Events
Bangladesh and Nepal Foreign Ministers arrive in Sri Lanka
Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh and Nepal arrived in the country today (Feb 02).
Saudi Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia in Sri Lanka Staff Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Mohammad Essa H Alhrbi, made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Feb 02).
Army troops douse fire in paddy field stretch at Weragama
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) together with fire fighters in the Fire Brigade, Kalutara and civilians controlled spreading and doused a fire that erupted in a paddy field stretch at Weragama recently.
Indian Peace-Keeping War Heroes Commemorated In Jaffna
Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) who fought against LTTE terrorists during 1987-1990 in Sri Lanka were commemorated and their sacrifices were remembered at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Monument in Palaly on Thursday (Jan 26) to coincide with India's Republic Day.
KDU explores educational avenues with Vineyard Education
The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and Vineyard Education recently had discussions to find ways to promote cooperation and collaboration including the potential for establishing educational programs for international students and undertaking international joint ventures, says KDU media sources.
Final year project exhibition of KDU Engineering Faculty held
The Final Year Project Exhibition (FYPE) of the Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), organized by the Engineering Faculty’s Research Cell (EFRC) was held at the Faculty of Engineering recently.
Army troops in action at Radella accident
A large contingent of 112 Infantry Brigade troops of the 11 Division under the Security Force HQ-Central were among the firsts to reach Radella on being informed that a bus with 41 Grade 10 students, 8 teachers and parents after a collision with a van and a three wheeler along Nuwara Eliya - Hatton road around 7.00 pm on Friday (20) evening had slid into a precipice of more than 75 ft in depth.
Presenting of latest publication of Col. Nalin Herath to the Hon. President
Presenting of the latest publication “STORY OF THE WORLD: Geopolitical Alliances and Rivalries Set in Stone” authored by Col. Nalin Herath to the Hon. President Ranil Wickremasinghe at the Defence Ministry. Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne was also present at the occasion.
UAE ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka H.E. Khaled Nasser Sulaiman AlAmeri paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (12 Jan).
Navy and Police STF sign an MOU for mobile RO plant
Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Navy Headquarters on 29th December 2022. As part of the MOU, the Navy will build a mobile Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for the Police STF contingent planned to join United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Indian Navy Chief meets Sri Lankan Defence State Minister
Indian Navy Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R. Hari Kumar who is currently in Sri Lanka on an official visit called on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the office of the State Ministry of Defence situated in Colombo today (Dec 14).
Philippines Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Philippines Colonel Rolando P Gomez made a call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunarate at the Defence Ministry in Akuregoda, Battaramulla today (09 Dec).
New Army Chief of Staff calls on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Channa Weerasuriya, made a call on the Secretary Defence General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (08 Dec).
KDU Dancing Club and Music Club emerged champions
The Dancing Club and the music club of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) emerged as the champions in three prominent categories at 'TANTALIZE-2022' Inter-University Talent Competition organized by the Student Club of Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) recently.
Russian envoy meets State Minister of Defence
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Levan Dzhagaryan paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre premises in Colombo, today (Dec 05).
Defence Secretary unveils ‘Crest Gem’ of Gangodawila Samadhi Vihara Stupa
The newly constructed Chaitya (Stupa) of the Samadhi Viharaya in Gangodawila, Nugegoda was declared open by Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne on Dec 03.
Defence top brass delves into KDU hospital’s functions
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon together with the Defence Secretary and Chairperson of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Board of Management General Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the University Hospital of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU) situated in Werahera today (Dec 01).
Members of the SLAF Karate Team perform at the 6th Cadet, Junior,
U21 and Senior South Asian Karate Championship 2022
The 6th Cadet, Junior, U21 and Senior South Asian Karate Championship 2022 was held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on 27th and 28th November 2022, respectively. The championship was organized by the South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF) and hosted by the Sri Lanka Karate-do Federation, which is under the Ministry of Sports. More than 250 contestants from six(06) South Asian Countries competed in the tournament.
Jaffna House Construction by Troops for Civilians in Full Swing: One More Warmed
Giving a further stimulant to the ongoing house construction project of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) for deserving civilians, 551 Infantry Brigade troops of the 55 Division erected one more new house for a needy family in the general area of Puloly-West Point Pedro and vested it in the beneficiaries during a ceremony on Wednesday (23), headed by Major General Chandana Wijayasundara, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna.
Pooneryn civilians get spectacles through Army mediation
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in coordination with the overseas-based expatriate, Mrs. Lucky Gunathilaka of ‘Nethsarana’ Australia Foundation recently gave away spectacles to more than 1500 needy civilians with vision impairment at Pooneryn Central College.
Army-constructed new house in Madu and a school playground in Batticaloa vested in
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) with financial grants allocated by the Wanni District Secretariat constructed a new house for a needy family and vested it in a deserving family at Periyapandivirichchan, Madu recently.
SL troops in Mali awarded 'Excellence' Badge for
'Adventurous Operations'
Sri Lanka Army troops serving the Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company (CCC), deployed under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were recently awarded 'Excellence in MINUSMA Sector East' Badge in recognition of Sri Lankan soldiers' 'adventurous operations with excellence'.
We also undertake religious work as part of nation building - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said that “As a part of the nation building process, we engage in restoration projects of sacred religious places also whenever possible."
Chief of Defence Staff pays courtesy call on State Minister of Defence
Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) premises in Colombo today (Nov 02).
Army-grown paddy using organic fertilizer harvested
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops of 3 Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC) recently reaped the paddy harvest, grown using organic fertilizer at Hingurakgoda.