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Wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr
Wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr
“ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED (IUU) FISHING: JEOPARDIZING SRI LANKA'S MARITIME SECURITY”
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka organized a Closed Door Round Table Discussion on “Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing: Jeopardizing Sri Lanka’s maritime security” on Friday, 29th April 2022 from 1400 hrs to 1530hrs (IST) via Zoom.
The Current Crisis: The role of Macro-stabilization, Trade and Investment Reforms
Sri Lanka is in the midst of its greatest economic catastrophe. This situation has been precipitated by apparent macroeconomic imbalances coupled with slow growth, considerable fiscal deficit, a large balance of payment deficit and high external debt, which have inflamed for years. There is no alternative now, but to adopt a comprehensive economic agenda to tackle the economic crisis.
Technology and Leadership Challenges in the Digital Battlespace
Lieutenant General A B Shivane, a second generation officer is an NDA alumnus, and a highly decorated Armoured Corps officer with over 39 years distinguished military service including a stint in UN mission.
KDU’s excellence depicted in Times Higher Education Impact Ranking tables 2022
KDU has been ranked 2nd in Sri Lanka for Quality of Education in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings tables, 2022. Also, in terms of the overall ranking, it has been placed 4th in the country and 801 – 1000 globally.
President's May Day Message
The International Workers' Day comes at a time when the world's working community is facing its greatest challenge.
Troops Build Children’s Park in Kaddeikadu
Determined to provide equal opportunities to children of underprivileged families in the general areas of Kaddeikadu and Kevil in the Jaffna peninsula,
INS ‘Gharial’ arrives in Colombo
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) welcomed the visiting ship INS ‘Gharial’, a Landing Ship Tank of the Indian Navy at the Port of Colombo, in keeping with naval traditions, yesterday (29).
Navy donates blood to Vavuniya District General Hospital
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) organized a blood donation campaign and donated blood to the Vavuniya District General Hospital yesterday (28).
SLCG releases baby turtles
The Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Projects (CGTCP) released 1603 turtle hatchlings that hatched out from 1903 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island.
Army renovates Divulapitiya Hospital Ward
Sri Lanka Army completed renovation of the dilapidated COVID 19 Ward at the Divulapitiya District Hospital and formally vested it in the hospital authorities recently.
ANZAC Day, 107th War Hero Remembrance held at ‘Australia House’ in Sri Lanka
The commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day took place at the ‘Australia House’ yesterday (April 25).
Navy’s Logistics Conference 2022 held
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) held its Logistics Conference 2022 at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee last Saturday (Apr 23).
KDU inaugurates Master’s Degree programmes for this year
Faculty of Graduate Studies of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced Master’s Degree Programmes for the year 2022 ceremonially.
Books presented to Defence Secretary
Chairman of the National Library of Sri Lanka Prof. Nanda Dharmarathna presented two books to the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne during a brief ceremony at the Defence Ministry today (22).
Met. Dept. forecasts rainy weather to continue
The prevailing rainy weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is likely to continue. According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met. Department at noon today (Apr 22), the prevailing showery conditions will enhance over the island.
Defence Cooperation Officials at United States Embassy Visit SLAF Headquarters
A special conference between SLAF and US officials held at SLAF Headquarters yesterday (20 April 2022). The SLAF delegation was led by Air Vice Marshal MD Rathnayake, Deputy Chief of Staff of SLAF and United States delegation was led by Lieutenant Commander Sean Jin, Chief of Office of Defence Cooperation at the US Embassy Sri Lanka and Maldives.
New house for an ex-combatant
A new house built by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) was vested in recently to a former LTTE combatant in Mailaddy, Jaffna.
New U.S. Ambassador meets State Minister of Defence and Defence Secretary
Newly appointed Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, Julie J. Chung paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Prof. GL Peiris and Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (April 20).
State Defence Minister assumes duties
Newly appointed State Minister of Defence Hon. Prof. GL Peiris M.P. assumed his duties a short while ago during a simple ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence today (19).
Press Release
Ministry of Defence responds to the Facebook note of Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka addressing the Secretary of Defence and Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army.
SLN removes debris clogged in Gin Ganga
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) cleared debris clogged under the Agaliya, Wakwella and Dodangoda bridges of Gin Ganga in a bid to preserve the free water flow recently.
SL Navy’s coordinated operation seizes drugs worth over Rs. 6200 million
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) had seized a large haul of drugs in the southern seas off Dodanduwa in Galle, last evening (12 Apr). According to SLN media, a special operation conducted by the SL Navy in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, State Intelligence Service (SIS) and Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) seized a local multi-day fishing vessel with about 300kg of substance suspected to be heroin and about 25kg of drugs suspected to be crystal methamphetamine (ICE).
Army builds house for ex-LTTE combatant
A new house build by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) was gifted to an ex LTTE cadre recently. According to SLA media, the house built with army manpower and technical expertise was handed over to the beneficiary, Rasawallan Thaboruban of Mailaddy who was living without a proper house with his family.
President's New Year Message
The current economic and global crises have become the biggest challenge faced by us Sri Lankans in our recent history. We should overcome this challenge with unity and better understanding. The difficulties you experienced in the face of the challenge are many.