Defence Secretary News
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).
Secretary visits Bangladesh Navy ship
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc made a visit to the visiting Bangladesh Navy ship 'Somudra Avijan' on yesterday evening (09 September).
Secretary inspects work at Akuregoda Defence Services Headquarters Complex Project
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc made an inspection visit to the Defence Services Headquarters Complex project at Akuregoda, today (07).
Defence Advisor of Pakistan HC calls on the Secretary
The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Sajjad Ali made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) Shantha Kottegoda, WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (04th September).
Australian counter people smuggling delegation meets State Minister and Secretary Defence for discussions
An Australian Government delegation led by Commander of Australia’s Joint Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders, Major General Craig Furini met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene for a discussion on counter people smuggling issues, at the Ministry, on 03 September (2019).
New Army Commander calls on Secretary
The newly appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd), WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (03rd September 2019).
Secretary graces STF War Hero Commemoration ceremony
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc graced the 35th War Hero Commemoration ceremony of the Special Task Force at STF Training School at Katukurunda, today (01 September).
Secretary Defence makes Opening Remarks at the “Colombo Defence Seminar – 2019”
The 9th “Colombo Defence Seminar – 2019” commenced at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, today (29th August 2019). President Maithripala Sirisena graced the opening session as the Chief Guest, held this morning.
INSSSL holds monthly Security Salon
Another segment in the monthly Security Salons conducted by the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) was held at the Defence Ministry auditorium on, Tuesday (27th August).
Russian delegation meets Secretary
A group of Russian delegates including Dr. Evegeny Usachev, a Russian Scientist met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry on Tuesday (27th August).
Zambian Defence Advisor meets Secretary
The Defence Advisor of the High Commission of the Republic of Zambia in New Delhi accredited to Sri Lanka, Brigadier General Stephen SIMUSANDU made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Shantha Kottegoda (Rtd), WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry on Tuesday (27th August).
Indian National Defence College Delegation calls on Secretary
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd), WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry on Monday (26th August).
Secretary Defence officially re-launches www.defence.lk website with a new outlook
The official website of the Ministry of Defence, www.defence.lk was officially relaunched with a new outlook by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc during a ceremony, today (26th August 2019) The re-launching ceremony was held this afternoon at the Ministry Auditorium.
Secretary convenes special meeting on ensuring security for Bellanvila Perahera
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc convened a special meeting to discuss on the security aspects of the forthcoming Bellanvila Esala Perahera, today (23rd August).
Heart to Heart Fund delegation meets Secretary
A delegation of the Heart to Heart Fund met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp at the Ministry for a discussion on Monday (19th August 2019).
Secretary visits East
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu arrived in the East making an inspection visit with a view to look into the security forces deployment and the prevailing situation in the Eastern region on, today (10 Saturday August 2019). This is his first official visit to the region since assuming office as Secretary Defence.
Delegation meets Secretary for discussion on the operation of drones
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu met a delegation for a discussion on the operation of drones at the Ministry, last evening (08th August 2019).
Secretary meets delegation of domestic aviation sector
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu met a delegation of domestic aviation sector including representatives of the Owners and Operators Association for a discussion at the Ministry, last evening (08th August 2019).
New Zealand HC meets Secretary
The High Commissioner of New Zealand H E Mrs. Joanna Kempkers made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu at the Ministry, today (07 August 2019).
Secretary visits Kandy to ensure maximum security for Esala Perahera
Secretary Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu said that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure maximum security to the Esala Perahera which will commence, tomorrow.
Special security arrangements in place for Esala Perahera
All possible measures should be taken to ensure maximum security and safety of the people and locations during the annual Esala Perahara in Kandy, and a collective effort by the tri forces and police should be in place to face any threats or eventualities during the run up to the great religious pageant and during the Perahara days, the President has issued special directions in this regard, said so the Secretary Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at a special progress review meeting of the Esala Perahera held to discuss security measures taken by the tri forces and police at the Ministry, today (29 July 2019).
SECRETARY DEFENCE felicitated by his former regiment
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda(Rtd)WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu was accorded a grand felicitation by his former Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) when he made a visit to the Regimental Headquarters in Panagoda, today (27 July 2019).
Director of National Cadet Corps (NCC) presents memento to General Kottegoda reminiscing his glorious journey from College Cadet to Secretary Defence.
The Director of the National Cadet Corps, Major General MMS Perera made courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, on Wednesday (24th July 2019).
3rd round meeting on Security Affairs on China-Sri Lanka jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative held
The third round meeting on Security Affairs on China-Sri Lanka jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative was held at the Ministry of Defence, today (25 July 2019).
Secretary attends Civilian Bravery Awards Ceremony- 2019
The 25th National Civilian Bravery Awards Ceremony - 2019 was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, today (25 July, 2019). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc attended the event organized by the Foundation for Civilian Bravery Sri Lanka, this evening.