General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐔 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) marked its inaugural appearance in the SLASU Novices Water Polo Championship 2024 with an outstanding performance, securing the 1st runner-up position in the open men’s category. The tournament, featuring 28 teams across various age groups (under 9, 11, 13, 15, and open), culminated in an intense final showdown between KDU and the Sri Lanka Air Force water polo team, where the KDU water polo team emerged as the open category champions.
In their quest/pursuit for glory, KDU's male water polo squad exhibited skill and determination, led by their captain, SKV Hatharasinghe, and vice-captain GEV De Silva. The team's goalkeeper, DMUPHB Dunusinghe, showcased exceptional talent in guarding the net throughout the tournament.
The KDU water polo team's lineup featured the following talented athletes:
1. SKV Hatharasinghe (Captain)
2. GEV De Silva (Vice-Captain)
3. DMUPHB Dunusinghe (Goalkeeper)
4. AUI Dayananda
5. TWMYT Bandara
6. R Chandrapakash
7. GKS Perera
8. NH Jayawardana
9. KPAR Sarasinghe
10. PN De Silva
11. NS Ahamed
12. SAHE Samarasignhe
13. SK Liyanage
Under the guidance of their coaching staff and the leadership of their team officials, KDU's water polo players demonstrated sportsmanship and determination, earning the respect of competitors and spectators alike.
KDU's successful debut in this esteemed championship not only underscores the university's commitment to sports excellence but also sets a promising foundation for future water polo endeavours. Everyone comes together to honour the team's success and eagerly anticipates their continued achievements.

𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐊𝐃𝐔

Director of the Centre for Quality Assurance Prof. A Pushpanathan, and thirty-one staff members of the Vavuniya University visited KDU on 03rd, 04th, and 05th of May 2024.

The team is visiting KDU for an outbound training program at the Southern Campus of the University.

The delegation from the University of Vavuniya were warmly welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies, Col. USB Ratnayake RWP RSP psc,. The staff members were briefed on KDU activities and a documentary video on KDU was screened.

Meeting the delegation at the ‘Walawwa”, the late Prime Minister General Sir John Kotelawala’s residence, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Administration) of KDU Major General Chinthaka Wickramasinghe USP USACGSC briefed the current status and progress of the KDU.

The Vavuniya University members paid a visit to the Faculties of Engineering, Faculty of Computing, Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Law of KDU.

The delegation also visited University Hospital KDU (UHKDU).

https://kdu.ac.lk/2024/05/08/a-delegation-from-the-university-of-vavuniya-visits-kdu/

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘂 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘆𝗮 – 𝗔 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗗𝗨

For the past seven years, the Rotaract Club of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has embraced the project "Sisu Saviya" empowering schools in rural villages to help them lead better lives. This year's project focused on Galbada Athuruwella Maha Vidyalaya, Induruwa, a school with 150 students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Led by President Anagi Gunasekara and the board, the project aimed to provide long-term support. The chair- persons of the project were Rtr. Yuvindu Ratnayake and Rtr. Ishini Vedasinghe. The funds for the project were collected through many initiatives by the club and university students. Among them were Concerts like Rota fiesta, Food stalls etc. Mrs. Shiromi Damayanthi, school principal, appreciated the Rotaract club's efforts in renovating the school science lab due to safety hazards caused by a damaged floor and compromised ceiling, ensuring a positive impact for current and future students.
The project encompassed three key phases:
Donation Phase: The Rotaract Club provided 150 students with study and dry ration packs to support their education and families' well-being. Dry ration pack included 2 Kg packet of Rice, 1 Kg of Dhal and 1 Kg of onions. The club also donated four whiteboards and a first aid kit for student’s safety.
Science Lab Renovation: Recognizing the school's need for a proper science learning environment, the Rotaract Club undertook a three-month renovation for the science lab. This comprehensive effort culminated on the May 1st with a fully renovated space, including a repaired floor, ceiling, and walls, as well as the donation of essential science lab equipment.
Leadership Session: A leadership session on April 8th, 2024, engaged students, empowering them to discover their inner leadership potential and overcome challenges, focusing on their physical and mental well-being.
The grand opening ceremony on May 2nd marked the project's completion. The initiative witnessed remarkable participation from club general members, Army, Navy, and Police officers, including Officer in Charge Rotaract Club LCdr DRD Ranabahu and OIC Kosgoda Division Mr. Deshabandu along with Captain L.S Arachci. This successful initiative by the Rotaract Club of KDU exemplifies the power of community service in uplifting lives and fostering a brighter future for rural students.

https://kdu.ac.lk/2024/05/07/project-sisu-saviya-a-significant-community-service-initiative-by-the-rotaract-club-of-kdu/

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚'𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

We are thrilled to announce that the Department of Social Sciences, in collaboration with the State Advisory Board of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Arts Council, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, organized a captivating workshop on Historical Evolution and Intangible Cultural Heritage at KDU on April 19, 2024. Over 150 participants, including cultural officers from the Colombo District, academic and non-academic staff, Ministry personnel, and students from other state universities, joined us for an enriching journey into history and culture.

The expert panel, led by Dr. Senarath Bandara Dissanayake, Senior Lecturer from the Department of Archaeology at the University of Kelaniya; Professor B.D. Nandadeva, ICH Expert and UNESCO Focal Point in Sri Lanka; Dr. Danister L. Perera, Chairman of the Expert Committee of Traditional Knowledge at the Ministry of Environment; and Professor Kamal Waleboda, Chairman of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Board, provided deep insights. Sessions were chaired by Senior Professor P. Hewage and Ms. Muditha Ankumbura, Senior Assistant Registrar at the University of Visual and Performing Arts.

The program delved deeply into cultural nuances, offering an incredible learning experience for all attendees. Certificates were awarded to all participants at the event’s conclusion and the Department of Cultural Affairs contributed LKR 50,000 worth of books to the Kotelawala Defense University Library to strengthen their relationship

39th Sri Lanka National Rowing Championship 2024

Sri Lanka’s biggest National Regatta in Rowing was held for the 39th time at the Diyawanna Rowing Club in Battaramulla. The National Rowing Championship was organized by the Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL). The championship was held under categories of junior, intermediate, and senior open-level leagues, and the competition was conducted from the 03rd to 6th of April 2024. More than 450 athletes from all over the country took part in this year’s National Rowing Championship and the closing ceremony of the Championship was held on the 6th of April 2024.

There were 21 institutions, including the Tri Forces, all the top clubs, universities, and schools in the country. They participated in over 140 events in men’s and women’s singles, doubles, pairs, and quadruples on a course of 2,000 meters under the international standards.

The KDU Rowing Crew brought honour to the university by winning four silver medals, and twelve bronze medals. The KDU Rowing team for the year 2024 included 28 crew members, including 26 officer cadets, and 02 day-scholars. The followings members of the KDU Rowing Team brought the honour to the university with outstanding performances.

Women’s Intermediate Cox-less Four (4 -) – Bronze

D/UUO DSM Fernando
C/CPL RD Jothirathna
TUO IHAC Iddagoda
L/O/Cdt GHHD Ganegoda

Women’s Intermediate Quadruple Scull (4x)

KDU Team A – Silver

D/UUO DSM Fernando
C/CPL RD Jothirathna
C/CPL HMTN Herath
TUO IHAC Iddagoda

KDU Team B – Bronze

L/O/Cdt KDRN Karannagoda
L/O/Cdt RDNP Fernando
L/O/Cdt DMMS Dassanayaka
L/O/Cdt GHHD Ganegoda
Women’s Open Double Scull (2x) – Bronze

L/O/Cdt HASL Hanchapola
L/O/Cdt DMMS Dassanayaka

Women’s Open Pair (2-) – Bronze

C/CPL HMTN Herath
L/O/Cdt HASL Hanchapola

National Age Group Swimming Championship 2024: A Triumph of Talent

The Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) recently hosted the highly anticipated National Age Group Swimming Championship 2024, showcasing the prowess and dedication of young swimmers from across the country. The championship held from the 24th to the 28th of April at the prestigious Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex, the event witnessed remarkable performances and memorable moments.

Event highlights-

Among the standout athletes, DS S.M. Tenakoon emerged as a dominant force, clinching an impressive tally of three gold medals, along with one silver and one bronze, showcasing exceptional skill and determination in the pool. Not far behind, DS G.E.V. De Silva showcased remarkable talent, securing two silver medals and one bronze, demonstrating consistent excellence throughout the championship. Adding to the triumph, DSS. Ekanayake displayed outstanding prowess, claiming one gold and one silver medal, highlighting the diversity of talent among the country’s emerging swimmers. Additionally, J O/C N.S. Ahamed showcased commendable skill by winning one bronze medal. Their achievement further highlighted the competitive spirit and determination of Sri Lanka’s young swimmers.

Ultimately, the event manifested an impressive heap of medals, which included four golds, four silvers and three bronzes in total, reflecting the remarkable talent and dedication of the participating athletes.

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University showcased its athletes’ prowess by securing the position of Overall Runners-up in the open category, displaying a commendable level of skill and sportsmanship.

The National Age Group Swimming Championship 2024 not only celebrated the achievements of individual swimmers but also highlighted the collective strength of Sri Lanka’s swimming community. The event served as a platform for young talents to showcase their skills.

In the future, the success of the National Age Group Swimming Championship 2024 will show a bright future for swimming in Sri Lanka. The event will make upcoming sportsmen and women want to pursue their dreams and aim high in the pool.

https://kdu.ac.lk/2024/04/28/national-age-group-swimming-championship-2024-a-triumph-of-talent/

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Centre for IT Support and Development Services plans to conduct the Advanced Certificate Course in Information Technology which will be offered NVQ Level – 4 by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) Sri Lanka.

This course is designed to improve computer literacy among Officers / Other Rankers in Tri-Services and civilians.

Closing Date: 15th May 2024

Splashes of Excellence: KDU’s Success at the SLIIT AQUACLASH Swimming Championship 2024

At the SLIIT AQUACLASH Swimming Championship 2024, held on the 19th and 20th of April 2024, the team from the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) emerged as the Overall Runners’ Up, showcasing their dominance with an impressive medal haul:

– Gold Medals- 3
– Silver Medals-9
– Bronze Medals-6

Their stellar performance underscored the institution’s commitment to nurturing sporting talent alongside academic pursuits, earning them well-deserved recognition on the podium.

While the championship celebrated athletic achievement, it also served as a platform for fostering camaraderie and promoting the spirit of sportsmanship. Participants bonded over shared passion and mutual respect, transcending institutional rivalries to forge lasting connections within the swimming community.

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬’ 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The parents and Siblings of the late Sqn Ldr HS Liyanage of Intake KDA 6 visited KDU War Heroes’ Monument on 28th April 2024 to pay respect to the fallen war heroes and lay floral tributes in memory of him.
KDU War Heroes’ Monument commemorates the sacrifices of the 109 KDU Officers of tri forcers who served to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland.

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 - 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The closing ceremony of the Annual Inter-Faculty Games of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was held at the KDU Basketball court on 22nd April 2024. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS), the Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence & Administration) and President of the Sports Council of KDU, Major General Chinthaka Wickramasinghe USP USACGSC, Deans of all the Faculties, Senior Lecturers, Officers, Officer Cadets and Day Scholars participated in the closing ceremony of the Annual Inter-Faculty Games. The Basketball Tournament was the last Inter-Faculty Game, and the final game of the basketball tournament was held glamorously along with the formalities.

With outstanding performances from all ten faculties of KDU during the Annual Inter-Faculty Games, the following faculties have been crowned the champions and Runners Up in the closing ceremony.
a. Inter-Faculty Basketball Tournament
• Champions - Men: FOE
• Champions - Women: FOL
• Runners up – Men : FOM
• Runners up – Women : FAHS

b. Inter-Faculty Table Tennis Tournament
• Champions: FAHS
• Joint runners up: FOM&FOC

c. Inter-Faculty Rowing Tournament
• Champions: FOE
• Runners up: FMSH

d. Inter-Faculty Wushu Tournament
• Champions: FOM
• Runners up: FDSS

e. Inter-Faculty Baseball Tournament
• Champions: FMSH
• Runners up: FDSS

Further, winners of Karate and Boxing championship were appreciated with following special awards:

• Best Boxer Men – 6391 FSM KHN Pushpakumara –FOC
• Best Looser Men - 6569 C/SGT GBD Prabashwara - FOM
• Best Boxer Woman – 6741 LOC KAMN Perera – FMSH

The awarding ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS), the Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and due appreciation was made towards the commitment, dedication displayed by the KDU sportsmen. and women Finally, the declaration of the Inter Faculty Games Tournament officially closed.

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬’ 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The parents and Siblings of the late Major RMSR Rajapaksha VIR of Intake KDA 12 visited KDU War Heroes’ Monument on 22nd April 2024 to pay respect to the fallen war heroes and lay floral tributes in memory of him.
KDU War Heroes’ Monument commemorates the sacrifices of the 109 KDU Officers of tri forcers who served to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland.

“Call for Papers”: 13th International Economic Research Conference (IERC) 2024
We are excited to announce the 13th International Economic Research Conference (IERC) 2024, organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE).
Join us on the 09th of August 2024, at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University for a stimulating exchange of economic insights.
You can submit your extended abstracts on or before 15th of May 2024 through our submission link: https://lnkd.in/gaQcdcYb
or just scan the QR code.
For more details, please visit our conference website (https://fmsh.kdu.ac.lk/ierc-2024/) or don't hesitate to contact our dedicated conference organizing team.

CALLING APPLICATIONS FOR BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS) | DAY SCHOLARS | INTAKE 41

Closing Date: 5th May 2024

More Details >> https://kdu.ac.lk/calling-applications-for-mbbs-day-scholars-intake-41/

CALLING APPLICATIONS FOR BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS) | DAY SCHOLARS | INTAKE 41

Closing Date: 5th May 2024

More Details >> https://kdu.ac.lk/calling-applications-for-mbbs-day-scholars-intake-41/

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උදාවු 2024 සිංහල සහ දමිළ අලුත් අවුරුද්ද ජෙනරාල් ශ්‍රීමත් ජෝන් කොතලාවල ආරක්‍ෂක විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය හා විශ්වවිද්‍යාලීය රෝහල් කාර්යමණ්ඩලය සහ නේවාසික හා අනේවාසික ශිෂ්‍යයන්ටත්, ඔබගේ පවුල්වල සාමාජිකයින්ටත් තම ප්‍රාර්ථනාවන්, අභිප්‍රායන් ඉටුවන සාමය, සතුට සහ සෞභාග්‍යය සපිරි සුභම සුභ අලුත් අවුරුද්දක් වේවායි ජෙනරාල් ශ්‍රීමත් ජෝන් කොතලාවල ආරක්‍ෂක විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ උපකුලපති වශයෙන් මා ඉත සිතින් ප්‍රාර්ථනා කරමි!

එක් සිත්ව හා එක්සත්ව විශ්වවිද්‍යාලීය අරමුණු සාක්ෂාත් කර ගැනීම වෙනුවෙන් පෙර වර්ෂයන් පරිදිම අපගේ ඉලක්කයන් සපුරා ගැනීමට සහ අප රටේ තිරසාර සංවර්ධන අභිලාෂයන් මුදුන් පමුණුවාලීම සඳහා තම රාජකාරී ඉටු කිරීමේදී අවධානමට මුහුණ දෙමින්, පිඩාකාරී තත්වයන් මැඩපවත්වා ගනිමින්, කැපවීමෙන් ක්‍රියාකරන අපගේ වටිනාම සම්පත වන කාර්යමණ්ඩලය ඉටු කරනු ලබන මෙහෙය මා ඉතා අගය කරමි.

එහිදී තම වෘත්තිය රාජකාරීන් මනාව ඉටු කිරීම සඳහා ඔබගේ පවුල්වල සාමාජිකයින් විසින් ඔබ වෙනුවෙන් සිදුකරනු ලබන කැපකිරීම්වලට මාගේ කෘතඥතාවය පල කරනු ලබන අතර, තවදුරටත් වෘත්තීමය රාජකාරීන් වඩාත් කාර්යක්‍ෂමව සහ සාර්ථකව සිදුකිරීමට සහ ඔබගේ සියලුම පෞද්ගලික කටයුතු මනාව කලමනාකරණය කර ගනිමින් ජයග්‍රාහිව, සමෘද්ධිමත්ව මෙම වසර ගත කිරීමට ඔබට සහ පවුල්වල සාමාජිකයින්ට ශක්තිය ධෛර්ය ලැබේවායි මා ප්‍රාර්ථනා කරමි!

මෙම උදා වූ අලුත් අවුරුද්ද ඔබ සැමගේ සහ පවුල්වල සාමාජිකයින්ගේ ජිවීත සර්වප්‍රකාරයෙන් සාර්ථක වේවායි ප්‍රාර්ථනා කරන අතර, ඔබ සියලු දෙනාටම තිසරණ සරණ සහ සියලු දෙවියන්ගේ ආශිර්වාදය, රැකවරණය සහ පිහිට නිරතුරුවම ලැබේවායි පතමි!

Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara
VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS)
Vice Chancellor
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗗𝗨

Hon. (Dr) Suren Rāghavan, State Minister of Higher Education, made a visit to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on the 09th April 2024. At the onset of his visit, the Honourable State Minister met Vice Chancellor of KDU, Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara VSV USP psc MMaritime Pol BSc (DS) at the Vice Chancellor’s Office and subsequently participated in a briefing on the present status of KDU. Major General Chinthaka Wickramasinghe USP USACGSC, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Administration) was also present at the event.
During the Honourable State Minister’s visit, important areas related to future of KDU were discussed. He extended the discussion with the academic staff of the University. Marking the symbolical visit to KDU, the Honourable Minister signed the visitors’ book at the residence of the late Prime Minister, General Sir John Kotelawala.

https://kdu.ac.lk/2024/04/10/the-visit-of-the-state-minister-of-higher-education-to-kdu/

Join us on April 19th for an enriching exploration of Sri Lanka's rich cultural tapestry! 🇱🇰 The Department of Social Sciences at FMSH proudly presents a Workshop on "Historical Evolution and Intangible Cultural Heritage in Sri Lanka". Open to KDU students and fellow scholars from state universities, this event is a collaboration with esteemed partners including the Arts Council, the State Advisory Board of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.

🎭 Don't miss out on this insightful journey from 0830 to 1630 hrs at the FOM mini theatre. Come, let's celebrate and learn together! 🌟

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩!

We have an extraordinary achievement to celebrate! Officer Cadet PAGA Chathuranga from the Faculty of Medicine has shattered national records and demonstrated unparalleled strength. During the Inter-Faculty Powerlifting meet, Cadet Chathuranga surprised the audience by lifting an astounding 107kg under the 66kg junior weight category.

But that's not all. This remarkable feat was witnessed by none other than the President, Secretary, and all referees of the Sri Lanka Powerlifting Federation. Cadet Chathuranga's dedication, skill, and determination have not only brought pride to their institution but have also set a new standard in the realm of powerlifting.

Let's join together in applauding Officer Cadet Chathuranga for his outstanding performance and for inspiring us all to reach new heights in the pursuit of excellence.

https://kdu.ac.lk/2024/04/10/what-an-incredible-achievement/

𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭: 𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭

In a historical event marking a milestone in Kotelawala Defence University's (KDU) journey, the inaugural Inter-Faculty Powerlifting Meet took place at the KDU on 02 April 2024. The event showcased the authentic power and determination of the university's lifters, as they competed fiercely for glory and honour.

The overall championship title was claimed by the Faculty of Medicine, demonstrating exceptional prowess and dedication by gaining an impressive 77 points. Following closely behind, the Faculty of Engineering secured the Runners-Up position with 36 points, showcasing their remarkable strength and skill. Notably, the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences secured the 2nd Runners-Up position with 24 points, displaying their commendable performance throughout the competition.

Among the many remarkable feats witnessed during the competition, Officer Cadet 6320 PAGA Chathuranga from the Faculty of Medicine emerged as a standout lifter. PAGA Chathuranga shattered the Sri Lankan record in the 66 kg junior weight category by lifting an astonishing 107 kg, leaving spectators in awe of his exceptional strength and determination.

Acknowledging outstanding performances, Officer Cadet PAGA Chathuranga was awarded the title of ‘Best Male Lifter’, further solidifying his position as a powerhouse within the realm of powerlifting. Additionally, the title of ‘Best Female Lifter’ was awarded to Day Scholar IDSNB Gunawardhane from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, highlighting the diversity and talent present among KDU's lifters.

The Inter-Faculty Powerlifting Meet not only showcased the physical strength of KDU's lifters but also celebrated the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship that defines the university community. As KDU continues to foster a culture of excellence in both academics and sports, events like these serve as a testament to the unwavering dedication and determination of its students.

With the resounding success of the inaugural Inter-Faculty Powerlifting Meet, KDU is looking forward to future editions of the event, where even greater feats of strength and sportsmanship are sure to be witnessed, further cementing its legacy as a powerhouse in the realm of sports.

https://kdu.ac.lk/2024/04/10/kdu-makes-history-with-first-inter-faculty-powerlifting-meet-a-triumph-of-strength-and-talent/

𝙄𝙁𝙏𝘼𝙍 2024

Second edition of Iftar at took place on the 2nd of April, 2024 at KDU Cafeteria. This gathering was a hallmark event that was attended by a large, united community in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Iftar is a Muslim tradition that emphasizes fasting and sharing something with others while reciprocating on such good deeds and actions among the members of the humanity. Thus, Iftar is of a spiritual significance.
Vice Chancellor, Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc(DS) witnessed the event as the Chief Guest. Alhaj M Fazil Farook addressed the gathering about the importance of Fasting as the guest of honour the event. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence & Admin) Major General CA Wickramasinghe USP USACGSC, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. KAS Dhammika, Deans and Directors, and students also attended the event.
https://kdu.ac.lk/2024/04/02/iftar-2024/

𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 – 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
The Long Service Awards Ceremony – 2023 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was held on the 08th April 2024 concurrently with the KDU Cultural Day, 2024. Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara graced the occasion as the Chief Guest with other honoured invitees.

Members of the Administrative and Non Academic (Civil) Permanent Staff, who had completed 35, 30, 25 and 20 years of meritorious service at the University were honoured at the event. Awardees were given a medal, a certificate and cash prizes as tokens of appreciation of their valuable, dedicated, unblemished and continuous service to the University.

𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐊𝐃𝐔’𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University proudly presented its first-ever multicultural event “සුභ வசந்tham 24” on 8th April 2024 at the university premises, creating a melting pot of culture. Under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS), this celebration invited all to reflect on the rich cultural diversity in the country and within KDU. This event was organized by officer cadets and day-scholars of KDU with the guidance of the administration staff.

From traditional performances to contemporary interpretations, all who participated in this event had the opportunity to witness Sinhala, Tamil, Catholic, Bhutanese, and Islamic songs and dances. The event also featured engaging games like Pani Bambare, Tug of War, and Aliyata Eha Thabima.

The highlight of the occasion was KDU Kumara and KDU Kumari competitions, where representatives from each faculty showcased their talents, competing for prestigious titles amidst cheers and applauses. Prizes ranging from flower bouquets to symbolic crowns were presented to the winners, reflecting the significance of cultural traditions. Day-scholar HWJ Pamoda was crowned the KDU Kumari and day-scholar WK Harshana became the KDU Kumara.

Events such as Pallan Guli, Ghilli, Uri Adi, Balloon Blowing, and Musical Chairs brought entertainment to the event “සුභவசந்tham 24″, which displayed KDU’s commitment to creating an environment of togetherness to celebrate, embrace, and cherish the beauty of various cultures that enrich our community.