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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.


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HADR exercise of CARAT – 2023 gets underway

The Marine Exercise (MAREX) of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, commenced in Mullikulam on 21st January 2023 and it was augmented by personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps, Sri Lanka Navy Marines, Special Boat Squadron, Rapid Action Boat Squadron, and Naval Infantrymen.


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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.


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Ratnapura War Veteran family’s housing dream became a reality
through ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ project

A new house constructed utilizing Defence Ministry’s ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ funds was vested in a war veteran family today (Jan 21) during a brief ceremony graced by the Defence Secretary as the Chief Guest at Alupola, Wewalwatta in Ratnapura.


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Commanding Officer of the “USS Anchorage” welcomes Defence Secretary on board

Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne visited the United States Navy Ship ‘USS Anchorage’ at the Colombo harbour today (Jan 20).


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New Director - NCC meets Defence Secretary

The newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Brigadier G.S. Fonseka made a call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jan 20).


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Army renovates historic Municipal Building in Galle

Sri Lanka Army renovated the historically valuable Galle Municipal Hall building that traces its history to the 1800s and vested it in the authorities recently during an occasion graced by the Prime Minister Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena.


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49th phase of Guwan Mithudam Project concludes at Ampara

A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) constructed water project was vested with the students of  Mayadunna Vidyalaya in Gonagolla, Ampara  signifying the successful termination of the 49th phase of the ‘Guwan Mithudam’ recently (Jan 18).


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Navy - built auditorium building of Roman Catholic
College in Mandaitivu
declared open

The new auditorium building of the Roman Catholic College in Mandaitivu, Jaffna was declared open for the use of school children by the Bishop of Jaffna, Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin Gnanapragasam on 19th January 2023.


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Condolence Messages

Defence Ministry of Sri Lankaexpress its sincerest condolences to the family of Sumithra Peries on this time of great loss and sarrow


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USS ‘Anchorage’ arrives in Colombo to take part in CARAT – 2023

USS ‘Anchorage’ (LPD-23) of the United States Navy arrived at the Port of Colombo today (19th January 2023) to take part in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise -2023 (CARAT–2023).


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Coast Guard nabs 2,467 kilos of Kendu Leaves

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed 2,467 kilos of Kendu Leaves with two suspects and three dingy boats in the Western Seas off Thoduwawa, Chilaw today (Jan 18).


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Cyber Security Awareness for MOD Staff

Ministry of Defence (MOD) organized an awareness programme  on Cyber Security  for MOD staff  today (17 Jan) at MOD.


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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.


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Rains predicted across several provinces

Rains are predicted in several provinces in the island during the afternoon or night. According to the latest forecast of the Met Department issued this morning (Jan 17) showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North-Western provinces during the afternoon or night.


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SLAF produces the first female international wrestling referee

Corporal Piyumi Lakshika of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recognized to be Sri Lanka's first female international wrestling referee  participated in the International Wrestling Referee Level I Olympic Style Category III in Cambodia recently.


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INS ‘Delhi’ arrives at Port of Trincomalee

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ arrived at the Port of Trincomalee, on a formal visit yesterday (15), welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in keeping with the naval traditions.


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Thai Pongal Message

It is indeed a great pleasure to extend my best wishes to the Hindu devotees of Sri Lanka, on the auspicious occasion of 'Thai Pongal', celebrated to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and farm animals, that contributed to the bountiful harvest.


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“We are friends of the entire world and enemies of none”- State Minister of Defence

It is vital for us to redefine our objectives as an island nation in the face of latest developments of global geopolitical interests.


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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).


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Jaffna based female cricketer receives new house from Army

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) constructed a new house for Ms. Selvarasa Kiristiga of Victoria College in Chulipuram, Jaffna, who is a member of the Under 19 Women’s National Cricket Squad, in appreciation of her recent achievements at the national level.


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Army launches reforestation drive of 60,000 saplings in Yala

Sri Lanka Army has planted 60,000 saplings covering 600 hectares inside the Yala sanctuary in close coordination with the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation while launching a national reforestation programme, recently.


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KDU nursing degree recognized by SLNC

The BSc Nursing Programme offered by the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has been accredited by the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC).


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National Flag to fly half-mast at state institutions

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared that the National Flag be placed half-mast at all state institutions today (05 Jan) as a mark of respect to the great services rendered by His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his ascension to heaven.


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Navy's new Chief of Staff assumes office

President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, has appointed Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy effective from 23rd December 2022.