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State Minister Tennakoon receives Japanese Finance Minister at BIA
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon received the Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Financial Services and Minister in charge of Overcoming Deflation of Japan, Hon. Suzuki Shunichi at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (Jan 11).
Building National Economic Resilience: Sri Lanka as an Educational Hub
The changing dynamics in the modern world mainly rely upon economic imperatives, which states emphasize, on internal and external manifestos. Economy is a word that is being heard every day; a concept that carries a huge meaning. Reading daily newspapers, listening to and watching daily news and ‘economy’ is a word that never be left without being heard and discussed, certainly more than one time a day.
‘INS Kabra’ arrives on a formal visit
Making a formal visit to Sri Lanka, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kabra arrived at the port of Colombo on Monday (Jan 8).
Kotelawala Defence University Registers Foreign Students
for Undergrad Courses
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) registered foreign students and students with foreign qualifications for undergraduate degree programmes for the Academic year 2023/2024 during a brief ceremony organized at the KDU on January 03.
Navy provides assistance to G.C.E Advanced Level candidates in flood affected areas
Sri Lanka Navy relief teams mobilized to serve flood affected communities in the Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts continue to provide assistance to students appearing for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination.
SLAF renovates northern schools through 'Wings of Friendship' initiative
"Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), while laying the foundation stone for a new Main Hall building at Milyddi North Kaleimagal Maha Vidyalayam in Kankesanthurai on Jan 6, inaugurated the School Renovation Project in line with the upcoming 73rd Anniversary of the SLAF on March 2, 2024.
New Zealand HC pays farewell call on Sri Lanka Defence Secretary
High Commissioner (HC) of New Zealand for Sri Lanka HE Michael Appleton who will be completing his tenure in Sri Lanka, paid a farewell call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 04).
Defence Services College Students excel at Intl Open Taekwondo Asian Championship
Colombo Defence Services College (DSC) students won a gold medal and three bronze medals with exceptional performance during the 2023 International Open Taekwondo Asian Championship held recently at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.
Actg. Additional Secretary (Defence) takes over duties
Mr. Harsha Vithanaarachchi who has been newly appointed as the Actg. Additional Secretary (Defence), took over duties at the Ministry of Defence in 1st January 2024.
SL- Pak Defence Secretaries chair 4th Sri Lanka-Pakistan Defence Dialogue
The fourth Sri Lanka-Pakistan Defence Dialogue was successfully held at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 3). The Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne led the host delegation while the Defence Secretary of Pakistan Lieutenant General (Retired) Hamood Uz Zaman Khan led the visiting delegation at the high level talks.
Kothalawala Defence University Commences the new academic year - 2024
With the dawn of New Year 2024, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University ceremonially commenced its new academic year on 1st January 2024 at the university premises.
Army builds a house for a for Columbuthurai Family
Sri Lanka Army troops of 17 Gemunu Watch (GW) constructed a new house and handed it over to a beneficiary family of four children in Columbuthurai recently supporting to uplift their living standards.
With prudent decision-making, Sri Lanka is poised to experience
significant economic growth in 2024
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored that decisive actions would lead Sri Lanka to rapid economic growth this year. Despite facing criticism for these challenging decisions, he emphasized that they were undertaken in the best interest of the country. The President expressed his hope for unity in the New Year, urging collaboration among political parties to fulfil their collective responsibility in safeguarding the nation.
State Minister of Defence looks into the welfare of the monks at
flood affected Somawathiya area
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon along with the Chief Incumbent of Somawathiya Viharaya made an inspection visit the flood affected Somawathiya sacred area yesterday (Dec. 31) to inquire into the well-being of the monks and people living there. This area is experiencing floods after heavy rains in the Polonnaruwa District. The State Minister reached the shrine in a Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter.
‘Defence Ministry staffers have been entrusted with significant responsibilities and all must endeavour to serve with the utmost dedication’ - State Minister of Defence
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon while attending the customary New Year’s Day ceremony at the Defence Ministry this morning (Jan 1) stated ‘Defence Ministry staffers are entrusted with significant responsibilities and all must endeavour to strive to achieve national goals with utmost dedication’.
President's Christmas Day Message
Christmas represents the celebration of hope. "The individuals who traversed in obscurity, burdened with tears and sighs, have witnessed a profound light." In the pursuit of revitalizing that hope, I extend my wishes for all of us to conscientiously fulfil our responsibilities and duties, fostering a Christmas that instils fresh hopes in our nation.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
NACWC conducts capacity building programme for fire fighters
on Chemical Emergency Management
The National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) conducted the second capacity-building program for firefighting personnel focusing on chemical emergency management, from 19 to 21 December at the Light House Galley - Colombo and Fire and Rescue Training Academy in Wellawatta.
Indonesian naval ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 on the island
Making a formal visit to Sri Lanka, the Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 arrived at the port of Colombo on Thursday (Dec. 21).
Sri Lankan panellist Colonel Nalin Herath captivates audience at Pune Dialogue
The Director Media of the Ministry of Defence and Director General of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) Colonel Nalin Herath, was among the distinguished panel of eminent speakers at the Late General Bipin Rawat Memorial Seminar, held in Pune, India.
The Strategic Impact of Military Drone Proliferation on Indo-Pacific Maritime Security
The rapid proliferation of military drones in the Indo-Pacific region has become a crucial feature of contemporary maritime security dynamics. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones,
New Indian Assistant DA Meets Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Assistant Defence Advisor at the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, Today (Dec 20).
Newly appointed Bangladesh DA calls on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Bangladesh Defence Advisor (DA), Commodore M Moniruzzaman paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Dec 20).
“Colours Nite - 2022” of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Celebrating and honouring the achievements of 223 KDU sportsmen and sportswomen for their exceptional performance in sports during the year 2022, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) ceremonially conducted its “Colours Nite – 2022” on 12th December 2023 at the Auditorium of Faculty of Graduate Studies of KDU. General SHS Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, the Chancellor of KDU graced this historic event as the Chief Guest.
