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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).
EX-US Coast Guard Cutter will arrive early next month - SLN
Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 arrived at Port Apra in Guam during her home-bound journey, yesterday (Oct 2).
Navy rescues 38 local tourists aboard a distressed trawler in Kalpitiya seas
Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action to rescue 38 persons aboard a distressed trawler, while it was carrying the group of local tourists from Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa on the evening of 01st October 2022. The trawler was in desperate situation following a leakage of sea water into the craft.
Rainy weather to continue
The rainy weather conditions experienced in parts of the country is likely to continue during the weekend according to the latest forecasts of the Metrological Department issued at 1200 noon today (30 Sep).
Swiss Delegation in Jaffna Receives Updates from Jaffna Commander
A Swiss delegation comprised of Mr Raoul Imbach, Deputy Head of the Mission/Head of Chancery, Mr Gaudenz Rust, Regional Security Advisor and Ms Sushanthy Gobalakrishnan, Senior National Programme Officer at the Embassy of Switzerland called at the Security Force Headquarters -Jaffna on Wednesday (28) during a tour to the North.
SL should call for a national determination where all sectors meet to discuss fundamental issues - Defence Secretary
From a strategic standpoint, keeping the past and also most recent lessons learnt in mind, with the new found leadership of the present government, Sri Lanka (SL) should call for a national determination where all sectors of SL society including civil organisations, security institutions, political entities, and business associations come together to discuss fundamental issues such as national identity, national reconciliation, transitional justice, governance structure and economic revival, said the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne today (Sept 29).
Army Chief pays courtesy call on Acting Defence Minister
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage paid a courtesy call on the Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) premises in Colombo today (Sep 29).
Defence top brass pays courtesy calls on Acting Defence Minister
Navy and Air Force Commanders and the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) paid courtesy calls on the Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) premises in Colombo today (Sep 28).
SL Army and Navy assist fire brigade to douse major fire in Colombo
Sri Lanka Army and Navy troops joined in with the city fire brigade to control a major fire at Kajeemawatte in Thotalanga, Colombo 15.
SLAF contingent members in Central African Republic awarded with
UN Peace Keeping medals
United Nations Peacekeepers medal awarding parade for the Sri Lanka Air Force 7th Aviation Contingent deployed in Bria, Central African Republic was held recently (21 Sep).
Navy trains female divers
A group of three female personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy successfully completed a first of its kind Basic Diving Module recently. According to SL Navy media, the training programme was carried out under a notion of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne to create opportunity for Navy women who are willing to engage in diving.
KDU setups new ‘Consultancy Services Unit’
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has setup a Consultancy Services Unit (KDU-CONSU) with a dedicated website recently under the headship of Senior Prof. Swarna Piyasiri recently.
Army troops dowse bushfire in Morawaka Keerama
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) extinguished a wildfire that spread over an extent of 30 acres recently in the forest area of Morawaka Keerama, Mapiti Kanda.
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.
Army troops join Coastal Cleanup Drive
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a beach cleanup drive in the beach patch along Kattankudy to Batticaloa, recently, coinciding with the International Coastal Cleanup Day and Marine Resources Conservation Week.
Premitha Bandara Thennakoon appointed as Acting Minister of Defence
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Thennakoon has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Defence, the President Media Division (PMD) said.
Several areas in Colombo declared as High Security Zones
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued declaring High Security Zones (HSZ) in Colombo.
State Minister of Defence praises CSD for its contribution to the
country’s development
Making his first visit to the Civil Security Department (CSD) after assumption of duties, the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon arrived at the CSD Headquarters in Moratuwa yesterday (22).
Norwegian Ambassador in Colombo attends closing
ceremony of FVBO training in Trincomalee
The closing ceremony of Fishing Vessel Boarding Operation (FVBO) training course, conducted with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was held in Trincomalee on 22nd September 2022. The event was graced by the Norwegian Ambassador in Colombo, H.E. Trine Jøranli Eskedal.
State Minister visits the NCC
Making his first visit after assuming duties as the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Thennakoon arrived at the the National Cadet Corps Headquarters in Pamankada Yesterday (22).
SL troops in Mali commended
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) peacekeepers deployed in Mali were highly praised for their performance with high degree of professionalism and a special service medal was awarded to Maj. R.A.D.M.D Senevirathna of 4th Combat Convoy Company (CCC) under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSMA) during an appreciative meeting held recently.
SL Army athlete sets new record in Pole Vault
A Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sportsman has established a new Sri Lankan record in Pole Vault. According to SLA media Private K Puvitharan of 2 Sri Lanka Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) completing a 5m and 15cm high jump at the selections for the Asian Athletic Meet - 2023 set the new record.
Army constructs a house for a northern family
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) laid the foundation stone recently for the construction of a new house for the family of Selvarathnam Jayapratha, a resident of Thunnalai in Point Pedro.
KDU Law Faculty reaches greater heights
Faculty of Law of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has been placed at the 2nd position in Sri Lanka, 25th position in Asia and 83rd position in the World under ‘NICA.team Law Schools Ranking’ of 2022.