Events
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.
Defence Secretary reviews Mihindu Maha Stupa restoration conducted by SLN
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne reviewed work of the ‘Mihindu Maha Stupa’ restoration project during a visit to the Mihintale Temple in Anuradhapura today (Oct 23).
The ‘Bell’, a new adding to ‘Sandahiru Seya’, vested on devotees
The driving force behind the Sandahiru Seya construction project, Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne arriving at the Temple premises in Anuradhapura vested the newly constructed Temple ‘Bell’ on devotees amidst the religious blessings yesterday (Oct 22).
Army organizes Volleyball tournament for 7 Jaffna teams
1 Mechanized Infantry Regiment troops of the 552 Brigade on a conceptual guidance given by the General Officer Commanding, 55 Division, Major General Prasanna Gunaratne, organized an Inter-Grama Niladari Division Volleyball Tournament (15-16 October) with players of seven Grama Niladhari Divisions, in attempt to further foster civil-military relations in the Jaffna peninsula.
Coast Guard Ship Suraksha Cleans Galle Face Beach
Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha organizing series of events in view of her 5th anniversary which was celebrated on Oct 21 this year, conducted a beach cleaning programme at the Galle Face beach recently.
'Poverty to Prosperity' book launched
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne attended as a special guests at the launching of the book ‘Poverty to Prosperity’ at the Government Information Department in Colombo today (Oct 14).
Egyptian ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The Ambassador of Egypt in Sri Lanka H.E. Maged Mosleh called on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (12 Oct).
SL Peacekeepers receive medals
The Sri Lanka peacekeepers in the 8th Contingent of SRIMED Level 2 Hospital in South Sudan in appreciation of their service were awarded medals during a formal UN medal awarding ceremony recently at the UNMISS-Bor compound.
SL Navy wins medals at the 8th Carrom World Championship
Sri Lanka Navy's (SLN) Able Seaman Nishantha Fernando and Woman Able Seaman Joseph Roshita won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 08th Carrom World Championship -2022, organized by the International Carrom Federation (ICF) in Langkawi, Malaysia, recently.
New three-storied Sanghavasa building vested in Maha Sangha
The newly built three-storied Sanghavasa building at the historic Olabaduwa Raja Maha Viharaya was declared open and vested in the Maha Sangha today morning (Oct 10) during a religious ceremony graced by the Prime Minister Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena.
Netherlands Envoy assures fullest support
Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka and Maldives paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 07).
Annual Poppy Day walk tomorrow - SLESA
The Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Sri Lanka (SLESA) has organized a series of events to commemorate the Poppy Day anniversary this year. The programmes include the pinning of poppy flower, a Poppy Day walk and the main parade at the War Memorial Cenotaph at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo with the participation of the President.
New KDU wing to be established in Wayamba on President’s request
- Defence Secretary
‘The President has made an open request to establish another wing of KDU to serve the population of Wayaba’ revealed the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne gracing the opening ceremony of the new Faculty of Computing of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Southern Campus in Sooriyawewa, today (05 Oct).
Korean Defence Attaché calls on SL Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi, Lieutenant Colonel Han Jonghun paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary in Sri Lanka Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry at Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 04).
No one is permitted to disturb day-to-day activities of the general public
- Acting Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Thennakoon
The government respects the people’s right to peaceful protests. However, protests should not destroy property or disturb the peaceful day-to-day lives of the general public.
New Zealand HC meets CNI
A delegation comprising of the High Commissioner (HC) of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, HE Michael Appleton paid a courtesy call on the Chief of National Intelligence (CNI) Major General Ruwan Kulathunga (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (21 Sept).
KDU student exchange programme with Japan
Eight students of the Department of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities (FMSH) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) were given the valuable opportunity to take part in a Student Exchange Programme to Japan, recently.
New State Defence Minister visits differently able war heroes
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon paid respect to the nation’s war heroes while placing floral tribute at the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Sep 14).
First Army women de-miners receive certificates from Commander
The first group of 54 Army women de-miners was awarded with certificates of proficiency at a ceremony held at the Army Headquarters on Thursday (08 Sep).
Australian Joint Agency Task Force delegation meets SL Coast Guard DG
An Australian Joint Agency Task Force (AJATF) delegation led by Rear Admiral Justin Jones met the Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard (DG SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Mirissa recently (31 Aug).
Maldivian Defence Advisor pays courtesy call on Sri Lanka Defence Secretary
Maldivian Defence Advisor at the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo, Colonel Ismail Naseer who will be completing his tenure in due course and the Defence Advisor designate, Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Amir paid a courtesy call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry at Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Sept 02).
SLCG looks forward to further enhance oil spill response capabilities
A Japanese delegation comprising of Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) led by Mr Koji Tsuchiya, Senior Advisor JICA arrived at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Headquarters in Mirissa and discussed on avenues to further enhance the oil spill response capabilities in SLCG, with its Director General Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake, recently.
KDU final year students’ demonstration of nationally important software solutions
Final year students of the Faculty of Computing at Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on the instructions given by the Ministry of Defence have selected nationally important software solutions as their final year research projects.
Army troops renovated lake dam in Kataragama
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops renovated the Karawile Lake dam in Sella Kataragama at the request of the villagers and Irrigation officials and formally vested it back in the villagers recently.
KDU signs MOU with Japan’s J.F. Oberlin University and Thailand’s AIT
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and J. F. Oberlin University in Tokyo, Japan for academic cooperation, yesterday (Aug 30).