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News | April 26, 2023

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Nigerian NDC delegation visits National Defence College

A Nigerian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, comprising its student officers and directing staff, visited the National Defence College today (24th April 2023). ..........

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News | April 19, 2023

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Course Participants of NDC Visits Trincomalee

The course participants of the NDC course number 2 were given an opportunity to visit the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee as part of their course curriculum from April 19 to April 22, 2023..........

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News | April 17, 2023

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Dr. W A Wijewardena delivers a Lecture at NDC

Dr. W A Wijewardena delivered a Lecture on "Economic security as an integral part of National security " today (17 April ) at NDC.........

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News | March 22, 2023

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A “Diners Club” Event Held at The NDC

As per the course curriculum of the National Security and Strategic Studies (NS&SS) Course “DINERS CLUB” event was held on 22 March 2023 at the NDC with the presence of Prof Sarath Kotagama........

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News | March 16, 2023

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The Newly Appointed Commandant Assumed Duties

Major General DGS Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu the present Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army took office as the 2nd Commandant (Overlooking) of the National Defence College (NDC) on 16 March 2023..........

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News | March 14, 2023

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Study Visit to National Museum and National Archives by NDC Course No: 2/2023

As a part of the Academic curriculum, local visits are arranged to locations of historical value to get wider exposure and first-hand knowledge, and understanding of the impact, prospects and key activities of the project or institute..........

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News | March 13, 2023

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National Defence College Bids Farewell To Major General Amal Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc MSc

The National Defence College (NDC) bids farewell to its outgoing commandant, Major General Amal Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc MSc in a formal ceremony held on 13 March 2023 at the NDC. The retiring senior officer was accorded a Guard turnout and honoured with the Guard of honour by the troops of the Sri Lanka Navy..........

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News | Feb 14 , 2023

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Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka delivers a Lecture at NDC

Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka delivered a Lecture on "Mao as a Strategist and Strategic Culture of China under Mao Tse - tung" today (14 February) at NDC. Mrs Sanja Jayatilleka, the spouse of the DR. Dayan also participated the session. ........

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News | Feb 08 , 2023

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Print exhibition organized by the Awarelogue Initiative at NDC in view of the 75th independence celebrated in 2023

The independence print exhibition organized by the Awarelogue Initiative in view of the 75th independence anniversary of Sri Lanka was held on 08 February 2023 (Today) at the Library of the NDC..........

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News | Feb 03 , 2023

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The Nepal Defence Attaché calls on the Commandant NDC

Colonel Ram Chandra Khatry, Nepal Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka paid a Courtesy Call on Major General Amal Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc MSc, Commandant, National Defence College, Sri Lanka on Friday, 03 February 2023 at the National Defence College..........

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News | Jan 13 , 2023

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The “ICE BREAKER” session of National Defence College Course Number 02/2023

The “ICE BREAKER” session of National Defence College Course Number 02 (NDC 02) was held at the NDC premises on 13 January 2023..........

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News | Jan 10 , 2023

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NDC Welcomes The Second Batch Of The National Security and Strategic Studies Course 02/2023

The National Defence College embarked on its main annual academic programme, National Security and Strategic Studies Course No 02/2023 on 09 January with the participation of 36 senior officers of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and Police......

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News | Jan 02 , 2023

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NDC Welcomes The First Working Day of The Year 2023

Signifying the dawn of the New Year 2023 and commencement of the first working day, a simple and formal ceremony was held at NDC (02 January), evincing due prominence to flag hoisting, reciting of the national anthem, paying tribute to fallen war heroes and reading the oath of public servants followed by the address of the Commandant, NDC..........

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News | Dec 13 , 2022

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National Defence College Warmly Welcomes The Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy

A delegation, headed by Admiral R Hari Kumar PVSM AVSM VSM ADC, Chief of Naval Staff, paid a courtesy visit to NDC and the delegation was welcomed by the Commandant Major General Amal Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc MSc this morning (13 Dec)..........

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News | Dec 08 , 2022

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National Defence College Warmly Welcomes The Defence Attaché orientation Course No. 5 Along with The Members of The Geneva Centre for Security Policy

A delegation of the Defence Attaché Orientation Course No.5 along with the members of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, visited the National Defence College on 08 December 2022. The Commandant Major General Amal Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc MSc warmly welcomed the team. A brief introduction of the NDC was conducted by the Secretary NDC and they were fortune to visit the college Library, and the premises..........

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News | Dec 08 , 2022

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The NDC First Batch Adds a New Chapter to The College History

Eleven eminent scholars of the NDC first batch were able to achieve their MSc at the General Convocation 2022 held on 11 November at the BMICH. As a result of all the hard work, dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm paid off, these officers were eligible to use MSc title, behind their names.........

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News | Nov 14 , 2022

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NDC Celebrates Its First Anniversary

A charming ceremony was commenced with the hoisting of the College Flag by the Commandant. It followed a troop address and an all-rank tea with the participation of officers and cross section of Other Ranks.......

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News | Nov 02 , 2022

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National Defence College warmly welcomes the United Kingdom Defence Academy Delegation

A delegation, headed by the Chief Executive and Commandant Defence Academy of the United Kingdom Major General AM Roe CB, paid a courtesy call on the Commandant Major General Amal Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc MSc this afternoon (02 Nov) at the NDC.....

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News | Sep 15 , 2022

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The Commandant NDC hosted a dinner in honour of the NDC Student Officers

All Officers with the student body of the NDC Course No.1 had been invited for a special dinner by the Commandant, Major General Amal Karunasekara with his lady Dananjanie Karunasekara on 15 September 2022....

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News | Sep 15, 2022

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NDC Pinning Ceremony

An official acronym was introduced to “ndc” and “ndu” qualified Sri Lankan Officers for the first time at the National Defence College today (15 September 2022)....

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