Events
Procession carrying relics and Deegawapiya Stupa Crest Gem begins on March 2
The depositing of omniscient relics at Deegawapiya Stupa will be held at the Deegawapiya Raja Maha Vihara premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary and Chairperson of 'Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force' (PTF) for Eastern Province, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, on March 6.
Peripheral 28 Buddha Statues will be placed at Sandahiru Seya premises on 5 March
The procession carrying the sacred 28 peripheral Buddha Statues to be placed at the Sandahiru Seya premises will commence its journey at 9.00 am on Friday (Mar 4).
UNHCR Country Head meets Defence Secretary
The Head of Office in Sri Lanka of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Ms. Menique Amarasinghe, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 24).
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Delivers a Lecture at NDC
On the invitation of the Commandant NDC, His Excellency Gopal Baglay, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka delivered a lecture on the theme of "The Role of India in Managing Emerging Strategic Trends in the Indian Ocean Region" to the participants of the NDC Course No: 01.
ANNUAL ‘CISM DAY’ RUN - 2022
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run which was organized this time by the Sri Lanka Air Force was flagged off this morning (20 February 2022) at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).
SL and Australia discusses on regional interests
Assistant Secretary, Global Interests Branch of the Department of Defence, Australia, Tom Menadue met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 17).
New Pakistan’s HC held discussions with Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (February 11).
Foreign Minister lectures NDC course participants
Foreign Minister Hon. Prof. GL Peiris delivered a lecture on ‘The Armed Forces, Human Rights Law and Geneva Process’ at the National Defence College (NDC) yesterday (10).
Russian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Yuri Materiy, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 09).
Nigerian Defence Adviser calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Adviser of the Nigerian High Commission for Sri Lanka, Commodore Anthony Victor Kujoh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 2).
Turkish Military Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Military Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey for Sri Lanka, Colonel Can Gokcen Gokkaya paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 2).
Foundation laid for new state of the art SLAF Hospital
Foundation stone was laid for a new state of the art hospital for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (Jan 27).
Defence Secretary graces the ceremony of title conferment to
Ven. Kolamunne Sumanawansa thero
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne offered a Vijinipatha (a traditional fan) to the Kolamunne Sri Bimbarama Temple Chief Prelate Ven. Kolamunne Sumanawansa thero during a religious reception held at the Kolamunne Sri Bimbarama Temple premises in Piliyandala today (Jan 23).
KDU enrolls students from UGC
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) held its inauguration ceremony for 'Day Scholars' enlisted to the Intake 39 of the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Management, Social Sciences & Humanities at the KDU Auditorium, yesterday (Jan 20).
Defence Secretary graces Anniversary Pirith chanting ceremony at DSC
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced an all-night 'Pirith' chanting ceremony at the Defence Services College (DSC) in Colombo last evening (Jan 19).
KDU launches International Research Journal in Computing
The Volume 01, Issue 01 of the International Journal of Research in Computing (IJRC) published by the Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was launched at the KDU premises recently.
Egyptian new Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
The new Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maged Mosleh paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Jan 12).
Oath taking ceremony for KDU new nursing undergraduates
The oath ceremony for nursing undergraduates of the 35th and 36th intakes was held at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Werahara last Tuesday (Jan 04).
Defence Secretary graces the first working day ceremonies of establishments under the purview of MOD
General Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary, Ministry of Defence and Secretary, State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management graced the official ceremonies organized to mark the commencement of work on the first working day of the new year, 2022 at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its key establishments.
Defence Ministry adds new feature to its website - “Virtual Library”
The Ministry of Defence takes pleasure in informing its worldwide audience of the latest addition to its website, www.defence.lk in the form of a Virtual Library. This new addition will open the doors for a wide array of e-books available free of charge for those who wish to enhance their knowledge.
SLAF wins Silver Award for Annual Report and Accounts in public sector
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was presented the Silver Award for ‘Annual Report and Accounts’ among the public sector, pertaining to the financial year of 2019.
10th Staff Air Talks between SLAF and IAF held in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) had the 10th Air Staff talks at SLAF Headquarters on 28 December focusing on strengthening the relationship and renewed dynamism between the Air Forces to achieve expected goals in upcoming years.
Head of JICA and DG Coast Guard met on-board
Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Sri Lanka Yamada Tetsuga met the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake at the SLCG Ship Samudra Raksha recently (Dec 14).
SL and Japan looking for avenues to further strengthen Defence Cooperation
His Excellency Mizukoshi Hideaki the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Sri Lanka made a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Dec 15).
SLCG organized discussion on oil and chemical spill response
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) organized a two-day coordination meeting on ‘Oil and Chemical Spill Response’ with a delegation of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), members of the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka and other relevant stakeholders involved in maritime incident response in the island, on 07 and 08 Dec at the Light House Galley, Colombo.