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Discipline and commitment are needed to take charge of a country’s future, says the President while addressing the NCC Colour Presentation Ceremony
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that discipline and commitment are required in order to take charge of a country’s future, and plans will be implemented from next year to take Sri Lanka to a new dimension through a disciplined society.
DSCSC Hosts South Asia International Conference of Commandants - 2023
The second ‘South Asia International Conference of Commandants’ got underway during 14-15 February at the Defence Services Command and Staff College at Sapugaskanda (DSCSC) in collaboration with the Joint Forces Command and Staff College of the United Kingdom. The topics on varied disciplines offered a distinctive glimpse into the current contexts and future of Professional Military Education (PME).
President's Maha Shivaratri Day Message
On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, I wish to extend my blessed best wishes to all Hindu devotees who are celebrating this auspicious festival with great devotion. This day holds special significance for Hindu the world over the world as they commemorate the sacrifice that Lord Shiva had made to free all living beings from suffering.
Defence Secretary attends annual ‘CISM DAY’ RUN - 2023
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run organized this year by the Sri Lanka Air Force was held this morning (Feb 18) with the presence of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Riffle Green Ground in Colombo.
Prime Minister declares open KDU War Memorial
The newly built War Memorial at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was declared open by Hon. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday (Feb 17).
4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship - 2023 finals In motion
The grand finals of the 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship - 2023 are set to take place on the beach in front of the Goldi Sand Hotel tomorrow (17 February 2023) from 1000hrs onwards.
Incorporating Human Security Doctrine for Sri Lanka’s Present-Day Context
The seventh UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has stated that “We will not enjoy security without development, we will not enjoy development without security, and we will not enjoy either without respect for human rights.” This accurately depict the complexity as well as the importance of human security. Human security is commonly understood as prioritizing the security of people, especially their welfare, safety and well-being, instead of that of states. In modern arena “it is argued that human security is poverty, population displacement, hunger, disease, environmental degradation, and social exclusion.” [1] The recognition given to development, peace, security, and human rights are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. It can be identified as encapsulated in the concept of human security.
Defence Secretary visits RALL
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne made a visit at Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd (RALL) at the Suhurupaya Complex in Battaramulla today (Feb 17) and reviewed its progress.
Past, Present and Future Pandemics: Think Globally, Act Locally
Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence organized a Round Table Discussion on “Past, Present and Future Pandemics: Think Globally, Act Locally” on Wednesday, the 15th of February 2023 from 1400hrs to 1530hrs via Zoom. The three esteemed Guest Speakers for the event were, Dr. Samitha Ginige, the Consultant Epidemiologist, Epidemiology Unit, Ministry of Health, Dr. Pradeep Kumarasinghe de Silva, the Consultant Physician, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, and Prof. Suranjith Seneviratne, the Consultant in Clinical Immunology, Allergy, and Immunogenetics, Royal Free Hospital and University College London, United Kingdom. The moderator for this informative and timely session was Rear Admiral Dimuthu Gunawardena RWP**, RSP, VSV, USP, nswc, psc, hdmc, Acting Director General and Director (Communications and Publications), of the Institute of National Security Studies. The audience comprised of ministry officials, academics, researchers, policymakers, representatives from Sri Lanka Armed Forces, Sri Lanka Police, and Civil Security Department.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defence meets SL State Minister of Defence
and Secretary Defence
The delegation led by U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (PDASD) Jedidiah P Royal paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne during two separate occasions today (Feb 16).
‘Sindurala’ adjudged best navy ship
Sri Lanka Navy Ship ‘Sindurala’ has been adjudged as the Best Ship in 2022 at the SL Navy’s annual Best Ship competition. According to SL Navy media sources, SLNS Sindurala, SLNS Mihikatha and P 414 have been named as the top performers in the major and minor vessel, and craft categories respectively at the competition.
Beach Volleyball training for Jaffna Youth
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna conducted a Beach Volleyball training session at Talaidy Beach recently for the youth in Vadamarachchi - East in the Jaffna peninsula.
Navy flaunts strength and readiness with successful conclusion of CONEX - 2023
The Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX) 2023 organised by the Sri Lanka Navy for the fifth (05th) time was held at the Colombo Harbour premises and off the western coast from 06th to 12th February 2023. The final exercise of CONEX 2023 was reviewed by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, on board SLNS Vijayabahu.
4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship 2023 ceremonially commences at SLAF base, Katunayake
The 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship 2023, where the world military members engage in sportsmanship, ceremonially commenced today (12 February 2023) at the Gymnasium premises in Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake with the gracious presence of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Roshan Biyanwila.
Army and Air Force extinguish fire in Katana factory
The Sri Lanka Army and Air Force firefighters doused a fire that broke out at a factory in Katana yesterday (12 February).
Coastguard nabs illegally harvested shark fish and fins
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabs a person in possession of illegally harvested shark fish and fins at the Fisheries Harbour in Dikovita yesterday (12).
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Army Farms Begin to Reap Vegetables and Paddy Harvest around the Country
The Army-managed island-wide farms are currently engaged in collecting the Maha season's paddy harvest and seasonal vegetables after they were cultivated in respective farms several months ago in order to support the government's food security programme.
Colombo Naval Exercise - 2023
The Colombo Naval Exercise (CONEX) 2023 organised by the Sri Lanka Navy for the fifth (05th) time commenced on 06th February 2023. The naval exercise will be held off the western coast until 13th February.
Declaring a period to hand over unlicensed guns
Ministry of Defence has declared a grace period from 06.02.2023 to 15.03.2023 for persons who possess guns without license to hand over the guns to the Police, vide ref the government gazette No. 2318/02 on 06.02.2023.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff: Pakistan pledges continued training support to
SL military
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza NI (M) pledged Pakistan’s continued support for training of Sri Lankan military personnel, on Friday (Feb 10).
Army lends helping hand to the needy
A group of students in Udayarkattu in the Northern region was presented with new shoes by Sri Lanka Army personnel of the Security Force HQ-Mullaitivu recently (Feb 05). According to Army media, 6 Sri Lanka National Guard (6 SLNG) troops of the 682 Infantry Brigade of the 68 Infantry Division had graciously made financial contributions to reach out and lend a helping hand to these needy children.
Blockage in Attanagalu Oya cleared with military support
Sri Lanka Army troops following a request made by the Divisional Secretariat office at Attanagalla, removed a blockage of drain water that had carried tree branches, leaves and earth mounds in Mangalathiriya area above the Attanagalu Oya bund and clogged up, recently.
INSS set the stage to identify latest security developments - Defence Secretary
The research and related security studies conducted by the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) through excellence in research, education and networking, have paved the way in identifying the latest security developments in formulating National Security approaches for the Government of Sri Lanka, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said.
AGM of MOD Seva Vanitha Unit held
The Annual General Meeting (AGM 2023) of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was held at the Ministry Auditorium on Tuesday (Feb 07).
Chemsex is Threatening Health Security
The world has become more complicated day by day and people are trying to find new ways to enjoy their lives such as using drugs and liquor as external happiness tools. There are many new drugs that are not compatible with the human body causing changes to patterns of behavior. In the past few months, Sri Lanka has experienced several storms including an economic crisis, a political crisis, a change in leadership, protests and an increase in HIV cases. Now there is a new threat arising among young people that is known as Chemsex.