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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.
Inclement weather may continue further
The inclement weather experienced in the country is likely to continue as the Met. Department forecasts more rain in several parts of the country.
Condolence Message on the floods in Libya
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka and members of the Armed Forces express their deepest condolences to the President and people of Libya over the loss of life and destruction caused by the devastating floods in the country. We stand in solidarity with the people of Libya at this difficult hour.
Civil Security Department celebrates its 17th Anniversary
The Civil Security Department (CSD) celebrated its 17th Anniversary with pride under the auspices of CSD Director General Air Vice Marshal Roshan Senaka Bianwila at the CSD Headquarters premises on 13 September.
Changing Dimensions in ‘Power’; the Role of India and China and
Sri Lanka’s Predicament
Political scientist Joseph Nye has explained power as “an ability to affect others to achieve the outcomes one wants” (Pandit,2018). Hence, any method used to control or influence others can be mentioned as examples of different power methods,
19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting
Strengthens Regional Maritime Security and Cooperation
At a gathering of maritime leaders from various parts of Asia, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana made a noteworthy presence at the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) held in Istanbul, Turkey from 5th to 8th September 2023.
Unleashing the Potential of Political Literacy for Informed Participation;
Lessons learned from "Aragalaya 2022"
According to Bertolt Brecht, "The worst illiterate is the political illiterate; he doesn't hear, doesn't speak, nor participates in political events. He does not know the cost of life, the price of beans,
Human Security Implications of Discrimination Against Women in Workplaces
As per UNICEF (2017), women discrimination refers to the unjust and prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their gender, typically favoring one gender over another or limiting opportunities and rights based on gender accordingly involves the unequal treatment, expectation or assumptions about the
State Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon appointed
as Acting Minister of Defence
Four State Ministers including the State Minister of Defence have been appointed as Acting Ministers, with effect from today (13).
REGARDING PAYMENT OF SALARY AND ALLOWANCES TO RETIRED DISABLED SOLDIERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
The Ministry of Defence has already made necessary arrangements for stipends be paid to disabled tri forces personnel who retire from service on medical grounds due to disabilities caused during the terrorist war till the age of 55 years and thereafter for the lifetime of the serviceman and his widow.
UNIFIL medal parade in Lebanon appreciates Sri Lankan contingent’s contribution
The ceremonial medal awarding parade of the 14th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) got underway at Soedirman camp in Greenhill at the UNIFIL HQ premises in Naquora on Wednesday (6 Sept).
New Vice Chancellor of KDU receives greetings from the
State Minister of Defence
The newly appointed Vice Chancellor (VC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara made his maiden call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated in Colombo today (Sep 11).
Rains predicted over several parts of the country
The prevailing rainy weather is likely to continue with the Met. Department forecasting rains over several parts of the country. According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met. Department today (Sep 11) morning showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.