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Cyber Security Awareness for MOD Staff
Ministry of Defence (MOD) organized an awareness programme on Cyber Security for MOD staff today (17 Jan) at MOD.
Sri Lankan Electoral System
Elections are usually held in Sri Lanka every five years to elect the president and other members of parliament. In addition, local authorities elections and provincial council elections are also held in the country. An election is a globally accepted method of selecting leaders to represent the will of the people
Child Pornography; The Emerging Security Threat on The Internet
As per the Child Right Convention (CRC) Article 01, a child is defined as “a person below the age of 18 years”. Children are known to be the future of the country. The stage of a child is a dependent stage, where the child should be fed, cared for, nurtured and loved.
Presenting of latest publication of Col. Nalin Herath to the Hon. President
Presenting of the latest publication “STORY OF THE WORLD: Geopolitical Alliances and Rivalries Set in Stone” authored by Col. Nalin Herath to the Hon. President Ranil Wickremasinghe at the Defence Ministry. Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne was also present at the occasion.
Rains predicted across several provinces
Rains are predicted in several provinces in the island during the afternoon or night. According to the latest forecast of the Met Department issued this morning (Jan 17) showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North-Western provinces during the afternoon or night.
SLAF produces the first female international wrestling referee
Corporal Piyumi Lakshika of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recognized to be Sri Lanka's first female international wrestling referee participated in the International Wrestling Referee Level I Olympic Style Category III in Cambodia recently.
INS ‘Delhi’ arrives at Port of Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ arrived at the Port of Trincomalee, on a formal visit yesterday (15), welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in keeping with the naval traditions.
Naval operations thwarted numerous illegal acts in 2022
During its operations conducted in 2022, the Navy has been able bring a range of illegal acts to justice. Chief among the incidents reported were apprehension of smuggled narcotics and prescription drugs, seizing of contraband, apprehension of human smugglers, detection of Indian poaching vessels and taking a large number of suspects into custody.
Thai Pongal Message
It is indeed a great pleasure to extend my best wishes to the Hindu devotees of Sri Lanka, on the auspicious occasion of 'Thai Pongal', celebrated to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and farm animals, that contributed to the bountiful harvest.
“We are friends of the entire world and enemies of none”- State Minister of Defence
It is vital for us to redefine our objectives as an island nation in the face of latest developments of global geopolitical interests.
Press Release issued by the State Ministry of Defence
The strength of the military and sustainable economic development are two sides of a coin, which stay together, but never talk to each other in open. Military spending is basically the state borne expenditure, which indirectly stimulates and opens avenues for economic growth by way of assuring national and human security.
The Progress of Sustainable Development Goals in Sri Lanka by 2022
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations Member States including developed and developing countries in 2015 are a collection of 17 interlinked aspirational global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs were developed in the Post-2015 Development Agenda as the future global development framework to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) which ended in 2015. These 17 goals encompassing 169 targets and 244 indicators meet the urgent political, economic and environmental challenges facing the world.
UAE ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka H.E. Khaled Nasser Sulaiman AlAmeri paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (12 Jan).
Victims and Perpetrators; Plight of the Child soldiers in the Eyes of Law
The Sri Lankan government underwent a three-decade war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and successfully defended the rights of Sri Lankans. Irrespective of the victory, LTTE international networks are using social media, diplomacy, and legislation and falsely accusing Sri Lanka of having committed the Tamil Genocide.
Apex threats to national security
Guilt, sadness, repentance, and accountability are futile matters to a terrorist or an extremist. Social media is widely used by many, to deceive and manipulate the community. Social media is a haven for terrorists as well as extremists to deliberately harm the social, moral, and public order.
Jaffna based female cricketer receives new house from Army
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) constructed a new house for Ms. Selvarasa Kiristiga of Victoria College in Chulipuram, Jaffna, who is a member of the Under 19 Women’s National Cricket Squad, in appreciation of her recent achievements at the national level.
Exclusivism; threatening humanity, faith and equality
Every Human being in this world is equal by birth and at death. Thereby every human is bound by duty, to preserve humanity’s longevity and goodness. In this due course came faith; giving rise to human spirituality and religious sentiment.
Potential Internet Risks
We can’t escape technological advancements. Digital transformation has introduced a whole new experience. Technology has permitted us to enter a digital world and given us various chances. The Covid-19 pandemic brought technology more frequently into our lives.
Is Sri Lanka Still The “Pedophile’s Pleasure Center?”
Child sexual abuse is becoming a steaming complication in the current day Sri Lanka. When referred into the past records and statistics published by the National Child Protection Authority of Sri Lanka (childprotection.gov.lk, n.d.), it is evident that there is a significant augmentation in the number of cases reported in reference to sexual abuse including obscene publications,
Army launches reforestation drive of 60,000 saplings in Yala
Sri Lanka Army has planted 60,000 saplings covering 600 hectares inside the Yala sanctuary in close coordination with the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation while launching a national reforestation programme, recently.
KDU nursing degree recognized by SLNC
The BSc Nursing Programme offered by the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has been accredited by the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC).
Prevention of Terrorism Act; Striking a Balance between Conflicting Interests
Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) came into effect in 1979 as a temporary measure during the conflict with The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and it was later made permanent in 1982. Since the enactment of the PTA, it was criticized as a brutal piece of legislation. The criticism of PTA is not only by locals but also by other nations. The Act has both strengths and weaknesses. The challenge concerning the PTA is to balance individual rights and national security interests meanwhile adhering to international standards.
Preventing online falsehoods
The Government successfully defeated the ruthless LTTE terrorists and safeguarded the rights of Sri Lankans.Irrespective of the victory, Sri Lanka is now accused of a Tamil Genocide. The fictitious claim by the LTTE diaspora is growing in domestic as well as international contexts.
Bringing fresh hopes for 2023 SVU Chairperson commences work
Chairperson of the Defence Ministry’s Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Chithrani Gunaratne commenced her duties in the dawned New Year (2023) at the auspicious time amidst religious blessings during a brief event organized at the Ministry premises, today (Jan 5).