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Post-Brexit Opportunities: Prospects for strengthened ties between
Sri Lanka and the European Union
The United Kingdom (UK) formally left the European Union (EU) on 31st January 2020 and is now in a transitionperiod till 31 December 2020 during which certain agreements such as trade and freedom of movement with the remaining EU27 (henceforth EU) are discussed and finalized. The EU and the United Kingdom are important economic and diplomatic partners of Sri Lanka. Four years on from the Brexit referendum, the future relationship between the UK and EUhowever remains unclear. It is therefore of strategic importance for Sri Lankato tap into the opportunities presented through the re-alignment of economic and diplomatic relationships in Europe and to develop a stronger relationship with the remaining EU member countries.
Relationship Between the political Literacy of Youth and Economic Development in
Sri Lanka: A Historical Overview since 2000-2020
The study of youth, political literacy, and civic activity is a complicated endeavor that is normatively laden, according to the authors of this brief historical review of the study of the political socialization process and the acquisition of political knowledge. In addition to design rigor, the research calls for a deeper knowledge of the agents, activities, and relationships that influence young people's perceptions of the political environment and their decision to engage or not. In Sri Lanka, youth are crucial to the country's political and economic progress. Each nation's social, political,
National Flag to fly half-mast at state institutions
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared that the National Flag be placed half-mast at all state institutions today (05 Jan) as a mark of respect to the great services rendered by His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his ascension to heaven.
Legal Implications on Narcotics; a Threat to National Security
In the past national security only revolved around military security. However, security concerns have now departed and welcomed security aspects including political security, economic security and health security. One of the pernicious security threats is narcotics; it affects political security by creating unrest in public, politicization and threatening judicial independence. It affects the economy by means such as tax evasion and money laundering. Hence,
Contemporary Nature of the Narcotics Threat
Drug menace is an apex threat to Sri Lanka. Unlike many other classical threats, it attacks several dimensions including social, health, individual and economics affecting detrimental to national security. Being an island nation located between two principle sites (Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle) for opium production and distribution, Sri Lanka is easily discovered to global and regional drug menace. However, the state has achieved great victories in eradicating the war of drugs in the most recent past. Since the sphere of narcotics is becoming more complex and diversified in the current context, Sri Lanka needs to advance its competence and operations in order to conquer the drug menace.
Navy's new Chief of Staff assumes office
President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, has appointed Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy effective from 23rd December 2022.
Army players won 5 Bronze Medals in 4th South Asian Sepak Takraw
Tournament in Dhaka
Sri Lanka Army players representing Sri Lanka National Sepak Takraw pool participated in the 4th South Asian Sepak Takraw competition in Dhaka, Bangladesh recently and won 5 Bronze medals.
Website of Disaster Management Division launched
The official website of the Disaster Management Division of the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka https://disastermin.gov.lk was launched by State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon MP at the Ministry premises in Colombo today (Jan 02).
Preventive measures have dealt a severe blow to drug traffickers - Defence Secretary
The effective measures taken by the Ministry of Defence and its affiliated agencies in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Police against drug trafficking have dealt a heavy blow on drug smuggling operations in the country. Such preventive measures have had a huge impact on the society, said so Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne while addressing the staff of the Ministry of Defence.
Army troops set up New RO Plant at Kumburupiddi Village
Sri Lanka Army’s 17 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) troops of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) constructed a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification plant for safe drinking water in Kumburupiddi area recently.
President's New Year message
We are looking at the New Year 2023 after having undergone the bleakest of times, immense hardships, as well as the uncertainties and hopelessness of the last year.
Newly appointed Navy Chief calls on State Minister of Defence
The newly appointed Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence in Colombo today (30 Dec).
SL Contingent in Mali receive Force Commander's Commendation
Sri Lanka Army troops serving the Combat Convoy Company (CCC-4), deployed under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were recently awarded “Force Commander's Commendation” certificates.
Navy and Police STF sign an MOU for mobile RO plant
Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Navy Headquarters on 29th December 2022. As part of the MOU, the Navy will build a mobile Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for the Police STF contingent planned to join United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Educational scholarships for children of Army families
Sri Lanka Army recently presented a group of children of Army personnel with educational scholarships during a ceremony held at the Army Headquarters.
Military personnel donate blood to replenish blood stocks
Sri Lanka Navy organised a blood donation campaign at the Navy General Hospital in Welisara, yesterday (Dec 27) in line with the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Army troops restored public transport at Gampola
Sri Lanka Army troops cleared the road between Gampola and Hemmathagama after torrential rains caused a landslide disrupting the passage of public transport services in the area on Sunday evening (Dec 25).
2004 'Boxing Day' Tsunami victims remembered
Marking the 18th anniversary of the shocking Tsunami disaster that jolted the island in 2004 killing over 35,000 people, the ‘National Safety Day’ ceremony was held at the Peraliya Tsunami Memorial in Thelwatte, Galle at around 8.45 am today (Dec 26) recalling the victims of the disaster.
President's Christmas message
The dawn of Christmas is a day to reminisce and celebrate God’s love for humanity, by the birth of Jesus Christ as the savior of human kind. It is a joyous festival of humanity and peace, that proclaims the liberation of the poor and oppressed. The birth of baby Jesus in impoverished surroundings signifies the dedication of His life to creating a better society.
Defence Secretary delves into National Cadet Corps' progress
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Headquarters in Pamankada today (Dec 23).
Gen. Kottegoda appointed as new KDU Chancellor
Gen. SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) has been appointed as the Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University by Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Inclement weather likely to worsen over the weekend
The prevalent rainy and windy condition experienced is likely to increase over most parts of the country during the weekend (24 and 25 Dec).