Defence Secretary News
Navy Commander calls on Secretary Defence
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil at the Ministry, today (21 November 2019) .
New TRC Director General appointed
The new TRC Director General Mr. Oshada Senanayake received his letter of appointment from the Secretary Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, at the Ministry of Defence, today (20th November 2019).
Assumption of duties by the New Secretary Defence
The newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, assumed office during a ceremony held at the Ministry, today (20 November 2019).
General. (Rtd) S.H.S Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc hands over his duties today (19/11/2019) on a very high note at the Ministry of Defence
In the weeks after the April 21st Easter Sunday attacks and in the aftermath of communal disputes working to restore normalcy was the immediate and foremost responsibility of a nation.
‘MOD ALERTS’ SMS Service launched
Adding another step to its services to the country the Ministry of Defence has added another novel concept in disseminating important news of national security and emergencies to the general public in the form of an SMS alert.
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).