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New Army Chief of Staff calls on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Channa Weerasuriya, made a call on the Secretary Defence General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (08 Dec).
Vice Chancellors and Directors Meeting at KDU
The 457th meeting of the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Directors was held at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on Dec 03.
KDU Dancing Club and Music Club emerged champions
The Dancing Club and the music club of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) emerged as the champions in three prominent categories at 'TANTALIZE-2022' Inter-University Talent Competition organized by the Student Club of Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) recently.
Senegalese DA to enhance defence related ties with SL
The Military, Naval and Air Attaché of the Republic of Senegal Col. Abdoulaya Traore met the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Dec 06).
Russian envoy meets State Minister of Defence
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Levan Dzhagaryan paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated at the Disaster Management Centre premises in Colombo, today (Dec 05).
We need highly qualified, skilled and professional officers – Defence Secretary
The success or the failure on the battlefield depends upon the leader who is wise enough to understand the context and bold enough to pursue success, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said.
The 8th Contingent from SLAF leaves for UN Peacekeeping duties in Central Africa
The 8th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) left Sri Lanka for duties of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic yesterday (04 Dec).
Defence Secretary unveils ‘Crest Gem’ of Gangodawila Samadhi Vihara Stupa
The newly constructed Chaitya (Stupa) of the Samadhi Viharaya in Gangodawila, Nugegoda was declared open by Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne on Dec 03.
46th Phase of Guwan Mithudam Project Concludes at Palavi
The 46th phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” project was successfully completed at Medhananda Primary School, Attawilluwa on 30 November 2022 by the SLAF Station Palavi under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.
Defence top brass delves into KDU hospital’s functions
The State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon together with the Defence Secretary and Chairperson of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Board of Management General Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the University Hospital of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU) situated in Werahera today (Dec 01).
President chairs discussion on KDU Hospital's future activities
A discussion was held at the President's office yesterday (30) under the chairmanship of President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding the future activities of the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital.
Members of the SLAF Karate Team perform at the 6th Cadet, Junior,
U21 and Senior South Asian Karate Championship 2022
The 6th Cadet, Junior, U21 and Senior South Asian Karate Championship 2022 was held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on 27th and 28th November 2022, respectively. The championship was organized by the South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF) and hosted by the Sri Lanka Karate-do Federation, which is under the Ministry of Sports. More than 250 contestants from six(06) South Asian Countries competed in the tournament.
Army’s new Chief of Staff receives Letter of Appointment
Maj. Gen. Channa Weerasuriya, the present Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army received the letter of appointment as the 61st Chief of Staff of the Army from Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage, at the Commander’s office, yesterday (Nov 29).
New Zealand High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary
High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka H. E. Michael Appleton met Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Battaramulla today (29 Nov).
Prevention of Terrorism Act; Striking a Balance between Conflicting Interests
Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) came into effect in 1979 as a temporary measure during the conflict with The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and it was later made permanent in 1982.
Coastguard nabs a fishing vessel with illegally harvested shark fins
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) seized a multiday fishing vessel and apprehended six fishermen possessing illegally harvested shark fins last Saturday (26).
Preventing online falsehoods
The Government successfully defeated the ruthless LTTE terrorists and safeguarded the rights of Sri Lankans.Irrespective of the victory, Sri Lanka is now accused of a Tamil Genocide. The fictitious claim by the LTTE diaspora is growing in domestic as well as international contexts.
Jaffna House Construction by Troops for Civilians in Full Swing: One More Warmed
Giving a further stimulant to the ongoing house construction project of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) for deserving civilians, 551 Infantry Brigade troops of the 55 Division erected one more new house for a needy family in the general area of Puloly-West Point Pedro and vested it in the beneficiaries during a ceremony on Wednesday (23), headed by Major General Chandana Wijayasundara, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna.
Pooneryn civilians get spectacles through Army mediation
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in coordination with the overseas-based expatriate, Mrs. Lucky Gunathilaka of ‘Nethsarana’ Australia Foundation recently gave away spectacles to more than 1500 needy civilians with vision impairment at Pooneryn Central College.
Post-Brexit Opportunities: Prospects for strengthened ties between Sri Lanka and the European Union
The United Kingdom (UK) formally left the European Union (EU) on 31st January 2020 and is now in a transitionperiod till 31 December 2020 during which certain agreements such as trade and freedom of movement with the remaining EU27 (henceforth EU) are discussed and finalized.The EU and the United Kingdom are important economic and diplomatic partners of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan Perspectives on “Fighting the Lie”; Criminalizing Online Falsehoods
In ancient times, war was wholly militaristic and physical in nature, where troops protected borders. However, at present war has changed from physical space to virtual space. Social media is the biggest platform utilized by extremists, terrorists , profit and politically motivated individuals to attain illegal motives. Disinformation, misinformation, falsehoods, online manipulations and hate speech have become apex threats to Sri Lanka’s national security.
The Need To Recognize Islamist Extremism As A Threat To Annihilate Islamophobia
Easter Sunday AHack 2019 was an unforeseen tragedy in the country where it ruthlessly killed many people. The devastating circumstances gave rise lo Islamophobia, which was in existence insignificantly even prior to the Easter Sunday attack.
P627 Patrol Vessel acquired from the US commissioned as Vijayabahu under President’s patronage
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 the most recent addition to the Sri Lanka Navy fleet acquired from the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard was commissioned as Vijayabahu under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (22).