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As an island nation, Sri Lanka should maintain good relations
with all countries - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Sri Lanka should adopt a non-aligned foreign policy in dealing with the international community, as an island nation.
KDU enters into an agreement with NWSDB
On the sidelines of the opening ceremony organized by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) of their new Centre of Excellence for Water and Sanitation (CEWAS) recently (14), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) entered into an agreement with NWSDB to jointly conduct a certificate course on “Operation & Maintenance In Wastewater Treatment Plants”.
SLAF conducts a 'Fire and Rescue Drill' at SLAF Headquarters
SLAF conducts a 'Fire and Rescue Drill' at SLAF Headquarters
Defence Secretary graces launching of ‘Prabhakaran’s
Ruthless Terrorism in the Guise of a Liberation’
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the launching of the E Book ‘Prabhakaran’s Ruthless Terrorism in the Guise of a Liberation’ written by the eminent author JF Ranjith Perera at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management auditorium in Colombo last evening (15 Dec).
Sixty-four (64) Midshipmen embark on their naval careers as
commissioned officers in Trincomalee
The commissioning of Midshipmen of the 36th and 37th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and 62nd and 63rd intakes of Officer Cadets of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on 15th December 2022. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, the ceremony was graced by the Chief of Naval Staff of India, Admiral R Hari Kumar.
Navy nabs smuggled Kerala Cannabis
A large stock of over 181kilos of (wet weight) Kerala Cannabis was apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a special operation conducted in the sea area off Guru Nagar in Jaffna on Thursday (15 Dec).
Defence Secretary looks into the needs of ‘SERRIC’
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the Senehasa Education Resource Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) situated at Matha Road, Manning Town in Colombo, today (12).
Navy rescues fishermen from capsized trawler
Three local fishermen were rescued from a capsized fishing trawler in the southern seas after a search and rescue operation by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).
How Black Marketeering Affects Economic Security
Sri Lanka is facing an unprecedented economic crisis since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the views of economic experts, arbitrary tax cuts in 2019, imposing a ban on chemical fertiliser imports and the switch to organic fertiliser in November 2021, large money printing, the Easter Sunday bomb attacks in April 2019, the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have had a major impact for the prevailing crisis.
Hatred Does Not Cease By Hatred, But Only By Love
War is futile, war is destructive, and war creates misery. Sri Lanka underwent a three-decade war with one of the world's notorious terrorist organisations known as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and won the battle against terrorism. In a country like Sri Lanka,
Fortifying National Security in a time of Crisis
The tragedy of attacking the non-violent protest at Galle Face Green by a mob opposing the protesters left a black mark in the records of Sri Lankan history.
Psychological traumas resulting in substance abuse in women
Drug and substance abuse are becoming an escalating trend in the 21st century resulting in a global health insecurity. According to the World Drug Report 2021 by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the most used substances globally are denoted as nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, opioids, cocaine and amphetamines.
Energy Crisis Concerns
Today we face one of the worst economic crises since independence. Last January, Fitch Ratings downgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘CCC’ to ‘CC’.
Measures being taken to award President’s Colours to the NCC- Defence Secretary
While appreciating the performance of the school’s cadet platoons the Defence Secretary said that cadets should always maintain their stature and also be able to accept victory with grace and defeat in good spirit.
Indian Navy Chief meets Sri Lankan Defence State Minister
Indian Navy Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R. Hari Kumar who is currently in Sri Lanka on an official visit called on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the office of the State Ministry of Defence situated in Colombo today (Dec 14).
Indian Navy Chief meets Sri Lankan Defence Secretary
Indian Navy Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R. Hari Kumar, now in Sri Lanka on an official visit paid a courtesy call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Dec 13).
INS Sahyadri arrives at port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (13th December 2022). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
5 (V) MIR Troops Erect New Home for Needy Family with Donor’s Support
The 5 (V) Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) troops serving the 661 Infantry Brigade of the 66 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ-Mullaittivu with sponsorship provided by a donor who wished to remain anonymous built a new home for a needy family without a proper shelter in Sellipuram village of the Kollakarachchi Grama Seva Division and vested it in the beneficiaries on 3 December 2022.
Navy rescues 04 fishermen including one trapped in capsized trawler
in south-eastern waters
In a dedicated search and rescue operation, Sri Lanka Navy rescued 04 fishermen, including a fisher trapped inside a multiday fishing trawler for 04 days, as their trawler was in distress in south-eastern waters, and rushed them to the Kalmunai Hospital for treatment today (11 December 2022). Reportedly, the fishing trawler had capsized about 46 nautical miles (85km) off the Sangaman Kanda Point, following adverse weather.
Defence Services Command and Staff College Graduation Ceremony
held amidst pomp and pageantry
The Graduation Ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course No 16 was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre yesterday (08th December 2022).
Defence Secretary graces ‘Sewa Abinandana Pranama’ awards of ‘RALL’
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the ‘Sewa Abinandana Pranama’ certificate awarding ceremony of the Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited (RALL) at the Suhurupaya Complex in Battaramulla today (Dec 09).
Warm wishes to Sri Lanka Navy on its 72nd 'Navy Day'
The Sri Lanka Navy is celebrating its 72nd Anniversary today (09th Dec). Known as the first line of defence the Sri Lanka Navy has played a pivotal role to usher in a dawn of peace in the country.
Philippines Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Philippines Colonel Rolando P Gomez made a call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunarate at the Defence Ministry in Akuregoda, Battaramulla today (09 Dec).
Army Ordnance Industries Relocated to Multiply Manufacture of Ordnance
& Save Foreign Exchange
Turning a new leaf in the manufacture of essential Army ordnance and thereby saving a large share of foreign exchange, the Army Ordnance Industries (AOI), intended to be self-sufficient in military supplies and materials, was relocated and subsequently inaugurated this morning (8) at Veyangoda Central Arms and Ammunition Deport premises to be in line with the Sri Lanka Army 'Way Forward Strategy 2020 - 2025'.
Rainy weather with strong winds predicted
According to the latest forecasts of the Met Department widespread rains and strong winds are predicted over the island. The cyclonic storm “Mandous” over Southwest Bay of Bengal (300km north-east of Trincomalee) is very likely to move west-northwestwards over Southwest Bay of Bengal around mid-night tomorrow (09 Dec), it says.