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South African HC meets Defence Secretary
South African High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Sandile Edwin Schalk paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (March 03).
Procession carrying Deegawapiya sacred relics left
Sri Sambodhi Viharaya today
The procession carrying the sacred relics and the Crest Gem of the Deegawapiya Stupa left the Colombo Sri Sambodhi Viharaya amidst religious blessings of the Maha Sanga today morning (March 02).
Maha Shivaratri Day Message
Maha Shivaratri is one of the major spiritual festivals in Hinduism, celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva. Hindu devotees have been worshiping Lord Shiva since time immemorial to receive blessings.
Defence Secretary graces title presentation ceremony
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne graced the ceremony to present the honorary title of “Upadyaya” to venerable Welivitiye Sumana Nayaka Thero today (Feb 27).
KDU take part in 39th Architects Work and Trade Exhibition
The students of the ‘Department if Architecture’ belongs to the Southern Campus of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) took part in the most prestigious national exhibition, in Built Environment, for the second consecutive time, from Feb 24 to 27 at the BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 which is organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) .
Workshop on “Emerging Chemical Threats for National Security”
National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Conventions in Sri Lanka (NACWC) has planned to conduct a workshop on “Emerging Chemical Threats for National Security” at the Sappers Leisure Bay (SALEBA) Auditorium in the military establishment, Mattegoda on Mar 04.
National economic security is also important – Defence Secretary
The concept of ensuring ‘National Security’ isn’t merely the prevention of conventional warfare threats; it also exemplifies the prevention of unconventional warfare threats with the involvement of all stakeholders, said Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne yesterday (Feb 24).
NWSDB enters into an industrial partnership with KDU
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NWSDB Head Office in Ratmalana on Feb 23.
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).
SL Navy Commander meets Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan
Sri Lankan Navy Chief Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, met the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters on Feb 22.
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.
Navy brings an ill fisherman ashore
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has brought an ill fisherman ashore for treatment, today (21).
Teachers are the creators of the society - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said school teachers are shouldering a lion’s share in creating an intelligent and obedient future student generation for the nation-building process.
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).
SLCG broadened their skills on oil spill response techniques
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has conducted an offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Mobile Cooperation Team of Japanese Coast Guard (MCT-JCG), yesterday (17).
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).
50 new military nurses to begin services at Mil Hospitals
Sri Lanka Army-produced 50 nurses on completion of the three-year long professional Diploma training course in general nursing at Anuradhapura Military Nursing School (MNS) received their caps during the capping ceremony held recently at Anuradhapura Central College Auditorium.
Fourth Colombo Naval Exercise – 2022 concludes
The fourth Colombo Naval Exercise – 2022 (CONEX 22) conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy drew to a successful conclusion on Monday (Feb 14). According to Navy media sources the exercise commenced on the 12th (Feb).
SLAF undertakes paddy harvesting for low income farmer community
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has initiated a paddy harvesting project recently for the low income farmer community in order to increase their earnings by reducing the cost of harvestings.
KDU collaborates with Turkish Aircraft Industries Corporation
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) envisioning to explore the avenues of cooperating in the aeronautical engineering field, conducted the initial round of formal discussion online with the participation of Sri Lankan envoy in Turkey, His Excellency Mohamed Rizvi Hassen today (14 Feb) to establish a collaboration with the Turkish Aircraft Industries Corporation (TAI).
Japanese Coast Guard and JICA to evaluate SLCG’s oil spill response skills
A delegation comprised of Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters in Wellawatte yesterday (Feb 13) in order to discuss initial planning for oil spill exercises scheduled to be held from Feb 14 to 25 this year.
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).