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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.
Voicing Against Disinformation
In the digital era, information dissemination is not an arduous task. Information can reach many places even multiple times. However, not all information that is disseminated is true and accurate. Often information is inaccurately transmitted and this can be with
Impact of Climate Change in Sri Lanka: National Security Challenges & Way Forward
According to the United Nations “Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns”. In the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Article 1 defines “Climate change means a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which
STF Provided Army - Manufactured Vehicles for UN Assignments
Saving a large chunk of foreign exchange to the country and proving once again that ‘Nothing is Impossible’ for the Sri Lanka Army, either in the battlefield or for development of the country, the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) troops of the Army joined history by formally handing over six locally-manufactured vehicles of UN standards to the Special Task Force (STF) of the Police at the request of Ministry of Public Security.
Army-built new house vested in an underprivileged family at Udayarkattu
Sri Lanka Army built a new house for a needy family residing in Udayarkattu and vested it in the beneficiaries recently during a brief ceremony.
China remained a true friend to Sri Lanka- Defence Secretary
“When baseless allegations were raised on the international platform, China remained a true friend, standing shoulder to shoulder with us, and providing us with the necessary understanding and backing’ said the Defence Secrtary General Kamal Gunaratne speaking at a ceremony held to celebrate the 96th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army of China, on Monday (Jul 24).
SLAF doused fire at Ella area
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) deploying a Bell 212 helicopter conducted Bambi Bucket Operations and doused a sudden fire erupted yesterday (23 July) in the Ella area of Badulla district in response to a request from the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo.
Mangrove planting initiative takes root in Northwestern Naval Command
Coinciding with the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem (26th July), the Sri Lanka Navy on 14th and 21st July launched a mangrove planting initiative in Kappaladi of Kalpitiya and salt marshes of Malwathu Oya, joining hands with the Ministry of Environment.
SL Army Snipers adjudged ‘Best Team Work Award’ in
‘Sharp Blade-2023’ competition in China
The Sri Lanka Army snipers were awarded the Best Team Work at the ‘Sharp Blade-2023’ International Sniper Competition held in a training base of the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force in Urumqi, China during 9-16 July.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force delegation meets
Acting Defence Minister Tennakoon
A delegation of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) met the Acting Defence Minister Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo Friday (21 Jul).