Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The 36th General Convocation of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was held yesterday (14 October) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), marking another milestone in the University's distinguished academic journey.

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the final session as the Chief Guest, while Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the ceremony as a special guest.

The distinguished guests were warmly received by the Chancellor of KDU General Shantha Kottegoda (Retd) and Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral Dammika K...