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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.
Army Cyclists Championed 'National Independence' Cycle Tour
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) cyclists secured the overall championship of the 75th National Independence Day cycle tour, recently organized by the Presidential Secretariat, together with the State Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Ministry of Sports .
KDU opens e-Library at FGS
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) launched an e-library at the Faculty of Graduate Studies premises (FGS) recently.
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SL Coastguard releases more Sea Turtle hatchlings to sea
The Sri Lanka Coastguard (SLCG) released more than 140 sea turtle hatchlings to sea from Mirissa and Balapitiya recently.
Condolence Message
Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka and all members of the Armed Forces express their heartfelt
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence and all members of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces convey their heartfelt condolences
The 75th Anniversary of National Independence celebrated
under the patronage of President, PM
The 75th National Independence Day celebration was held under the theme “Namo Namo Mata – A Step towards the Century”, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena this morning (04) at Galle Face Green.
Ministry of Defence Commends the Independence Day Parade
The 75th National Independence Day celebration of Sri Lanka was successfully conducted with pride and glory under the theme “Namo Namo Matha-A step towards the century”, at the Galle Face Green in Colombo today (04 Feb).
Let’s celebrate the 75th Independence Day with pride
Let’s celebrate the 75th Independence Day with pride
Turkish Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye for Sri Lanka, Colonel Servet Okumus paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 3).
Nepal Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi Colonel Ram Chandra Khatry paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Feb 3).
State Minister of Defence meets Ivory Coast Ambassador
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met His Excellency Eric Camille N'dry, the Ambassador Designate of Côte d'Ivoire to Sri Lanka at the State Minister's office in Colombo today (Feb 03).
Service of the Met. Department is critical for food security - State Minster of Defence
The service of the Department of Meteorology is much critical for the food security of the country which is a major concern for the government of Sri Lanka today, said the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.
Independence Day Message
Our 75th Anniversary of Independence from colonial rule is being observed during an extremely critical and challenging time in the country. It is, indeed, a decisive moment. However it presents an opportunity for us not only to review our strengths and gains as a nation but also to rectify our errors and failures.
Local fishermen in distress safely brought ashore
A navy rescue team safely brought four (04) local fishermen ashore after their fishing trawlers had collided with a reef in the eastern seas off Trincomalee.
Bangladesh and Nepal Foreign Ministers arrive in Sri Lanka
Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh and Nepal arrived in the country today (Feb 02).
Saudi Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia in Sri Lanka Staff Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Mohammad Essa H Alhrbi, made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Feb 02).
Defence Secretary reviews Independence Day parade rehearsals
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne reviewed the rehearsals of the forthcoming Independence Day parade at the Galle Face Green, Colombo today morning (Feb 2).
Army troops douse fire in paddy field stretch at Weragama
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) together with fire fighters in the Fire Brigade, Kalutara and civilians controlled spreading and doused a fire that erupted in a paddy field stretch at Weragama recently.
Lives lost in war cannot be restored but income lost in economic
war can be restored – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that although lives lost during the war cannot be regained, the income lost during the economic war could be regained.
Cyberwar, Netwar: The Untouchable and Unpredictable
Territorial integrity, sovereignty and non-interference are salient features of a just and secure state. For a state to exist, compete and survive in the international context, a country must be well equipped. The unbiased, neutral and non-aligned movement is the best way to reach heights, especially for small states. However, this is not an easy task, ‘everything has a price’. The existence and co-dependence of a state are made further vulnerable as well as strengthened by way of ‘information’. Unlike in past, when troops protected borders, at present country must face and react to content generated and disseminated on online platforms.
Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe appointed as Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Director General Engineering, Rear Admiral Ravi Ranasinghe as the Director of National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) effective from 27th January 2023.
Food Insecurity: The Current Crisis
Sri Lanka is facing hardships immensely. People are struggling to fulfill their basic needs and they have sacrificed their mid-term goals and long-term goals.
Met Department predicts heavy rains in many areas
Heavy rains have been predicted in the Northern, Eastern, North-Central and Uva provinces and in Matale and Hambantota districts today (Jan 31).