State Minister of Defence visits KDU
Posted on February 9th, 2024
Ministry of Defence – Media Centre
• New higher education institute to be established at Dambulla
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, visited the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana today (Feb 8).
State Minister was warmly received by the Vice Chancellor (VC) of KDU Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara. Arriving at the University, he made floral tribute at the War Heroes’ monument of KDU.
After the arrival of KDU Headquarters Complex, Minister Tennakoon had a cordial discussion with the KDU authorities. Afterwards, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Administration) conducted a briefing at the VC’s conference hall.
During the discussion, the Minister was also briefed on the progress of the establishment of ‘City College of Technology’ at Dambulla as an expansion to the KDU Wing at Kurunagala District, since he was keen to learn of this new higher educational institute that would open new avenues to the youth in the region.
After the briefing, State Minister had an interaction with the Academic Staff, Foreign students, Officer Cadets and undergrads at the Officer Cadet’s Mess.
Minister Tennakoon together with the Headquarters officials visited the faculties of KDU, museum and new auditorium construction site.
Concluding the official visit, the State Minister made remarks on the Visitor’s Book and also exchanged mementoes with the VC to mark the significance of the event.