let us never forget the value of peace, stability and cooperation”, said Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) addressing the ...

  • US Ambassador calls on SL Defence Secretary

    US Ambassador in Colombo H.E. Julie Chung made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte today (Oct 16).

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  • Armed Forces flood relief teams in full swing

    Tri forces rescue and relief teams are in full swing in flood affected areas in parts of the country. Widespread showers in several regions of the country have caused floods and minor landslides, leading to the displacement of communities in some places. Armed forces relief teams are working in coordination with Disaster Management Authorities.

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  • Indian HDMC Delegation calls on Defence Secretary

    The Indian Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) delegation led by Captain Vaibhav Janbandhu called on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 14).

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  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

    Let's empower the next generation for a resilient future

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  • US gifts Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to Sri Lanka worth 19 million USD

    A Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), was formally handed over during a ceremony at SLAF base, Katunayake on Thursday (Oct 10).

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  • Turkish Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary

    The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, His Excellency Semith Lütfü Turgut paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 11).

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  • Chinese Ambassador meets SL Defence Secretary

    The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, met the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 11).

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  • Australian High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary

    Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Paul Stephens, met Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 09).

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  • Deputy Head of Japanese Embassy meets Defence Secretary

    The Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Colombo, Mr. Naoki Kamoshida, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 09).

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PICTURE STORY

Honoring Academic and Leadership Excellence

The General Convocation of KDU: A Glimpse into Excellence held at BMICH on October 15, is not merely a celebration of academic success; it is also a tribute to the university’s role in shaping leaders of the future.