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Secretary attends Civilian Bravery Awards Ceremony- 2019
The 25th National Civilian Bravery Awards Ceremony - 2019 was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, today (25 July, 2019). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc attended the event organized by the Foundation for Civilian Bravery Sri Lanka, this evening.
Educational seminar for Northern students
An educational seminar for students sitting the GCE Advanced Level exam in August, this year had been organized by the Sri Lanka Army troops on Friday (19 July 2019).
Swiss Ambassador meets Secretary
The Ambassador of Switzerland in Sri Lanka HE Mr. Hanspeter Mock made a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, today (24 July 2019).
Exciting & Glittering 'Colours Night - 2017/2018' Felicitates Army Sports Achievers
One of the much-anticipated and prestigious projects of the Sri Lanka Army, 'Colours Night - 2017/2018' that recognizes and acclaims exceptional skills of Army sportsmen and women, glittered in the Nelum Pokuna auditorium Friday (19) evening in the presence of a gathering of distinguished invitees, including the Minister of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports, Defence Secretary, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army, Commander of the Navy, Commander of the Air Force and several other distinguished invitees.
MoD holds special religious blessing ceremony for Easter Sunday bomb victims
A special three month remembrance alms giving was conducted at the Ministry of Defence to pass merit and remember the victims of the Easter Sunday bomb blast, today (21 July 2019).
Newly constructed vocational training facility in Vanni handed over to the VTA
The new Vocational Training Centre at Poovarasankulam, constructed with Sri Lanka Air Force expertise was handed over to the Vocational Training Authority (VTA) on Monday (15th of July 2019).
Army built 'Ayati' National Centre for Children with Disabilities formally opens door
Completing yet another milestone construction project in its community welfare commitments, the Sri Lanka Army constructed three-storied building was formally vested with the 'Ayati' Trust Sri Lanka and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya at a simple ceremony held this morning (18th July 2019).
Weather advisory
The sudden change in the weather condition over the island is likely to continue further. According to the weather forecast of the Met Department issued at noon today (18 July 2019), the prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to continue...
World Bank assures the President of continuous assistance to Sri Lanka
World Bank Vice President for South Asia Region, Hartwig Schafer said that the World Bank will increase assistance to Sri Lanka under three of its new operations.
Namibian Defence Attaché calls on Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia based in New Delhi, Brigadier General Titus Simon made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc at the Ministry, today (17 July 2019).
Cancer treatment facility to be built with Naval assistance
A new Cancer Treatment Centre is to be built at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle with labour expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Land released in Jaffna
An extent of 26.4 acres of private land in the Palaly cantonment area and one acre of state land, for the use of RCTM School in the north of Palaly has been released by the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Friday (12).
Secretary graces 'Rasa Mohotha' at Mihindu Seth Medura
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, accompanied by the Chairperson of the MoD Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Sonia Kottegoda graced the 'Rasa Mohotha' programme at the Mihindu Seth Medura at Atthidiya on Sunday (14 July 2019).
Secretary visits CRD
Secretary to Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc made an inspection visit to the Centre for Research and Development (CRD) on Saturday (13 July).
Injured fisherman brought ashore by Navy
A severely injured fisherman was brought ashore for treatment by the Navy on Thursday (11 July). According to Navy media, the fisherman had ventured out to sea for fishing onboard the multiday fishing trawler "Thanuja Duwa III from Galle, last week (05).
28th death anniversary of 'Hasalaka Gamini' commemorated
The 28th death anniversary commemoration of Corporal Gamini Kularathne of 6th Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) was held at the auditorium of the Ministry of Tourism in Colombo 3, today (11 July 2019).
New vessel for Navy fleet arrives in Colombo
The P 625 vessel taken over from the People's Republic of China on 05th June 2019, for the Sri Lanka Navy, arrived in Colombo on Monday (08th July 2019).
State Minister graces opening ceremony of 15th HACGAM – Working Level Meeting
The 15th HACGAM – Working Level Meeting (WLM) hosted by the Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) commenced at the Hilton Hotel in Colombo, today (09 July 2019).
State Minister graces NCC annual sports meet
The annual inter Provincial Sports meet of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo, yesterday (06 June).
'Let's Stand Together for the Country' - fourth successful day in Monaragala
Under the guidance of President Maithripala Sirisena the fifth phase of the 'Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu' (Let's Stand Together for the Country) programme got underway in Monaragala on July 1 in an attempt to provide swift and sustainable solutions for issues faced by the people in rural areas.
Sri Lankan contingent for UN mission leaves for South Sudan
A contingent of 61 Sri Lanka Army personnel including 11 Officers left for South Sudan to serve in the SRIMED Level 2 Hospital in Bor, South Sudan under the Phase 6 of the UN Mission of South Sudan (UNMISS), this morning (03 July 2019).
Secretary meets with shipping association representatives
A group of representatives of the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, for a discussion at the Ministry on Friday (28th June 2019).
Curtain fall on National Drug prevention week tomorrow with President as the Chief Guest
The island-wide National Drug Prevention Week under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena coinciding with the "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" saw the completion of its final day successfully today (30).
MoD welfare society bids farewell to retired, outgoing staff of MoD and offers felicitation for students performed well at GCE (A/L), GCE (O/L) and Grade 05 scholarship exams
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc graced his presence as the chief guest at the farewell ceremony for retired, outgoing staff of MoD and a felicitation ceremony for children of MoD staff who performed well at the GCE (A/L), GCE (O/L) and Grade 05 scholarship exams at the Ministry auditorium, yesterday (27 June 2019) .
President briefs Muslim envoys on rapid normality in security situation
President Maithripala Sirisena met with the Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Muslim countries holding the membership of the Organization of Islam Countries (OIC) to discuss about the current security situation in the country at the Presidential Secretariat today (June 26).