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Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum - 2023 begins in Colombo
The Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF) 2023, co-hosted by the US lndo- Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) commenced at Shangri-La Colombo today (14th August 2023). The inauguration of the forum, held in a dignified sequence,
Defence Secretary sheds light on thwarting human trafficking
The landscape of human trafficking is evolving, transforming into a ruthless business that preys on the vulnerable and exploits their desperation. This dark reality presents a complex challenge that threatens not just individual lives but our national security as well,
Austin Fernando enlightens NDC course participants
Mr. Austin Fernando recently delivered an informative lecture on a topic related to Geo - Politics and Strategy to the course participants of the National Defence College (NDC) that comprises Tri-Forces and Police senior officers.
CSD gets new DG
Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Biyanvila has been appointed as the new Director General of the Civil Security Department.
Indian Deputy HC assures fostering defence cooperation further
The newly appointed Deputy Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey assured his fullest support in furthering defence cooperation between the two countries today (Aug 11).
Don't politicize changes in natural environment and weather including drought
- State Minister Tennakoon
The dry spell that is being experienced in the country now is a seasonal phenomenon and nobody should attempt to take political mileage out of it, said the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at a press conference held today (Aug 9).
31st Death Anniversary of Lt. Gen. Kobbekaduwa and other war heroes marked
The 31st death anniversary of the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, late Major General Vijaya Wimalaratne, late Admiral Mohan Jayamaha and several other military officers who made the supreme sacrifice during the terrorist conflict was marked on Tuesday (Aug 8).
Navy assists to rescue stranded whale in the Puttalam lagoon
A Minke whale, stranded in the Puttalam lagoon was safely returned to the ocean with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy personnel on Tuesday (Aug 8).
Mankulam Students get Library Books through Army coordination
Students of Mankulam Maha Vidyalaya and Shanmugarathnam Primary school received a donation of library books through the coordination of the Sri Lanka Army in close cooperation with the donors of the Royal College.
PT-6 Crash in China Bay
A PT-6 trainer aircraft belonging to the No. 1 Flying Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay crashed this morning (07 August 2023) within the Academy premises.
SL Air Force training craft crashes in Trincomlee
A training aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed inside the Air Force premises in China Bay, Tricomalee today (Aug 8). According to SLAF sources, the aircraft had crashed several minutes after the take-off, a short while ago. The PT 6 type aircraft had crashed claiming the lives of the two officers onboard.
Army Troops douse fire in Engineering Faculty of Jaffna University
Sri Lanka Army troops doused a major bushfire that was fast spreading in the Engineering Faculty premises of the Jaffna University at Kilinochchi yesterday evening (04 Aug).
Escalation of Plastic Pollution; A Threat to Environmental Security
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the Ministry of Defence's premier think tank on national security, hosted a Round Table Discussion on "Escalation of Plastic Pollution; A Threat to Environmental Security" on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 1400hrs to 1600hrs (IST) via Zoom.
Special Mass Remembers Late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa & Team
A special Mass was conducted at St. Theresa's Church in Thimbirigasyaya on Thursday (3 August), coincident with the forthcoming 31st death anniversary of late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and his retinue,
SL Navy brings ashore sick fisherman
A local fisherman on a multiday fishing trawler was brought ashore by the Sri Lanka Navy after he fell sick while at sea. According to SL Navy media sources, the fisherman had ventured out to sea from the Kalamatiya fisheries harbour on Sunday (Jul 30) onboard the multiday fishing trawler 'Warshan Putha 03’ (Reg. No. IMUL-A-0872 MTR).
Navy rushes firefighting assistance to extinguish fire broke out in Wattala
The Sri Lanka Navy rushed a firefighting team of it to Wattala area following a sudden fire broke out at a house on the Church Road in the morning of 01st August 2023.
CSD personnel take home 83 medals and establish 7 new games records
Senior sportsmen and sportswomen representing the Civil Security Department (CSD) took home a massive haul of 83 medals including 34 Gold and 27 Silver medals and also established 7 new games records at the recently concluded Masters’ Athletic Competitions.
‘Zero tolerance for terrorism in Sri Lanka’ - State Minister Tennakoon
State Minster of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that Sri Lanka practices a zero tolerance for terrorism and acts of any nature that supports terrorist activities will be strictly dealt with. Minister Tennakoon made these remarks when he met the Turkish Defence Minister Yaser Guler during his visit to Turkey.
INS Khanjar arrives at port of Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Khanjar arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a formal visit this morning (29th July 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
KDU Wing to be set up in Kurunegala – Defence Secretary reiterates
Work in progress to set up another KDU Wing at the Kurunagala District, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne reiterated today (28 Jul).
Dengue as a Human Security Challenge in Sri Lanka
Despite the fact that Sri Lanka has a victorious history of eradicating Malaria as the second nation in the Southeast Asian region, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration in 2016, the tragic situation is that the nation is still in the battle of dengue,
Role of Non-Banking Financial Institutions in Facilitating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Sri Lanka is currently experiencing severe economic turmoil due to crippling debts locally and internationally which has intensified various internal issues. As a result, Sri Lanka has requested financial assistance from institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Preparing for the Unexpected, Supporting the Vulnerable
The United Nations has identified “Good health and well-being” as its third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), signifying the need to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Let’s March Onward, All as One
Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multi-lingual country, located strategically in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka had a hard past, when the Sri Lankan Government had to fight the gruesome separatist group called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and finally accomplished harmony and freedom.
Economic Security in the Face of High Tax Burden in Sri Lanka
The current tax system is the topic of everyone’s discussion in the country and it is at a critical juncture. A country’s taxation system is identified as a key determinant of macroeconomic development and sustainable economic growth.