General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana (2026)

14/04/2026

උපකුලපතිතුමන්ගේ සිංහල හා හිංදු අලුත් අවුරුදු සුභාශිංසන පණිවිඩය

උදාවු 2026 සිංහල සහ දමිළ අලුත් අවුරුද්ද ජෙනරාල් ශ්‍රීමත් ජෝන් කොතලාවල ආරක්‍ෂක විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය හා විශ්වවිද්‍යාලීය රෝහල් කාර්යමණ්ඩලය, කෙඩෙට් නිලධාරීන් සහ 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 ඉටුකර කර ගැනීම සඳහා තම රාජකාරී ඉටු කිරීමේදී අවධානමට මුහුණ දෙමින්, පිඩාකාරී තත්වයන් මැඩපවත්වා ගනිමින්, ඉතා කැපවීමෙන් ක්‍රියාකරන ඔබ සියලුම දෙනා මෙම විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය වෙත ලබා දෙනු ලබන සේවය මා ඉතා අගය කරමි.

එහිදී තම වෘත්තිය රාජකාරීන් මනාව ඉටු කිරීම සඳහා ඔබගේ පවුල්වල සාමාජිකයින් විසින් ඔබ වෙත ලබා දිරිය මෙන්ම 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 ගතකිරීමට ඔබට සහ පවුල්වල සාමාජිකයින්ට ශක්තිය ධෛර්ය ලැබේවායි මා ප්‍රාර්ථනා කරමි!

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

එච්ජියු ධම්මික කුමාර, වීඑස්වී, යුඑස්පී, පීඑස්සී, එම්මැරිටයිම්පොලිසි, බීඑස්සී (ඩීඑස්)
රියර් අද්මිරාල්
උපකුලපති

13/04/2026

✨🎭KDU Inter-Faculty Drama Competition 2026 ✨🎭

The stage is set. The spotlight awaits.
Now, it’s your story that takes center stage.

Only 2 weeks more to bring your ideas to life!⏳

We are pleased to announce the official call for script submissions for this year’s Inter-Faculty Drama Competition. This is your opportunity to bring bold ideas to life and make your voice heard through the power of theatre.

Scripts may be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil, or English.

📝 Theme:
“Beyond the Script: Equal Space, Equal Voice”

📅 Deadline: 23rd April 2026
📩 Submit to:
[email protected]

📌 Guidelines:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QiHSvRVAO7zWssCghkG-0k7YOI-kKQXu/view?usp=drive_link

Step beyond the script — challenge perspectives, amplify voices, and create something that truly resonates. 🎬🌟

08/04/2026

🚀 Call for Papers

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

🌍 “From Crisis to Opportunity: Reimagining Governance, Infrastructure and Innovation for a Resilient Future”

Be part of a global dialogue shaping resilient, sustainable and innovative solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.

📢 We welcome researchers, academics, professionals and students to contribute and share impactful insights!

🗓 Conference Dates: 20th & 21st August 2026

🔗 More Details: https://irc.kdu.ac.lk/2026/

02/04/2026

𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology(SLIIT) Relay Carnival 2026, an inter-university tournament was successfully held on 23rd March 2026 at the Malabe SLIIT Ground, showcasing athletic excellence, teamwork and competitive spirit. The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University athletics team (KDU athletics team) delivered a dominant performance, emerging as the Overall University Champions with 103 points. KDU secured the Men’s Championship with 52 points and the Women’s Championship with 51 points, highlighting exceptional consistency and strength. Outstanding performances across multiple events reinforced KDU’s success, as given below.

1. 4x800m Relay Men - 1st Place
2. 4x800m Relay Women - 1st Place
3. 4x200m Relay Men - 3rd Place
4. 4x200m Relay Women - 1st Place
5. 4x100m Relay Men - 3rd Place
6 4x100m Relay Women - 4th Place
7. 4x400m Relay Men - 1st Place
8. 4x400m Relay Women - 2nd Place
9. Open Gender Mixed 4x100m Relay - 2nd Place
10. Middle Distance Medley Men - 1st Place
11. Middle Distance Medley Women - 1st Place
12. Gender Mixed 4x400m Relay - 2nd Place
13. Medley Relay Men - 3rd Place
14. Medley Relay Women - 2nd Place

This remarkable achievement reflects the team’s unwavering commitment, rigorous training and discipline, hallmarks of KDU’s sporting excellence. The victory marks a significant milestone, reinforcing the university’s reputation in inter-university athletics and its continued pursuit of excellence.

30/03/2026

𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞

The much-anticipated Inter-Faculty Games 2026 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony at the KDU Indoor Stadium on 20th March 2026. The event marked the culmination of intense competitions that highlighted athletic talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship among students from various faculties.

The closing ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of the Chief Guest, Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara VSV, USP, psc, MMaritime Pol, Bsc (DS) Also in attendance were the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence & Administration) and Chairman of the Sports Council, Brigadier Pradeep Ratnayake RSP USP psc, along with Deans, Senior Military Officers, Faculty Coordinators, and Members of the Academia. The event commenced with a grand parade of the participants, setting an energetic and celebratory tone for the evening.

Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, in his address, commended the athletes for their dedication and perseverance, highlighting that the games are a testament to the strength, resilience, and unity of the students. He further stated that beyond victories and medals, it is the spirit of fair play and teamwork that truly defines this competition. He extended his appreciation to the organizing committee, faculty coordinators, coaches, and volunteers for ensuring the success of the event.

The champions of the respective team games in the Inter-Faculty Games 2026 are as follows:
Cricket: Faculty of Law (FOL)
Rugby: Faculty of Management Social Sciences & Humanities (FMSH)
Netball: Faculty Management Social Sciences & Humanities (FMSH)
Boxing: Faculty of Management Social Sciences & Humanities (FMSH)
Swimming: Faculty of Law (FOL)
Chess: Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
Table Tennis: Faculty of Medicine (FOM)
Basketball:
Men’s- Faculty of Medicine
Women’s- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS)
Squash: Faculty of Medicine (FOM)
Badminton: Faculty of Medicine (FOM)
Rowing: Faculty of Medicine (FOM)
Karate: Faculty of Management Social Sciences & Humanities.
Tennis: Faculty of Law (FOL)
Baseball: Faculty of Technology (FOT)
Hockey: Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
Weight Lifting: Faculty of Medicine (FOM)
Soccer: Faculty of Defense & Strategic Studies (FDSS)
Volleyball:
Men’s-Faculty of Build Environment and Spatial Science (FBESS)
Women’s – Faculty of Management, Social Sciences & Humanities (FMSH)
Handball:
Men’s-Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
Women’s – Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
Wushu: Faculty of Medicine (FOM)
Taekwondo: Faculty of Allied Health Science (FASH)
Water Polo:
Man’s-Faculty of Medicine (FOM)
Women’s-Faculty of Law (FOL)

This year’s competition witnessed outstanding individual performances, particularly in swimming events, with several new records being established. SM Tennakoon delivered an exceptional performance, setting new records in the 800m Women’s Freestyle (12:30.37), 400m Women’s Freestyle (6:06.62), and 100m Women’s Butterfly (1:25.45).

KS Fernando also made a significant mark by setting a new record in the 200m Women’s Backstroke (03:36.63). In the men’s category, SD Alexander achieved a new record in the 200m Men’s Backstroke (02:42.27), while KAS Dalpathadu excelled in the 100m Men’s Backstroke with a time of 1:13.39.

Further highlighting the competitive spirit of the event, S Warsha set impressive records in the 66m Women’s Breaststroke (57.08) and 33m Women’s Breaststroke (22.22), along with a notable performance in the 33m Women’s Freestyle. Additionally, AMA Yinus demonstrated commendable skill by setting a new record in the 33m Men’s Freestyle.

The ceremony concluded with the Vice Chancellor’s closing remarks, emphasizing the importance of balancing academics and sports while upholding the values of discipline and teamwork. With an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, students departed with cherished memories and heightened anticipation for the next edition of the Inter-Faculty Games.

As the curtains closed on the 2026 Inter-Faculty Games, the event stood as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering excellence in both sports and academics, paving the way for even greater achievements in future.

30/03/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐃𝐔

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) officially launched the Startup Today Magazine – 1st Edition, marking an important milestone in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation among university students and young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Positioned as a “Gateway of Emerging Entrepreneurs to the Global Market,” the magazine captures the journey, impact, and growing ecosystem built through the Startup Today initiative.
The publication combines academic insight with real-world industry perspectives. It features key contributions, including the interview with the Vice Chancellor, along with thought leadership from Dr. Kalpana Ambepitiya, Lecturer-in-Charge of the KDU Entrepreneurship Club, whose work has been instrumental in transforming entrepreneurship education at KDU from a classroom-based approach into a nationally recognised experiential platform.
A key highlight of the magazine is its strong industry focus. It features articles and insights from leading organizations and companies, including the Export Development Board, National Enterprise Development Authority, Kapruka Holdings PLC, Hameedia Group, Maliban Group of Sri Lanka, Macktiles Lanka, Janet Group, and Mahaweli Consultancy Bureau. These contributions provide valuable perspectives on business growth, export development, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and industry best practices, offering readers a well-rounded understanding of both local and global business environments.
The magazine also showcases emerging ideas, event highlights, and the role of the KDU Entrepreneurship Club in nurturing future innovators, positioning it as a vibrant platform that connects students with industry and the wider entrepreneurial community.
Overall, the Startup Today Magazine stands as more than just a publication; it is a reflection of a growing entrepreneurial movement at KDU and a platform that brings together knowledge, innovation, and industry to inspire the next generation of business leaders.

27/03/2026

🎭✨KDU Inter-Faculty Drama Competition 2026 ✨🎭
The stage is set. The spotlight awaits.
Now, it’s your story that takes center stage.

We are pleased to announce the official call for script submissions for this year’s Inter-Faculty Drama Competition. This is your opportunity to bring bold ideas to life and make your voice heard through the power of theatre.

Scripts may be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil, or English.

📝 Theme:
“Beyond the Script: Equal Space, Equal Voice”

📅 Deadline: 23rd April 2026
📩 Submit to:
[email protected]

📌 Guidelines:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QiHSvRVAO7zWssCghkG-0k7YOI-kKQXu/view?usp=drive_link

Step beyond the script — challenge perspectives, amplify voices, and create something that truly resonates. 🎬🌟

23/03/2026

𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The KDU Inter-Faculty Swimming and Water Polo Championship 2026 was successfully held on 11th,14th, 16th, and 17th of March 2026 at the Swimming Pool KDU Rathmalana

This year’s championship marked a significant development in KDU aquatic sports with the introduction of Water Polo as a competitive event. This addition brought a new dimension to the tournament, emphasizing not only individual excellence but also teamwork, strategy, and coordination.

The championship brought together talented athletes from all faculties, showcasing exceptional skill, endurance, and sportsmanship in a highly competitive environment.

A total of 11 faculties participated, including the

Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies (FDSS)

Faculty of Engineering (FOE)

Faculty of Medicine (FOM)

Faculty of Computing (FOC)

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS)

Faculty of Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities (FMSH)

Faculty of Law (FOL)

Faculty of Criminal Justice (FOCJ)

Faculty of Technology (FOT)

Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences (FBESS)

Faculty of Industrial Studies (FIS)

Inter-Faculty Overall Results

Champions : Faculty of Law (FOL)

1st Runners-up : Faculty of Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities (FMSH)

2nd Runners-up : Faculty of Engineering (FOE)

Swimming Individual Excellence

Best Female Swimmer : Day Scholars SM Tennakon (FOL) & Day Scholars BS Varsha (FOM)

Best Male Swimmer : Day Scholars SD Alexander (FMSH) & Day Scholars KAS Dalpadathu (FOL)

22/03/2026

𝐊𝐃𝐔’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲: ලිය අභිමානි 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Centre for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE) at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) hosted a distinguished celebration of International Women’s Day, ලිය අභිමානි 2026, celebrated with remarkable grandeur at the FGS Auditorium.

The event commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by the Director of CGEE, Dr. Nirosha Wedasinghe, under the esteemed leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS). The occasion was further graced by the presence of Mrs. Inoka Weerakoon and the Guest of Honour, Dr. Upuli Warnakula.

This celebration served as a powerful tribute to women’s empowerment, recognizing and honoring the invaluable contributions of women across diverse sectors of society.

The successful ex*****on of the event was made possible through the invaluable guidance and support of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence & Administration), Brigadier RKARP Ratnayake RSP USP psc, M Def S MSc(DRRD),BA(Def Std),and the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Professor Charitha Gunasekara, ensuring its seamless organization and resounding success.

21/03/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Cadet Government Investiture Ceremony 2026 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was held on 20 March 2026 at the university parade square. The ceremony was graced by Vice Chancellor of the university Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS). Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Administration) Brigadier RK ARP Rathnayake RSP USP psc, along with the Deans of the Faculties, senior officers, military staff, and academic and non-academic staff. The event marked a significant milestone in recognizing the dedication and achievements of the Officer Cadets of the university.
The purpose of the ceremony was to acknowledge the progress and commitment shown by Officer Cadets in both their training and academic activities and to provide opportunity to exercise the leadership at the KDU. It also aimed to motivate other Officer Cadets to maintain high standards in academics, physical fitness, discipline, sports, club activities, and other extracurricular engagements. Officer Cadets who demonstrated outstanding performance in these areas over the past year were awarded Cadet Government appointments, as approved by the Board of Management.
During the ceremony, the Cadet Government for the year 2026 was officially declared, with 122 Officer Cadets from Intakes 40, 41, and 42 receiving appointments. The Cadet Government plays an important role in fostering leadership, responsibility, and discipline among both Officer Cadets and Day Scholars. By undertaking these responsibilities, the appointed cadets contribute to maintaining order, supporting university activities, and developing leadership qualities that will guide them in their future service to the nation.

Read More: https://kdu.ac.lk/2026/03/21/cadet-government-investiture-ceremony-2026/

15/03/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

We are honored to announce that 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗦𝗣 has officially assumed duties as the 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – Southern Campus (KDUSC) on 11 March 2026.

With a distinguished career of service and a commitment to excellence, Major General Nagahawatta brings a wealth of experience to our campus. We look forward to a future of continued growth, discipline and academic achievement under his esteemed guidance.

Please join us in wishing him a successful and impactful tenure as he leads the Southern Campus to new heights.

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