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Inclement weather to continue further- Met. Department
The Met. Department says the prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country is expected to continue further.
Condolence message on the suicide attack in the Pakistani province of Balochistan
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka and members of the Armed Forces express their deepest condolences
Navy relief teams on high alert for possible flood emergency
As the inclement weather is looming, the Sri Lanka Navy today (28th September 2023) deployed relief teams in certain areas in the Southern Province, to provide assistance and support to those who may be affected by flood.
‘Mihidan Nowu Minisa' launched in Colombo
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne gracing a book launching ceremony held at the Auditorium of the Rock House Camp, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Mattakkuliya yesterday (Sep 28) unveiled ‘Mihidan Nowu Minisa’ a literary triumph of a serving military officer Brig. Ranjan Wijedasa.
President's Milad-un- Nabi Message
My greetings to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world, observing Milad Un Nabi, being the auspicious occasion commemorating the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam.
RENEWAL OF FIREARM LICENSE AND PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS REGISTRATION-2024
The renewal of firearm license of individuals/ institutions for the year 2024 will be carried out from 01 October 2023 to 31 December 2023. Required details can be downloaded from the Defence Ministry’s website www.defence.lk. Firearm license renewal for 2024 will not be carried out after 31 December 2023. It is also informed that possession of a firearm without a valid license is a punishable offense under provisions of Section 22 of the Firearms Ordinance.
Rainy weather to enhance during the coming days - Met. Department
The Department of Meteorology in its latest weather forecast issued this morning (Sep 27) has predicted heavy rains in several areas in the country. The report indicates the present showery condition in the South-western parts of the country may enhance up to some extent during the next few days.
Hundreds of SL Coast Guard personnel join hands on
HACGAM Beach Cleaning Day
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted a beach cleaning programme spanning four Coast Guard Regions in parallel to the Head of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) Beach Cleaning Day recently (Sep 23) says the coastguard media.
Poppy Flower pinned on State Minister of Defence
A Poppy Flower was ceremonially pinned on State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon by President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) Major General Upul Perera (Retd), today (Sep 25).
Outgoing Bangladesh Defence Attaché meets SL Defence Secretary
Commodore M.D. Shafiul Bari, Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Bangladesh for Sri Lanka, paid his courtesy farewell call to the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Sep 25).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Address at the UNGA: Sri Lanka’s Journey to Rebuild Trust and Global Solidarity
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday (21) which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges.
Slim Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd donates 500 Face Shields
The Slim Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd donated a package of Anti-Fog Face Shields to the Defence Ministry Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne symbolically at a function held at the Ministry, yesterday (Sep 21).
“BLUE ECONOMIC STRATEGIES TO ENERGIZE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SRI LANKA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES”
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank under the Ministry of Defence on national security, hosted a Round Table Discussion on “Blue Economic Strategies to Energize the Economic Development of Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities” on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 1000hrs to 1130hrs (IST) via Zoom.
Met. Department forecasts more rain
The latest weather forecast of the Meteorology Department issued today morning (Sep 20) predict showers at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts while fairly heavy showers above 50mm can be expected at some places.
Poppy Flower pinned on Defence Secretary
The Poppy Flower was ceremonially pinned on Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne by President of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) Major General Upul Perera (Retd) today (Sep 19).
Navy brings ashore 03 distressed local fishermen stranded in Indian waters
following mechanical failure in fishing vessel
The Sri Lanka Navy today (17th September 2023) brought ashore 03 distressed fishermen who were aboard a local fishing trawler, which had capsized after drifting into Indian waters north of Sri Lanka.
Navy launches beach cleaning programme to coincide
with International Coastal Clean-up Day
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a beach cleaning campaign at Port City Beach on Sept 16, with the endorsement of the Chief of Staff to the President and National Security Advisor, Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, and Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
Psychological Motives Behind Investing in Pyramid Schemes Jeopardizing Security
Pyramid schemes are popularly known for promising easy money without legitimacy. Napoletano and Curry (2023) define pyramid schemes as follows: 'A scam where a so-called marketing company promises to help you earn big profits in exchange for recruiting new participants into the scheme’.
Escalation of Domestic Violence against Girls and Women in SL
The widespread infringement on the human rights of Girls and Women through acts of violence stands as a prominent issue globally. This problem transcends societal, financial, and geographical divisions.
Acting Minister of Defence graced Sri Lanka Red Cross’ Stakeholder Night - 2023
Acting Minister of Defence Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon attended the Stakeholder Night - 2023 of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society at Hilton hotel Colombo yesterday (14).
“ENSURING HOLISTIC HUMAN SECURITY: EMPOWERING SRI LANKAN CHILDREN THROUGH SAFE AND FULFILLING WORK ENVIRONMENTS”
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the Ministry of Defence’s premier think tank on national security, hosted a Round Table Discussion on “Ensuring Holistic Human Security: Empowering Sri Lankan Children Through Safe And Fulfilling Work Environments” on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 1400hrs to 1530hrs (IST) via Zoom.
Sri Lanka's Quest for Strategic Equilibrium in a Shifting World Order
Sri Lanka is the name given to the island of Ceylon, situated on the southernmost extremity of the Indian subcontinent. While at first glance, it appears to be a landmass that has eroded and split off from India, resting in the ocean within what would be Indian territorial waters, thereby seeming like an island belonging to India. However, there are factors that have created a space permitting it to be defined as an independent sovereign territory.
Army initiates Drug Prevention Awareness Programme at Kattankudy
Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force HQ - East (SFHQ-E) initiated a Drug Prevention Awareness Programme at Kattankudy Madhya Maha Vidyalaya recently with the aim of keeping both students and civilians informed of dangers of narcotics and its use.
Climate Change: An Alarming Security Threat of Concern
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing issues of our time, not only because of its environmental and humanitarian impacts but also due to its implications for global security.